Schedule
Yoga Classes
with Betsy Gustafson
Next session begins March 26. Please sign up at the Member Services Desk. Maximum 15 students.
with Mara Ormond
begins Feb. 2
Class meets Thursdays 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. in the Palmer Room.Sign up at Member Services.
Tai Chi
2 Sessions Available-
Wed. session
begins Feb. - 1, 1 - 2 p.m.
Thurs. session begins
Feb. 27, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Classes are held in the Palmer Room. Led by Ran Griem, RN, Shiatsu Practitioner. Class is limited to 15 participants. $35 for members; $45 for non-members. Sign up at Member Services. Call 302-734-1200 x181 for more information.
Zumba
with Jennifer Tunis
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Next session dates: Jan. 9, 23, Feb. 6, 13, 27 and march 5
Please sign up at the Member Services Desk. $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers
Personal training sessions are available at an introductory price of $5 an hour for Wellness Center members and $15 and hour for non-members. Call Fitness Center manager, Tony Carvo to schedule a time slot or stop by Member Services. Available times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11 a.m., 11:30-12:30 p.m., 1-2 p.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m., and 4-5 p.m. Other times by special arrangements.
Abs & Stretching Class
The Wellness Center offers a new class beginning Feb. 8 focusing on abdominal exercises and stretching. Stretching is an important component of any fitness routine. Learn effective and safe ways to increase your flexibility. Plus discover how to give those abs a workout and tone up your midsection. Class meets Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. for eight weeks in the East Wing DuPont Ballroom. Cost is $20 for MMC Wellness Center members; $40 for all others. Instructor Tony Carvo. Sign up at Member Services.
Country Couples Line Dance
MMC offers couples line dance
instruction J from Feb. 9 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the East Wing Ballroom. Cost is $15 for couples, $8 for singles. The class is taught by Jen Tunis.
Stop the Wellness Center anytime for information on membership or to sign up and get started on your get fit resolutions for 2011. Come check us out!
Don’t forget to tell your doctor!
If you are taking fitness classes, make sure you contact your doctor or let them know on your next visit. It is important that your doctors know about all treatments you are involved in, so that they can balance their treatments with all of your extra activities.
Click here for Medical Clearance Form
These are a few of the fitness classes offered throughout the year at MMC's Wellness Center
Tai chi (pronounced "tie chee") is a mind-body practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating (tai chi is sometimes called "moving meditation"). Many practitioners believe that tai chi helps the flow throughout the body of a proposed vital energy called qi (pronounced "chee," it means "air" or "power"). In tai chi practice, it is considered important to concentrate; put aside distracting thoughts; and breathe in a deep, relaxed, and focused manner. Practitioners believe that this breathing and meditation have many benefits, such as:
- Massaging the internal organs.
- Aiding the exchange of gases in the lungs.
- Helping the digestive system work better.
- Increasing calmness and awareness.
- Improving balance.
Our popular Balance Class focuses on improving balance, gait and posture. Students learn exercises that they can practive on their own at home. Exercises are designed to improve the ability to ward off gravity in any position. The result is an improvement in the ability to balance and to feel more confident in daily activities.
“Betsy’s Body Friendly Yoga,” taught by Betsy Gustafson.
Betsy is also well-known in the community for teaching exercise classes for over 25 years. Betsy is a certified group exercise instructor, yoga and Pilates instructor and certified personal trainer. She is also a senior exercise specialist. Betsy enjoys helping people feel and move better and be healthier. If you’re new to yoga, or have been scared to try it, this class is for you. The class is called “Betsy’s Body Friendly Yoga” because participants can be brand new to yoga or have previous experience. Betsy encourages your body to improve from its current capability to a better level. The class is held on Mondays 2-3 p.m. and includes standing poses, seated poses, and may include the use of chairs to assist with the poses. Classes end with a relaxation segment to leave participants feeling renewed and refreshed.