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Gentle Yoga
Find out why so many have found that yoga improves flexibility, strength, posture, and balance, and provides a sense of physical and spiritual wellness. Yoga is an ancient form of therapeutic movement, and Gentle Yoga is designed for people of any level of physical ability who prefer a more mindful, gentle practice. Wear comfortable clothing for movement.

13 Tues., Sept. 15-Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24)
10:15-11:30 a.m., Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Margaret Magner
Cost: $115 ($94 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5922

Tai Chi and Chi Kung
for Health, Energy, and Enjoyment
Transform your quality of life with Tai Chi and Chi Kung as millions of Chinese have. You’ll get a satisfying workout emphasizing balance, joint mobility, circulation, endurance, and a sensation of energy (chi). For beginning and continuing students. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.

10 Wed., Sept. 16-Nov. 18 
10:15-11:30 a.m., Phys. Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Jane Hale
Cost: $85 ($70 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5924

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

  

Find Your Balance
Improving balance is critical to staying healthy and preventing falls and injuries. Through building strength, improving posture, and practicing balance exercises, you can improve your sense of balance and stability, increase mobility, and reduce the risk of injury to joints and bones. You’ll use equipment and exercises that you can continue at home.

6 Thurs., Sept. 24-Oct. 29
1:45-2:45 p.m., Phys Ed. Rm. 120
Instructor: Debbie Bryan
Cost: $59 ($49 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5920

Aqua Aerobics
This 55-minute workout includes 40 minutes of self-paced moderate to high-intensity low-impact aerobics, total body strengthening, toning, and overall flexibility training. An excellent fitness program for anyone, male or female. Non-swimmers are welcome. Please register by the Wednesday before class begins to allow time for your pool I.D. card to be mailed.

Both options meet
Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8-8:55 a.m.

Option 1: 6 weeks, Sept. 21-Oct. 30                    
Code: 5806

Option 2: 6 weeks, Nov. 2-Dec. 11
(no class Nov. 27)
Code: 5807

Cost: $126 each option ($118 with LIFE Discount)
Instructor: Debbie Bryan
Meet at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa pool

Aquatic Fitness
This 55-minute workout offers self-paced total body conditioning, 20 minutes of mild to moderate low-impact aerobics, and stretching for range of motion and flexibility. An excellent fitness program for anyone, male or female; any age or fitness level. Non-swimmers and those with physical limitations are welcome. Please register by the Wednesday before class begins to allow time for your pool I.D. card to be mailed.

Both options meet Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9-9:55 a.m.

Option 1: 6 weeks, Sept. 21-Oct. 30                    
Code: 5809

Option 2: 6 weeks, Nov. 2-Dec. 11                      
(no class Nov. 27)
Code: 5810

Cost: $126 each option ($118 with LIFE Discount)
Instructor: Debbie Bryan
Meet at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa pool