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POUND®: Using Ripstix™ - weighted drumsticks engineered for exercise - POUND® transforms drumming into an effective full-body workout. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 pm with Angela.
TOTAL BARRE®: A high-energy program focusing on strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability. Tuesdays, 9:15 am with Angela.
Zumba®: Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For Everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class is designed to bring people together to sweat it on. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 am with Celine Tuesdays, 6 pm and Saturdays, 9 am with Dory.
Early Bird "Get Fit": Start your day off right with this HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) class. Using a mix of equipment such as free weights, bands, and steps, you will build muscle and improve your endurance... all before 6 AM! Four-week session, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:15 am with Jenn starting January 31st, 2023. The first week is FREE!
"Let's Get Fit": This class is a HIT and a HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)! Using a mix of equipment such as free weights, bands and steps, Josie (Mondays & Fridays) and Jenn (Wednesdays) will help you build muscle and improve your endurance, all in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 am with Josie and Jenn.
"Let's Get Fit" Circuit: Want to change it up? Try Circuit with Josie! Build muscle, and improve your cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 am with Josie.
HIIT: This low impact, high intensity workout will give you maximum results in minimal time! HIIT involves a series of high-intensity exercises interspersed with rest periods. Alternating cardio with body weight exercises will improve heart and lung health, increase strength, and burn calories! Good for all fitness levels. Listen to upbeat music, challenge yourself, get fit, and have fun in this energizing class! Thursday at 9:30 am Blaine Pavilion
Pilates: Low impact exercise that focuses on performing small movements that rely on the back and core muscles for stabilization. Improve core strength and posture while creating muscle tone in the glutes, legs, abs, shoulders and back. This class will improve circulation, increase energy and focus, align the spine, and reduce low back pain. Your body will thank you for doing this class!
Chakra Flow Yoga with Maureen (Tuesdays at 1:45 pm): Each class is a flowing celebration of a specific chakra (energy field) in our body incorporating a variety of modalities: chakra specific poses, qigong, pranayama (breathing practices), mudras (hand yoga), acupressure, sound, meditation and affirmations… (and quite frequently some belly laughs as well).
Qigong Meditation with Maureen (Tuesdays at 2:45 pm): Qigong is an ancient discipline combining concentration, breathing techniques and body movement to cultivate our vital energy. This class offers the student the opportunity to come first in gentle body movement with a sense of presence followed by time spent in reflection.
Restorative Stretch with Jenn (Thursdays at 9:15 am): Relax tight muscles, decrease muscle soreness and reduce chronic pain. In addition to physical benefits, Restorative Stretch also serves to improve mood, enhance well-being and reduces stress and anxiety.
Gentle Yoga with Jenn (Thursdays at 6 pm): Increase flexibility, mobility, and strength while improving balance. This class is performed at a slow pace with plenty of options and modifications. Each class will conclude with a relaxation and guided meditation to enhance well-being.
Gentle Senior Yoga with Maureen (Thursdays at 10:30 am*): This is a class for those who are either just getting started in yoga, are recovering from injuries, feeling a lot of stiffness, or just seeking a yoga that focuses more on breathing, stretching and nurturing body & soul at a more relaxed pace. All levels welcome.
Yoga with Jennie (Saturdays at 8 am): This class includes healthy breathing practices, movement to support, strengthen and stabilize and ends with a guided relaxation to help release tension. All levels and abilities are welcome.
Birch Bay Activity Center
Our unique gymnasium located at 7511 Gemini Street, Birch Bay, houses many types of activity such as group fitness, basketball, pickleball and more. To see our full schedule, click here...
Blaine Pavilion
At the Blaine Pavilion, located at 635 8th Street, (Blaine Senior / Community Center) you will find Zumba, Yoga and more...To see our full schedule, click here...
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