Adult Sport & Fitness Courses

Fitness
Sports

Beginner Bellydance

Instructor(s): Jenny Desjean
Ages 18 and up. An ancient dance form that provides the student with an outlet for creativity and enhanced self-confidence as well as improving muscle tone and flexibility. Basic bellydance movements are covered as well as body awareness and muscles isolation techniques. Movements are taught individually and then added together to create a step-combination. Over the course of the class we will put together a full dance using the steps combinations and transitions we have learned.

Course: 3987
Date(s): Oct 13-Nov 17
Day(s): W
Time: 6:30- 7:30PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $38
Reg. End: Sep 29
Location: Mechanicsville Elementary School

Bellydance Fusion

Instructor(s): Eileen Williams
Ages 18 and up. Bellydancing is great for fitness, developing muscle control and physical strength, but so are many other dance forms! In this four week class we will use bellydance steps as the basis for each class and then add movements from flamenco, ballet, jazz, folkloric dance (and maybe a little hip-hop) to enhance our dance fun. Movements taught will be used to develop a short routine. Go home knowing you have danced without the stress of a performance! Please wear comfortable clothing. A long skirt and hip scarf are welcome, but not necessary. Beginners and Advanced Beginners are welcome.

Course: 3986
Date(s): Sep 15-Oct 6
Day(s): W
Time: 6:30- 7:30PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $25
Reg. End: Sep 01
Location: Mechanicsville Elementary School

Dance Aerobics

Instructor(s): Randy Waring
Ages 13 and up. If you like to dance to a variety of music, but would also like muscle toning, flexibility and cardio with it, then this is the class for you! All routines are precisely choreographed to the music to give your mind a good workout also. Exercising has to be fun to stick with it, so give my class a try. The aerobic part of this class can be danced high or low impact, so you can do what is more comfortable to you. Please wear good athletic shoes and bring a towel or mat to class for floor work. Sign up now and have a little bit of fun getting into shape. Each session is 6 1/2 weeks long.

Course: 3951
Date(s): Sep 13-Oct 28 (no class 10/11)
Day(s): M/Th
Time: 5:30- 6:30PM
Ages: 13+
Fee: $58.50
Senior Rate (55+): $48.50
One day/wk: $29.25
Reg. End: Aug 30
Location: Cold Harbor Elementary School

Course: 3952
Date(s): Nov 1-Dec 16 (no class 11/25)
Day(s): M/Th
Time: 5:30- 6:30PM
Ages: 13+
Fee: $58.50
Senior Rate (55+): $48.50
One day/wk: $29.25
Reg. End: Oct 18
Location: Cold Harbor Elementary School

Fitness Hooping

Instructor(s): Cari Bowman, Hoop-Active
Ages 13 and up. Ready to change your workout routine with something completely new and different? Fitness Hooping is a 60 minute workout designed to strengthen and tone your body using an ordinary hula hoop in unique and creative ways. Each class is divided up into three parts: warm up, interval cardio/strength training, and a stretching/breathing cool-down. Great music and lots of laughter always go hand in hand with fitness hooping. No previous hooping experience required and hoops will be provided during class.

Course: 3944
Date(s): Nov 9-Dec 14
Day(s): Tu
Time: 7:00- 8:00PM
Ages: 13+
Fee: $40
Reg. End: Oct 26
Location: Pole Green Elementary School

Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief

Instructor(s): Adrianne Smith, Yoga Balance, LLC
Ages 18 and up. Take this opportunity to be good to yourself and join us for a gentle yoga practice that will help you relieve stress and find restoration and rejuvenation. Appropriate for yoga practitioners of all levels, this class will combine restorative Hatha yoga poses with gentle Vinyasa flows and finish with a guided relaxation and meditation. Join us as we forget our cares and enjoy the present moment in this gentle yoga practice for stress relief.

Get Zumba Fit

Instructor(s): Stretch-n-Grow, LLC
Ages 10 and up. Looking for a fitness class that is truly addictive? Then Zumba is for you! This class offers the heart pumping, calorie burning, energy building FUN you need! Using Latin inspired dance moves and up tempo, catchy beats, this fitness class will have you wanting more! Anyone can do it, no dance experience necessary. As a matter of fact, this class leaves you feeling confident to take on new beats. We hope you decide to join the PARTY! Enroll early, new classes fill
quickly. 25% off additional family members.

Hatha Yoga

Instructor(s): Adrianne Smith, Yoga Balance, LLC
Ages 18 and up. This course is a wonderful opportunity for anyone beginning or continuing their yoga practice. We will explore the mind-body-spirit connection while building on fundamental Hatha Yoga poses, incorporating a Vinyasa-style flow. In addition, we will practice moving into and out of poses while exploring our three-part yoga breath and practicing inner focus. Each class will finish with a guided deep relaxation. Options for modifications to poses will also be available to provide a safe, yet stimulating practice.

Pilates with Props

Instructor(s): Tammy Poore
Ages 13 and up. If you have never experienced a Pilates class or want to add a challenge to your current Pilates program, then this is for you. Come experience the 10/20/30 rule of Joseph H. Pilates. With patience, practice & persistence, In just 10 classes you can feel the difference, in 20 you can see the difference and in 30 you can have a whole new body. This class combines core strengthening Pilates exercises with props (resistance bands, light dumbbells, and a small flexibility ball). First we begin with the basics and then I challenge you further by combining Pilates exercises with props to really enhance your experience. All levels of experience are welcome. Come join us and bring a friend! Students are asked to bring mat & light dumbbells (nothing over 5lbs.). Note: dumbbells will not be used each class, instructor will let you know when to bring them. To purchase a resistance band or flexibility ball please add an additional $5 each.

Total Body Blast

Instructor(s): Tammy Poore
Ages 13 and up. Have fun as you burn calories, blast fat & shape your body. Lose unwanted flab & tone your entire body with this mix & blend of all my favorites, from Aerobics to Zumba & everything in between with different class formats including intervals, Boot Camp, Circuit Training & Zumba as well as others. Each class promises different & unique challenges. Bring a friend & sign up today. It will be a blast! Bring an exercise mat & dumbbells. Wear supportive athletic shoes, comfortable clothing & water to stay hydrated! All levels of experience are welcome. Instructor will provide resistance band/tubing for you to use during class when class format requires them.

Weighed Down: How to Release Weight

Instructor(s): Vickie Griffith, BreakThrough
Ages 16 and up. Are your clothes feeling tighter? Have you gained weight due to increased stress? Stress is the leading cause in weight gain. Whether you have just gained weight or have been carrying around excess baggage for a long time, this class will give you the techniques to soothe your emotions and release excess weight. Participants will learn to: Release Stress; Take small steps that make a huge impact toward releasing weight; How to lose weight without diets, drugs or extreme exercise plans. Simple and easy to use techniques to reduce stress and weight gain. Crush craving using real-time in the moment release methods. Release excessive worry and reclaim harmony with food. Cost of class includes a nonrefundable material fee of $2.

Course: 4036
Date(s): Sep 21-28
Day(s): Tu
Time: 6:30- 8:30PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $47
Reg. End: Sep 07
Location: Lee Davis High School

Zumba - Dance Fitness

Instructor(s): Donna Walls, ZumbaFitness4u
Ages 18 and up. The Zumba Fitness program is an exciting FUN-DANCE FITNESS workout/fitness party for men and women! The music is a contagious blend of Latin and international rhythms that are sure to get you pumped up and moving! The routines feature simple to follow dance steps and moves using interval training/fast and slow rhythms that will help you burn calories and fat and can also help you tone and sculpt your body!!! No dance experience needed; moves can be modified for a low impact or high impact workout! Don't miss the registration deadline! Reserve your spot today!

Sports

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Tennis - Ladies Only

Instructor(s): Jennifer Dowda, Play Tennis Hanover
Ages 18 and up. This course is designed for ladies who have already taken Ladies Only Beginner Tennis, as well as, for any ladies who already have some experience/skill at tennis. This class will focus more on match play (mostly doubles), but still with an emphasis on fun! Come join us as we play tennis, make friends, and eat chocolate! Now offering a class in Ashland! FOR THE FIRST TIME WE ARE OFFERING 2 NIGHTS AT ATLEE - you can come both nights and receive a $25 discount on your second night. Classes led by a USPTA Certified Instructor. Cost of class includes a nonrefundable t-shirt fee of $5.

Beginner Tennis - Ladies Only

Instructor(s): Jennifer Dowda, Play Tennis Hanover
Ages 18 and up. If you've always wanted to learn how to play tennis, or wanted to bring back your skills you had in the past, now is your chance! We will learn the basic strokes (backhand, forehand, volley, overhead, serve), scoring and match play. Learn/re-learn the lifetime sport of tennis - come join us as we play tennis, make friends, and eat chocolate! Now offering a class in Ashland! FOR THE FIRST TIME OFFERING 2 CLASSES AT ATLEE - you can come both nights and receive a $25 discount on your second night. Led by a USPTA Certified Instructor. Cost of class includes a nonrefundable t-shirt fee of $5.

Aikido

Instructor(s): Mark Wood
Ages 18 and up. 'Ai' means harmony. 'Ki' means energy. 'Do' means way or path. In Aikido, we move in harmony with the movement of an opponent rather than in conflict with them. Thus, the structure of conflict is changed to a structure of harmony with the goal being a resolution without anyone getting hurt. In this class you will gain an understanding of the fundamental principals of Aikido, how Aikido can be used to resolve conflicts in a non-combative way and study the general principals of self-defense. You will study and practice the specific Aikido techniques leading to Sixth Kyu, the first level of rank. To purchase a Karate gi uniform (optional) please add $40 to the below fee. Younger family members are welcome with an attending adult.

Course: 3953
Date(s): Sep 13-Dec 15 (no class 10/11, 11/24)
Day(s): M/W
Time: 7:00- 8:00PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $75
Additional Family Member: $40
Reg. End: Aug 30
Location: South Anna Elementary School

Co-Ed Golf Basics and Beginning Golf

Instructor(s): Joe Richie
Ages 14 and up. These classes are conducted on real golf course type conditions and are designed for beginning golfers and for those who have been playing who wish a refresher on the basics of the game. This class is ideal for men, women and older juniors (14 and up) and families who wish to attend together. During the four one-hour sessions you will learn the basics of the full swing, putting, chipping and pitching. Equipment will be provided for those who need it. Classes are taught by a USGTF Certified Teaching Professional.  Please arrive 15 minutes early the first night of class. The Hollows is located at 14501 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier, VA 23192.

Course: 3887
Date(s): Sep 9-30
Day(s): Th
Time: 6:00- 7:00PM
Ages: 14+
Fee: $85
3rd Family Member: $42.50
Reg. End: Aug 26
Location: The Hollows Golf Course