Fitness Classes
BodyPUMP™
Days & Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:15-10:15am
Cost & Location: $8 JCC Members, $10 Non-Members, Berkeley Branch
BodyPump is the original 60-minute strengthening class set to inspiring music, effective and adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. BodyPump gives a cardio boost and challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts, & curls. Our new crop of awesome BodyPump instructors will motivate and inspire you to get the results you came for! Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in at the front desk. Your first class is free, so come try it out!
Sunday Cycle
Date & Time: Sunday, May 19, 10:00am-12:00pm
Cost & Location:$5 Suggested Donation, Berkeley Branch
Spring is in the air and we are expanding our Wellness Programs with a new cycle series. Come ride through the streets and hills of Berkeley with other cyclists. The route will be led by local cycling enthusiasts. Join us after the ride for a light snack. Beginners and more advanced bikers are all welcome! You can ride with friends or train for the Hazon Golden Gate ride that from May 24-27. Co-sponsored by JCC East Bay and Hazon.
Mindfulness Meditation Course
Check back for Fall 2013 dates!
Time & Location: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Berkeley Branch
Cost: $130 JCC East Bay Members | $150 General
Subsidies available by contacting Sam Young at samy@jcceastbay.org or 510-848-0237 x148.
In this course, you will learn how to cultivate mindfulness both through formal practice (e.g., sitting meditation) as well as “informal” daily practices (e.g., mindfulness of eating, listening and talking). Many topics will be covered, such as: mindfulness of breathing, body, emotions, and thoughts; relational mindfulness; working with physical pain; working with difficult emotions; sitting, walking, and movement meditation; recent scientific research; etc. Learn more details on the event page.
Parkinson's Disease & the Art of Moving
Days & Locations: Mondays, Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, Berkeley Branch
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, Berkeley Branch
Cost: $120/month
Practice balance, coordination, stretching, loosening joints, breathing, walking, turning, and recovering from a fall. Try vocal exercises and speech training, power breathing, and reading poetry and prose aloud with attention to pace, rhythm, and articulation. Enrollment is limited. Berkeley instructor, John Argue, can be reached at 510-985-2645 & Oakland instructor, Carol Fisher, can be reached at 925-566-4181 for more information, class fees, or to enroll.
Moving Qi
Days & Times: Tuesdays, 11:45-1:45pm,
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00pm
Cost & Location: $35/semester, Berkeley Branch
Learn to promote relaxation and increase circulation through acupressure and movement. Improve your balance, release tension, and develop your strength. Learn traditional Asian methods for balancing the energy related to back pain and other issues, promoting well-being and vitality at both the physical and emotional level. For adults 55+. Co-sponsored by Berkeley Adult School, with instructor Kathleen Davis.
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
Days & Times: Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm - Beginner Class
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am - Intermediate Class
Cost & Location: $35/semester, Berkeley Branch
Through a series of movement exercises, each lesson provides an experience that leads to improved coordination, flexibility, and balance, creating greater physical comfort and relaxation. Three levels of Feldenkrais are offered; please note that the Advanced lessons can be quite strenuous and are intended for students with extensive experience in the Feldenkrais method. For adults 55+. Co-sponsored by Berkeley Adult School, with instructor Kay Ellyard.
Fitness 55+
Day & Time: Thursdays, 9:15-10:45am
Cost & Location: $35/semester, Berkeley Branch
Full body workout includes low-impact aerobics, stretching and flexibility exercises, balance work, and strength training. Emphasis is on enjoying yourself! Instructor Naomi Puro has 35 years teaching experience. For adults 55+. Co-sponsored by Berkeley Adult School.
For more information on Fitness Classes, please call the Front Desk at 510-848-0237.
