Winter Fitness Classes Include Yoga

The Parks & Recreation Department has a series of new fitness classes beginning this winter at the new Clayton Community Center on Amelia Church Road, including Yoga.

The classes are open to both residents and non-residents, and Community Center membership discounts apply. Registration is being handled at the Community Center.

"This is a great way to get in shap for the new year," said Program Coordintor Matt Lorion. "These classes can help you take away that holiday weight."

The new Yoga class begins Jan. 19 on Wednesdays from 9:45 to 10:45 am. The cost is $20 for residents and Community Center Members and $35 for non-residents. The instructor is Donna Granger.

Additional Yoga classes begin March 9, April 27 and June 15.

Please contact Lorion at 553-1554 for more information.

Here's a look at what else is being offered:

MOM BOOTCAMP
Need to lose weight and get your body in shape? Burn fat and calories through interval training with cardio drills and resistance training, and using your own body weight. You will learn how to sculpt your arms, abs and legs.
• Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30
• Jan. 11 for 8 weeks
• Instructors: Jess Barbour and LaDeva Gary
• Cost: $70 for residents and $85 for non-residents

BELLY DANCE
Belly Dance exercising helps in three areas: physical, mental and social.
Physically become more flexible, gain better balance, and tune up the body/mind connection.
Mentally become more acute by memorizing dance steps, coming to understand instruction
and learning new terminology, history and culture. Expand your social horizons by meeting people outside your usual social group. Have so much fun you won't know you're exercising while learning the tantalizing secrets of the Orient. Learn about the costumes, music, makeup and jewelry used to enhance the dance
• Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm
• Jan. 4
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

SCULPT
This class will use weights and other resistance equipment to build endurance and strengthen all the muscles in the body. This is a great addition to your aerobic workout.
• Thursdays 7-8 pm
• Jan. 20
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

ZUMBA PM
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and get hooked. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Check it out at www.zumba.com
• Jan. 3 - 7-8 pm
• Jan. 6 - 6-6:50 pm
• Feb. 24th - 6-6:50 pm
• Instructor: Kathy Dolin
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

ZUMBA AM
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and get hooked. Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Check it out at www.zumba.com
• Mondays 9:45-10:45 am
• Jan. 6th-Feb. 3rd
• Instructor: Kathy Dolin
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

STEP & SCULPT
This class is for the new stepper or someone who has been away from step awhile and wants a refresher course. We get your heart pumpin' and cover all the basics. You will be up & down & all around the bench steppin' to awesome music. Toning segments are included for sculpting muscle and we work those ABS too!!
• Mondays 6-6:50 pm
• Jan. 3rd-Feb. 14th
• Feb. 28th-April 4th
• Instructor: Donna Granger
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

FUSION
Yoga/Pilates complement one another beautifully in this class appropriate for the new student or those who would like to integrate prior experience.
Movements are designed to strengthen the core, increase flexibility, improve balance and relieve stress. Please bring your own mat.
• Wednesdays 7-7:50 pm
• Jan. 5th-Feb. 9th
• Feb. 23rd-March 30th
• Instructor: Donna Granger
• Cost: $20 for residents and $35 for non-residents

PILATES
Pilates classic mat exercises focus on
strengthening the abdominal core,
improving posture and lengthening
for better flexibility and helps relieve
stress. This is a non-impact workout
for everyone regardless of age or
abilities. Modifications will be given
for inflexible people.
• Tuesdays - 9:00-9:50am
• Class Dates: Jan. 4 & Feb. 22
• Ages 18+
• $20/resident/six week class
• $35/non-resident/six week class
• Instructor - Jackie Zunic

BODY SCULPTING
This class will train your entire body with a variety of weights and resistance bands. You will be
motivated to work out harder than you would on your own. All levels welcome.
• Tuesdays - 10:00-10:50am
• Class Dates: Jan. 4 & Feb. 22
• Ages 18+
• $20/resident/six week class
• $35/non-resident/six week class
• Instructor - Jackie Zunic

HI/LO SCULPT
This class offers you a full body
workout with intervals of cardio &
strength training. Bands, balls &
weights are used in combination with
lo or multi-impact cardio.
• Wednesdays - 9:45-10:45am
• Class Dates: Jan. 5, Feb. 23
• Ages 18+
• $20/resident/six week class
• $35/non-resident/six week class
• Instructor - Donna Granger

TEEN HIP HOP DANCE
This six week class teaches rhythm,
musicality, coordination, and age
appropriate hip hop technique/
choreography. This is a high energy,
fast, and fun dance class that requires
no previous dance experience. Please
wear comfortable clothing and
sneakers.
• Thursdays - 4:00-5:00pm
• Jan. 6
• Ages 13-17
• $20/resident/six week class
• $35/non-resident/six week class
• Instructor - Kasey Faison

MIXED AGE LINE DANCING
Line dancing provides great exercise
for the body and the mind! Bring your
friends and make some new ones as
we get comfortable with basic steps
while dancing to a variety of music
styles. Pop, R&B, Country, Latin, Celtic,
Jazz Standards...it's all fair game in the
line dance world. No partner and no
experience required. Please bring a
pair of shoes with clean, smooth soles
to change into so we can help
maintain the look of the wood floors.
• Saturdays
• Jan. 8-Feb. 12
• 2:30-3:30pm
• Ages 18+
• Instructor - Walter Tallman

SENIOR LINE DANCING WITH WALTER
• Tuesdays and Fridays
• Class Dates: Jan. 11
• 4:30-5:30 pm
• Ages 55+

ADULT HIP HOP DANCE
This is a fast paced, funky, and fun six
week class that teaches hip hop
technique/choreography, rhythm,
musicality, coordination. It will help
develop strength and agility all while
having great adult fun! Please wear
comfortable clothing and sneakers.
• Thursdays - 10:00-11:00am
• Jan. 12-Feb. 16
• Ages 18+
• $20/resident/six week class
• $35/non-resident/six week class
• Instructor - Kasey Faison

TAE KWON DO
This is a year-round Korean martial arts
class to develop self control, self
discipline, focus, and coordination.
Class begins the first of each month.
Students are requested to wear sweat
pants. Uniforms are available to
purchase but not necessary.

• Jan 4th
• Feb 1st
• Beginners (ages 7-12)
Tuesdays - 5:30-7:00pm & Saturdays - 12:45-2:00pm
• Intermediate (ages 13 & up)
Tuesdays - 5:30-7:00pm & Saturdays - 11:30am-12:45pm
• Advanced (ages 7 & up)
Thursdays - 7:00-8:45pm & Saturdays - 10:00-11:30am
• $30/resident/month
• $45/non-resident/month
• Instructors - Charles Farrell, Joey Reeder

TAI CHI CHAUN AM
Learn the ancient Ba Shi Ba, Tai Chi
Gung for health, longevity, balance and
flexibility. The low impact nature of Tai
Chi makes it an ideal exercise for
seniors. New participants can register
at the beginning of each month for
class.
• Jan 4th
• Feb 1st
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 10-11 am
• Ages 16+
• $30/resident/month
• $45/non-resident/month
• Instructor - Michael Liaudatis
• Location - The Clayton Center Roo

TAI CHI CHAUN PM
Learn the ancient Ba Shi Ba, Tai Chi
Gung for health, longevity, balance and
flexibility. The low impact nature of Tai
Chi makes it an ideal exercise for
seniors. New participants can register
at the beginning of each month for
class.
• Jan 4th
• Feb 1st
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
• 7:00-8:00pm
• Ages 16+
• $30/resident/month
• $45/non-resident/month
• Instructor - Michael Liaudatis
• Location - The Clayton Center Room
Room 300 (111 E. Second Street)