Fitness Program
Keeping fit and limber is one way to improve and
maintain physical and mental health. The Center offers
many fitness programs for self-directed individuals or
group participation.
Monthly Class Schedules:
Current
Month
Athletic Club Staff
- Minami Jones: Fitness Manager
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- Tim Chinn: Fitness Instructor/Massage
Therapist
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Program Rules
- You must have a health history/waiver form on
file with the fitness department. This is available
at the front desk or from fitness staff/committee
members.
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- You must be a member of the Anchorage Senior
Activity Center.
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- Wear Athletic Shoes that are designed for
inside wear only and make sure you leave you street
shoes outside exercise room or in your locker.
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- Don't wear any perfumes or fragrances! Center
exercise rooms are scent-free.
Class Descriptions
The following are brief descriptions of the classes.
Not all classes are held each month and Classes are
subject to cancellation without notice. Check the
Current
Month schedule to determine if a specific class is
being offered.
- Aerobics/cardio: Light to moderate intensity
aerobics and stretching. Emphasis on coordination,
range-of-motion, and cardiovascular exercise.
Including walking in the warm and safe hallways. Five
days a week recommended by American Heart Assoc.
& ACSM.
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- Aqua-Aerobics: Cardio exercise in the pool. Can
also walk in pool for Rehab. *Meet at YMCA pool.
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- Circuit/Fitness Room Assistance: Moderate
resistance training with core and cardio workouts.
Fitness Room.
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- Gentle Stand/Sit Yoga: Yoga in standing and
sitting positions with emphasis on alignment,
balance, stretching, breathing and gentle movements.
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- Massage w/Tim: ½ hr. or 1 hour Sessions ($30
-$60/hour).Call ASAC Nurses for Appointment 258-7823.
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- Pilates: Core workouts for balance and stability
performed on the mat to strengthen glutes, legs, and
abdominals.
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- Prime Time Dancers: A performing dance group,
primarily jazz, includes stretching, strengthening,
& choreography.
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- Rehab: Rehabilitation exercises for the knees,
shoulders, back, and hips.
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- Seated Exercise: Gentle and effective aerobic and
strength exercises performed primarily in the chair,
includes stretching, exercise bands and dumbbell
workouts to your ability.
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- Tai Chi: Gentle, slow, fluid movements to improve
balance and health.Yang-style for health, arthritis,
diabetes and osteoporosis.
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- Weight Training Class: Light to Moderate
resistance training alternating upper body/ lower
body routines.
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- Yoga: Increase flexibility & decrease stress.
Relaxing Meditation.
Fitness/Weight Room HOURS are:
- Monday/Tuesday/Friday from 8am - 5pm,
- Wednesday/Thursday from 8am - 9pm, and
- Saturday/Sunday closed
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