Group exercise classes are included in your paid admission or membership at the Recreation Center. It is recommended that all persons starting an exercise program consult their physician prior to participation. Additionally, for everyone’s safety, participants must be at least 14 years of age. For more information or help please contact Lindsey at lwitty@louisvilleco.gov

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Aqua Zumba®

This class brings a new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. It combines the South American Zumba rhythm and dance steps with a pool party. It offers a fun but challenging, water-based, body-toning workout. 

AquaFit 

Combo These classes incorporate both deep & shallow water interval workout mixed in with body movements to build muscle, flexibility core strength & stamina in all parts of the body. Shallow this water exercise class tones, firms, increases flexibility and muscle strength, and gives your cardiovascular system the workout it needs. Deep Water Aerobics this class is designed to be no impact and improve cardiovascular, muscle strength, core and flexibility. Belts are provided.

Balance & Stability 

A stability skills training program for older adults that will improve your balance, mobility, agility and power.  We will train with exercises that will improve your total body awareness.

Barre

This format combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training into an endurance-based strength workout for longer, leaner muscles. Minimal equipment used.

Body pump | Age 16+

Hailed as the “Fastest way in the universe to get in shape.”  This is a strength and endurance training class where muscles collide!  Low on complexity, but high in fun, BODYPUMP has all of the benefits of traditional weight training combined with time efficiency and predictability.

Boot camp 

This 45-60-minute dynamic class utilizes various locations (inside and outside) and equipment for a total body workout. The class will begin with 5 minutes of warm-up and go, go, GO from there!

Building Strength & Flexibility

Building strength increases bone density and improves overall muscle strength. Stretching focuses on posture and breathing to increase flexibility.

Cardio Chisel

This class is a combination of cardio and strength designed to shock your metabolism and get you results. Cardio Chisel will utilize various equipment along with body weight exercises to challenge you in new ways every class.

Cardio Drumming

With drumsticks, an exercise ball, and a ball stand, this cardio drumming class will have you drumming to the beat of songs you know and love! It's a fun cardio workout to build strength, endurance, and coordination. 

Cardio Sculpt

A cardio and sculpting class that has cardio components and uses combined muscular strength and endurance exercises.

Cycle  

This class combines a foundation of basic cycling movements with motivational coaching techniques, breathing awareness and heart rate training. Express is a 45min class to get you in & out! Endurance is a 90-minute class with longer duration sets. Power Interval is a 45min class geared towards high intensity intervals.

Cycle-Yoga  

The perfect combo of a 45 minute Express Cycle class + a half-hour of basic yoga.  Here is your chance to get your cardio and stretching all in one.  This class is appropriate for all age and ability levels.

HIIT Aquafit

Get ready to power it up! This class incorporates high-intensity intervals throughout the bulk of the class and finishes with a focus on core and upper body strength work.

Hip-Hop

No dance training needed here! Hip Hop Dance Class is about getting into your body and your own personal groove: less about technique and form; more about attitude and fun. It is a high-energy cardio workout that's based in the music and your own expression of movement. Class begins with a 15 minute dance warm-up and dynamic stretch designed to raise your heartrate up and drop your worries down. Followed with the learning and practicing of choreography at faster and faster Beats Per Minute (BPMs) until we discover the song with the right balance of spunk and speed. Then we dance dance dance. 

This high-energy class with a “punch” will sculpt your body using punches, kicks and cardiovascular training.

Fitness Line Dance for Beginners

Want to move your feet and get your blood pumping with no dance experience required?  Join us for an introduction to line dancing from old favorites like the Hustle to newer options like the Wobble and Jerusalema.  Each dance will include a walk through before we crank up the music and have some fun!  Enjoy some familiar music and shake your groove thing!

Lunch Crunch

Packed with muscular strength and conditioning, core strengthening, cardio conditioning and flexibility.

Move it improve it!

This is a research-based, drop-in exercise program taught by an occupational therapist. It was specifically designed to target the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but can be beneficial for anyone who wants to improve balance, flexibility, posture, or functional mobility. The goal is to optimize brain health, prevent falls, and improve overall quality of movement in real life situations. We learn basic movement patterns in sitting, standing, on the floor, or walking. Then we add challenges to voice, coordination, balance, timing, and cognition to promote neuroplasticity all while making it fun and interesting.

NIA

• NIA: Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, Nia tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice addressing each aspect of your life - body, mind and soul in 52 simple moves. Nia is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities.
• NIA Moving to Heal: This class is designed for those looking for a gentler way to develop their well-being by using inspiring music to maintain strength, balance & mobility and can be done standing, in a chair or a combination.

Pilates mat

All are welcome to this mind-body class that focuses on increasing core strength as well as flexibility. Controlled exercises are done on a mat usually in a sitting or lying-down position. Some exercises will also challenge the upper body.

Senior Cardio, Strength & Balance 

A circuit where we alternate between cardio movement patterns and strength training exercises. Balance is incorporated into both the cardio and strength drills. Class is performed standing with options to utilize a wall or chair. Zoom only.

SilverSneakers®

• CardioFit: Get up and go with an aerobics class that’s safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. The workout includes easy-to-follow low-impact movement and upper-body strength, abdominal conditioning, stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle.
• Classic: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance.  A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
• Circuit: Combine fun with fitness in this standing circuit workout. Strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobics choreography. A chair is offered for support.
• Yoga: Move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. 

Step

An advanced-level, high intensity, low impact aerobics class using a step bench. Involves movements and combinations with varying speed, travel and choreography.

Senior Barre

This no experience necessary class will focus on exercises that impact stability, alignment, and form. We will move to activate and target the core muscles, those crucial muscles that contribute to overall body stability, balance, and posture. These high-reps, low-impact movements, inspired by yoga, pilates and ballet will increase strength and flexibility. Most exercises will be introduced standing and using a mat on the floor- with modifications offered throughout the workout.

Strength & Stretch

Flex your muscles during the core strength section and end with a relaxing stretch to increase flexibility.

Take your bodyweight strength training to a new level with a TRX workout! This class will focus on full-body strengthening with an emphasis on core stabilization. Previous strength training experience preferred.

Ultimate Core

This class will focus on building abdominal and low back musculature, and enhancing surrounding muscle groups for stabilization and strength.  Abs, back, glutes, hamstrings and quads will be the focus with enhancement in the upper body in areas of lats and arm workout.   

Yoga 

• Traditional Hatha yoga, Vinyasa-style (flowing, continuous movement between postures) focuses on breathing techniques, relaxation and proper alignment in postures, which restores calm, balance, and enhances energy.
• Gentle classes are slower paced with gentle transitions between postures.
• Gentle Flow to Restore Relax, unwind, and soothe your nervous system with this gentle holistic yoga class. The first half of the class will explore some gentle movement and traditional yoga asana. In the second half of the class we will practice supported restorative yoga poses. This class will contain the aspects of traditional yoga with an emphasis on nurturing, relaxation, deep listening, and connection. You can expect gentle yoga poses, breath-work, meditation, some sound work, and some poetry or theme.
• Healthy Back Yoga A healthy spine and balanced hips provide us with less back & hips pain and deeper breathing. This practice is designed to open and strengthen your hips while bringing alignment, strength and balance to your spine. The poses will include lengthening spine, deep twisting, strengthening Core, hip openers and finish with fascial release in the back, hips and diaphragm. A Bonus impact of this approach is a recharged immune & nervous system! For all levels of Yogis (Mixed)
• Yoga Strong incorporates light hand weights, poses target and strengthen specific muscles.  The occasional “cardio burst” creates an energizing and fun class!
• Power indicates a more vigorous, fitness-based approach. 
• Sunrise Yoga (May-Sept) Come to the LRC outside pool deck to soak up the Colorado sunrise and mountain views while enjoying an all-levels vinyasa/flow yoga class.  In case of bad weather, this class will move to Zoom only.
• Yin Yoga  A feel good gentle deep stretch class. We land in each posture for 2 - 4 minutes, allowing the muscles and fascia time to open up and create lasting flexibility and pain relief. It is a great class for recovering from athletic endeavors, relieving chronic muscle tension and improving flexibility and circulation. It is appropriate for any experience level - we will give beginner and advanced adaptations for every stretch and posture.
  

ZoneTone 

This class uses hand weights, bands and/or body bars for total body sculpting and toning.  Cardio indicates an additional focus on increasing your heart rate.

Zumba® 

A fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. 

Zumba® Gold

Gold indicates modified, easy-to-follow, low impact moves for active older adults and those who want to move at a slower pace.

Zumba® Gold Chair class

Zumba Gold Chair class is a fun, joyful and friendly fitness class for anyone who wants to exercise sitting down – in a chair, in a wheelchair, or on a stability ball. It combines the exciting dance moves of a regular Zumba class with the specific needs of people who prefer to sit to exercise. You will get a serious core, arm and brain workout. Be prepared to sweat, laugh, and leave with a smile on your face.