Exercise

Put the fun in fitness with varied exercise opportunities.

Summer 2024

An active life includes staying in shape. But working out shouldn’t feel like work! (Well, maybe a little.) Our fitness options have one goal in mind: to keep you moving and having fun at the same time. In the process, you may drop a few pounds and feel more energetic than you have in years.

$4.00 per session members / $8.00 nonmembers

We accept most insurance plan payments

Sample any class for free and attend only when you want

Jetti Fitness Walks

Thursday at 9 a.m.

Transforming a regular walk into a full body workout! Burning up to 56% more calories, and work the upper body muscles too using specially designed Jetti Poles.

More than a walk. Wear good walking sneakers, bring a water bottle and an open mind!

Where: Pavilion #2- 2841 Honochick Dr parking lot, Allentown (additional locations to be added as weather conditions change- call for updates in rain, cold and snow)

Cost: members $4, non-members $8. *plus $1 pole rental (required)

Instructor Michele Fisher

Gentle Yoga

Monday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. This slow and gentle floor class is for beginners through all skill levels. A majority of the poses done on the floor, you’ll be able to relax and stretch. Please bring a mat. Instructor: Sara Mercer

Chair Yoga

Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

If you ever wanted to try yoga, or in need of a gentler form without the up and down motions of traditional yoga, this class is for you! Instructor: Sara Mercer.

Chair Strength Training

Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m.

This chair class is designed to enhance strength, balance and flexibility; along with promoting mobility and increasing your range of motion. Instructor: Sara Mercer.

Fit Circuit

Monday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.

This low-impact circuit style class, featuring upbeat choreography mixed with strength training, is a great overall cardio workout! A chair is always available for support. Instructor: Sara Mercer.

Aqua Aerobics

Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Muhlenberg College Swimming pool.

Instructor: Michele Fisher. Lifeguard: Jan Sudermiester

Yoga Flow

Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and Friday at 11:00 a.m.

Energizing, moderately paced yoga flow designed to increase your flexibility, mobility and strength, manage stress and replenish your spirits. Good for beginners to moderate. Instructor: Sara Mercer.

Zumba Gold

Dancers and non-dancers will enjoy this Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class, which is designed for seniors. The pace is slower than regular Zumba classes. Exercise is fun!

Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Instructor: Grace Conti

Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Ed Nickles

$1.00 per session

Stretch & Strengthen

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

This chair fitness class with some standing will focus on increasing mobility, balance and strength for the whole body while making every day activities easier to achieve.

Instructor: Michele Fisher.

Low Impact Aerobics

Monday at 11:15 a.m.

45 minutes of fat burning cardio exercise that moves to the beat of the music. Standing.

Instructor: Michele Fisher.

Barre

Monday at 10:15 a.m.

A low impact toning class that blends the principals of Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training and Ballet to activate your entire body

Instructor: Michele Fisher.

Mat Pilates

Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

A strengthening and lengthening form of exercise that focuses on the core (abdomen and lower back) muscles. Is based on the original exercises of Joseph Pilates.

Instructor: Michele Fisher

Evening Wind Down Yoga

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

A gentle mindful yoga practice focused on balance and strength. First class free. Try it out!

Beginning May 1^st. You are welcome to join any class.

Instructor: Nora

Tai Chi

Tai Chi For Balance

Monday at 1:45 p.m. (starting June 3^rd) and Friday at 10:30 a.m.

A holistic exercise that helps reduce stress and promote physical well-being. Using slow, flowing movement to coordinate breath and enhance strength, balance, and calmness.

Monday Instructor: Helaine Young.

Friday Instructor: Pai Ma Shen (Bob Donnelly) an official Silver Sneakers instructor

Tai Chi Traditional

Consisting of a series of slow, flowing movements that promotes holistic benefits for the individual practitioner. These benefits include improved balance and coordination, leg strength, cardiovascular health, mental concentration, stress relief.

Tai Chi Beginner

Monday at 12:30 p.m. (starting June 3^rd)

Instructor: Helaine Young

Tai Chi Intermediate

Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Instructor: Pai Ma Shen (Bob Donnelly) an official Silver Sneakers instructor.

Tai Chi Practice Sessions

Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and Thursday at 9:00 a.m.

Tai Chi Qigong

Tuesday 2:10 p.m.

Very beginner friendly, meditative and peaceful. 2 sets of 18 movements each.

Instructor: Alice Perry

Invitation to … A Taste of Mindfulness Meditation

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. Call for beginning date.

A 5-week beginner’s journey into the experience of mindfulness meditation, you will get a “taste” of mindfulness meditation and the tools you need to establish and expand your own practice. Mindfulness is exercise for your brain. Even just a few minutes a day can make a big difference. The potential benefits include: stress reduction, improved sleep, reduced symptoms of loneliness, reduced blood pressure, strengthened immune system, improved focus. Teacher: Heather Turoczi

Come exactly as you are and join us. Each class will include: Guided mindfulness meditation practice. Short talk on the practice theme of the day. Q&A, group reflections, tips and suggestions to try during the week.