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Spring/Summer 2008 Fitness Classes

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Please complete the credit / debit card authorization form to have LifeLong Learning & Leisure staff automatically register you for your fitness class. Return the completed form to the LifeLong Learning office.

Prenatal Yoga
with Jennifer Baryluk, CYT
This weekly class provides a supportive environment for bonding with your child, relieving muscle tension, strengthening muscles, deepening relaxation skills and improving breathing techniques, while keeping you in close touch with your changing body. Helpful remedies for common pregnancy-related ailments are also discussed. This specifically- targeted gentle exercise, taught by an experienced and certified prenatal instructor, can help make your pregnancy an easier one and can even ease the birthing process. Take some special time for yourself and your baby.
TIME: 7:00-8:15 PM, Sunday, 6 sessions per section
LOCATION: Rm 205, UA Senior Center Bldg 2
COST: $45 R / $50 NR per section

CLASS #: 442434 A
DATE: April 13 – May 18

CLASS #: 443434 A
DATE: June 1 – July 6

Yoga Flow
with Kathryn Hart-Teixeira, IYT Certified, Flex Fitness
Yoga is a philosophy and discipline applied to the development of mind, body and spirit. There are many disciplines of yoga emphasizing different aspects or combination of these elements. Through practices of holding a variety of body positions, and the centering of the mind and breath in a meditative way, the practitioner increases body awareness, posture, flexibility of body and mind and calmness of spirit. Beginners as well as advanced students are welcome. Showers and changing room are available. Bring a yoga mat. Fees can be prorated.
TIME: 6:30-7:25 PM, Monday
9:40-10:40 AM, Saturday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442428 A
DATE: April 7 – June 7, skip 5/26, 17 sessions
COST: $136 R / $150 NR

CLASS #: 443428 A
DATE: June 9 – July 26, 14 sessions
COST: $112 R / $123 NR

CLASS #: 443428 B
DATE: July 28 – September 6 ,skip 9/1, 11 sessions
COST: $88 R / $97 N/R

Hatha Yoga
with Leslie Skyko, Move Your Mind Staff
The discipline of Hatha Yoga integrates body and mind for total performance and life-enhancing benefits. This class features strength, flexibility and focused breathing, using soothing music to enhance the experience. Reduce stress, strengthen muscles, improve circulation, flexibility, balance and posture. This yoga class is recommended for beginners as well as advanced students. Bring a yoga mat and towel.
TIME: 8:15-9:30 AM, Saturday, 7 sessions per section
LOCATION: Move Your Mind
COST: $70 R / $77 NR per section

CLASS #: 442485 A
DATE: April 12 – May 24

CLASS #: 443485 A
DATE: June 14 – August 2, skip 7/5

Nia: Movement with Purpose
with Kathy Anthony, LMT, Certified Nia White Belt
Nia presents a new philosophy of exercise: an exhilarating fusion of expressive movement for total body conditioning, paired with a cardiovascular workout. The eclectic music of Nia creates a perfect atmosphere for joyful movement and self-expression. Every Nia class uses techniques and concepts from three movement forms: the expressiveness of the Dance Arts (Jazz, Modern and Duncan), the power and explosiveness of the Martial Arts (Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do and Aikido) and the functional movement applications of three healing arts (Yoga, the Alexander Technique, and Feldenkrais). The blend of these disciplines, supported by unique musical styles and sounds, makes Nia Technique a holistic fitness approach. Dress to move and bring a water bottle.
TIME: 12:30-1:30 PM, Saturday
LOCATION: Equivita, 1508 Hess St. Suite D
CLASS #: 442448 A

DATE: April 12 – May 17, 6 sessions
COST: $60 R / $66 NR

Morning Pilates
with Meghan Harder
This Pilates class is a dynamic and energy-changing mat workout designed for both beginners and experienced exercisers to firm, align and renew the body. Learn how to stretch, flex and control your muscles to obtain a stronger core, from which all movement is based. Focusing on the mind-body connection, you can achieve great results including making your body feel tall, elongated, strong and balanced while improving your posture. Bring an exercise or yoga mat.
TIME: 10:00-11:00 AM, Tuesday & Thursday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442422 A
DATE: April 8 – June 5, skip 4/15, 5/6, 5/20, 15 sessions
COST: $90 R / $99 NR

CLASS #: 443422 A
DATE: June 10 – July 24, 14 sessions
COST: $84 R / $92 NR

CLASS #: 443422 B
DATE: July 29 – September 4, 12 sessions
COST: $72 R / $79 NR

Pilates Mat
with Move Your Mind Staff
Following in the tradition of Joseph Pilates, this form of exercise is an increasingly popular way to create a lean, toned, flexible body in a serene, stress-reducing environment. In this beginner program, learn the fundamentals; tone and elongate muscles; and improve your flexibility, balance and posture. Discover your core muscles, flatten abdominals and restore natural alignment. Dress in comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity. Bring an exercise or yoga mat. Pair this class with Spinning for a great two-day-a-week workout.
TIME: 7:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, 6 sessions
LOCATION: Move Your Mind

CLASS #: 442487 A
*NEW* DATE: April 22 – May 27
*NEW* COST: $60 R / $66 NR

Spinning
with Move Your Mind Staff
Regardless of your fitness level, you can get a heart pounding, low impact workout, while going at your own pace. This is an indoor stationary cycling class designed to simulate biking on the open road, featuring a special brand of motivation with continuous coaching, music and visualization to help you achieve your personal best. Bring a water bottle and a towel. Pair this class with Pilates Mat for a great two-day-a-week workout. Class size is limited to 10 students.
TIME: 7:00-7:45 PM, Thursday, 7 sessions per section
COST: $70 R / $77 NR per section
LOCATION: Move Your Mind

CLASS #: 442486 A
*NEW* DATE: April 24 – June 5

CLASS #: 443486 A
DATE: June 12 – July 31, skip 7/3

Aqua Fitness
with UA Aquatic Staff
Boost your energy level and experience increased strength and flexibility. The class combines the benefits of aerobic conditioning with resistance training. Class intensity can be adjusted to all ages and abilities. This workout can be as challenging as you wish to make it. Beginner/intermediate level.
TIME: 9:00-9:45 AM, Tuesday & Thursday, 16 sessions
LOCATION: Reed Road Water Park
CLASS #: 642002 L
DATE: June 10 – July 31
COST: $50 (one fee, no senior discount)

Deep-Water Conditioning
with UA Aquatic Staff
This is a high intensity, intermediate-level class for cardiovascular, strength and tone workouts. Using the deep area of the lap lanes, participants do a complete workout for the purpose of flexibility, aerobic capacity and overall fitness.
TIME: 10:00-10:45 AM, Tuesday & Thursday, 16 sessions
LOCATION: Reed Road Water Park

CLASS #: 642001 L
DATE: June 10 – July 31
COST: $50 (one fee, no senior discount)

Cardio Blast!
with Flex Fitness Staff, Flex Fitness
Cardio Blast! challenges you with quick bursts of sprints, rope jumping, cycling, obstacle training and running...then you quickly transition to weight training, ball sculpting, floor work and improved stretching techniques. Treat your mind and body to the optimal fitness experience. Cardio Blast! jumpstarts you to quick results that reduce weight and inches. Showers and a changing room are available. All fitness equipment is provided. Fees can be prorated.
TIME: 5:30-6:30 PM, Monday, 10:45-11:45 AM, Saturday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442427 A
DATE: April 7 – June 7, skip 5/26, 17 sessions
COST: $136 R / $150 NR

CLASS #: 443427 A
DATE: June 9 – July 26, 14 sessions
COST: $112 R / $123 NR

CLASS #: 443427 B
DATE: July 28 – September 6, skip 9/1, 11 sessions
COST: $88 R / $97 NR

Early AM Cardio Blast!
with Flex Fitness Staff, Flex Fitness
See description for Cardio Blast! #442427. Students may take an additional 15 minutes at the end of class for individual cool down stretching, while using any of the exercise equipment provided. Showers and a changing room are available. Fees can be prorated.
TIME: 6:30-7:15 AM, Tuesday & Thursday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442430 A
DATE: April 8 – June 5, 18 sessions
COST: $144 R / $158 NR

CLASS #: 443430 A
DATE: June 10 – July 24, 14 sessions
COST: $112 R / $123 NR

CLASS #: 443430 B
DATE: July 29 – September 4, 12 sessions
COST: $96 R / $106 NR

Cycle 'n Pump
with Tobey McBride, ACE, AFAA and Precision & Reebok Cycling Certified, Flex Fitness
Do you enjoy the challenge of a cycling class but feel too exhausted after a long session of biking to add some cross training while you're already at the gym? Or are you someone who is interested in cycling who has never done it before? This innovative combination class gives you the perfect balanced workout. It offers a 25-minute cycling class, paired with a 25-minute resistance training class, saving the last 10 minutes for cool down and stretching. You can get your cardio and strength training all in one with a dynamic new instructor. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels. It’s sure to get your heart rate up and your muscles pumped as you work out to a variety of great music. Showers and a changing room are available. All fitness equipment is provided. Fees can be prorated.
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM, Wednesday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442426 A
DATE: April 9 – June 4, 9 sessions
COST: $72 R / $79 NR

CLASS #: 443426 A
DATE: June 11 – July 23, 7 sessions
COST: $56 R / $62 NR

CLASS #: 443426 B
DATE: July 30 – September 3, 6 sessions
COST: $48 R / $53 NR

Zumba
with Sharona Mizrachi, Zumba Certified
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with high-energy moves and combinations that allow you to dance away stress and calories. It is based on the principle that if a workout is fun, you are more likely to stick with the program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba features a fusion of Latin and international music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training paired with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning.
TIME: 12:30-1:30 PM, Saturday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442418 A
DATE: April 12 – June 7, skip 5/24, 8 sessions
COST: $48 R / $53 NR

CLASS #: 443418 A
DATE: June 14 – July 26, skip 7/5, 7/12, 5 sessions
COST: $30 R / $33 NR

CLASS #: 443418 B
DATE: August 2 – September 6, skip 8/30, 5 sessions
COST: $30 R / $33 NR

Jacki Sorenson's Aerobic Dancing
with Meg Kelley
This is a progressive course that is choreographed specifically for the novice who wants to feel like a dancer. Feel like you are performing while firming your body, strengthening your cardiovascular system and raising your spirits. Class can be prorated for two days a week.
TIME: 8:20-9:20 AM, Monday, Wednesday & Friday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studio

CLASS #: 442423 A
DATE: April 7 – June 6, skip 5/19-5/26, 23 sessions
COST: $138 R / $152 NR

CLASS #: 443423 A
DATE: June 9 – July 25, skip 7/4-7/9, 18 sessions
COST: $108 R / $119 NR

CLASS #: 443423 B
DATE: July 28 – September 5, skip 9/1, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R / $112 NR

Morning Total Body Workout
with Molly Ohsner, AFAA Certified, Exer-Safety Certified
This well-rounded class offers variety – simple aerobic movements, intermittent bench stepping, weight training using hand-held weights, abdominal strengthening, stretching and relaxation. You need good aerobic shoes, a floor mat and a water bottle. Weights are provided. Class can be prorated for two days a week.
TIME: 9:30-10:30 AM, Monday, Wednesday & Friday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442424 A
DATE: April 7 – June 6, skip 5/26, 26 sessions
COST: $156 R / $172 NR

CLASS #: 443424 A
DATE: June 9 – July 25, skip 7/4, 20 sessions
COST: $120 R / $132 NR

CLASS #: 443424 B
DATE: July 28 – September 5, skip 9/1, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R / $112 NR

Stretch and Flex
with Judy Backoff, AFAA Certified, Exer-Safety Certified
The perfect workout schedule – three times a week of gentle muscle-toning, strengthening with optional light weights, balance and body alignment work, stretching and guided stress reduction. Increasingly popular with both men and women, these exercises are performed to an invigorating blend of 40's swing tunes, adult contemporary, country and classical music. Weights are provided. Class can be prorated for two days a week.
TIME: 4:30-5:30 PM, Monday, Wednesday & Friday
LOCATION: Burbank School Gym

CLASS #: 442416 A
DATE: April 7 – June 6, skip 4/18, 5/26, 25 sessions
COST: $150 R / $165 NR

CLASS #: 443416 A
DATE: June 9 – July 25, skip 7/4, 20 sessions
COST: $120 R / $132 NR

CLASS #: 443416 B
DATE: July 28 – September 5, skip 8/4-8/15, 9/1, 11 sessions
COST: $66 R / $72 NR

Full Size Fitness
with Molly Ohsner, AFAA Certified, Exer-Safety Certified
Fitness is not limited to size, shape or age. This complete workout includes warm-ups, low-impact aerobic movements, and strength training with hand-held weights and ends with progressive relaxation and stretching. Megan Harder substitutes for the summer session. Bring a mat, water bottle and good supportive aerobic shoes. Weights are provided.
TIME: 5:30-6:30 PM, Monday & Wednesday
LOCATION: Rm 205, UA Senior Center Bldg 2

CLASS #: 442420 A
DATE: April 7 – June 4, skip 5/26, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R / $112 NR

CLASS #: 443420 A
DATE: June 9 – July 23, skip 6/11, 13 sessions
COST: $78 R / $86 NR

Total Body Step and Weights
with Debi Noble, ACE Certified, AIFE Certified
This is a total body class geared to those who want more intensity in their workout. Come prepared to sweat as we work all areas of our body. This intermediate class builds muscle, bone density, increases cardio endurance and boosts your metabolic rate. Wear good cushioned aerobic or cross-trainer shoes and bring a water bottle, floor mat and towel. Weights are provided.
TIME: 7:15-8:15 PM, Monday & Wednesday
LOCATION: Burbank School Gym

CLASS #: 442425 A
DATE: April 7 – June 4, skip 5/26, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R/ $112 NR

CLASS #: 443425 A
DATE: June 9 – July 23, 14 sessions
COST: $84 R / $92 NR

CLASS #: 443425 B
DATE: July 28 – September 3, skip 8/4-8/13, 9/1, 7 sessions
COST: $42 R / $46 NR

Friday Weight Training
with Mary Ellen Bibyk
This class is designed for people who want to learn safe and effective methods of muscle toning and figure trimming with weights. Work with graduated weights, eventually performing three sets of eight-to-12 reps for each muscle group. Warm-ups and cool-downs ensure safe, injury-free workouts. Bring a water bottle and a mat. Weights are provided.
TIME: 6:00-7:00 PM, Friday
LOCATION: Burbank School Gym

CLASS #: 442412 A
DATE: April 11 – June 6, skip 4/18, 8 sessions
COST: $48 R / $53 NR

CLASS #: 443412 A
DATE: June 13 – July 25, skip 7/4, 6 sessions
COST: $36 R / $40 NR

CLASS #: 443412 B
DATE: August 1 – September 5, skip 8/8, 8/15, 4 sessions
COST: $24 R / $26 NR

Daytime Weight Training
with Mary Ellen Bibyk
See the description for Evening Weight Training #442412. New students should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the first class to get equipment and discuss any injuries or special concerns.
TIME: 4:30-5:30 PM, Tuesday & Thursday
LOCATION: Burbank School Gym

CLASS #: 442406 A
DATE: April 8 – June 5, skip 4/17, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R / $112 NR

CLASS #: 443406 A
DATE: June 10 – July 24, 14 sessions
COST: $84 R / $92 NR

CLASS #: 443406 B
DATE: July 29 – September 4, skip 8/5-8/14, 8 sessions
COST: $48 R / $53 NR

Strong, Stretched & Centered
with Judy Backoff, AFAA Certified, Exer-Safety Certified
Start your day off right with a great blend of dance aerobics, weight-training, body alignment and balance exercises, floor work to firm core muscles and improve overall strength, followed by long, relaxing stretches. Get moving to an exciting blend of Broadway, Latino, R & B, Country and soft rock hits and the relax and stretch away your cares to soothing, meditative music. Students, who range in age from their 30’s to their 80’s, call it the best part of their day. Come in comfortable clothing, aerobic shoes, bring a water bottle and be prepared to have fun. Sign up promptly because this popular class fills up fast.
TIME: 8:45-9:45 AM, Tuesday & Thursday
LOCATION: Flex Fitness Studios

CLASS #: 442410 A
DATE: April 8 – June 5, 18 sessions
COST: $108 R / $119 NR

CLASS #: 443410 A
DATE: June 10 – July 24, 14 sessions
COST: $84 R / $92 NR

CLASS #: 443410 B
DATE: July 29 – September 4, skip 8/12, 8/14, 10 sessions
COST: $60 R / $66 NR

Total Body Walk
with Debi Noble, ACE Certified, AIFE Certified
As long as you can walk, you can benefit from this class as it is no impact and easy on the joints. You are encouraged to work out at your own level of intensity. The class consists of an easy mix of traditional aerobics, jazz, boxing and Pilates moves. A short segment using hand-held weights, tubing and Dyna-bands is offered to increase strength, bone density and raise your metabolic rate to burn calories more effectively. You relieve everyday stress while doing something great for your body and self-esteem. Wear good cushioned shoes and bring a water bottle and mat. Weights, tubing and bands are provided.
TIME: 7:15-8:15 PM, Tuesday & Thursday
LOCATION: Burbank School Gym

CLASS #: 442400 A
DATE: April 8 – June 5, skip 4/17, 17 sessions
COST: $102 R / $112 NR

CLASS #: 443400 A
DATE: June 10 – July 24, 14 sessions
COST: $84 R / $92 NR

CLASS #: 443400 B
DATE: July 29 – September 4, skip 8/5-8/14, 8 sessions
COST: $48 R / $53 NR

* - denotes new classes or format

LifeLong Learning & Leisure Division
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43221
Phone: 614-583-5333
Fax: 614-457-6620
Email: lifelong@uaoh.net
www.ua-ohio.net

Updated 3/08