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Pilates MN - Reformer Pilates
This intro class is the building block to your Pilates experience. The Reformer assists in doing exercises correctly, using core strength that will flatten and firm abs. Alignment, breathing and posture challenged.
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Cardio Fit
Get your heart pumping with this high energy, all cardio class designed to increase your heart health, energy, stamina, balance, and coordination. We will be using body weight as well as a variety of equipment such as step, gliders, and the Bosu. You will experience various types of cardio such as hi-lo, kickboxing, and athletic drills. All fitness levels welcome. Bring water. Instr: Jen Christen, Ace Fitness Certified.
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Dance Party
Come join the 60-Min Dance Party. We will learn several styles of dance moves from Hip Hop to Country Line Dancing with some Zumba® and other styles mixed in. With choreography and repetitive movements - this class is designed for all levels and abilities. Bring a water bottle and towel.
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Zumba Gold
Fitness class for senior adults that uses exciting Latin and international dance rhythms. Class is modified for beginner participants. No dance experience necessary. Comfortable clothing and workout shoes recommended. Using dance and fitness moves, experience a complete body workout.
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Zumba Level 1
Zumba takes the work out of workout. Class is easy, aerobic and lots of fun. This dance fitness fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. A dynamic, complete body workout with an emphasis on arms, legs, abdomen and heart!
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Zumba Level 2
Zumba takes the work out of workout. Class is easy, aerobic and lots of fun. This dance fitness fuses Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. A dynamic, complete body workout with an emphasis on arms, legs, abdomen and heart!
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Let's Tap Dance 1,2,3
Dance is a top rated exercise because it stimulates us socially, physically, mentally, artistically and is lots of fun. Participants will learn, review basics and complete tap routine. Wear comfortable clothing and don’t forget your tap shoes. Let's Tap 1: Staying in this class for a couple of sessions is usually recommended. Let’s Tap 2: If you have mastered the basics and been working on time steps - this is the class for you. Let’s Tap 3: If you are ready for a faster pace with more challenging choreography – let’s keep on tapping.
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Partner Dancing for All Occasions
No matter the occasion, you’ll be prepared to dance! Be one of the best dancers at your event, or just have some fun dancing together at home! Try something new to add laughter & romance into your relationship! Taking steps from classic ballroom dances, you’ll learn easy to remember mini-routines, danceable to all your favorite songs including pop, blues, rock, country and more! If you think you have no rhythm and 2 left feet, this is the perfect course for you! Couples stay dancing together & singles rotate with other singles. Casual dress and comfortable clean shoes. Price is per person, so please register individually.
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TBC - Total Body Conditioning
Total body conditioning combines strength and cardio movements to challenge your muscles, push your limits and get your heart pumping. This class will use a variety of equipment; hand weights, step, body bar, bands, stability ball, and more. Bring your own towel and water.
Full Body Strength and Conditioning
Join us for a total body, heart pumping, aerobic and strength conditioning workout. This interval-based class combines full-body strength training with high intensity cardio bursts designed to increase your strength, aerobic endurance, core stability, balance, and flexibility. We will be using a variety of equipment such as hand weights, resistance bands, body bars, exercise balls, step, gliders, and the Bosu. Come take your fitness routine to the next level! Bring water. Instr: Jen Christen, Ace Fitness Certified.
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Pound® Cardio Drumming (18+)
POUND® is an exhilarating 45-Min full-body workout that combines cardio conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks, POUND® transforms drumming into an effective way of working out. Designed for all levels and ages. Bring a water bottle and towel.
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Total Body Circuit
Circuit training aims to keep your heart rate elevated while training the major muscle groups by rotating through different exercise stations with minimal rest between exercises. Join us for an effective and challenging form of conditioning to burn more calories, develop your strength, endurance, and coordination utilizing a variety of exercises. Bring your own towel and water. Instr: Jen Christen, Ace Fitness Certified.
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Strength Fusion
This class is a mix of full-body strength and cardio exercises designed to build strength and endurance while increasing metabolism through interval-style exercises. This class is designed for those who are looking for a little something extra in their strength/cardio routine all while jamming to some good tunes. Bring water and a towel. Instr. Tanya Johnson.
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TRX - Total Body Resistance Exercise
This full body workout uses your body weight and gravity as resistance to build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, core stability, as well as cardio. Bring your own towel and water.
Strictly Strength
Ready for an effective, fun, and safe strength training routine designed for all levels? This is your class! Target, isolate and fatigue, every major muscle group the the body using barbells, dumbbells and bodyweight. It’s strictly about strength so be prepared to work muscles you never knew you had to increase your strength and sculpt your muscles. Bring your own towel and water. Instr. Jen Christen, Ace Fitness Certified.
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Strength & Stability Hour
Whether you are new to exercise, seasoned or just getting back to finding a routine, this total body workout targets strength, balance, and stability. With strength training we will engage your whole body and work to achieve a boost in metabolism, increase bone density and build lean muscles. With stability training we will activate the core to improve balance and increase functional strength to reduce risk of injury in our daily lives. Equipment will vary: Exercise ball, medicine ball, BOSU ball, resistance band, riser, and various weighted equipment. Instr: Jan Larsen.
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Summer Strength
Stay on track with this summer routine that will engage your whole body and work to achieve a boost in metabolism, increase bone density and build lean muscles. This total body workout will activate the core to improve balance and increase functional strength to reduce risk of injury in our daily lives. Equipment will vary: Exercise ball, medicine ball, BOSU ball, resistance band, riser, TRX and various weighted equipment. Instr: Jan Larsen.
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Body and Brain Balance
A full body mobility, flexibility and balance class. Energetic awareness through breath and movement to help strengthen and enhance mobility and balance of both the body and mind as we age. A strong lower body and core is needed to create better balance and a strong mind is needed for balance in life. This class includes some brain flexibility training to assist in creating a healthier more flexible brain.
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Chair Yoga
A series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support modification offered. Designed to increase flexibility and balance. Restorative breathing emphasized and a final relaxation is included.
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Beginner Hatha
Hatha Yoga for the absolute beginner. A step by step experience learning form and technique to confidently come into a series of classic Hatha poses, from the modification up, as your body allows, building on a beginner practice. Increase your strength, balance and flexibility in a judgment free, supportive space. An especially nice start for those in larger, or less flexible bodies, or anyone new to movement of the body at any stage of life.Gentle Self-Care Yoga
The perfect combination of breath work, gentle and restorative postures, and Yoga Nidra to soothe and nurture the mind and body, release some tension, and bring the nervous system to a parasympathetic (restful) state. A gentle start for movement in larger, or less flexible bodies, or anyone new to movement of the body at any stage of life. Options to enjoy in person or in the comfort and privacy of your own space.Register Online for Gentle Self Care Yoga
Yoga Easy
Enjoy a soothing stretch journey celebrating life with body, mind and spirit! Strengthens and conditions muscles as it relieves stiff joints and aids balance and breath. All postures have modifications.Yoga Nidra
Experience a level of relaxation like no other. Yoga Nidra is a state of consciousness that is said to be “peace beyond words.” This ancient Yogic form of guided meditation invites you to drop into a state of relaxed radiant rest that settles the mind somewhere between wakefulness and sleep. Sweet Dream Sundays.
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Mini Morning Gratitude Yoga
Wake up and join a mini yoga practice that includes breathwork, a little meditation and a short, energizing yoga practice. If you stand or sit all day, feel tight, tense, inflexible, or experience anxiety, this is for you. Now is the perfect time to try some yoga in the privacy of your own space. Start your day with energy, positivity, and sense of calm. All you need is a mat and blanket.
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Restorative Yoga
The experience of facilitated conscious relaxation brings the nervous system to a parasympathetic state that helps to achieve a deeper sleep when you DO sleep. It’s even been known to decrease insomnia, lower blood pressure, increase “good cholesterol” levels, reduce belly fat, improve digestion, lower serum triglycerides and blood sugar levels in the blood, reduce muscle tension and general fatigue. Treat yourself to the benefits of “rest and digest mode” deeply and completely in this gentle, nurturing yoga series.
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Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga involves relaxing the body right up to one’s healthy edge—wherever your edge may be. We breathe “into” the muscles as we engage them, which allows them to stretch. This results in feeling more balanced, less stressed, less restless; and gives more strength and energy than it takes away. Yin lives halfway between active exercise and total stillness. If you stand or sit all day, are tense, inflexible, experience anxiety, or have an overactive life this is for you.
Happy Joints Yoga
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Empowered Movement - Chair Yoga
This chair exercise class combines strengthening with light weights, yoga-based movements for balance and flexibility and closes with a soothing meditation.
Strength Yoga
Increase your strength and stamina with a practice that intertwines classic yoga asanas with isometrics and mindfulness—no actual weightlifting involved. Improve posture, balance, breath and flexibility. Build strength without stressing weak or injured muscle or joints. If you are just starting movement and strength training or are recovering from an injury and want to rebuild your strength this practice is for you. Great for individuals experiencing minor joint discomfort or anyone looking for a change in their fitness routine. Bring your mat and some water.
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Yoga Sculpt
Increase your strength and stamina with an energizing practice that intertwines classic yoga asanas with light weights and mindful movement. Improve posture, balance, breath and flexibility. If you are looking to gently boost your overall strength and wellbeing, this practice is for you. Great for anyone looking for a change in their fitness routine. Bring your mat and some water.
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Therapeutic Movement for Anxiety/Depression
Have you been looking for a wellness class or self-care option that would specifically address symptoms of anxiety/depression? Would you like to gain skills that enable you to feel more at ease in your day to day activities? This therapeutic movement class is designed specifically for you. Experience gentle movement linked to breath in an informed environment that is designed to address the symptoms of anxiety and increase overall wellness. Clare blends her twelve years of experience as a yoga and meditation instructor as well as somatic education in the field of bodywork with her masters degree in psychological and counseling services to bring to life a new series of wellness classes. Instr: Clare Rubin, MA.
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Tai Chi Chih 1
T’AI CHI CHIH® , “Joy Through Movement” is not a martial art; it is a carefully structured sequence of gentle movements which are performed as a moving meditation. Regular practice of T’ai Chi Chih can improve balance, reduce stress, and produce an overall calming impact and a sense of grounding and well-being. A very useful practice for our challenging world. This beginner class offers the underlying principles and detailed instruction in majority of the 19 movements. Students will also be introduced to preparing mind and body to enhance the benefits of T’ai Chi Chih practice. Instructor: Silvia Yueh.
Tai Chi Chih 2
T’AI CHI CHIH® , “Joy Through Movement” is not a martial art; it is a carefully structured sequence of gentle movements which are performed as a moving meditation. Regular practice of T’ai Chi Chih can improve balance, reduce stress, and produce an overall calming impact and a sense of grounding and well-being. A very useful practice for our challenging world. Pre-requisite: T’ai Chi Chih 1, or previous experience with T’ai Chi Chih practice. This class will build upon the teachings explored in T’ai Chi Chih 1, concentrating on the remaining of the 19 movements. Attention will be given to deepening the understanding of the principles of T’ai Chi Chih movements. At the end of the class, students will be able to complete all 19 movements and one pose in sequence. Instructor: Silvia Yueh.
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Tai Chi Chih 3
T’AI CHI CHIH® , “Joy Through Movement” is not a martial art; it is a carefully structured sequence of gentle movements which are performed as a moving meditation. Regular practice of T’ai Chi Chih can improve balance, reduce stress, and produce an overall calming impact and a sense of grounding and well-being. A very useful practice for our challenging world. Pre-Requisite: T’ai Chi Chih 1 & 2, or previous experience with all of T’ai Chi Chih movements. This is a group class for those who enjoy the benefits of T’ai Chi Chih practice and wish to deepen their understanding of the principles of this moving meditation. All 19 movements and one pose are completed in sequence at each class. Instructor: Silvia Yueh
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Facial Exercise
This virtual class is geared for women. Just like the rest of your body, the face has muscles that can be tightened to lift up what gravity pulls down no matter what age. After an 1.5 hour practice session, sagging jowls, droopy eyelids, turkey neck, and many more facial muscles can be tightened through a 4-minute workout you can fit easily into your life. Have a small stand-up mirror handy. An instructional booklet will be emailed.
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Location and Contact
Plymouth Community Center
14800 34th Ave. N. | Plymouth, MN 55447-1482
P 763-509-5200 | F 763-509-5290 | communitycenter@plymouthmn.gov