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.
Cardio Drumming is a whole-body exercise that involves drumming with two drumsticks on a large exercise ball held in place by a stand. Instructor Eric Horton will guide you through a drumming routine that includes various cardio moves to get your heart rate up and your muscles engaged all to the sound of upbeat music.
Eric Horton |
In addition to the boosting your fitness levels, cardio drumming uses this unique, rhythm-based, element to help improve mind-body connection, enhance your coordination and build your sense of balance. Rhythmic exercise, like cardio drumming, might even improve connectivity in your brain networks, protecting you from age-related brain problems. This class can be done sitting or standing, the workout can be moderate to high intensity depending on your comfort level. Instructor Eric Horton, a physical therapist, specializes in the treatment of individuals living with neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s Disease. Please bring a Yoga Ball/PhysioBall: Recommended size 65 cm and rated “burst-resistant” inflated on the first day of class. Balls can be purchased at Walmart and Amazon. Drumsticks and stand to hold ball will be provided.
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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 is a fun, high-energy workout that uses light weights or toning sticks to help tone and sculpt muscles. This 30-minute format is designed to provide a total body workout to upbeat and motivating Zumba music!
No Zumba experience needed. You are not required to take Zumba to be eligible for Zumba Toning.
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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Winter Session: | Mondays and Thursdays January 2 – May 1 (no games 1/20, 2/17, 4/17) 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
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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.
All players must be a least 18 years old and complete online registration.
Winter Session: | Tuesdays, January 7 – April 29 (no games 1/21) 8:10 – 10:00 p.m. $35 |
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Location: | WROC (gym) | |
Facilitator: | Bryan Kern |
Participants must be able to walk independently without the assistance of a cane or walker. All new participants are required to complete an assessment with the instructor prior to registration. Please contact Kathy Long at 412-835-6630x200 or [email protected] to schedule your assessment.
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.
Please 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.
All new participants must complete an assessment with the instructor prior to registration. Please contact Kathy Long at 412-835-6630x200 or [email protected] to schedule your assessment. 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.
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 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.
T'AI CHI (55+ Friendly) |
T’ai Chi is an ancient form of exercise that blends physical movement with deep meditative breathing in order to boost energy, cultivate physical and emotional balance, and instill a sense of spiritual and physical well-being. The exercises, movements, and postures of T’ai Chi have been practiced for thousands of years, and the standard forms of T’ai Chi have been practiced for over four hundred years. Dr. Clippinger is an expert in Yang, Chen, Sun, and Fu styles of T’ai Chi as well as countless health and medical Qigong forms.
Dr. Clippinger’s curriculum harmonizes the internal and the external—coordinating mindfulness, breathing, and physical movement so that the student achieves a sense of wholeness and balance.
A flat-soled tennis-type shoe or laced Tai Chi shoes are recommended.
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.
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.