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Inova Health System offers a wide variety of fitness and well-being classes that are open to the community. Current Session: April 8 - June 2, 2013 Next Session: June 24 - August 18 NEW for 2013 - Pilates For Buff Bones® & Bootcamp! Mind/Body - Yoga, Pilates, FlexAware, Tai Chi, Qi Gong Prenatal/New Mom's - Prenatal Yoga, Step and Stroll Balance/Cardio/Strength Training - Body Toning, Shape Up, Cardio Kickboxing, Zumba®, Dance Fit, Bootcamp Seniors - Seniorcize, Strength Training, Stretch & Tone, Senior Circuit Specialty - Massage for Couples, Line Dancing Mind/Body ClassesYoga for Beginners Learn the basics in yoga while stretching and strengthening your entire body. Yoga for Pain Management The goal of this class is physical health and well-being with a focus on management of chronic pain through Structural Yoga Therapy and Integral Yoga. You will experience an eclectic mix of joint freedom exercises, yoga poses, breath control practices and relaxation. Yoga poses are modified to your requirements, leading to greater health, better posture and improved self-esteem. Yoga Practice total-body stretching through basic relaxation and breathing techniques. Learn to relax the mind and body for daily stress relief. All fitness levels welcome. FlexAware This breath-centered, awareness-based fitness class shows you how to increase strength, flexibility and range of motion while reducing chronic pain. Please visit www.flexaware.com for an even more detailed description. Tai Chi - Beginner This mind-body practice is recommended by NIH to address and prevent numerous conditions. Slow, fluid movements promote relaxation, balance, strength and flexibility for people of all ages. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. Movement modifications are available for any physical limitation. Tai Chi - Intermediate & Advanced Knowledge of the Tai Chi Beginners material is required. We will aim to deepen our understanding of the practice while cultivating our ability to relax, listen, connect, follow and cultivate chi. Qi Gong "Qi Gong" is the "energy work" of traditional Chinese medicine. These simple, gentle movements allow us to feel, cultivate and promote the balanced flow of chi in our bodies. Pilates/Yoga Fusion Strengthen the muscles that help support your back and abdominals using a combination of gentle yoga and pilates. Participants should be comfortable working on a mat on the floor. Mat Pilates Core strengthening class that helps to improve lower back health and reduce pain. Increase your abdominal strength, breathing and overall flexibility. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels! Pilates/Tai Fusion Strengthen your core with pilates and learn slow, fluid tai chi movements to promote relaxation and balance. Pilates For Buff Bones® - NEW This is a Pilates-based workout that incorporates bone-strengthening exercises while focusing on alignment and balance. Great for those with osteoporosis or for anyone who wants to improve their bone health. Prenatal/New Mom's ClassesPrenatal Yoga - Pilates Fusion Enjoy the benefits of great Mind-Body systems harmonizing together as they support your journey through the many physical, mental, and emotional changes that takes place during pregnancy and postpartum. Experience Pilates safe and gentle modified exercises balancing and strengthening the very muscles that support your pregnancy, labor and recovery. Feel refreshed as you tune in to the rhythm of your breath with Pilates and Yoga's relaxing breathing technique stimulating your own body's natural Relaxation Response Receptors. Enjoy feeling your body stretch and flow through Yoga postures to help you safely create more space for you and your baby. Honor your body with a fusion of Tai Chi's safe and gentle unmodified exercises that invite you to strengthen and balance your energy as you flow through a very short form that can be practiced at home, before and after birth, as meditative movement to help center and relieve stress by calming emotions. Prenatal Fusion honors each trimester's unique challenges, leading you to a restful inner place of accepting, listening to your own instincts and calmly trusting the birthing process without resistance. Pregnancy is a day to day season of exploration of honoring yourself and connecting to your baby with confidence in a loving nurturing and peaceful place from within. Prenatal Yoga Learn safe and gentle breathing techniques and stretches. Nurture yourself and your baby while maintaining and improving flexibility and muscle strength as you prepare for childbirth. Cardio/Strength TrainingBody Toning Group strength training class to help you shape and tone your muscles. Participants are asked to bring weights to class (3-5 lbs) and a towel or yoga mat. Shape Up Get moving with fun moves and music in this low impact aerobics class! All fitness levels welcome. Cardio Kickboxing This class fuses the best of cardio kickboxing and muscle strengthening — work your total body in this faster-paced, higher-intensity class. The combination of cardio and strength training will work your body, keep you moving, and is certain to keep you from getting bored! All fitness levels are welcome! Zumba®! Get ready to sweat while dancing it out in an exhilarating Zumba class! Featuring exotic rhythms set to high-energy international beats, this class will get you fit and boost your energy level! No dance background is needed. Fitness Fusion A fun and innovative blend of traditional aerobic and strengthening exercises, yoga, and pilates. This class is sure to get you moving! Zumba Gold® Get your heart rate up in this fun, low-impact Zumba class that is perfect for the mature adult or anyone just starting out! Cardio Strength Training Get your heart rate up while strengthening your muscles! This cardio class incorporates light weight training for maximum benefits. All fitness levels welcome. Dance Fit Come enjoy this fun and energetic dance fitness class by learning simple dance combinations paired with a variety of styles and rhythms. Celebrate the joy of fitness, movement and self expression through dance! Bootcamp - NEW! Get back in shape with this high-energy cardio and resistance training class! SeniorsSeniorcize A low-impact aerobics class with light strength training movements to increase your overall fitness ability. Strength Training for Seniors This total body workout is sure to strengthen your muscles and keep your bones healthy. Perfect for those just starting out with strength exercises and more advanced exercisers! Stretch & Tone for Seniors This class will help you increase flexibility and muscle strength through basic stretches and exercises. Senior Circuit A low-impact exercise class that moves you through a circuit of advanced aerobic and strengthening exercises. Light weights and resistance bands are used for this advanced level class. Balancing Act Improve your balance, strength, and flexibility with this dynamic class. Work through exercises that will challenge your balance in a variety of ways. SpecialtyLine Dancing - Beginner Learn to line dance and get a great cardio workout in the process. No partner required, no experience needed. Line Dancing - Intermediate Increase your line dance abilities in this fun class. Perfect for participants ready to move beyond the beginner level. Massage for Couples Couples will learn about the benefits and different types of massage. Participants will practice different massage strokes, and learn how to target the shoulders, hands, neck, back, feet and face. This class is “hands-on,” so you can learn with guided instruction and then take your skills home! |