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*Preview Week* Summer 2021
Free classes all week: May 17 - 20!
Preview Week is a great opportunity to observe and/or participate in my classes for free to determine which are the right fit for you before registering for an 8-week series.
All Preview Week classes take place online through Zoom. Students currently enrolled in the Spring 2021 series will receive the Preview Week link automatically.
New and former students: I must have a current waiver of liability on file before you can access Preview Week classes. Email me directly for instructions.
Preview Week Schedule
MONDAY, May 17
Zumba Gold, 9:00 - 10:00am
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Gentle Pilates, 10:15 - 11:15am
Discover long-forgotten muscles and bring pleasure back to movement with Pilates! This class includes a variety of mat exercises based on the Pilates movement method and designed to strengthen your core, increase your flexibility, improve posture, and build upper body strength. You will need: a mat, resistance band, a 9-inch Gertie ball (or similar), and pillows or towels to cushion your bones.
Stretch, Strengthen, & Condition, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Build strength and stamina and fine-tune your flexibility in this 45-minute seated and “active standing” exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, improve agility and balance, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed either seated or standing, allowing you to modify as needed.
Zumba Gold, 9:00 - 10:00am
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Gentle Pilates, 10:15 - 11:15am
Discover long-forgotten muscles and bring pleasure back to movement with Pilates! This class includes a variety of mat exercises based on the Pilates movement method and designed to strengthen your core, increase your flexibility, improve posture, and build upper body strength. You will need: a mat, resistance band, a 9-inch Gertie ball (or similar), and pillows or towels to cushion your bones.
Stretch, Strengthen, & Condition, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Build strength and stamina and fine-tune your flexibility in this 45-minute seated and “active standing” exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, improve agility and balance, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed either seated or standing, allowing you to modify as needed.
TUESDAY, May 18
30-Minute Mat Pilates, 9:00am - 9:30am
Start your morning with an invigorating half hour of Pilates-based mat exercises designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, increase flexibility, and build upper body strength. Prior Pilates experience helpful but not required. You will need: a mat, 1- to 2-pound weights, a resistance band, and 9- to 10-inch Gertie ball (or similar). This is an intermediate level class, but many of the movements can be modified.
Aerobics Light, 10:00am - 11:00am
This class combines low-impact, easy-paced aerobic exercises and simple dance steps set to music to improve your cardiovascular system, stamina, balance, and overall agility. The pace and movements are modified for adults 65 and older. Class concludes with upper body strength training using hand-held weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Seated Stretch & Strengthen, 11:30am - 12:00pm **Class added for the Summer!
Build your strength and fine-tune your flexibility in this 30-minute seated exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve your posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed standing or you can sit on a stability ball for increased balance and core challenge.
30-Minute Mat Pilates, 9:00am - 9:30am
Start your morning with an invigorating half hour of Pilates-based mat exercises designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, increase flexibility, and build upper body strength. Prior Pilates experience helpful but not required. You will need: a mat, 1- to 2-pound weights, a resistance band, and 9- to 10-inch Gertie ball (or similar). This is an intermediate level class, but many of the movements can be modified.
Aerobics Light, 10:00am - 11:00am
This class combines low-impact, easy-paced aerobic exercises and simple dance steps set to music to improve your cardiovascular system, stamina, balance, and overall agility. The pace and movements are modified for adults 65 and older. Class concludes with upper body strength training using hand-held weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Seated Stretch & Strengthen, 11:30am - 12:00pm **Class added for the Summer!
Build your strength and fine-tune your flexibility in this 30-minute seated exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve your posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed standing or you can sit on a stability ball for increased balance and core challenge.
WEDNESDAY, May 19
Zumba Gold, 10:00 - 11:00am
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Pilates Ball Workout, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tone and strengthen your core, increase upper body strength, and improve your flexibility and balance in this intermediate level class using a large exercise ball to add challenge and variety to Pilates-based movements. You will need: a mat, ball, resistance band, and hand-held weights. (See How to Purchase a Stability Ball to determine what size to buy and where.)
Better Bones and Posture, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In this gentle Pilates-based fitness program you will practice safe and effective standing, seated, and floor exercises designed to improve posture and balance, increase strength and flexibility, and reduce your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair, a mat, hand-held weights*, a resistance band, and pillows or towels to cushion your bones while on the mat. *It's best to have two sets of weights: a lighter set (1- to 2-pound -- soup cans work in a pinch), and a heavier set (3- to 8-pound).
Zumba Gold, 10:00 - 11:00am
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Pilates Ball Workout, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tone and strengthen your core, increase upper body strength, and improve your flexibility and balance in this intermediate level class using a large exercise ball to add challenge and variety to Pilates-based movements. You will need: a mat, ball, resistance band, and hand-held weights. (See How to Purchase a Stability Ball to determine what size to buy and where.)
Better Bones and Posture, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In this gentle Pilates-based fitness program you will practice safe and effective standing, seated, and floor exercises designed to improve posture and balance, increase strength and flexibility, and reduce your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair, a mat, hand-held weights*, a resistance band, and pillows or towels to cushion your bones while on the mat. *It's best to have two sets of weights: a lighter set (1- to 2-pound -- soup cans work in a pinch), and a heavier set (3- to 8-pound).
THURSDAY, May 20
Aerobics Light, 9:00am - 10:00am **Class added for the Summer!
This class combines low-impact, easy-paced aerobic exercises and simple dance steps set to music to improve your cardiovascular system, stamina, balance, and overall agility. The pace and movements are modified for adults 65 and older. Class concludes with upper body strength training using hand-held weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Seated Stretch & Strengthen, 10:30am - 11:00am
Build your strength and fine-tune your flexibility in this 30-minute seated exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve your posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed standing or you can sit on a stability ball for increased balance and core challenge.
Zumba Gold, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Aerobics Light, 9:00am - 10:00am **Class added for the Summer!
This class combines low-impact, easy-paced aerobic exercises and simple dance steps set to music to improve your cardiovascular system, stamina, balance, and overall agility. The pace and movements are modified for adults 65 and older. Class concludes with upper body strength training using hand-held weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
Seated Stretch & Strengthen, 10:30am - 11:00am
Build your strength and fine-tune your flexibility in this 30-minute seated exercise class. You will practice a variety of movements designed to improve your posture, increase muscle strength and joint mobility, and lower your risk for falls. You will need: a sturdy chair (no wheels!), hand-held weights, and a resistance band. Many of the exercises can be performed standing or you can sit on a stability ball for increased balance and core challenge.
Zumba Gold, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Tone up, build strength, and dance your way to good health with this Latin-inspired, low-impact, cardio-based workout. Learning and practicing dance moves not only improves your balance, coordination, and agility, it's a great workout for the brain! Class includes strength training with weights. You will need: weights, space to move around.
