Health and Conditioning

No street shoes are allowed in room 1227 #308. Please choose another classroom should 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.

9561 11a–11:50a   Mon   SR REC CENTER   Jami Evans

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

9680 10a-10:50a   Thu   VAP-Thelma Terry   Olivia Regalado

Exercise and strech to Latin Music. This is a bi-lingual Spanish class. Meets in Terry Center.

9562 12p–12:50p   Thu   CLOVER PARK   Linda Wapner

Walk your cares away and feel great.

HEALTH E10 Conditioning – once a week

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.

9563 9a–10:15a   Mon   1227 #304   Linda Wapner

Intermediate and advanced level class for those who wish to round out their exercise routine. Some light weight training will be included.

9564 10:30a–11:45a   Mon   1227 #304   Linda Wapner

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.

9565 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.

9566 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

9567 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.

9568 10:30a–11:45a   Tue, Thu   VIRGINIA PARK   Linda Wapner

Meets at VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness Room 1.

9569 12p–1:15p   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Olivia Regalado

Low-impact aerobics, movement, and stretch to world music.

9570 1p–1:50p   Mon, Wed   1227 #304   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.

9571 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.

9572 9a–10:50a   Fri   VIRGINIA PARK   Patricia Akers

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

9573 10:30a–11:45a   Wed, Fri   1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

Continues instruction and practice for intermediate and advanced students only.

9575 1p–2:50p   Mon   1227 #308   Bonnie Jay

Beginning.

9576 1p–2:50p   Fri   REED PARK   Bonnie Jay

Intermediate. Meets in the clubhouse.

9577 2p–3:15p   Mon, Fri   1227 #304   Patricia Akers

Yang style for beginners through advanced.

9681 12p-12:50p   Wed, Fri   1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

Beginning.

HEALTH E48 Stress Reduction through Yoga

9578 8a–9:50a   Sat   VIRGINIA PARK   Charlotte Holtzermann

VIRGINIA PARK CENTER, Fitness #1.

9579 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.

9580 8:30a–10:20a   Wed, Fri   1227 #308   Gita Walton

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

9581 10a–11:50a   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Marsha Cooper

9582 11a–12:50p   Mon, Wed 1227 #308   Jasmine Lieb

9583 12p–1:50p   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Marsha Walters

9584 1:30p–3:20p   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Sonya Chapnick

9585 2p–3:50p   Tue, Thu   1227 #308   Gita Walton

9683 4p-5:15p   Mon, Wed   1227 #308   Marsha Walters

HEALTH E60 Conditioning through Yoga

Once-a-week yoga.

9586 11a–12:50p   Fri   1227 #308   Jasmine Lieb

Build physical and emotional strength energy, flexibility and balance.

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.

9587 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.

9588 9a–10:15a   Tue, Thu   SR REC CENTER   Linda Wapner

All levels.

9589 9a–10:15a   Tue, Thu   1227 #304   Rebecca Yewell

Intermediate and advanced. Mat work.

9590 9a–10:15a   Wed, Fri   1227 #304   Nancy Vogel

9591 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,Tue,Thu,Fri   1227 #307   Jeanne Adams, Jiane Li, Jami Evans

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.

9597 9a–10:50a   Mon, Wed   SR REC CENTER   Gloria Albert, Linda Wapner

HEALTH E70 Health and Conditioning

Strength Training: Learn to use 1– to 5–lb 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.

9598 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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