Get in Shape, Stay in Shape, Keep Moving

Here are just a few of the classes we offer:

Chair Tai Chi

Chair Tai Chi

Tai chi is a gentle exercise that improves balance and reduces fall risk.

It consists of making slow, graceful movements while breathing deeply. It’s relatively easy to follow because the movements are done so slowly. Seated tai chi is a great exercise option for frail seniors or those with limited mobility. It helps older adults get the health and wellness benefits of tai chi without the fall risk. Studies find that tai chi also improves flexibility, immune system, sleep, happiness, sense of self-worth, strength, cardiovascular endurance, concentration, and more. All that’s needed is a sturdy chair, so it’s easy to do these routines in the comfort and convenience of home.

Senior Fit

Senior Fit

Senior fit is a class specially designed for those in the senior population that want more of a challenge then the typical class.

This class incorporates seated as well as standing exercises, with free weights and other various equipment. It is a total body workout including some stretching and balance as well.

Instructor: Debbie Grossman

Parkinson's Excersize

Parkinson's Excersize

The importance of exercise and physical activity for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been well documented.

Exercise produces many benefits including increased physical functioning (motor performance, strength, endurance), improved gait and balance, cardiovascular fitness, and overall better quality of life. Great strides are being made to make exercise a part of the standard treatment of PD.

Dance for Parkinson’s

Dance for Parkinson’s

Our Dance for Parkinson’s program is built on one fundamental premise:

professionally-trained dancers are movement experts whose knowledge is useful to persons with PD. Dance for Parkinson’s is an aesthetic experience that uses the elements of narrative, imagery, music and community to develop artistry and grace while addressing such PD-specific concerns as balance, flexibility, coordination, isolation and depression.
We are proud to have Linn McDonald, owner of Linn McDonald School of Dance located in Scranton, instructing our Dance for Parkinson’s classes held on Tuesday at 11:00am.

Drum Ball

Drum Ball

Get ready to get that heart rate up,

sweat to great music and burn calories! Using a stability ball and drumsticks, we will pound the stress out!

Instructor Debbie Grossman

Zumba

Zumba

Zumba is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves.

Zumba routines incorporate interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness.

Instructor: Natalia Carpenter

Balance & Core

Balance & Core

Great for both men and women, this balance class focuses on the core and helps reduce your risk of falling.

A strong core is essential for good balance and posture. In this class we will use our own body weight and light free weights. The goal of this class is to improve flexibility, mobility, and core stabilization. Some of this class will be seated.

Instructor: Debbie Grossman

All Stretch
Instructor: Debbie Grossman

Cardio Rounds
Instructor: Terri

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers is a low impact training suitable for all fitness levels.

Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair can be used seated exercises and for standing support. Classes can be modified depending on the level of the fitness group.

Instructor: Doreen Rakowski

All Stretch

All Stretch

Stretching has become more and more important

Not only your workouts but for daily flexibility and overall better range of motion. In this class you will stretch and lengthen all muscle groups from head to toe!

Instructor – Debbie Grossman

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is about creating balance, strength, flexibility and relaxation in the body, spirit and mind. In addition to physical movement, yoga integrates breath work and meditation with the goals of relieving stress, increasing body awareness and improving self confidence.

Class structure is beginner friendly and designed to be accessible to all, regardless of ability. Options and variations in asanas (yoga poses) and the use of props are offered as support. Emphasis is placed on “how does my body feel?” rather than “how do I look?” in a pose.

This 75 minute class focuses on breath guided asanas that align, stretch and strengthen the body and cultivate mental calmness. Class emphasizes the value of increasing and/or maintaining overall functional mobility and strength by mindfully moving the body through standing and seated postures, twists, backbends, balancing poses and forward folds focused on overall muscle and body joint health. For a complete yoga practice, class ends with a guided Savasana – final resting pose – to quiet the mind and body so you leave feeling rested and restored.

Class will be every Tuesday beginning July 11. 6pm-7:30pm

Instructor: Lisa De Domenico

Stability Ball

Stability Ball

Stability Ball classes are here!

Use the stability balls for the best core workout ever and have fun at the same time! Standing, sitting on the ball and floor work makes this work out different every time.

Instructor: Debbie Grossman

Low Impact Cardio Dance

Low Impact Cardio Dance

Low impact aerobics,

with easy choreography blended with every dance from the Chicken Dance to the Cha-Cha! No weights will required for this class.

Instructor: Doreen

Strong and Nimble

Strong and Nimble

In our Strong & Nimble classes,

we will be incorporating strength and stretching movements using free weights, straps, body bars and mats. It is a full body workout with various stretching techniques throughout the routine. This class may require some floor work.

Chair Yoga

Improved flexibility, relieving stiffness, strengthening the body, and a happy mental state are a few of the benefits that chair yoga can provide.
 
You’ll get increased range of motion through holding postures on a chair and standing with the chair as support.  Our pranayamas (breathing exercises) will assist in reducing anxiety.  Chair yoga helps with body alignment and stabilization.  It stimulates physical and mental well-being.
 
It is a great form of yoga for beginners or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice without all of the ups and downs of a regular yoga class.  It can be practiced by anyone, anywhere, in any chair.  
 
No previous experience is required.  The exercises are easy to master, and adaptations are shown.

Pilates

Based on the works of Joseph Pilates, our mat pilates class will help improve general fitness and over-all well-being by concentrating on strengthening the core (belly, back, and butt).  Posture, balance, and flexibility are improved.

 
Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection.  While doing various pilates exercises, your mind needs to be aware of your breathing and the way the body moves.
 
Because pilates can be modified to provide either a gentle strength training program or a challenging workout, it is suitable for beginners as well as people who exercise regularly.
We’ll provide the mats as well as light hand weights and therabands when needed.  

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking is an exercise using ergonomic poles that uses the same movements. It is unparalleled as an aerobic exercise because the body is being strengthened not only in the muscle groups of the legs and hips, but also the shoulders, core, and arm muscle groups. The regimen lowers blood pressure and improves the body’s use of oxygen. When traversing hills or uneven ground, it is strengthening the ankles and challenging your vestibular system- a sensory system in the inner ear that enhances balance and coordination.

This class begins April 5th, when the weather permits, on Wednesdays at 3 PM with Doreen Rakowski.

Please meet Doreen in the Lantz Lounge.

It is an outside course that involves walking on the levy.