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 .
NEW ! Krav Maga
Instructor : Winning Warrior Krav Maga Ages : 12 + • 8 weeks in the Banks Gym Min . 10 / Max 20 per class
Krav Maga is a self-defense system developed for the Israel Defense Forces ( IDF ) to maximize your impact and minimize your risk in a self-defense situation . It combines practical techniques from various Martial Arts to defend on your feet or on the ground . In this 8-week class , students will experience firsthand their own power , strength , and resilience in a safe and disciplined atmosphere .
Winter
Thursdays 12:15-1:15 pm January 11 - February 29 Code 19826
Sundays 9-10 am January 7 - February 25 Code 19827 Spring Dates TBD
$ 180 members $ 210 non-members
For nearly 25 years , Mark Winn has taught his students diligence , decisiveness and self-awareness , spelling the difference between going home safely and becoming a victim . Mark holds the following certifications and honors , making him a great fit to teach the IDF ’ s self-defense system : Member and certified Instructor with the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts , Instructor level and above in Krav Maga , traditional Karate and Kung Fu , Instructor level through Training for Warriors , and certified through sports and nutrition associations such as NASM , ISSA , and FMS .
Tai Chi
Instructor : Cheri Maffei-Wolff Ages : 18 + • Class size : 16 8-week session • Banks Gym
This series of classes will offer guidance through functional movements which benefit our physical , emotional , and spiritual well-being 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 and has been teaching in Richmond for nearly 20 years .
Sundays , 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM February 4-March 24 Code : 19791 Spring Dates TBD Code : 19792
$ 150 member | $ 180 nonmember
Meditation for Continuing Students
Instructor : Jodi Urban Ages : 18 + • 8-week session • Dance Studio
In this class , we will continue to deepen our practice . We will work with our breath through Pranayama , a vital link in calming the mind , and experience deep states of relaxation through various techniques .
Intro to Meditation is a prerequisite for taking this class unless prior approval by instructor . A meditation cushion or folded blanket is recommended .
Thursdays , 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM January 18-March 7 Code : 19793 Spring Dates TBD Code 19794
$ 150 member | $ 180 nonmember
Strength and Tone for Women
Instructor : Katie Brown Ages : 18 + • 12-week session Group X Studio • Class size : 10
Looking to tone up and trim down ? This
low-impact 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 Katei 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 January 9-March 28 Code : 19795 Spring Dates TBD Code : 19796
$ 390 member | $ 420 nonmember
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