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:
55.3% of Arkansans fail to meet recommendations for moderate or vigorous activity.
More than 28% of American adults report no leisure-time physical activity.
Physical activity can make you feel more energetic, sleep better and control your appetite.
Physical activity is important in maintaining weight loss.
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 and depression.
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.
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.
 
Begin by choosing moderate-intensity activities you enjoy the most. By choosing activities you enjoy, you’ll be more likely to stick with them
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 minutes per day).
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.
Vary your activities both for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.
Explore new physical activities.
  Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)