Health and Conditioning

No street shoes are allowed in room 1227 #308. Please choose another classroom if you require shoes to exercise.

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 their physician.

HEALTH E09 Body Movement

Increase your range of motion and flexibility with a variety of stretches.

9761 11a–11:50a   Mon   SR REC CENTER    Jami Evans

Focus on motion and flexibility: Pilates–like movements on mats. Safe and easy exercises.

9762 12p–12:50p    Thu    CLOVER PARK    Linda Wapner–Baart

Walk your cares away and feel great.

9883 10a–10:50a   Thu   VA PK – Terry Center    Olivia Regalado

Exercise in Spanish. Meets at VIRGINIA PARK, Terry Ctr.

HEALTH E10 Conditioning – once a week

Improve cardiovascular performance with low–impact aerobics, some strength training and stretch movements to music. Increase your range of motion and flexibility.

See HEALTH E61 for two days a week.

9763 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.

9764 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.

9765 11a–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 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 coping methods you may find useful.

9766 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 E38 Joint Maneuvers – once a week

9767 10:30a–11:45a   Tue   WISE ADULT CENTER   Don Moy

Specially designed for participants at the WISE ADULT DAY CENTER.

HEALTH E39 Joint Maneuvers – twice a week

Designed for those with joint problems. Students should attend both days.

9768 10:30a–11:45a   Tue, Thu   VIRGINIA PK   Linda Wapner–Baart

Meets at VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness Room 1.

9769 12p–1:15p   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Olivia Regalado

Low–impact aerobics, movement, & stretch to world music.

9770 1p–1:50p    Mon, Wed    1227 #304    Arlene Vaillancourt and Geri Gates

Chair exercises.

HEALTH E45 Chi Gong

This form of exercise includes movements that condition all body areas. Work at your own level to improve tone, strength, flexibility and balance.

9771 8:30a–9:45a   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Charlotte Holtzermann

Limbering moves with mindful breathing to awaken the whole body. Circular movements stimulate circulation in your joints and glands. Includes a daily warm–up to develop agility and strength.

HEALTH E46 T’ai Chi

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.

9772 9a–10:50a   Fri   VIRGINIA PARK   Patricia Akers

Beginning and intermediate. Meets at VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness Room 1.

9773 10:30a–11:45a   Wed, Fri   1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

Continues instruction and practice for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.

9774 10a–11:50a   Tue   JOSLYN PARK   Barbara Goldthwaite

Beginning and intermediate. Meets at JOSLYN PARK, Auditorium.

9884 12p–1:50p   Tue   JOSLYN PARK   Barbara Goldthwaite

Intermediate and advanced continuing students. Meets at JOSLYN PARK, Auditorium.

9775 1p–2:50p   Mon   1227 #308   Bonnie Jay

Beginning.

9776 1p–2:50p   Fri   REED PARK   Bonnie Jay

Intermediate. Meets in the clubhouse.

9777 2p–3:15p   Mon, Fri   1227 #304   Patricia Akers

Yang style for beginners through advanced.

9882 12p–12:50p   Wed, Fri   1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

Beginning Tai Chi.

HEALTH E48 Stress Reduction through Yoga

9778 8a–9:50a   Sat   VIRGINIA PARK   Charlotte Holtzermann

VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness #1.

9779 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 E59 Conditioning through Yoga

Basic yoga: for flexibility, relaxation, circulation, breathing and muscle tone. For sanitary reasons, it is strongly recommended that you purchase a personal mat. Students should attend BOTH days.

9780 8:30a–10:20a   Wed, Fri   1227 #308   Gita Walton

Beginners and new students learn at a gradual pace. Bring your own mat.

9781 10a–11:50a   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Marsha Cooper

9782 11a–12:50p   Mon, Wed   1227 #308   Jasmine Lieb

9783 12p–1:50p   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Marsha Walters

9784 1:30p–3:20p   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Sonya Chapnick

9785 2p–3:50p   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Gita Walton

HEALTH E60 Conditioning through Yoga

Once–a–week yoga.

9786 11a–12:50p   Fri   1227 #308   Jasmine Lieb

Fill out your week with this once–a–week yoga session.

HEALTH E61 Conditioning – twice a week

Low–impact aerobic exercises to music, some strength training, and stretch movements to improve cardiovascular performance and flexibility. Students should attend BOTH days.

9787 8:30a–9:45a   Tue, Thu   VIRGINIA PARK   Don Moy

Exercise to international music. Stretching, free weights (handweights), mat exercise and aerobic activity. Meets in VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness Room 1.

9788 9a–10:15a   Tue, Thu   SR REC CENTER   Linda Wapner–Baart

All levels.

9789 9a–10:15a   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Rebecca Yewell

Intermediate and advanced. Mat work.

9790 9a–10:15a   Wed, Fri    1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

9791 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 and range of motion through exercise.

Afternoons   Mon through Fri   1227 #307   Bonnie Nakasuji

New students must call (310) 434–4442 for approval to register. Limited class size. Meets 1.5 hours: Mon, 3:30p; Tue, 12p and 1:30p; Thu, 12:30p and 2p; and Fri, 12:30p, 2p and 3:30p. Exercise sitting, standing and/or lying on a mat. Stretching, strengthening, and helping posture and balance.

HEALTH E67 Comprehensive Conditioning

Low–impact workout plus strength training, stretch and meditation. Two hours twice weekly. Students should attend BOTH days.

9797 9a–10:50a   Mon, Wed   SR REC CENTER   Arlene Vaillancourt

HEALTH E70 Health and Conditioning

Strength Training: Learn to use 1–5lb weights and other resistance techniques to strengthen muscles and offset the loss of calcium

in the bones in later years. Students should attend BOTH days.

9798 8a–8:50a   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Rebecca Yewell

Upper body on Tuesdays and lower body on Thursdays. Train in a safe and supportive program.

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