Adult Programs

DANCE AND TONE  

Eligibility: Ages 18 and over
Location: Multipurpose Room 2
Additional Information: A Latin-inspired dance and tone fitness program. The class will emphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistance exercises is an effective way to tone and shape the whole body. (1-3 pound weights will be used).
 Maximum: 20

EVENING YOGA  

Eligibility: Ages 18 and over
Location: Multipurpose Room1
Additional Information: All levels welcome! Yoga is a great class to find relaxation during the busy week. The class will focus on deep stretches, alignment and breath. Participants supply their own yoga mat.    Minimum: 9          Maximum: 25

ABS & ARMS  

Eligibility: Ages 15 and over
Location: Multipurpose Room 1
Additional Information: This class focuses on strengthening your core and toning your arms.
 Maximum: 25

LIFTING 101   

Eligibility: Ages 16 and over    Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Weightroom               

Additional Information:  This class is for new and beginning weightlifters interested in learning the proper technique for strength training. In this class, we will learn and practice the proper form, movements, and range of motion associated with bench press, squats, deadlifts, (overhead) presses, and rows. The goal of the class is to give interested lifters the basic knowledge and skills to get stronger safely and efficiently.       Minimum: 2          Maximum: 5

FITNESS ASSESSMENT    

Eligibility: Ages 16 and over    Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Weightroom               

Additional Information:  During this session, participants will be assessed using four types of fitness assessment: (1) Static Postural, (2) Overhead Squat, (3) Push/Pull, and (4) Cardio Assessment. These assessments are a good basis for beginning a new fitness program. The assessments, measurement, and results will be discussed with participants. In addition, participants will receive a summary of their assessment results via email.
   Minimum: 1          Maximum: 3

BUILD AND BURN  

Eligibility: Ages 14 and over    Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1                   

Additional Information:  This full body workout will be a high energy, strength-building and full-body cardio workout. We will use free weights and body weight exercises to help every participant meet their fitness goals.  Participants must provide their own exercise mat for classes.      Minimum: 5          Maximum: 20

MINDFULLNESS MEDITATION     

Location: Multipurpose Room 1   Ages 18 & over
Additional Information: Mindfulness Meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body. The aim of meditation is to connect with your present moment experience. Participants let go of the thoughts, emotions, feelings or sensations by simply being there without trying to avoid or fix anything. Participants must provide their own exercise mat for classes. A cushion or blanket would also work for this program.
Minimum: 5          Maximum: 14

TONING AND CONDITIONING    

Location: Multipurpose Room 2
Additional Information: Intense exercise class for all fitness levels with low to no impact and minimal choreography. Use of elastic resistance bands, weights and body supported exercises and flexibility training for muscle strengthening, endurance and sculpting. Must bring your own mat and water bottle.
Minimum: 5       Maximum: 20

CORE BALANCE AND STRENGTH 

Location: Multipurpose Room 2
Additional Information: This exercise program will focus on strengthening, stretching, balancing and realigning your body. Core exercises will enable your skeleton, muscles and joints to work together optimally. A head to toe workout that will help you look and feel terrific!
Maximum: 20

CARDIO/WEIGHT TRAINING   

Location: Multipurpose Room 1        
Additional Information: An intense cardio and weight-training workout.
Maximum: 11

WALK LIVE AEROBICS    

Location: Multipurpose Room 2        
Additional Information: Enjoy this new low-impact indoor total body walking class. What usually prevents you from walking outside? Darkness? Weather? Traffic? With this WALK LIVE class you can walk three miles and never go outside. Exciting, motivationg music, alond with easy-to-follow steps, makes this class fun and suitable for all fitness levels. 
Minimum: 9   Maximum: 30

ZUMBA    

Location: Multipurpose Room 1        
Additional Information: Zumba uses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness program.
Minimum: 5    Maximum: 20

P90 REC      

Location: Multipurpose Room 1/Gym Court C        
Additional Information: This program combines cardio, strength training and endurance drills for an all over body workout. The class offers a variety of unique and challenging moves that will slim, strengthen, tone and firm. Also, includes many of the popular P90X moves, which will keep the workout challenging and fun!
Maximum: 11

POUND     

Location: Multipurpose Room 1        
Additional Information: POUND is a 45- minute group fitness class that combines cardio, strength training and Pilates with drumming to achieve a full body workout.  Using lightly weighted drumsticks, participants can burn anywhere from 500-900 calories in a class. Participants must provide their own exercise mat for classes.  Minimum: 5          Maximum: 14

TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS     

Eligibility: Ages 18 and over  Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1                             Additional Information: This class teaches the basic movements and mindfulness skills needed to progress in Tai Chi practice.  Students in this class will learn the traditional movement sets known as Hunyuan Gong (Essential Skills), Chansi Gong (Silk Reeling Skills) and the Tai Chi 13 Movement Form.  These practices help to build and maintain functional strength and range of motion, while improving relaxation, balance, coordination and ease of movement. Minimum: 5          Maximum: 20

ADVANCED TAI CHI     

Eligibility: Ages 18 and over  Location: Christiansburg Recreation Center – Multi-Purpose Room 1                            Additional Information: This class builds on material presented in the Tai Chi fundamentals class, introducing new movement sets and exercises based on traditional Chinese Martial arts.  This class will progress individuals toward master of the Beijing Chen Style 24 Movement and Tai Chi Sword.   Minimum: 5          Maximum: 20