CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BODY SCULPT
This class works the body's major muscle groups (chest, upper/middle back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, lower back, abs, butt, legs, thighs). Work is done with flexbands (which are supplied), your own body weight, hand weights, stability balls, bosus, mini stability balls, and agility pods. This is a great class for all fitness levels. A total body stretch and relaxation concludes your workout. Class limit of 15 participants.
Classes run Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
BOOT CAMP
Whether you are a recreational athlete who curls, plays hockey, or runs; or have a special event coming up that you want to look your best, this class is for you! Boot camp is a challenging cardio class, geared for male and female participants. A variety of sports drills, plyometrics, and other cardio drills are done to challenge your cardiovascular system. There is very little choregraphy in this class. Be prepared for a great workout! Class limit of 30 participants.
Classes run Wednesday and Thursday.
BUTTS & GUTS
This class focuses on working your core and includes a component for your butt! Learn a variety of exercises to strengthen and condition your abdominal and butt muscles. Other trouble areas may also be targeted during the workout. Work is done with your own body weight, bosus, stability ball, and mini stability ball. This is a great class for all fitness levels. There is NO cardio portion to this class. Class limit of 15 participants.
Class runs Sunday and Thursday.
CARDIO, SCULPT, AND MORE
This is a cardio class that works the major muscle groups with flexbands and/or handweights. Cardio portion ranges from 20 to 40 minutes. Cardio will increase in length and intensity as the session progresses. We will also do some cardio without the bands, keeping the level very simple. We will alternate the cardio with the muscle work to challenge your fitness level. This class is geared for all fitness levels, whether you are a new exerciser, or have been exercising for years.
Class runs Monday.
CORE AND MORE
Formerly called “Abs Only”. This class focuses on working your core and trunk. Learn a variety of exercises to strengthen and condition your abdominal muscles. Other trouble areas may also be targeted during the workout. Work is done with your own body weight, stability ball, bosus, and mini stability balls. This is a great class for all fitness levels. There is NO cardio portion to this class. Class limit of 15 participants.
Class runs Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday.
KICKBOX/BOOTCAMP
This class provides a great cardio workout that adapts basic punches, blocks, and kicks from boxing and kickboxing. Geared for all fitness levels, male and female. Be prepared from an awesome total body workout, with special emphasis on back and abs. This is an "aerobic" kickboxing class that will provide cardiovascular training, as well as some muscle training. We will work on proper form and technique for punches, kicks, and blocks. Once the technique is learned, we will then put it together for an awesome workout. The first 2- 3 weeks are a light workout; however, the workout will progress once the punches, kicks, and blocks are learned. Once these basics are learned, cardio drills and muscle work will also added to enhance the workout. Be prepared to work hard!
Class runs Monday.
POWER SCULPT
This half hour class still works the body's major muscle groups (chest, upper/middle back, biceps, triceps, shoulders, lower back, abs, butt, legs, thighs). However, with adding lower body work to the upper body work (ie: lunges with bicep curls), this intensifies the workout. Be prepared for a great workout and sweat! This class is a great addition to your Thursday night Boot Camp class, or paired up with the “Butts and Guts” class. Class limit of 15 participants.
Class runs Thursday.
POWER WALKING/RUNNING – Advanced
It is assumed that you have power walking experience or have done some running in the past, as a base is required for this class. This class will combine the mechanics of Power Walking or Running with interval strength training. This class will also do some walking/running drills to bring up the intensity of the workout. Cardio duration will range between 40 and 65 minutes to kick start your weekend! Class limit of 20 participants.
Class runs Saturday.
TAI CHI
Tai'Chi Chuan first became a noted martial art about 200 years ago through the prowess and teachings of the founder of the Yang style Tai’Chi, Yang Lu-Chan. It was largely through the efforts of the first 3 generations of the Yang family that Tai’Chi Chuan has such a large following in the world today. It is from Yang Style Tai’Chi that the majority of styles of Tai’Chi have developed. Yang Style Tai’Chi continues to be the major style of Tai’Chi to be practiced in the world. It has not changed all that much since its foundation by Yang Lu-Chan, only minor changes have been made to the way it has been practiced and its main practice set. The most popular Yang Style Tai’Chi programs are “Simplified 48-form Yang Style Tai’Chi” and “Simplified 24-form Yang Style Tai’Chi”. They were abstracted from the original complete set of Yang Style Tai’Chi program and were made easy to learn and follow.
Class will start with a review of the very basic postures (forms) of the Yang style Tai’Chi. It focuses on balance, the movements of hands, body weight shift, breathing and the “Chi” (energy) work, or “Chi Gong”. It introduces the use of internal power while doing Tai’Chi. Class will progress by adding the movement of legs and more forms of the Yang style Tai’Chi. It focuses on the coordination of balance, hands and legs, body weight shift, breathing, the “Chi” (energy) work and the use of internal power while doing Tai’Chi. It is an introductory program for the “Simplified 24-form Yang style Tai’Chi program”. Class limit of 16 participants.
Class runs Saturday.
YOGA
The type of Yoga practised is Hatha Yoga, (Mind...Body...Spirit). Postures (Asanas) lubricate the body, keep muscles and joints running smoothly, tone all internal organs, and increase circulation without fatigue. Hatha Yoga loosens bonds of habit by which one has mentally restricted the body. Also reinforces "mental flexibility". Hatha Yoga is an intensely personal experience. One's progess is not judged by the degree that one stretches, but by the manner in which postures are performed. Pranayama (breath) (life force) helps control emotional pain and revitalize the mind, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. If you can bring your mind and thoughts under control, there is literally no limit to what you can do. Discover a lasting serenity and strength with daily practice. Standing poses gives you vitality; sitting poses are calming; twisting poses are cleansing; inverted poses help develop mental strength; balancing poses give you a feeling of lightness; backward bends are exhilarating; relaxation is a different art. The class ends with a relaxation and meditation segment. Yoga classes have a limit of 16 participants.
* It is also recommended that you bring your own mat to class. Classes at WF Ready School, please bring your own yoga mat!
Beginner Yoga Classes
This is where the new yoga student begins. If you have any health issues or concerns, please discuss this with your instructor prior to class.
Multi-Level Classes
This class is a mixture of continuing students and new students. If you have any health issues or concerns, please discuss this with your instructor prior to class. Explore the Self through breath work, yoga poses, and relaxation.
Continuing Student Yoga Classes
To register for this level of class, you should have completed a minimum of one year of hands on yoga practise AND have a recommendation from your instructor prior to registration. You will find that the emphasis is focusing on breath and subtle body poses.
Classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
PILATES – STOTT Method
The Pilates method of mind-body conditioning is a unique system of stretching & strengthening exercises. Pilates will strengthen and tone your muscles. It will improve your posture, flexibility, and balance, without adding bulk. The Pilates method develops "thinking" bodies. Strength is tied to purpose. You learn to work with your body, not against it. At a time when the fitness industry is tripping over itself to create new, innovative trends, the Pilates method stands out as a tried-and-true formula, with over nine decades of success.
The Workout Everyone is Talking About!! Pilates emphasizes concentration and control focusing on fewer repetitions performed with greater precision. The more than 500 resistance exercises are done on a mat or using specially designed equipment. STOTT-Pilates preserves the essence of Joseph Pilates' work, while enhancing it with modern knowledge about the body such as patterned breathing, pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization and restoration of the natural curves of the spine.
What will Pilates do for me? You are working to re-create your approach to exercise. Since emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints, Pilates corrects over-training & muscle imbalance that leads to injury. You are teaching your body lessons of correct form and movement that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Just Some of the Benefits…
· Improved posture & flexibility
· Develop muscular balance & core stability
· Longer, leaner muscles with less bulk
· No-impact, easy on the joints
· Learn how to breathe & relieve tension
· Promotes improved body awareness & a better quality of life
**As with any exercise program, it is important to check with a physician before beginning, especially if you are pregnant, have an injury, or any other medical condition. If you have any health concerns, please contact Shari at the AECA Programming and Fitness Line at 525-3401, Ext. 2 and leave a message PRIOR to registration to review your situation.
Pilates matwork is designed to accommodate any level of fitness. You must begin slowly and modify the exercises for your own individual body. You are using new muscles, and it will take time to accustom your body. Patience and persistence are the key! Pilates classes have a maximum of 10 participants per class.
Classes run Mondays and Tuesdays.
Introduction to Pilates
This is where the new Pilates student begins. Basic concepts and principles are learned. Exercises are kept simple. Emphasis is on core body and proper body alignment. No recent injuries, surgeries, or pregnancy (as this is contraindicated at the Intro level). Please note that these classes do fill up very quickly! ATTENDANCE AT THE FIRST TWO CLASSES IS MANDATORY. Please bring a towel to class. If you have any health conditions, including scolosis, chronic conditions, recent surgeries, or any other health problems, please contact Shari at the AECA Programming and Fitness Line at 525-3401, Ext. 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to review your situation.
Class runs Mondays and Tuesdays.
Pilates for Seniors
This class is geared specifically for those who are 60 years of age and up. This is where the new or returning Pilates student begins. Basic concepts and principles are learned. Exercises are kept simple. Emphasis is on core body and proper body alignment. ATTENDANCE AT THE FIRST TWO CLASSES IS MANDATORY. The first two classes are the building blocks for the entire session. If you have any health conditions, chronic conditions, recent surgeries, or any other health problems, please contact Shari at the AECA Programming and Fitness Line at 525-3401, Ext. 2 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to review your situation. Class is 45 minutes long. There will be an opportunity to stay and socialize with your class participants after class.
Class runs Monday.
Pilates with Toys
This is where the continuing Pilates student moves to, after completion of Introduction to Pilates. In order to register for this class, you must have taken the Introduction class OR have taken Pilates with hands on instruction AND discuss with Fitness Coordinator. Basic principles are reviewed and reinforced. Additional exercises are now added, including work with toning balls, fitness circles, flex bands, stability balls, foam rollers, bosus, and mini stability balls to continue building onto the exercises learned in Introduction to Pilates. As more exercises are added to the mat workout, variety and intensity are added. Flexibility and joint release are also emphasized. 25 plus exercises.
Intermediate Pilates
This is where the continuing Pilates student moves to, after completing 1 – 2 years in Pilates with Toys AND by Instructor permission. This class will take the exercises learned in Pilates with Toys and become more challenging by adding more coordination and challenging the mind/body connection. More difficult exercises will be added to give your workout variety. To add further challenge, a Power Pilates workout may be incorporated. Core control and proper alignment are a must in this class! Movement becomes more fluid and coordination is challenged. Solid principles are a must for this class! 30 plus exercises. No injuries please.
Advanced Pilates
This is where the continuing Pilates student moves to, after completing Pilates with Toys AND Intermediate Pilates AND by Instructor permission. This class will take the exercises learned in Intermediate class and make them more challenging by adding additional toys. More difficult exercises will be added to give your workout variety. To add further challenge, a Power Pilates workout may be done in place of the many Pilates toys that are available. Core control and proper alignment are a must in this class! Movement becomes more fluid and coordination is challenged. Solid principles are a must for this class! 40 plus exercises. No injuries please.
