Physical Fitness for Adults

Adult Dance   Introduction to Tai Chi   Introduction to Qi-Gong  Aerobics 
 Weight Training/Cardio Workout/Muscle Conditioning  Water Exercise 
    Self-Defense of Tuite   Beginner Yoga     Beginner Yoga and Beyond  
   Exercise Bands and Tubes  Gym Pass 

Adult Dance   (top)

Social Ballroom Dancing:

Classes Taught by Carol Gilbo

 A partner is needed for all of these programs except Line Dance.  Please wear comfortable clothes and dancing shoes.

 Jazz and Tap Dancing

Class taught by Elyssa Lindenberger

Wedding and Party Dances

Class taught by Charlotte Haggerty

Learn all the fun dances popular at weddings and parties.  Cha-Cha Slide, Electric Slide, Macarena, the "Soulja Boy" and the Tush Push.

Introduction to Tai Chi   (top)

Taught by Dave and Kathy Wayman

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art.  Today it is practiced as an exercise that promotes the flow of "Chi" or energy in the body, leading to good health, good balance and a positive mental outlook.  It is a soft exercise that anyone can do any any age.

Introduction to Qi Gong ("Chi Gong")   (top)

Taught by Joanne Miller

Qi Gong (Cheé-Kung) is an ancient healing art from China.  The art consists of very slow and gentle movements.  These movements combined with purposeful breathing, visualization and meditation begin to harmonize the body, mind and spirit congealing them and bringing them into balance.  This therapeutic routine is easy to learn and adaptable to any limitations and will restore and increase your energy, reduce anxiety, improve balance and help you maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

Classes Taught by Laurie Gaultier-King

The following programs are for persons 18 years or older, or anyone ages 14-17 who attends class accompanied by a participating adult.  Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers with good support.  Bring a mat, towel or small blanket for floor work.  You may also want to bring a water bottle and light weights.

Classes Taught by Nylene Baney

Strength training routines using weights and equipment.  Also included is a circuit interval cardio/muscle conditioning class, using free weights and strength bands.    Ages 18 & above.

Water Exercise   (top)

Taught by Joe Logue - Ages 14 and above

Tuite (pronounced "Twee-tay") teaches the student how to use muscle moving techniques to disbalance an attacker and redirect his aggression in order to make him weaker than you, not to attempt to overpower him.  The focus of the training is to simply preserve your life, not to be violent as your attacker in a street defense situation.  This is a non-forceful method.  It doesn't rely on physical strength of the defender, but instead upon the weaknesses of the attacker's body and the study of the movements which are the most physically efficient for the defender.

This ancient method is the oldest root of "Karate" and was kept secret, unknown to modern Karate.  For centuries it was passed down to certain aristocratic families through the hidden movements of the forms, it was almost lost until it came here to the United States.  Presently only a very small number of schools teach the original method.  Exclusively in the Erie area it is taught by black belt Joe Logue.  Globally, there are less than 50 teachers.

Tuite is able to be practiced by teenagers (14 and older) as well a senior citizens as it does not depend upon the hard hitting and bone breaking techniques as found in other martial arts.  Students will earn belt ranking periodically up to a black belt.  In class, loose clothing is recommended.  It is an ongoing class; one may join at any time.

Taught by Janet Peters - Ages 14 and above

Taught by Janet Stachowiak

***THIS CLASS IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ANYONE WHO IS PREGNANT - PRE-NATAL CLASS IS SUGGESTED***

Ages 14 and above

Exercise Bands and Tubes Training   (top)

Bands help you burn fat and tone lean muscle faster.

Adult Season Gym Pass   (top)

A $20.00 Season Gym Pass admits holder to these activities:  (Adult - Ages 18+)

 

Winter 2010

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