Fitness Classes

CLASS REGISTRATION/DROP-IN POLICY:
OPC requires a minimum of 5 participants to pre-register each month in order for a class to take place. Some fitness classes offer a drop-in fee. This fee can be paid in cash to the instructor at the time of your class or by using your Health & Wellness Class Punch Card.

HEALTH & WELLNESS CLASS PUNCH CARD:
The punch card can be used to drop-in to any fitness, aquatic, or cycling classes that offer a drop-in fee. The punch card will provide seniors with the flexibility they have been looking for if they can't commit to pre-registering for the month. In addition, many people will choose to purchase a punch card simply because they don't have to worry about handling cash. The cost will be $60 for 10 punches. As an added bonus, the 11th punch is free. The punch card must be punched prior to class. It can be purchased at the financial desk on the upper level and will expire 1 year after its purchase. * Note: Pre-registration and cash drop-ins are still acceptable forms of payment.
Cost: $60 (11 punches) payable at the financial office on the upper level.

ALL ACCESS PASS:
OPC has come up with a cost effective plan for those actively involved in the Health & Wellness Department at the OPC. The All Access Pass includes access to all classes, locker room, gym drop-ins, weight room, cardio room, and open swim for only $79 per month. Personal Training is not included in the All Access Pass. All Access passes will be considered as drop-ins, on a first come first serve order for classes. Instructors have discretion on class size and members abilities. Members may be asked to attend a lower level of class. Safety is our priority. Pre-registered members will have priority over all drop-ins. No pre-registration required. All Access Passes are not pro-rated and can be purchased at the cashier’s desk. 248-608-0251.
Cost: $79 for unlimited access to all classes, gym drop-ins, weight room, cardio room, open swimming and locker rooms.

EXERCISE CLASS-LEVEL DEFINITIONS:
Use these levels as a guide to help you decide which class is best suited for you:

1. Begin with a chair
2. Beginner
3. Intermediate
4. Advanced

BACK HEALTH (1-2)
Tues. 9:30 am – 10:30 am                              (Dutch LaVere Room)
If you’re looking for a good way to increase the health of your back, this is a good way to start. This class will focus on increasing low back strength and flexibility, as well as enhancing proper posture. Strength and flexibility of muscle groups that help support posture and low back function will also be addressed.

BEGINNING KUNDALINI YOGA (2)
Thurs. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm                               (Dutch LaVere Room)
Restore, relax and renew yourself with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Yoga sets include a combination of breathing exercises, postures, stretches, mudras and mantras, and mental focus points.

CARDIO JAM (4)
Tues.,Thurs. 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm                     (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Are you ready for the next step?  Cardio Jam is a fast paced class with advanced choreography and well sequenced routines.  This class combines traditional aerobics with a dance twist.  You will be challenged each week and motivated by this invigorating workout.  This class includes aerobics, weights, abdominal and stretching.  You want cardio?  Come and get it!  

CHAIR TAI CHI (1)
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm                           (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Benefit from Tai Chi movements from a seated position. No standing required.  

CHAIR YOGA
Wed. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm                              (Dutch LaVere Room)
If you have never tried a Yoga class before because you were afraid to, or if you would like a gentle flow class, this is the Yoga class for you! You can do the Yoga poses from a chair or from your mat. There may also be some standing poses. Your chair can be used for your support if needed.

CIRCUIT TRAINING (3-4)
Mon. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm                              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
A fun, high energy, 60-minute class that incorporates stations, alternating between weight training and cardio exercises. It’s a great way to burn calories in addition to building strength.

CORE STRENGTH BEGINNING (2)
Mon., Wed. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm                  (Dutch LaVere Room)
Begin strengthening back, stomach, and side muscles to improve posture and balance.  

CORE STRENGTH INTERMEDIATE (3)
Wed. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm                              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Continue strengthening your back, stomach, and side muscles to improve posture and balance.  

CORE STRENGTH ADVANCED (4)
Tues., Thurs. 9:30 am – 10:30 am                  (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Continue strengthening your back, sides and stomach with advanced techniques. Recommended after Core Strength Intermediate.  

CYCLING: INTRODUCTION (2-4)
This class will teach you how to adjust your bike specifically to fit you and help prevent injury. Your instructor will teach you about proper breathing techniques, body alignment, and how to ride with control and use the resistance. This class will give you confidence to hop on the bike, and get a great workout for the next 30 minutes. Follow up the class with a 15 minute basic core workout and stretch. See the cycling section for more information.

CYCLING (3-4)
Start your workout off with this great cycling class. Your instructor will warm up your body and mind, and then lead you through hill climbs, flat riders, standing and sitting sprints. This class will motivate you with music and fun all while getting your heart rate up, make you sweat, and leave you feeling energized throughout the day. See the cycling section for more information.

FALL INTO FITNESS (3-4)
Sat. 11:00 am – 11:50 am                              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
It is starting to cool down, and the leaves are transitioning colors. It is time to Fall Into Fitness! Before or after your Saturday shopping or visit to the Cider Mills, make a stop by the OPC and spend 50 minutes with me. The first couple weeks of this class will start off with aerobics and the following weeks will be a combination of cardio and strength/balance training targeting all major muscle groups. This class is open to all individuals as there will be necessary modifications for all attendees.

FITNESS IN MOTION (3)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:00 am – 8:55 am              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
A low impact cardio and toning workout using a variety of equipment for a moderate to advanced fitness experience.  

FULLY FIT
Sat. 10:00 am – 11:00 am                              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
This class will take you through all dimensions of physical fitness including strength, balance, cardio and flexibility. With modifications offered for every movement, this class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

HEART HEALTHY FITNESS (1)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:00 am – 11:15 am          (Dutch LaVere Room)
Essential fitness components are introduced for a beginner’s level fitness experience   .  

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA (1-2)
Sat. 10:00 am – 11:00 am                              (Dutch LaVere Room)
Take an hour to immerse into the world of yoga. Experience a basic flow of well-balanced physical positions, called asanas, followed by deep relaxation. This class includes some yoga philosophy, sanskrit vocabulary and a dose of chanting.

JAZZERCISE LITE (3)
Tues. 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Wed.. 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
This 60 minute class is less strenuous than a regular Jazzercise class. We use modified movements to improve your cardio-vascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility. The class is choreographed to all types of current music and perfect for beginners.

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS (4)
Tues., Thurs. 8:30 am – 9:30 am                    (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
A challenging cardio toning workout using a variety of equipment for an advanced fitness experience.  

MUSCLES IN MOTION (2)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00 am – 9:55 am              (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
A cardio and toning workout using a variety of equipment for a beginning to moderate fitness experience.  

OSTEO FITNESS (2)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:00 am-7:50 am                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
To improve your bone health, this strength training class uses free weights and other resistance equipment to help strengthen muscles and bones to help in the prevention of osteoporosis.  

PILATES-BASED STRENGTH TRAINING (2)
Monday, 9:00 am -10:00 am                          (Dutch LaVere Room)
This class will provide a workout for the entire body, based on the Pilates principles of core conditioning and alignment. Appropriate for all levels, we will use hand weights, a stability ball, and other pieces of equipment to address strength, joint flexibility, balance, and proper posture.
 
PILATES BEGINNING (2)
Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:00 am                    (Dutch LaVere Room)
Thursday, 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Get started learning various Pilates techniques from standing positions and floor positions.  

PILATES FOR HEALTHY BACK AND JOINTS
Sat. 9:00 am – 10:00 am                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Both a basic & intermediate. Pilates class that is tailored so each individual can learn how to care for, strengthen & increase flexibility in the spine and joints. Each class includes weight-bearing exercises that will help prevent and/or manage Osteopenia & Osteoporosis. Come learn how you can support your entire body stay healthy all year long. *All are welcome. You do not have to have prior Pilates experience. This class has multiple floor exercises, must be able to get on and off the floor.

PILATES (3)
Monday 4:00 – 5:00 pm                                 (Dutch LaVere Room)
Get a full body workout using a series of mat exercises and total body movement.
 
SLOW FLOW YOGA (2)
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm                           (Dutch LaVere Room)
Yoga for all levels with focus on breathing and posturing. Please bring a mat or blanket to class.  

STEP AEROBICS (4)
Tues. 10:45 am – 11:30 am                            (Dutch LaVere Room)
A low impact aerobics class using the Step. Step aerobics burns 30 - 60 % more calories than traditional aerobics with particular emphasis on hips, thighs, abdominals, and buttocks. It is a fun way to burn calories and strengthen lower body.  

STEP ‘N’ STRENGTH
Mon., Wed. 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm                      (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
An advanced level full body workout using various equipment set to upbeat music. Please bring a water bottle, an exercise mat for floor work, and a change of supportive shoes. (Formerly known as Lets Get Fit.)

STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES BEGINNING (2)
Tues., Thurs. 1:10 pm – 2:00 pm                    (Dutch LaVere Room)
Start improving your overall physical fitness with this beginner’s level strength training class.  

STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES (3)
Mon., Wed. 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm                      (Dutch LaVere Room)
Intermediate level class. Start improving your overall physical fitness with this beginner’s level strength training class.  

STRENGTHEN YOUR BONES ADVANCED (4)
Tues., Thurs. 10:30 am – 11:25 am                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Advanced level class. Start improving your overall physical fitness with this beginner’s level strength training class.  

STRETCH & BALANCE (1)
Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:30 am – 12:55 pm          (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Basic strengthening, balance, coordination and flexibility techniques are addressed using chairs for support in sitting and standing. Light hand weights will be used for basic training  

STRETCH & STRENGTH (2)
Mon., Wed. 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm                      (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
This class offers the perfect balance to your day.  Each class will incorporate strength moves to tighten and tone trouble spots, followed by stretching that will leave you feeling longer and leaner.  You will improve posture, body awareness, and overall strength.  Some floor work, but you may stay in the chair  

TAI CHI BEGINNING (2)
Wed. 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Students will learn the basics of Tai Chi. Tai Chi helps to improve balance and coordination, strength, and flexibility. No experience is necessary. All levels of physical abilities are welcome.  

TAI CHI INTERMEDIATE (3)
Wed. 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Further develop skills with this class and bridge the gap between beginner and advanced levels.  

TAI CHI ADVANCED (4)
Tuesday 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm                           (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
A challenging class with advanced skills and techniques of Tai Chi.

TONE, STRETCH & BALANCE (1)
Tues., Thurs. 11:30 am – 12:15 pm                (Dutch LaVere Room)
This 45-minute class is open to all individuals dealing with MS or recovering from a stroke.  We will address balance, strength, and flexibility.  Both standing and seated exercises will be used.  Those who need to sit throughout the duration of the class are welcome to participate.   

YOGA, A GENTLE BEGINNING (2)
Monday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm                           (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Thursday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Learn the basics of yoga and begin to experience the health benefits. Please bring a mat or blanket to class.  

YOGA (3)
Tues., Thurs. 11:35 am – 12:50 pm                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Recommended for those with yoga experience. Please bring a mat or blanket to class.  

ZUMBA (2)
Tues. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Enjoy a great cardio workout through unique and high energy Latin dance movements.  

ZUMBA (3)
Mon. 4:15 pm – 5:25 pm                                (Kathy White Aerobics Room)
Enjoy a great cardio workout through unique and high energy Latin dance movements.