Adult Fitness and Wellness
Aimed at providing an improved health and wellness experience for all members , our Fitness Center is filled with a unique variety of people and purposes . With our state-of-the-art fitness and strength equipment , friendly personal trainers and an extensive array of group exercise and mind / body classes , our Fitness Center helps to motivate , inspire and keep members of all ages and fitness levels feeling their best .
Tai Chi
Instructor : Cheri Maffei-Wolff Ages : 18 + 8-week session • Banks Gym
This series of classes will offer guidance through functional movements which benefit our physical , emotional , and spiritual wellbeing and train our overall balance and inner awareness . No experience necessary . Based on the 24-movement short form of Yang style Taiji ( Tai Chi ) as well as Qigong ( Chi-gong ) sequences for breath work and longevity . Dress comfortably with flat , flexible shoes .
Cheri Maffei-Wolff has trained in several Tai Chi forms and has successfully competed in National Tournaments with Open Hand forms and the partner practice of Push Hands . She subscribes to the practice of Tai Chi as an essential way to calm the mind and connect the body . Cheri has been teaching in Richmond for nearly 20 years .
Sundays , 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM October 22 – December 17 ( No class 11 / 26 ) Code : 19587 $ 150 member | $ 180 nonmember
Introduction to Meditation
Instructor : Jodi Urban Ages : 18 + 8-week session • Dance Studio
“ What is meditation ? Why would I want to do it ? I ’ ve tried , but my mind just races , and I end up giving up . Meditation is just not for me .” Perhaps you have heard yourself saying something like this .
In this 8-week course , we will demystify this ancient science and learn the fundamentals of establishing a successful practice . We will learn the importance of breath and how it relates to the stress in our lives . We will learn how small changes can make a big difference in how we relate to ourselves and the world around us . We will slow things down and experience true peace and healing . This course is for everyone , and no prior experience is necessary .
( A meditation cushion or folded blanket is recommended . Instructor will provide details .)
Thursdays , 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM October 19 – December 14 ( no class 11 / 23 ) Code : 19588 $ 150 member | $ 180 nonmember
Strength and Tone for Women
Instructor : Katie Brown Ages : 18 + 12-week session • Group Exercise Studio
Looking to tone up and trim down ? This lowimpact but high results 45-minute full body workout focuses on strength training and isometric movements . This class strengthens and fine tunes your main muscle groups and muscles you may not even know you have ! Slower paced moves with lighter weights to contract your muscles in a different way . Join this specialized class where you will get individual attention from Katie and learn the best way to move your specific body . Each move can be modified or amplified depending on your specific needs .
Katie Brown is a Certified Health Coach and Fitness Instructor with years of experience teaching and coaching individual growth in a group fitness environment .
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM September 19 – December 14 ( No class 11 / 21 , 11 / 23 ) Code : 19589 $ 390 member | $ 420 nonmember
An extensive variety of group fitness and mind / body classes such as Cycling , Yoga , Zumba , and BODYPUMP are free with membership . For the monthly schedule and class descriptions , visit weinsteinjcc . org or pick up the monthly schedule at the Center .
Contact Amy Buckberg , Fitness Director , at 804-545-8638 or abuckberg @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information .
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