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!
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.
