Catalog

Forum

Calendar

Cancellation

Forms

Transportation   

About Us

Policies

Search

Tookany Review  

Home

    HEALTH, FITNESS AND EXERCISE

IT IS ADVISABLE TO SEE YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM             

FITNESS PLUS

Wendy Friedman, founder of the renowned Slender Rhythms Method, has designed this
program for everyone interested in improving overall fitness, flexibility and body tone. The
program is ideal for both men and women, regardless of previous exercise experience. Each
participant sets his/her own fitness goals and progresses at an individual pace. Fitness Plus
is set to a wide variety of music and helps to eliminate the stresses of everyday life and
create overall well-being. A portion of the program will concentrate on body sculpting. These
exercises are designed to shape, contour and strengthen muscle groups. Begin with light
weights and work up to the maximum level, five pounds. If you do not have weights, you can
use your own body resistance. Wear exercise shoes and bring a mat for floor work.

WENDY FRIEDMAN - M.A., Middlebury College; Certified Fitness Instructor

EVENING

Cafeteria, Cheltenham High School  

DAYTIME

Rowland Community Center, Myrtle and Elm Avenues, Cheltenham  

BODY WORKSHOP

This program is for those who wish to shape up and see results but do not want an aerobic or dance class. The Body Workshop targets specific muscle groups and "problem areas" that need extra toning and shaping. As a portion of the program incorporates floor work, please bring a mat to class. This portion of the program will place emphasis on abdominal muscles, hips and thighs, as well as overall toning, limbering and stretching.

The program will concentrate on body sculpting. The exercises will shape, contour and strengthen muscle groups. Students are encouraged to bring light weights up to five pounds (begin with light weights and work up to maximum level). If you do not have weights you can use your own body resistance.

WENDY FRIEDMAN

 EVENING

Cafeteria, Cheltenham High School

DAYTIME

Rowland Community Center, Myrtle & Elm Avenues, Cheltenham

ARMCHAIR AEROBICS

Designed for people over 55, Armchair Aerobics will energize you while improving flexibility in the neck, shoulders, arms, hands, back, and chest. It can also help strengthen your abdomen, hips, legs and feet. It’s time for you to have fun as you “sit down on the job!” If you have had recent surgery, please bring a doctor’s note to the first class.

KAREN STEINBRECHER – Certified Senior Fitness Instructor

D-418-$60

ZUMBA – LOW IMPACT AEROBICS

Join the fitness party! Zumba is the hottest workout around! You won't even know you're exercising. This dance-fitness class incorporates Latin and international music and dance moves. Easy to follow moves create a dynamic, fun workout for the entire body. Zumba is designed for everybody - all dance and fitness levels. Please wear comfortable active wear, sneakers or aerobic shoes. Bring water and a small towel.

ELAYNE GOLDSTEIN - Certified Zumba Instructor

443-$65

WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE

This program is designed to empower women with the essential knowledge
necessary to avoid an assault in the first place. In the event an attack is unavoidable,
it provides the critical skills necessary to overcome fear and persevere in the face of
a violent physical assault. It is designed specifically for the novice. One need not be an athlete
or a trained fighter in order to master the curriculum at this level. The material is simple,
concise, easy to learn, and most important, extremely effective.

Classes are instructed by studio staff members.

444 - $70

MOVING MEDITATION (EASY T'AI CHI INCLUDED)
Experience the joy and ease of movement with this gentle healing exercise program.
A refreshing combination of Qigong, Easy T'ai Chi, Self-Massage, Six Healing Sounds, Guided Imagery and Sitting Meditation will be practiced. Increase your capacity for happiness through "present moment awareness." Open your energy gates and awaken your senses through slow, flowing easy movements. Together we will bring comfort and balance to the body, mind and spirit.

DONNA PRICE - T'ai Chi & Qigong Instructor; Clinical Hypnotherapist

428 - $51

T’AI CHI CHUAN II

This special Thai Chi program is for those who have taken T'ai Chi with Donna in the past.
Each class will begin with Quigong exercises used to warm up the body and move the
energy. The emphasis of this class will be on relaxing into the first chapter and learning part
of the second chapter of the Yang Style-short form. Release accumulated stress, improve
flexibility and balance, and calm the mind.

DONNA PRICE-Teacher, T’ai Chi and Quigong Instructor

D-427 - $47               

YOGA 

Learn the Yoga system of physical and emotional well-being through training in postures and breathing and relaxation techniques. Gentle stretching postures and relaxation practices strengthen, tone and relax tired muscles. Breathing practices calm the nerves and increase vitality. Come to class with a light stomach, wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a mat or folded blanket.

MERIMA SULLIVAN – Sky Foundation Instructor

423 - $73   

PAULETTE SHEPHERD – Certified in Hatha Yoga

422 - $76

MARYANNE SIMS - Yoga Teacher for 25 years; Extensive Study in Dance, Martial Arts and
Yoga

D-420 - $75

HOT YOGA

These yoga exercises are performed in a heated room for added benefits. We will do a series of yoga poses that position the body to strengthen, purify and balance the endocrine, nervous and circulatory systems. Each pose, which includes breathing exercises, is performed twice in a single 90 minute class. Please bring water, a towel and a yoga mat to class.

SCORPION ATHLETICS

 425 - $122

426 - $122

INTRODUCTION TO PILATES

Pilates is an effective way to develop abdominal strength and total body flexibility.  This two-session course is specifically designed for those individuals with no prior exercise experience.  The instructor will review the basic principles and benefits of Pilates and will provide the participants with the opportunity to try each exercise and learn proper form and breathing techniques.  After completion of this introductory course, participants will be able to take the next course, PILATES FOR ALL LEVELS, offered at the same time and location for eight sessions (see course description).  Please bring a mat and a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing to class.

LINDA ROSEMAN MIRON - Certified Group Fitness Instructor; American Aerobic and Fitness
Association (AFAA)

430 - $24

PILATES FOR ALL LEVELS

This 6-session course will focus on abdominal strengthening, total body stretching, balance
and flexibility incorporating Pilates mat-based exercises. The instructor will teach the participants
to modify each exercise based on individual fitness level. Large and small stability balls
(optional) are used to increase the intensity of the exercises as well as to provide support for
the back. Information on where to purchase the balls will be provided during the first class.
Participants should bring a mat and a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing to class.
Please Note: Those participants with no previous Pilates or fitness experience are
encouraged to enroll in INTRODUCTION TO PILATES (see course description above).

LINDA ROSEMAN MIRON

431 - $50

PILATES FOR SWINGERS

Swing your tennis racket or golf club from a strong center and you've got a powerful and
controlled stroke. To improve your golf or tennis game off the course or court, join us in a classical Pilates workout on the Tower, which provides resistance to support and challenge your development of strength, flexibility and alignment while giving a full body workout. Exercises will focus on torso rotation, shoulder and hip stabilization and flexibility and development of arm strength from wrist to shoulder. We will work to improve your balance and posture and correct muscle imbalances to increase movement efficiency and reduce injuries. Please wear comfortable clothing. Register promptly because class size is limited.

BETH CLARKE – Certified Pilates Teacher; Owner, Beta Pilates Studio; Director of The
Classical Pilates Technique DVD Series

432 - $102

PILATES: INTRODUCTION TO TOWER
Join a Pilates class created from over 80 traditional and cadillac exercises that will
challenge your core abdominal muscles, strengthen your back, stabilize your pelvic
and shoulder girdles, increase your stability and develop spinal flexibility while
encouraging proper alignment and stretching your entire body. The Tower is a versatile and
effective piece of equipment complete with leg and arm springs, spring-loaded push through
and roll-back bars. Exercises range from basic spring-assisted sit-ups to advanced squats on
one leg. Please wear comfortable clothing. Register promptly because class size is limited.

Classes are instructed by studio staff members.

D434- $102

D435- $102

CARDIO KICKBOXING

Cardio Kickboxing combines punching, kicking and aerobic moves to give you a high
intensity, low complexity vascular workout. Please wear exercise shoes and workout
clothes and bring a sweat towel and water bottle.

MARK McCLEOD – Certified Group Fitness Instructor, American Aerobic Association
International and International Sports Medicine Association

D441 - $71

KOBU POWER

and burns more calories than most kickboxing fitness classes. KoBu's weighted resistance
training maximizes the number of calories the body burns during the workout to achieve firm
and toned muscles. Scientific studies indicate that cardio-strength training helps increase
metabolism that will promote the shrinkage of fat cells even when not exercising. KoBu Power
is a workout based on the ancient discipline of Kobudo and Kenjutsu, the art of the Samurai.
Using a weighted bar simulates the skills of a Samurai while music sets the rhythm for the
routine. New students must purchase a KoBu Bar for $26 from the instructor. Please bring the
money on the first night of class.
MARK McLEOD – Certified Group Fitness Instructor, American Aerobic Assoc. International
and International Sports Medicine Association

440 - $71

 Back to Catalog