Exercise Class Descriptions

Athletic Conditioning
Athletic conditioning class is a combination of athletic drills, speed and agility, and weight training.  "Hope you like the stairs." All exercise enthusiasts are welcome.

Cardio Funk
by Andre Hairston
Have fun and burn calories in this unique 60 minute dance-based cardio workout - a fusion of pop and old-school funk!  Each class features a wide array of dance and music styles and with Andre's choreography, even the most rhythm challenged individual will find themselves feeling like a back up dancer for a music video.

Chronic Illness Yoga
Specifically designed for people with chronic illness, this yoga class practices stretching and breathing techniques useful in combatting problems with fatigue, digestion, balance and stress.  This yoga class will help soothe the nervous system and increase concentration.

Pilates
This is a class to strengthen, stabilize, and develop a strong body core using the methods of Joseph Pilates.  The movements are designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body.  This is a great abdominal and back workout!

QuickFit
Get your workout in half the time.  We have the equipment, the machines, the tunes, and the experts now we need you!  Our QuickFit Room, located on the lower level of the Christian Life Center (near the Boy Scout Room). Equipped with 9 stations to strengthen the major muscles of the body.  This is available for any CLC members to use at anytime during CLC hours.  If you would like to be instructed on the equipment, please call our Fitness Coordinator, Donna Henley, at 704-607-9049 for an appointment. 

Seniorcise
Our Seniocise class is a less intense 30
-minute aerobic workout combined with 30 minutes of strength training.  It is structured for our more "mature" adults-their kind of moves to their kind of music.  This class will keep you moving and strong.

Strength and Sculpt
This class utilizes weights, bands, stability balls, and you body weight as resistance to sculpt and strengthen all the major muscle groups.  Strength training is an important fitness component that will help increase lean muscle which burns calories throughout the day, and most importantly  helps prevent osteoporosis.  This class is for everyone-all fitness levels-beginners to serious athletes.

Yoga
Class participants can experience Hatha Yoga in a Christian environment.  Yoga will improve flexibility, posture, and balance, which helps prevent injuries.  Yoga reminds us to breathe, relax, and enjoy life and is recommended for everyone.  Wednesday classes are for all levels and Tuesdays classes are designed for people with chronic illnesses. 

Zumba
Zumba is a fitness program inspired by Latin Dance.  Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create an aerobic routine that is fun and easy to follow.  The name Zumba is derived from a Columbian word meaning to move fast and have fun.  A great workout and easy to follow for everyone! 

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