This fun, energetic workout fuses classical ballet, yoga, aerobics, and Pilates that will sculpt your body, improve posture, overall strength, and balance. Class alternates between the barre and matt-based exercises which consist of low-impact, high repetition movements using light weights and a Pilates ball (all provided).
No ballet experience necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat and water bottle. Nonslip, grip barre or yoga socks required.
Never boring and suitable for beginner to advanced exercisers, this fun class combines low-impact and medium to high intensity cardiovascular exercises (traditional aerobics, kickboxing, and dance) with intervals of strength training, balance, core work, and Pilates. Modifications for all exercises are demonstrated. You’ll strengthen your muscles and bones, burn calories, and improve your balance and coordination as you move to great music!
Wear fitness shoes and bring a water bottle and mat. Weights and Pilates rings are provided.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is fun and easy to do. Two left feet, no problem. Just move to the music.
Classes include Zumba Toning, bring lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells. Dance/fitness sneakers or sneakers with a worn tread are recommended but not required.
Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba fitness class to the next level with the addition of lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells. Created to emphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercise is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall performance. Zumba Toning is fun, different, challenging, and effective.
Must bring 1-3 lb. Zumba toning sticks or dumbbells. (Toning sticks are preferred since the Toning Program is designed for their use.)
This class is not recommended for anyone with neck or shoulder pain/injuries.
Prerequisite: Must be in or have taken WROC Zumba to register for Toning. No walk-ins, no make-up classes.
Fall Session I: | Thursdays, September 5 – October 31 (no class 9/26, 10/10) 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. $35 |
Register for Zumba Toning when you register for Zumba. |
Location: | WROC (gym) | |
Instructor: | Debbie Colditz – licensed Zumba instructor since April 2007, AFAA and CPR certified. Studied dance for 17 years and fitness for more than 20 years. | |
Minimum: | 10 per session |
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is fun and easy to do. Two left feet? No problem! Just move to the music.
All players must be a least 18 years old and complete online registration.
Fall Session: | Mondays and Thursdays September 5 – December 19 (no games 11/28) 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $30 |
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Location: | WROC (gym) | |
Facilitator: | Shaun Rowles |
All players must be at least 18 years old and complete online registration.
Pickleball is a racket game for all ages and abilities and designed as a fun, social, and easy-to-learn activity! Combining the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, pickleball uses paddles, a small wiffle ball, a net, and a court.
For safety, court shoes are recommended.
Pickleball is a great sport for those living with Parkinson’s. It is a low-impact sport that helps keep you mobile and active, improves balance and hand-eye coordination, and is just plain fun! Pickleball combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Pickleball uses paddles, a small wiffle ball, a net, and a court.
New to the game? We have qualified instructors who have experience with Parkinson’s disease to help you learn the fundamentals.
Participants must be able to walk independently without the assistance of a cane or walker and move safely around the court. Participants may bring their care partner who is also eligible to play at no additional cost.
Paddles and balls provided. Court shoes are required.
Fall Session: |
Thursdays: September 12 – December 18 (no games 11/28) 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. $30 Maximum: 15 |
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Location: |
WROC (gym) |
All players must be a least 18 years old and complete online registration.
Fall Session: | Tuesdays, September 3 – December 17 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $30 |
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Location: | WROC (gym) | |
Facilitator: | Bryan Kern |
PD1 Workout – Keep Moving with Boxing combines non-contact boxing drills with a wide variety of fitness exercises to provide maximum positive impact on the management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms and is for individuals who do not need any type of assisted device for safety. Classes include vigorous exercise combined with a focus on balance, agility, gait and flexibility.
Participants must bring boxing gloves and hand wraps (to wear inside the glove) to class. Pull on glove-style hand wraps (recommended) and 16-ounce gloves (recommended) can be purchased at Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Target online or in store.
Participants must be able to walk independently without the assistance of a cane or walker. Participants will be evaluated on the first day of class; PD2 Workout – Keep Moving may be an alternative.
PD2 Workout – Keep Moving with Boxing combines non-contact boxing drills with a wide variety of fitness exercises to provide maximum positive impact on the management of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms and is generally for those who need some sort of assisted device such as a cane or walker due to balance, endurance or cognitive issues. This moderately paced class includes lower impact exercise combined with a focus on improving balance, gait, overall strength, and flexibility.
Participants are required to attend with a caregiver (spouse, family member, or friend) to ensure safety. Instructor will evaluate, by request, exceptions to caregiver requirement prior to the beginning of class.
Participants must bring boxing gloves and hand wraps (to wear inside the glove) to class. Pull on glove-style hand wraps (recommended) and 16-ounce gloves (recommended) can be purchased at Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Target online or in store.
PILATES |
This mat-based Pilates class focuses core strength, flexibility, and balance while using a variety of Pilates props including light weights, small balls, and the Pilates magic circle. This class will strengthen and lengthen muscles and provide a full body workout. No Pilates experience is necessary, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Nonslip, grip barre, or yoga socks required.
Space is limited to 12 students.
Build and maintain bone strength!
Weight-bearing exercise and resistance training play a critical role in building and maintaining bone strength. This class is a gentle, fun, low impact, joint-friendly workout that strengthens the spine, helps rebuild bone, and teaches balance to help reduce the risk of fractures. Wear fitness shoes, bring light (2-3 lb.) weights and a water bottle.
Class focuses on body awareness while stretching, breathing, building balance and strength, and increasing flexibility using a smooth flow format. Prayer and scripture will be incorporated to help build and support the spirit, mind and body.
Class is suitable for beginner through intermediate. Yoga positions will be described and modified for those new to yoga. Students should be able to get up and down off the floor with ease.
Bring a mat, yoga block (if desired), and water bottle. Mats, blocks, and straps are available for use.
Fall Session I: | September 10 – October 31 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays: $64 Thursdays: $64 |
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Location: | Fellowship Hall |
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Instructor: | Jill Pappas – RYT 200; CPR certified. | |
Minimum: | 6 per class |
GENTLE YOGA (55+ Friendly) |
This yoga class emphasizes a gentle form of the classical hatha yoga poses and slow-moving yoga postures. You don’t have to be a contortionist or even be able to touch your toes to perform the yoga exercises and poses! This gentler, slower-paced yoga program will improve your flexibility, will increase your strength and vitality, will reduce tension, and enhance inner calmness to bring health, enjoyment, and well-being into your life.
Classes allow students to progress at their own pace. Both men and women are welcome. There are no age limitations. Students can use a chair for balance, and they should be able to get up and down off the floor.