1. health and fitness

GROUP EXERCISE
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VENICE - NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Monday
10/13—11/21
10/27—12/19
10/27—12/19
10/13—11/21
Tuesday
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT®
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
5:30-6:30am
6:00-7:00am
6:30-7:30am
Colin Jordan
Kasey Snyder
Linda Ross
Studio B
Studio C
Pilates Studio
7:45-8:45am
8:00-9:00am
($))Boot Camp
TRX®
($))Reformer PilatesBeginner/Intermediate
Spinning
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
*Senior Fitness
Val Brenckle
Susan Downing
Spin Room
Studio B
8:30–9:45am
Vinyasa Yoga
Nelda Barba
Studio A
9:00-10:00am
Aerobic Dance
Susan Downing
Studio B
9:00-10:00am
($)Free Motion
Natalia Gaipo
Free Motion Rm
9:00-10:00am
Lisa Taylor
Pilates Studio
9:00-10:00am
($)Reformer Pilates
PilatesIntermediate
Spinning(Sign
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Val Brenckle
Spin Room
9:00-10:00am
Step Explosion
Judy Hine
Studio C
10:00-10:30am
*Firm/Tone/Flex
Susan Downing
Studio B
10:00-10:30am
*Sculpt 'n' Tone
Judy Hine
Studio C
10:00-11:00am
*Pilates
Pilates Mat
Mat-Classic
Lisa Taylor
Studio A
10:30-11:30am
*Women’s Fitness
Patti Gallo
Studio C
10:30-11:30am
*ZUMBA
®
Sandy Couch
Studio B
11:45am12:15pm
12:40-1:40pm
CXWORX™
Sandy Couch
Studio B
($)Group PT Circuit
Lucia Elsadek
1:00-2:00PM
*SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers Classic®
Sherry Brown
Meet at Wellness
Desk
Studio A
4:15-5:15pm
BODYPUMP
BODYPUMP™
Leslie Carlsen
Studio C
4:15-5:15pm
*Pilates Mat
Mat-Rhythm
Randi Green
Studio B
5:30-6:30pm
BODYPUMP
BODYPUMP™
Chris Woodward
Studio C
5:30-6:30pm
5:30-6:30pm
Bonnie Judy
Randi Green
Free Motion Rm
Pilates Studio
5:30-6:30pm
($))Free Motion
($)Reformer Pilates
PilatesIntermediate
Spinning(Sign
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Judy Ferretti
Spin Room
6:00-7:00pm
($))Boot Camp
Colin Jordan
6:30-7:30pm
Randi Green
6:30-7:30pm
($))Reformer PilatesIntermediate
*ZUMBA®
Studio B/
Wellness
Pilates Studio
Wendy Greig
Studio C
6:30-8:00pm
($)Taekwon
($)Taekwon-Do
Adriana Chaffin
Studio A
6:45-7:45pm
Turbo Kick®
Susannah Johnson
Studio B
7:15-8:00pm
($))Pre-Teen Fitness
Sherry Brown/Jeff Dailey
Meet in Lobby
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
5:45-6:45am
BODYPUMPTM
Chris Woodward
Studio C
6:45-7:15am
CXWORX™
Chris Woodward
Studio C
6:00-7:00am
Spinning(Sign
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Mark Farrell
Spin Room
6:30-7:30am
*Pilates Mat
Mat-Rhythm
Linda Ross
Studio B
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Time
Class
Instructor
Location
8:00-9:00am
8:00-9:00am
($)Free Motion
*Pump It Up
Bethany Goodman
Judy Hine
Free Motion Rm
Studio C
8:00-9:00am
*Senior Fitness
Susan Downing
Studio B
Starts 11/11
8:30-9:30am
*Core & Balance
Mark Elliott
Studio A
Ends 11/4
8:30-9:30am
*Core-Flexibility & Strength
Sandy Couch
Studio A
9:00-10:00am
Aerobic Dance
Susan Downing
Studio B
9:00-10:00am
Intro to Spinning
(Sign-Up Sheet)
Step Explosion
Bill McCrery
Spin Room
Lisa Taylor
Studio C
Intermediate Yoga
(No Class 11/18)
*Firm/Tone/Flex
Nancy Zampella
Studio A
Susan Downing
Studio B
10/27—12/19
9:00-10:00am
9:30-11:00am
10:00-10:30am
10:00-10:30am
*On the Ball
Lisa Taylor
Studio C
10:30-11:30am
10:30-11:30am
11:00am12:00pm
Patti Gallo
Sandy Couch
Lisa Taylor
Studio C
Studio B
Pilates Studio
Nancy Zampella
Studio A
Bethany Goodman
Randi Green
Free Motion Rm
Pilates Studio
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
4:15-5:15pm
*Women’s Fitness
*ZUMBA ® Gold Toning
($)Reformer PilatesMixed Equipment
*Beginner Yoga
(No Class 11/18)
($)Free Motion
($)Reformer PilatesIntermediate
($)Reformer PilatesAdvanced
*Pilates Mat-Classic
Randi Green
Studio B
4:30-6:00pm
5:30-6:00pm
($)Beg/Int/Adv-TKD
CXWORX™
Adriana Chaffin
Bonnie Judy
Studio A
Studio B
5:30-6:30pm
*Hip Hop HUSTLE®
Susannah Johnson
Studio C
6:00-7:00pm
Cardio Kickboxing
Ali Hinshaw
Studio B
6:00-7:00pm
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Various
Spin Room
6:15-7:45pm
Bonnie Leary
Studio A
6:30-7:30pm
6:30-7:30pm
*Experienced Beginner
Yoga
TRX®
*Women’s Fitness
Natalia Gaipo
Bonnie Judy
Studio C
Free Motion Rm
7:30-8:00pm
CXWORX™
Natalia Gaipo
Studio C
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
5:15-6:15am
($)Reformer PilatesBeginner/Intermediate
($)Boot Camp
TRX®
Linda Ross
Pilates Studio
Colin Jordan
Natalia Gaipo
Studio B
Studio C
Lisa Taylor
Pilates Studio
7:45-8:45am
($)Reformer PilatesIntermediate
Spinning(Sign-up Sheet)
Val Brenckle
Spin Room
8:00-9:00am
*Senior Fitness
Susan Downing
Studio B
9:00-10:00am
Aerobic Dance
Susan Downing
Studio B
11:15am-12:30pm
10/27—12/19
11:30am-12:30pm
2:00-3:00pm
3:00-4:00pm
Wednesday
10/13—11/21
5:30-6:30am
7:30-8:30am
7:45-8:45am
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10/27—12/19
10/27—12/19
10/13—11/21
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
9:00-10:00am
9:00-10:00am
($)Free Motion
*Pilates Mat-Classic
Scott Stewart
Lisa Taylor
Free Motion Rm
Studio A
9:00-10:00am
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Bill McCrery
Spin Room
9:00-10:00am
Wacky Wed Step
Judy Hine
Studio C
10:00-10:30am
*Firm/Tone/Flex
Susan Downing
Studio A
10:00-11:00AM
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
10:00-11:00am
($)Reformer PilatesBeginner/Intermediate
(No class 11/26)
*ZUMBA®
Sandy Couch
Studio B
10:30-11:30am
BODYPUMP™
Stacey Wade
Studio C
10:30am-12pm
*Beginner Yoga
Bonnie Leary
Studio A
11:00 am-12pm
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
11:30am-12pm
($)Reformer PilatesIntermediate
(No class 11/26)
CXWORX™
Stacey Wade
Studio C
12:40-1:40pm
($)Group PT Circuit
Lucia Elsadek
Studio C
1:00-2:00pm
*Line Dancing
Bonnie Judy
Studio B
®
1:00-2:00PM
*SilverSneakers Classic
Sherry Brown
Studio A
3:30-5:30pm
($)Advanced Fencing
Werner Meudt
Studio A
4:15-5:15pm
*Pilates Mat-Rhythm
Randi Green
Studio B
5:30-6:00pm
CXWORX™
Leslie Carlsen
Studio B
5:30-6:30pm
5:30-6:30pm
5:30-6:30pm
($)Beginning Fencing
($)Free Motion
PiYo®
Werner Meudt
Bonnie Judy
Susannah Johnson
Studio A
Free Motion Rm
Studio C
5:30-6:30pm
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Judy Ferretti
Spin Room
6:00-7:00pm
($)Boot Camp
Colin Jordan
Studio B/
Wellness
6:30-7:30pm
6:30-7:30pm
*Pilates Mat-Rhythm
*ZUMBA®
Linda Ross
Wendy Greig
Studio B
Studio C
6:30-8:00pm
($)Taekwon-Do
Adriana Chaffin
Studio A
Thursday Time
Class
Instructor
Location
6:00-7:00am
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Mark Farrell
Spin Room
6:30-7:30am
*Pilates Mat-Rhythm
Linda Ross
Studio B
8:00-9:00am
8:00-9:00am
*Pump It Up
*Senior Fitness
Judy Hine
Susan Downing
Studio C
Studio B
Starts 11/13
Ends 11/6
8:30-9:30am
8:30-9:30am
9:00-10:00am
*Core & Balance
*Core-Flexibility & Strength
Aerobic Dance
Mark Elliott
Sandy Couch
Susan Downing
Studio A
Studio A
Studio B
10/27—12/19
9:00-10:00am
9:00-10:00am
($)Free Motion
Step Explosion
Natalia Gaipo
Lisa Taylor
Free Motion Rm
Studio C
9:30-11:00am
Intermediate Yoga
Donna Wylly
Studio A
10:00-10:30am
*Firm/Tone/Flex
Susan Downing
Studio B
10:00-10:30am
*On the Ball
Lisa Taylor
Studio C
10:30-11:30am
*Women’s Fitness
Patti Gallo
Studio C
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Time
Instructor
Location
Sandy Couch
Lisa Taylor
Studio B
Pilates Studio
Donna Wylly
Studio A
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
4:30-6:00pm
*ZUMBA Toning
($)Reformer PilatesIntermediate
*Experienced Beginner
Yoga
($)Reformer PilatesAdvanced
($)Reformer PilatesIntermediate
($)Beg/Int/Adv-TKD
Adriana Chaffin
Studio A
5:30-6:00pm
CXWORX™
Bonnie Judy
Studio B
5:30-6:30pm
BODYPUMP™
Ali Hinshaw
Studio C
5:30-6:30pm
($)Reformer PilatesBeginner/Intermediate
*Kick Box Aerobics
Linda Ross
Pilates Studio
Michele Purdy
Studio B
Val Brenckle
Bethany Goodman/
Bonnie Leary
Linda Ross
Spin Room
Studio A
6:30-7:30pm
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
*Experienced Beginner
Yoga
Reformer Pilates-Intro
6:30-7:30pm
*Women’s Fitness
Bonnie Judy
Studio C
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
5:30-6:30am
7:30-8:30am
($)Boot Camp
TRX®
Colin Jordan
Natalia Gaipo
Studio B
Studio C
7:45-8:45am
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Rick Dodd
Spin Room
8:00-9:00am
*Senior Fitness
Susan Downing
Studio B
8:30-9:45am
Vinyasa Yoga
Nelda Barba
Studio A
9:00-10:00am
Aerobic Dance
Susan Downing
Studio B
9:00-10:00am
BODYPUMP™
Leslie Carlsen
Studio C
9:00-10:00am
9:00-10:00am
Bethany Goodman
Lisa Taylor
Free Motion Rm
Pilates Studio
9:00-10:00am
($)Free Motion
($)Reformer PilatesBeginner
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Bill McCrery
Spin Room
10:00-10:30am
*Firm/Tone/Flex
Susan Downing
Studio A
10:00-10:30am
10:00-11:00am
10:30-11:30am
11:00am-12pm
12:40-1:40pm
CXWORX™
*ZUMBA®
*Pilates on the Ball
*SilverSneakers Classic®
PiYo®
($)Group PT Circuit
Leslie Carlsen
Sandy Couch
Lisa Taylor
Leslie Carlsen
Susannah Johnson
Lucia Elsadek
Studio
Studio
Studio
Studio
Studio
Studio
1:00-2:00pm
*Line Dancing
Bonnie Judy
Studio B
4:15-5:15pm
*Pilates Mat-Rhythm
Randi Green
Studio B
5:30-7:00pm
($)Taekwon-Do
Adriana Chaffin
Studio A
6:00-7:00pm
($)Boot Camp
Colin Jordan
Studio B
Class
Instructor
Location
CXWORX™
Various
Studio B
10:30-11:30am
11:00am12:00pm
11:15am12:30pm
3:00-4:00pm
4:00-5:00pm
6:00-7:00pm
6:00-7:00pm
6:15-7:45pm
Friday
10/13—11/21
10/27—12/19
11:15am-12:15pm
10/13—11/21
Saturday Time
8:00-8:30am
Class
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Pilates Studio
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B
C
A
B
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10/18—3/14
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
8:00-9:00am
*Pump It Up
Judy Hine
Studio C
8:30-9:30am
($)Seasonal Beach Yoga
(No Class 11/8)
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Nelda Barba
Sharky’s Beach
Ed Rouhan
Spin Room
Wendy Greig/
Christine Pitts
Judy Hine/Lisa Taylor
Studio B
8:30-9:30am
Sunday
®
9:00-10:00am
*ZUMBA
9:00-10:15am
Step Explosion Plus
Studio C
10:00-11:00am
Reformer Pilates-Intro
Randi Green
Pilates Studio
10:00-11:00am
Turbo Kick®
Susannah Johnson
Studio B
10:15-11:45am
*Beg/Int. Yoga
Debbie Downing
Studio A
11:00am-12pm
BODYPUMPTM
Studio C
11:00am-12pm
12:00–4:30pm
($)Reformer PilatesBeginner/Intermediate
($)Fencing Practice
Sandy Couch/
Stacey Wade
Randi Green
Werner Meudt
Studio A
12:15-1:15pm
*Pilates Mat-Classic
Randi Green
Studio B
Time
Class
Instructor
Location
9:30-10:30am
Spinning(Sign-Up Sheet)
Various
Spin Room
1:00-2:30pm
*Beginner Yoga
Bonnie Leary
Studio A
Pilates Studio
Any class with a ($) next to it is a class that requires registration and a payment.
Any class that has an * next to it, is a class
that is appropriate for someone new to group exercise.
Schedule subject to change without notice
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For additional info on these
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES,
please contact Brad Dailey –
[email protected]
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Group Fitness Class Descriptions – NOVEMBER 1, 2014
Aerobic Dance-Susan Downing
Choreographed routines with warm-up, a series of dance movements to gradually increase heart rate and
cool-down with long slow stretching. Includes balance work. Geared to all age groups and all fitness
levels. Beginners are encouraged to start slowly and gradually increase intensity level.
Aquatic Classes-Bonnie Judy
All classes include warm up, cardio, muscle strengthening and cool down.
Arthritis Plus-Don't be misled by the title of the class! This is a great class not only for people with
arthritis but also diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart disease, hip replacement, shoulder
replacement, and other injuries. Cardio for this class consists of moving through the water with low
impact exercises followed by muscle strengthening wall exercises.
Deep Water-The use of a water belt is recommended. The cardio portion of the workout includes water
weights and sometimes noodles.
Shallow Water-The cardio portion picks up the pace while moving through the water with a variety of
exercises working the legs, arms, and abdominals concluding with the use of water weights. A few wall
exercises are then included.
Proper form is stressed to insure maximum benefits and prevent injuries. Come and join us!
Check Venice Aquatic schedule for class schedule.
($)Beach Yoga (Seasonal)-Nelda Barba
This class is offered October through March at Sharky’s Beach. You must register at the front desk and
buy a session or a card of sessions to attend. Just bring a towel and enjoy doing yoga poses in the most
beautiful of settings!
Registration at Front Desk required.
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga-Deb Downing
Prior experience is not necessary. Putting an emphasis on alignment to prevent injury, you will explore
ways to celebrate and enhance the physical experience of being alive while increasing flexibility; building
strength and stamina.
Beginner Yoga-Bonnie Leary/Nancy Zampella
With an emphasis on alignment, this beginner class teaches you how to do yoga safely, and shows you
what you can hope to achieve by practicing yoga. Prior experience is not necessary, only a positive
attitude and the ability to get up and down from a prone position. Relaxation and breathing techniques
will be explored.
BODYPUMP™-Sandy Couch/Leslie Carlsen/Natalia Gaipo (Sub)/Ali Hinshaw/
Susannah Johnson (Sub)/Stacey Wade/Chris Woodward
LESMILLS BODYPUMP™ is one of the world’s fastest ways to get in shape as it challenges all of
your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. THE REP EFFECT™ uses lighter
weights at a higher rate of repetition so you can get leaner—faster. Perform 70-100 repetitions per body
part totaling up to 800 repetitions in a single workout. This intense training technique accelerates your
heart rate, burning up to 1,000 calories per workout and torching more fat to reveal gorgeous muscles and
a sleek, sculpted body—FAST. Ages 14 and up. If you're new to BODYPUMP™, arriving ten
minutes before the class starts is recommended for pre-class instruction.
($)Boot Camp-Colin Jordan
Serious fitness, serious results! This class will help you improve your endurance, strength and agility. All
ages and levels of fitness welcome. A healthier, leaner, stronger you is just around the corner!
Registration at Front Desk or online required.
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Cardio Kickboxing-Ali Hinshaw
Cardio Kickboxing is an energetic, cardiovascular workout which includes rapid benefits in toning and
strengthening to key muscle groups. During this workout, typical routines will include a series of
repetitive punches, hand strikes, and kicks. You will be burning calories resulting in ultimate cardio
fitness. Core strength, stability, improved posture, and increased bone density are also benefits. No prior
martial arts experience needed.
Core and Balance (Seasonal)-Mark Elliott
Exercises designed to increase your core strength in abs and back to better support everyday health,
balance and posture.
Core - Flexibility & Strength (Summer Seasonal)-Sandy Couch
Most activities will take place on a mat focusing on flexibility and strength of the spine. Ability to get
down and up is required. Shoes are optional!
CXWORX™-Leslie Carlsen/Sandy Couch/Natalia Gaipo/Bethany Goodman/Ali
Hinshaw/Bonnie Judy/
Michele Purdy(Sub)/Stacey Wade/Chris Woodward
Revolutionary Core Training. LESMILLS CXWORX™ really hones in on the torso and sling
muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. It’s ideal for tightening your tummy
and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention. Your
workout consists of exercises that both isolate (like crunches and leg extensions) and integrate
(like standing balance and hovers) the various muscle groups.
A quick and efficient
workout in 30 minutes. It challenges you and you really feel the benefits.
Just
bring your strength and determination!
Experienced Beginner Yoga-Bethany Goodman/Bonnie Leary/Donna Wylly
This is the class that will help students bridge the gap between the Beginner's class and the Intermediate
one. Focusing on Basic alignment principles and exploring the components of sun salutations, beginners
will develop the skills and confidence needed both in the Intermediate Yoga class and for life in general!
Appropriate for beginners with a desire to know more. Ability to get up and down from the floor
unassisted is necessary.
($)Fencing-Beginners & Advanced-Werner Meudt
An introduction to a sport suited for all ages from eight on up. Fencing engages in artistic forms of a
dancer, the physical demands of an athlete and the finesse of a chess player moving at a speed of a bullet.
We will guide you in just a few weeks to go from engarde! to touché! Registration at Front Desk
required.
Firm/Tone/Flex-Susan Downing
All major muscle groups are worked using the stability balls, small balls, weights, tubing, and mats. We
stretch each muscle group worked on to increase flexibility and prevent soreness after exercising.
($)Free Motion-Natalia Gaipo/Bethany Goodman/Bonnie Judy/Scott Stewart
One dimensional training doesn't carry over to a three dimensional world, a place where twisting, turning,
and moving in all planes is a natural occurrence. This observation resulted in the fitness breakthrough Free Motion. Increase your performance and help make exercise more productive and efficient with
equipment that lets you train the way you move. Registration at Front Desk or online required.
($)Group PT Circuit Training-Circuit Express!- Lucia Elsadek
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Do you need more accountability and to have someone push you beyond what you would normally do on
your own? Then this class is for you! It is a small group (4-8) doing circuit style training for strength and
cardio using the free motion and various cardio stations in training intervals. Session time and locations
vary. Registration at Front Desk required.
Hip Hop HUSTLE®-Susannah Johnson
If you love to dance, but find most hip hop and dance workouts too complicated to get a good workout,
then you have found your solution! We funk-da-fy simple to follow, easy to learn dance steps that allow
you to really burn fat and calories! No dance experience required! So, if you can HUSTLE...You can
Hip Hop HUSTLE®.
Intermediate Yoga-Donna Wylly/Nancy Zampella
A fun and challenging class of yoga asanas and exercises intended to build strength and stamina, increase
flexibility, and remind you of your glorious true nature! With an emphasis on alignment to prevent
injury, we’ll explore ways to celebrate and enhance the physical experience of being alive. Prior yoga
experience is highly recommended.
Intro to Spinning-Bill McCrery
Intimidated by “Spinning”? Try our novice indoor cycling class designed to teach proper bike set up,
rotation and pedal work. Learn techniques to pace correctly. You can get fit on the bike while learning
basic spinning skills!
Spinning - Reserve A Bike Program - 1) Beginning 45 minutes before a Spinning class is scheduled, a
sign-up sheet is put out at the front desk. 2) Class participant will reserve a bike by signing their name
next to a bike number listed.
Only one sign-up per person! 3) Spin Instructor will pick up signup sheet before class begins.
Kick Box Aerobics-Michele Purdy
Come in and kick some booty! This is a fun way for all ages to get a complete body workout in one hour.
Work on your lower and upper body while increasing strength and energy. Reduce daily stress levels and
raise self-esteem.
No prior martial arts experience needed.
Line Dancing-Bonnie Judy
This class is a 1-hour low impact workout for all ages; where the aerobic intensity can be controlled by
the student. Learn choreographed dances which are set to all types of music (it's not just country
anymore). Great for increasing stamina and memory control. If you like to dance, this is the class for
you!
On the Ball-Lisa Taylor
This half-hour class uses the stability ball to improve your core strength while you incorporate other
exercises to sculpt your body. Challenge yourself today and get on the ball!
Pilates Mat-Randi Green/Linda Ross/Lisa Taylor
Two of the key elements of Pilates are core muscle strength and spinal alignment. Pilates Mat is a
method of a series of controlled movements performed on the floor (mat work). The class is structured to
include a beginner and intermediate level. If you're looking for a novel and challenging workout that will
help strengthen and tighten your muscles while improving your flexibility, then Pilates Mat might be just
the thing.
Classic - Slow, classic Pilates movement. Excellent for beginners and those who wish to fine tune their
more intermediate Pilates movements.
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Rhythm - A new form of Pilates Mat that expands on the traditional Method by incorporating more fluid
movements into whole-body workout routines that are choreographed to music. Use of hand weights and
small or large balls may be incorporated.
Pilates On the Ball-Lisa Taylor
Fifty-five minute class using a large Physioball for a fresh approach to classical mat and
reformer Pilates exercises. Work involves essential elements of the Pilates method: strength,
flexibility, core stabilization, balance, and control. Familiarity with Pilates exercises will
enhance your enjoyment of this class. Not recommended for people with osteoporosis, neck or
spine pain, and some other conditions.
PiYo®-Susannah Johnson
PiYo® is a unique class designed to build strength & gain flexibility. The moves fit perfectly together to
form a class filled with intense choreography that's fun, challenging and will make you sweat. It's about
energy, power, and rhythm. Think sculpted abdominals, increased core strength, and greater stability.
Don't worry, there is no previous experience required. In a nutshell, PiYo® will rock your world!
Pump It Up-Judy Hine
A one hour workout which focuses on upper body-chest, shoulders, back and arms-that strengthens and
tones using dumbbells, the body bar, benches and the stability ball. A “smattering” of lower body, core
and balance is included. Includes warm-up and stretch. Beginner and intermediate levels.
($)Reformer Pilates-Randi Green/Linda Ross/Lisa Taylor
Pilates is a system of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates which gained popularity during the 1920’s to
lengthen and strengthen the body. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced pilates exercises.
You’ll feel the difference after just a few sessions! Registration at Front Desk or online required.
Advanced – Reformer experience required. Advanced exercises.
Beginner - No experience required. Beginners will learn system techniques to be applied to all pilates
exercises.
Intermediate - Reformer experienced required. This class consists of the performance of intermediate
and advanced pilates exercises that go deeper into your core.
Mixed Equipment – Reformer experience is required in order to use the reformer, footboard and arc.
Sculpt 'N’ Tone-Judy Hine
This half-hour class is devoted to sculpting and toning utilizing a variety of equipment including Body
Bars, dumbbells, resistance tubing and stability balls. Tighten those abs, shape your butt and sculpt your
arms!
SilverSneakers Classic®-Sherry Brown/Leslie Carlsen
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength,
range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand–held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a
small ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if need for seated or standing support.
Regardless of your age, current physical condition, and whether you’ve exercised in the past or not, there
are plenty of ways to overcome your mobility issues and reap the physical, mental, and emotional rewards
of exercise. Stay strong!
Senior Fitness-Susan Downing
This class consists of 30 minutes of low impact cardio followed by balance work, upper and lower body
muscle conditioning including abdominals and concludes with stretching. Different muscles are
strengthened every day utilizing dumbbells or exercise tubes, mats, large stability balls, and small balls.
VENICE FAMILY YMCA
701 Center Road, Venice, Fl 34285
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Spinning-Valerie Brenckle/Carla Carver(Seasonal Sub)/Rick Dodd(Seasonal)/Mark
Farrell/Judy Ferretti/ Bill McCrery/Ed Rouhan
If you're looking for an intense workout that will not only boost your endurance but will also shred
hundreds of calories, look no further than spinning. One of the best aspects of spinning is that you can
vary the intensity of the workout to your own liking and skill level. Benefits of Spinning include: high
calorie burn, you can burn between 400 & 600 calories; decreased body fat; increased cardiovascular
strength; increased lower body muscle tone; and decreased stress levels.
Spinning - Reserve A Bike Program - 1) Beginning 45 minutes before a Spinning class is scheduled, a
sign-up sheet is put out at the front desk. 2) Class participant will reserve a bike by signing their name
next to a bike number listed.
Only one sign-up per person! 3) Spin Instructor will pick up signup sheet before class begins.
Step Explosion-Judy Hine/Lisa Taylor
Warm-up and stretch followed by 45 minutes of stepping and cool down. All levels of experience
welcome. Choreography is challenging and geared to intermediate and advanced levels. You can have
loads of fun while burning loads of calories!
($)Taekwon-do-Adriana Chaffin
Have fun and get in shape. Benefits of Taekwon-do: Self confidence, Self defense, Self Discipline,
Positive Attitude, Flexibility, Stress Reduction, Weight Management and Improved Coordination. Teen &
Adult - ages 12 and up. Kids Taekwon-do - Ages 7 to 11 - Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced Only.
Additional benefits - will also improve grades in school. Have fun kicking targets, shields and the heavy
bag. Instructor is a 5th degree Black Belt.
Registration at Front Desk required.
TRX® -Natalia Gaipo/Kasey Snyder
TRX® is changing the way athletes train for sports, soldiers train for combat, physical therapists
rehabilitate patients and exercise instructors train their clients. Born in the Navy SEALS, Suspension
Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously.
Build lean muscle, boost your metabolism, tighten your core and increase endurance. Benefits people of
ALL fitness levels (pro athletes to seniors).
Get a fast effective total body workout.
Turbo Kick®- Susannah Johnson
Sure, it's kickboxing, but it's so much more! Turbo Kick® is an interval based class that allows
participants of any fitness level to participate and custom tailor their workouts. Each workout starts with
a sport specific warm-up, bouts of intense intervals, easy to follow combinations, kickboxing specific
strength/endurance training and a PiYo® style cool down that work together to transform your body! IT'S
FAST. IT'S FUN! IT WORKS!
Vinyasa Yoga-Nelda Barba
The word “Vinyasa” means breath-synchronized movement. You will move from one pose to the next on
an inhalation or exhalation. Expect movement, not just stretching. If you enjoy having things a little
loose and unpredictable and like to move, Vinyasa is probably right for you.
Wacky Wednesday Step-Judy Hine
One hour of “wacky” stepping using two or more steps. Class also includes warm-up, cool down and
stretch. Choreography is intermediate to advanced. Fun, Fun, Fun!
VENICE FAMILY YMCA
701 Center Road, Venice, Fl 34285
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Women’s Fitness-Patti Gallo/Bonnie Judy
Come and join us for sixty minutes of wonderful fun and exercise. The first 30 minutes consists of low
impact aerobics. The remainder of the class focuses on balance work and toning the upper and lower
body including abs. A variety of equipment including hand weights, tubing , large and small balls is
included. The class ends with a cool down and relaxing total body stretches with positive affirmations.
All age groups welcome.
ZUMBA®!-Sandy Couch/Wendy Greig/Christine Pitts
A Latin, International and Hip Hop dance party that combines dance rhythms and traditional fitness
exercises to provide total body conditioning. Come join the party.
ZUMBA® Gold-Toning-Sandy Couch
This class provides the benefits of safe-and-effective strength training and an easy-to-follow, healthboosting dance-fitness program for baby boomers as well as beginners. Through dynamic lightweight
resistance training and exciting international rhythms, these classes help participants build muscle
strength, increase bone density, and improve mobility, posture and coordination.
ZUMBA® Toning-Sandy Couch
ZUMBA Toning classes raise ZUMBA dance-fitness to the next level. It combines targeted bodysculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused ZUMBA moves to create a calorietorching, strength-training dance fitness-party. ZUMBA Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to
sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast!
Please Note: All instructors are certified and can show adjustments for all levels of fitness and special
limitations participants may have. If you have a specific limitation, such as bad knees or back, please
make the instructor aware of it before starting the class.
VENICE FAMILY YMCA
701 Center Road, Venice, Fl 34285
P 941.492.9622
www.veniceymca.org