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Aerobic Studio Classes
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Complete Abs:
in
this low impact class, participants will be working
out the abdominals and the lower back. A portion of
the class uses the Swiss exercise balls and the
other portion is performing exercises on mats. This
class is for all levels.
Statistics on
Physical Activity:
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55.3% of Arkansans
fail to meet
recommendations for
moderate or vigorous
activity. |
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More than 28% of
American adults
report no
leisure-time
physical activity. |
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Physical activity
can make you feel
more energetic,
sleep better and
control your
appetite. |
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Physical activity is
important in
maintaining weight
loss. |
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Physical activity
helps prevent a
number of chronic
diseases including
heart disease, and
diabetes. It also
helps control blood
pressure,
cholesterol levels
and reduces anxiety
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All adults should
accumulate at least
30 minutes or more
of
moderate-intensity
physical activity on
most, and preferably
all days of the
week. Even three
10-minute segments
daily will provide
benefit.
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Complete Buns:
in
this low impact class, participants will be working
out the gluteus maximus and gluteus minimus (rear
end muscles). The majority of this class is
performed on mats. This class closes with
stretching, and it is intended for all levels.
Total Body Toning:
This class uses a combination of resistance training
techniques for a full body toning session. Small
segments of aerobic activity are added to increase
the heart rate and the body's metabolism. These
classes are designed for those who want to burn fat
and build muscle tone.
Yoga:
The optimal Mind/Body fitness experience that is challenging, inspirational, and fulfilling. Yoga postures
(asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) increase agility, flixibility, strength, endurance, and energy
level while promoting relaxation and stress reduction - creating a healthy exercise program to meet the unique
needs of each individual.
Tai Chi:
Slow motion, moving, yet physical exercise for relaxation, health and self-defense. Benefits your muscular,
skeletal, and circulatory systems. Beginners welcome!
Tai Chi for Health:
Tai Chi for Health is a low impact, weight-bearing, specifically designed exercise program approved by the
Arthritis Foundation combining movements from the Sun & Yang styles of Tai Chi with the latest medical
research. The movements are slow, gentle, fun to learn, and proven to relieve pain and ease stiffness in
joints, improve balance, posture, and coordination, strengthen muscles, increase endurance and functions of
the heart, lungs, and immune system, relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve concentration and
memory.
Zumba:
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are
combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the
mix and you've got ZUMBA! (www.zumba.com)
Kickin Kardio:
Blast away calories in this high-intensity cardio class. This class combines many different varieties of
cardio to ensure a great workout!
Muscular Strength & Range of Movement:
This class is geared toward older adults. The class is designed to increase strength, range of movement,
agility, balance, and coordination and to improve participants' funcitonal capacities, physical fitness level,
and sense of well-being.
Yoga Stretch:
This class is geared toward older adults. The class is taught from a chair and combines Yoga stretches and
breathing.
Silver Sneakers Splash:
This class is geared toward older adults. It is a very low impact and gentle water class.
Silver Sneakers Cardio:
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing cardio
workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated
with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Pool Classes
Aqua'cise:
Maintain and gain fitness while exercising in the
pool. This class will increase strength, toning and
aerobic capacity while having fun! Aquacise is for
everyone seeking an energizing workout that can be
adapted for all fitness levels.
Aqua-Motion:
This no-impact class is for individuals looking to
experience a rejuvenating joint workout in the
water. Aqua Arthritis is for all levels of fitness.
People Who Have Been
Inactive
Use a sensible approach to
exercise by starting out slowly.
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Begin by choosing
moderate-intensity
activities you enjoy
the most. By
choosing activities
you enjoy, you’ll be
more likely to stick
with them |
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Gradually build up
the time spent doing
the activity by
adding a few minutes
every few days or so
until you can
comfortably perform
a minimum
recommended amount
of activity (30
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As the minimum
amount becomes
easier, gradually
increase either the
length of time
performing an
activity or increase
the intensity of the
activity or both. |
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Vary your activities
both for interest
and to broaden the
range of benefits. |
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Explore new physical
activities. |
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Source: The Centers
for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) |
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