The following courses maximize the physical conditioning benefits for older adults in accordance with the latest research. Students are encouraged to exercise a minimum of three days per week and to choose an appropriate level of workout in consultation with your personal physician.
HEALTH E09 Body Movement
Increase your range of motion and flexibility with a variety of stretches.
9622 11a-11:50a Mon SR REC CTR Arlene Vaillancourt
Focus on Motion & Flexibility: Pilates like movements on mats. Safe and easy exercises.
HEALTH E10 Conditioning – Once Weekly
Improve cardiovascular performance with low impact aerobic exercises with some strength training and stretch movements. Increase your range of motion and flexibility with a variety of stretches to music. See HEALTH E61 for the two-day a week offering.
9539 9a-10:15a Mon 1227 #304 Linda Wapner-Baart
Intermediate and advanced level class for those who wish to round out their exercise routine. Some light weight training will be included.
9540 10:30a-11:45a Mon 1227 #304 Linda Wapner-Baart
Beginning level class for those wishing to round out their exercise routine.
HEALTH E30 Personal Safety – Fall Prevention
Preventing Falls: The class content varies according to the section focus.
9623 11:00a-12:50p Mon 1227 #307 Jennifer Weinstein
Falls are the most frequent cause of serious injury to older adults. Learn how, when, and where falls occur and how to avoid falling at home, around town or on your travels. Improve your balance and learn to recover it. Lectures are followed by a light exercise.
HEALTH E34 Enjoy Life – Stress Reduction for Seniors
Learn how to deal with the stress created as you deal with the changes in your life. The course may cover guided imagery, breathing techniques, meditation techniques, diet, exercise and other methods you may find useful in coping.
9544 1p-2:50p Tue 1227 #408 Gloria Albert
Learn how to enjoy your life more fully and reduce stress, using such techniques as positive thinking, breathing, meditation, humor, diet, exercise. A must for those wanting to make positive changes in their lives.
HEALTH E39 Joint Maneuvers – 1.5 Hours
Designed for those with joint problems. Students should attend both days.
9546 10:30a-11:45p Tue, Thu MEMORIAL PK Linda Wapner-Baart
9625 2p-3:15p Mon Fri 1227 #304 Peter McGlynn
Same as above.
9655 1p-2:15p Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Staff
Same as above.
9658 2:30p-3:45p Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Staff
Same as above.
HEALTH E45 Qi Gong
This form of yoga includes movements that condition all body areas. Work at your own level to improve tone, strength, flexibility and balance.
9626 8a-9:50a Thu 1227 #308 Daniel Wang
9663 8a-9:50a Thu 1227 #308 Daniel Wang
Qi Gong: Chinese concepts of healing, balance, & strength. Apply these concepts to your life through meditation, stress management and reduction.
HEALTH E46 T’ai Chi – Once Weekly
Tone and strengthen every muscle in the body by using this method of slow, circular movement. Learn to relax, concentrate and focus your energy. Meditate to nourish the whole body.
9547 10a-11:50a Mon JOSLYN PK, Auditorium Barbara Goldthwait
Beginning class.
9549 12:30p-2:20p Tue JOSLYN PK, Auditorium Barbara Goldthwait
Intermediate and Advanced class.
9548 12:30p-2:20p Tue MEMORIAL PK Bonnie Jay
Beginning class.
HEALTH E47 T’ai Chi Chuan – Twice Weekly
9550 10:30a-11:45a Wed, Fri 1227 #304 Nancy Vogel
Continues instruction and practice for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students.
HEALTH E48 Stress Reduction through Yoga
9551 9a-10:50a Mon 1227 #308 Gita Walton
Use the ancient forms of yoga to stretch and relax yet strengthen your muscles. Bring your own mat.
HEALTH E50 Chinese Life Force Exercise
Improve strength, flexibility and coordination by using this method of total body conditioning. The movements are natural, simple & easy to learn.
9552 8a-9:50a Tue 1227 #308 Daniel Wang
HEALTH E59 Yoga for Emeritus Adults – Twice Weekly
Basic yoga: for flexibility, relaxation, circulation, breathing & muscle tone. For sanitary reasons, it is strongly recommended that you purchase a personal mat. Students should attend BOTH Days.
9553 11a-12:50p Mon, Wed 1227 #308 Jasmine Lieb
9554 10a-11:50a Tue, Thu 1227 #308 Marsha Cooper
9627 12p-1:50p Tue, Thu 1227 #308 Margot Black
9555 2p-3:50p Tue, Thu 1227 #308 Gita Walton
9628 8:30a-10:20a Wed, Fri 1227 #308 Gita Walton
Beginners and new students learn at a gradual pace. Bring your own mat.
HEALTH E60 Yoga for Emeritus Adults – Once weekly
Basic yoga: for flexibility, relaxation, circulation, breathing & muscle tone. For sanitary reasons, it is strongly recommended that you purchase a personal mat.
9556 9a-10:50a Fri MEMORIAL PK I Unger
Once a week yoga.
9557 11a-12:50p Fri 1227 #308 Jasmine Lieb
Fill out your week with this once-a-week yoga session.
HEALTH E61 Conditioning – Twice Weekly
Low impact aerobic exercises to music, some strength training, and stretch movements to improve cardiovascular performance, & flexibility. Students should attend BOTH days.
9559 8:30a-9:45a Tue, Thu MEMORIAL PK Don Moy
Exercise to international music. Outdoor warm up, chair exercises, “Dynabands” and other props.
9560 9a-10:15a Tue, Thu SR REC CTR Linda Wapner-Baart
All levels.
9561 9a-10:15a Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Rebecca Yewell
Intermediate & advanced.
9562 9a-10:15a Wed, Fri 1227 #304 Nancy Vogel
Intermediate & advanced. Mat work.
9563 10:30a-11:45a Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Rebecca Yewell
Beginning.
HEALTH E63 Body Conditioning for the Disabled
Pathfinders: Learn to cope with the effects of strokes. Restore energy, flexibility & range of motion with exercise.
Afternoon Tue, Thu 1227 #307 Bonnie Nakasuji, Jami Evans, Jiane Li
New students must call (310) 434-4442 for approval to register. Limited class size. Meets for 1.5 hours at 3:30p, Mon; 12p Tue; 1:30p Tue; 12:30p, Thu; 2p, Thu; 12:30p, Fri; 2p, Fri; & 3:30p Fri. Exercise sitting, standing and/or lying on a mat – Stretching, strengthening, and helping posture and balance.
HEALTH E66 Movement, Posture & Weight Control
Twice a week exercise designed for those with joint problems. Students should attend both days.
9624 1p-1:50p Mon 1227 #304 Staff
Wed 1227
#304 Staff
Focus on Movement & Flexibility: Pilates like movements on mats. Safe and easy exercises for flexibility and range of motion. Bring your own mat.
HEALTH E67 Comprehensive Conditioning
Low-impact workout plus strength training, stretch and meditation. Two hours twice weekly. Students should attend BOTH days.
9569 9a-10:50a Mon SR REC CTR Arlene Vaillancourt
Wed SM PLACE Arlene Vaillancourt
Bring an exercise mat for Wednesdays at SM Place.
HEALTH E70 Health & Conditioning
Strength Training: Use 1- to 5-lb. weights and resistance techniques. Strengthen muscles and offset calcium loss in the bones. Students should attend BOTH days.
9570 8a-8:50a Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Rebecca Yewell
Upper body on Tuesdays and lower body on Thursdays.
9660 12p-12:50p Tue, Thu 1227 #304 Olivia Regalado
BEGINING: Start with light exercises-flexibility, strength, breathing, and stamina. Prepare for higher level exercises.
HEALTH E72 Feeling Fit
Resistance exercises to build & maintain strength. Attend both days.
9571 12p-12:50p Wed, Fri 1227 #304 Nancy Vogel
Build up to light free weights (1-lb.) and burn more calories at the same time. For beginners who have not exercised recently and continuing students.
9659 10:30a-11:20a Tue WISE CENTER Don Moy
1:15p-2:05p Wed Olivia Regulado
Specially designed for participants at the WISE ADULT DAY CENTER.