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Elsie Stuhr Center Fitness Classes 503-629-6342

Elsie Stuhr Center Fitness Class Descriptions

Athlete: Exercises almost every day or works at a physically demanding job.
Aerobic Total Body Workout (TBW) This class is designed for the experienced exerciser or fit newcomer. It includes
warmup and low-impact aerobic conditioning with intervals of strength and endurance work.

Functional Kettlebells This class is a complement to those who have already been exercising regularly and who wish to
translate their physical fitness into functional longevity. Become stronger for the fitness classes that you already love to do
and also earn the skills to be physically independent longer as you age! This class slows down functional movement
patterns and core strengthening exercises into methodical mindful practice using your own bodyweight, kettlebells, and
incremental progressions. Not appropriate for beginners.

TRX Circuit This class is a total body workout. Circuit training allows you to move through a variety of strength and cardio
stations utilizing weights, bands, and, the TRX. Come ready to sweat! This class is not appropriate for beginners.

Women’s Strength Training This class is dedicated to women 55+ seeking an empowering environment to learn how to
move independently with confidence. Exercises include aerobic and strength training through the use of equipment that can
be modified for all levels.

Active Now: These classes are for those who are active at least twice a week.
20/20/20 Get three types of fitness for three times the fun! Aerobics to start, followed by strength training, and finishing
with flexibility exercises.

Yoga, All Levels Practice poses with an emphasis on breath, alignment, symmetry and technique to build strength,
flexibility and balance. Develop the mind-spirit connection in a structured, progressive format.

Weight Room Circuit This workout gets your heart rate up and strengthens your muscles at the same time! Learn to
move through full ranges of motion safely and effectively with a variety of exercises and weight room equipment.

Zumba Gold A modified version of Zumba. Participants enjoy low-impact, simple moves.
Getting Started: Entry level or those returning to exercise.

Ageless Conditioning Combines aerobic, strengthening and flexibility exercises specifically to enhance strength, balance,
joint range of motion, mobility and extend independent living.

Cardio Fusion A workout that pairs moderate aerobics with exercises and dance moves that are designed to improve
balance, coordination and flexibility. You’ll also use light weights/bands for some toning work. This workout gets the heart
rate up without stressing the knees, legs and lower back. Effective exercise, dance and music make for a fun workout.

Essentrics A workout that draws on the flowing movements of Tai Chi creating health and balance, principles of
physiotherapy which create a pain free body, and strengthening theories. Floor work may be included at end of class.

NueroFitness for Parkinson’s This class addresses the common symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (rigidity, hand
dexterity, balance, gait, coordination and more). Engage the brain and body to encourage more fluid, balanced movement.
Participants will be standing and moving about the room (chairs available as needed for balance assist and rest).

Pilates A low impact gentle form of exercise. Perfect for all levels of exercisers who are looking to remarkably increase
their muscle strength/endurance, balance, range of motion, coordination and overall body awareness.

Tai Chi, Basic Footwork & Balance Designed for beginning students, class introduces concepts, focuses on balance and
footwork and lays ground work for learning the Tai Chi Ch'uan 24 form.

Tai Chi 24 Form Beginning Designed for beginning students, this class introduces Tai Chi concepts and the first
part (Forms 1 through 12). Practice meditative mind-body exercise with slow and rhythmical movements to
increase balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and enhance well-being.

Yoga, Gentle Learn how to stretch with simple movements and conscious breathing; increase strength and flexibility and
bring calmness to the mind. For students with little or no yoga experience.

Yin Yoga This class will consist of a series of long-held, passive floor poses for the shoulders, hips, pelvis, thighs, spine.
Utilizing props for support, the poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer.
Needs a Little Help: For those wishing to exercise while primarily seated.
Balance Basics Beginning class to work on balance and stability by strengthening the hip/leg muscles and abdominal
muscles; learn positive techniques and balance exercises to improve confidence. Includes seated moves and standing
moves done with chair for support.

FUNctional Chair Fitness Move through a variety of exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and range of
motion. A chair is available for seated or standing support.

Total Body Workout (TBW) From A Chair with Balance This class focuses on exercises for strength, full-body
cardiovascular moves, and flexibility -- all while seated. Balance work will be with a chair for support. This is a great class
to get fit and meet people.

Yoga, Chair Increase flexibility, balance, strength and calmness with yoga movements done from a chair. Yoga revitalizes
the respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and other major systems of the body.
Stop into the center for a paper copy of the schedule or find it online: https://www.thprd.org/facilities/recreation/
elsie-stuhr-center. Classes and instructors are subject to change at any time without notice. We recommend
checking the website for the most up-to-date schedule.
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