Total Body Fitness with NIA
Mix a little martial arts (tai chi, aikido, tai kwon do), dance arts, and healing arts (like yoga), turn on the music, and you have a fun, dynamic way to get an effective cardiovascular workout. NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) promotes healthy joints and balance; increases strength, flexibility, and circulation; reduces tension; and especially important, it is designed to be pleasurable. Movements can be modified so that you work at a level appropriate for you. Wear comfortable clothing. Enroll in more than one option and save $7.
Option 1: 10 Tues., Sept. 15-Nov. 17
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Wassa
Code: 5773
Option 2: 10 Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 19
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Nicole White
Code: 5774
Option 3: 10 Wed., Sept. 16-Nov. 18
9:30-10:30 a.m., Classroom F
Instructor: Sara Ebinger
Code: 5775
Option 4: 4 Tues., Nov. 24-Dec. 15
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Wassa
Code: 5777
All meet at Munson Community Health Center,
Classroom D (except Opt. 3)
Cost for options 1, 2, 3: $99 each option
Cost for option 4: $45
Tai Chi—Movement for Fitness and Focus
Flexibility, balance, range of motion, joint mobility, stress levels, energy and sense of well-being. Tai Chi is known for its slow motion, moving meditation, and health benefits. Designed for beginners or those who would like to improve their skills, you will learn and practice focused movement at each session. Wear comfortable clothing.
10 Thurs., Sept. 17-Nov. 19
5:15-6:15 p.m., Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120
Instructor: Jane Hale
Cost: $85 Code: 5779
On the Ball Fitness—Abs and Gluts
Take your fitness level up a notch through the use of stability balls—a great way to improve overall fitness and target specific areas. Strengthen your abs and gluts, increase stability, and improve flexibility and balance. Learn a variety of on-the-ball exercises, add weights for variety, and stretch, stretch, stretch. No experience necessary. Register for both options and save $7.
Option 1: 6 Mon., Sept. 21-Oct. 26
Code: 5781
Option 2: 6 Mon., Nov. 2-Dec. 7
Code: 5784
Noon-12:50 p.m., Phys Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Debbie Bryan
Cost: $65 each option
Walk and Tone
Keep in shape with a noontime indoor/outdoor walking experience. In the dance room, through the hallways, and outside, you’ll use a variety of walking patterns and strides along with strength-building moves. In addition to burning calories and increasing cardio function, stamina, and strength, you’ll reap the benefits of walking as a stress reliever and energy booster. Register for both options and save $7.
Option 1: 6 Thurs., Sept. 17-Oct. 22
Code: 5785
Option 2: 6 Thurs., Oct. 29-Dec. 10
(no class Nov. 26)
Code: 5786
12:30-1:30 p.m., Phys Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Debbie Bryan
Cost: $65 each option ($54 with LIFE Discount)
Forever Fit—Designed for 50+
Enjoy a lively morning get-moving experience designed to provide a well-balanced fitness workout in the NMC gym. The more you participate, the more you benefit. Fitness Sampler days include a guided process for stretching, flexibility, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning. Gentle Pilates provides core strengthening and flexibility especially critical as the body adds decades. The Exercise Ball provides a great workout focusing on strength and balance. Register for 2, 3, or all 5 days.
Mondays and Fridays: Fitness Sampler
Tuesdays and Thursday: Gentle Pilates
Wednesdays: Exercise Ball
All options meet 9-10 a.m., Phys. Ed. Gym
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
Option 1: 7 weeks, Sept. 14-Oct. 30
Attend 1-2 days a week: $39 . . . . . Code: 5793
Attend 3-4 days a week: $49 . . . . . Code: 5795
Attend 5 days a week: $65 . . . . . Code: 5797
Option 2: 6 weeks, Nov. 9-Dec. 18
(no class Nov. 26-27)
Attend 1-2 days a week: $35 . . . . . Code: 5799
Attend 3-4 days a week: $45 . . . . . Code: 5800
Attend 5 days a week: $60 . . . . . Code: 5801
Strength Training for 50+
This class is open to anyone who is also enrolled in Forever Fit. Core strength and flexibility are essential to maintaining good health and movement over the lifespan. Designed for age 50+.
Option 1: 7 Tues. & Thurs.
Sept. 15-Oct. 29, 8-8:50 a.m.
Cost: $59 ($51 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5803
Option 2: 6 Tues. & Thurs.
Nov. 10-Dec. 17, 8-8:50 a.m.
(no class Nov. 26)
Cost: $50 ($43 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5804
Both meet in Phys. Ed. Rm. 206
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
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Twelve O’Clock Toner
Join Kim Stevens, exercise guru, for a lunchtime workout to tone and strengthen. Designed for beginners and regular exercisers (work at your own level) who want to improve strength, boost that metabolism, increase bone density, and increase endurance. Light weights (provided) and exercises target all the major muscle groups. Feel better, look better, and get motivated to continue using the skills you develop.
12 Wed., Sept. 16-Dec. 2
Noon-12:50 p.m., Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Kimberly Stevens
Cost: $99 Code: 5789
Beginning Pilates
Joint offering with the Physical Education Area. Pilates (pronounced Pil-lah-teez) is a physical strengthening program used to develop long, lean bodies along with strength, flexibility, and muscle tone. Build strength without bulk, develop flat abdominals, increase agility, and improve posture, balance, and coordination. Pilates is a good cross-training option at any age or level of ability. Please bring a 1/4-inch mat and wear form-fitting active clothing.
All options 15 weeks, Aug. 31-Dec. 17
Option 1: Mon. & Wed.
8-8:55 a.m., Phys. Ed. Gym
Code: 5564
Option 2: Tues. & Thurs.
Noon-12:55 p.m., Phys. Ed. Gym
Code: 5565
Option 3: Mon. & Wed.
5:30-6:25 p.m., Phys. Ed. Gym
Code: 5566
Instructor for all: Maggie Quinn
Cost: $179 each option
Step Aerobics
Joint offering with the Physical Education Area. Jacki Sorensen’s Strong Step is a body sculpting and fat burning program. It provides a unique blend of exercise, bench, and resistance training in low impact, high-energy step routines. Bring a floor mat.
Both options 15 Mon. & Wed., Aug. 31-Dec. 16
(no class Sept. 7) Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Option 1: 9:05-10 a.m.
Instructor: Maribel LaLonde
Code: 5562
Option 2: 5:30-6:25 p.m.
Instructor: Jo Nauman
Code: 5563
Cost: $179 each option
Aerobic Dance
Joint offering with the Physical Education Area. Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dance is a progressive program that is choreographed for the nondancer, although you will feel like a dancer while firming your body and strengthening your cardiovascular system. Bring a floor mat.
15 Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 1-Dec. 17
9:05-10 a.m., Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Terry Tarnow
Cost: $174 Code: 5561
NMC Health and Fitness Center:
Fitness Circuit Membership
Work out with a staff fitness and exercise specialist available to assist you. You receive a fitness evaluation and instruction in proper use of the NMC Fitness Circuit which includes universal weight machine stations and exercise bicycles, treadmills, ellipticals, stairclimbers, and nordic track machines. Based on an analysis of your fitness levels, you will follow an exercise program designed to meet your individual needs. Lockers and showers are available. Call 995-1379 during open hours for a required orientation/evaluation appointment prior to your first workout session.
Enjoy unlimited use for four months,
Fitness Circuit fall hours:
Mon. through Fri.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m.-noon
NMC Health and Fitness Center
(Phys. Ed. Rm. 206)
Cost: $150 for a four-month membership
Code: 5805
Weight Strengthening
Optimum physical well-being is achieved through an exercise program that includes cross-training. Aerobic forms of exercise are not enough to keep the body well-conditioned; research shows the need for the addition of weight strengthening to our weekly exercise. This program focuses on all major muscle groups resulting in increased strength, better posture, greater mobility, improved metabolism, and a slowing of the development of osteoporosis. Workout is 50 minutes.
Use during scheduled hours:
Mon., Wed., & Fri., 5:15-6:15 a.m.
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
NMC Health and Fitness Center
(Phys. Ed. Rm. 206)
Option 1: 7 weeks, Sept. 14-Oct. 30
Attend one day a week: $54. . . . . Code: 5816
Attend two days a week: $88 . . . . . Code: 5817
Attend three days a week: $123. . . . . Code: 5818
Option 2: 6 weeks, Nov. 9-Dec. 18
(no class Nov. 27)
Attend one day a week: $50. . . . . Code: 5819
Attend two days a week: $81. . . . . Code: 5820
Attend three days a week: $109. . . . . Code: 5821
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