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Arthritis Foundation — Exercise Body Sculpt Workout 57709 Tu & Th 1/10-3/9 58035 F 1/13-3/10 Exercise Room Side 2/Owen 57738 F 1/13-3/10 Thomas Farm CC/Ramsey Designed by the Arthritis Foundation, this class uses gentle movements to help increase joint flexibility, range of motion, overall stamina and maintain muscle strength. Exercise can help ease pain and stiffness, as well as feelings of isolation and depression. $53/$65/$78 $30/$37/$43 9-9:45 AM $40/$50/$60 New! Caribbean Dance Body Resistance Create resistance and challenge your muscles using your own body weight. Strengthen, tone and stretch your way to better fitness. This class includes work on the mat. Bring a yoga sticky mat. Learn how to dance salsa, cha cha cha, guaguanco and other Caribbean rhythms. This class begins with a slow warm-up followed by instruction of basic steps. You combine the steps learned in each class to create fun Caribbean dances performed to live music. 58010 F 1/13-3/10 Blossom Room/Finn 57987 Tu 1/10-3/7 Carnation Room 10-10:45 AM $35/$44/$53 Questions about your workout? Ask the Trainer! 240-314-8813 $45/$56/$67 Chair Exercise This seated program is performed to music. Exercise patterns are designed for those with limited mobility to help develop strength, flexibility and endurance, and promote better circulation. No class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20. 57713 M & W 1/9-3/15 Exercise Room/Ramsey 11 AM-12 PM $48/$60/$68 Chi Gong (Qigong) Chi Gong is a set of meditative exercises combining simple body movements, breathing and mental imagery. You can direct the flow of your body’s energy to help prevent disease and build strength. 57714 F 1/13-3/10 Blossom Room/Helfer 11:15 AM-12 PM $45/$56/$67 New! Demystifing Your Thyroid To treat or not to treat? Thyroid disease can affect millions of people in the U.S. Dr. Shabina Ahmed, an endocrinologist at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, reviews the signs and symptoms of various thyroid diseases, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and goiter. She will discuss your risk of thyroid cancer and when to get your thyroid examined. 57792 Th Azalea Room 1/26 1-2 PM Free www.rockvillemd.gov/recreation | Page 47 Call for a free 15-minute appointment or stop by the Fitness Room desk. (Fitness Members Only) 11 AM-12 PM Seniors 1-2 PM 1:15-2:15 PM It’s never too late to build muscle. Work all your major muscle groups with the use of weights, bands and tubes. The instructor will guide you through each movement. All exercises are appropriate for seniors. This class includes work on the mat.