Fitness Programs
for Adults 18+
Adult Dance Workout
Gain a strong body, mind and spirit with a fun, creative dance workout! Work at your own pace. This class draws from an array of dance disciplines — jazz, modern, and ballet — to help you move through your core and deepen your awareness, building confidence, patience, and self-esteem. Learn gentle and proper stretching techniques, toning exercises and movements that when combined promote mental concentration, improve postural alignment and strength, lengthen muscles, tune balance, and increase mobility, range and freedom of movement. This class uses frequent pace changes to get your heart beating faster, while graceful, flowing movements make you feel more relaxed and centered. No class 3/23.
Community Recreation Center
1/5-2/23 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $88/$72 w/dist. discount . . . . . . 16547
3/2-4/27 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $88/$72 w/dist. discount . . . . . . 16548
Drop-in fee: $11
Ai Chi in the Pool
Ages 13+. Reenergize employing Ai Chi methods of relaxation in our shallow warm-water pool. Experience fluidity of movement and strengthen your core. Registration required.
Willamalane Park Swim Center
2/16-25 . . . TuTh . . . 8:45-9:30am . . . $20/$16 w/dist. discount . . . 16554
4/20-29 . . . TuTh . . . 8:45-9:30am . . . $20/$16 w/dist. discount . . . 16555
Beginner Basics: Yoga + Meditation Combo
Students explore simple yoga movements and meditation in a safe, friendly environment. This foundation class is designed to introduce yoga and meditation to anyone regardless of age and condition. Students learn yogic breathing; movements, or asanas, seated or on a mat; basic philosophy; inner focus; integration and awareness. Learn specific techniques for quieting the mind and focusing inward. This approach teaches students how to create a sacred space, practice regularly, refine breathing, use mantras and follow guided meditation. Excellent for beginners and seasoned yogis alike. Instructor: Suman Sensei. No class 1/26, 3/23.
Community Recreation Center
1/5-2/16 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $30/$24 w/dist. discount . . . 16550
3/2-4/20 . . . Tu . . . 6:30-7:30pm . . . $35/$28 w/dist. discount . . . 16551
Core Strength Training
Excellent for those wishing to increase mobility, prepare for higher activity levels, or return to normal activity after rehabilitation from injury or surgery. The class is designed to assist students in creating a program that includes both gentle and vigorous exercises using light weights, body weight and stability balls for strengthening abdomen, back and hip muscles to increase balance and freedom of movement. Instructor: Richard Strunk. Students should bring a stability ball to class. No classes 1/18, 2/15, 3/22, 3/24, 3/25.
Community Recreation Center
2/1-2/25 . . . MTh . . . 7-8pm . . . $35/$28 w/dist. discount . . . 16544
3/1-4/1 . . . MTh . . . 7-8pm . . . $40/$32 w/dist. discount . . . 16545
4/5-29 . . . MTh . . . 7-8pm . . . $40/$32 w/dist. discount . . . 16546
Mat Pilates
This gentle blend of stretching and toning exercises increases abdominal strength and postural alignment, lengthens muscles into a balanced whole and builds endurance and strength without putting undue stress on lungs, heart and joints. For all levels. Bring a small towel for neck support. Instructor: Vicky Schneider. No class 2/4, 2/25, 4/29.
Adult Activity Center
1/14-3/4 . . . Th . . . 4:30pm . . . $36 . . . 15973
3/11-5/6 . . . Th . . . 4:30pm . . . $48 . . . 15974
Nia Technique Mind-Body Fitness
Nia is nonimpact, aerobic exercise to music. It combines dance, yoga, tai chi and self-healing. Nia can help you lose weight, build strength, improve balance and reduce stress. Instructor: Janet Hollander.
Adult Activity Center
1/12-3/2 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . $24 . . . 15979
3/9-4/27 . . . Tu . . . 5:30pm . . . $24 . . . 15980
Qigong
Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is the art and science of using posture, exercise, breathing and concentration to enhance health. Qigong promotes relaxation, concentration, health and fitness. Instructor: Suman Sensei. No class 1/18, 2/15.
Adult Activity Center
1/11-3/1 . . . M . . . 4:30pm . . . $24 . . . 15987
3/8-4/26 . . . M . . . 4:30pm . . . $32 . . . 15986
Qigong Meditation
Combines a series of simple, gentle movements and meditation to promote health and well-being. Techniques will help you relieve pain, reduce stress and develop physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Adult Activity Center
1/13-3/3 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . $32 . . . 15988
3/10-4/28 . . . W . . . 4:30pm . . . $32 . . . 15989
Super Aerobic Combo
Ages 15+. Classic aerobic dance, step aerobics, strengthening and stretching exercises put to music. Health questionnaire required for first-time participants. Instructor: Elaine Kesey. No class 1/18, 2/15, 3/22, 3/24, 3/25.
Community Recreation Center
2/1-25 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 16540
3/1-4/1 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 16541
4/5-29 . . . . . . MWTh . . . 5:45-7pm . . . . . . 16542
Regular w/District Discount FEES: One Session
Adult (15-49 years) $46 $35
Senior (50+ years) $40 $29
FEES: Term (1/4-4/29) Regular w/District Discount
Adult (15-49 years) $172 $126
Senior (50+ years) $149 $103
Tai Chi: Evening
Tai chi is proven by scientific study to relieve pain and improve quality of life. Learn tai chi in a positive, enjoyable and interactive environment. Instructor: Suman Sensei.
Adult Activity Center
Beginning
1/14-3/4 . . . Th . . . 7:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16322
3/11-4/22 . . . Th . . . 7:30pm . . . $28 . . . 16323
Tai Chi and Qigong Combo
This new class offers an excellent introduction to tai chi and qigong. The class explores basic tai chi warm-up and stretching movements, plus tai chi and qigong breathing and stance trainings. The six tai chi warm-ups and eight set forms are designed to increase balance, flexibility and strength. The qigong movements help develop a solid yet pliable structure and have been used in rehabilitation. Instructor: Suman Sensei. No class 1/26, 3/23.
Community Recreation Center
1/5-2/16 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30pm . . . $30/$24 w/dist. discount . . . 16549
3/2-4/20 . . . Tu . . . 5:30-6:30pm . . . $35/$28 w/dist. discount . . . 16552
Tennis
The Willamalane Tennis Program is open to players of all experience levels, from the novice to the advanced. Instruction includes fundamentals, drills, rules, positioning, strategy and singles/doubles games. Click here to learn more.
Volkswalking
Volkswalk excursions meet at the Willamalane Adult Activity
Center,
215 W. C St. Six- to 7-mile walks. All abilities welcome. Bring a sack
lunch. Call 736-4444 for more information.
Heart Throb
The “Heart Throb” event starts at Portland REI. Hundreds of steps to challenge your heart health on the 10K. An easier 5K available.
2/13 . . . Sa . . . 8am-5pm . . . $20 . . . 17617
Yoga: Evening
Yoga postures can boost your physical, mental and emotional fitness. Specific sequences are designed so that everyone can participate and benefit. Instructor: Suman Sensei. No class 1/18, 2/15.
Adult Activity Center
Beginning
1/11-3/1 . . . M . . . 6:30pm . . . $24 . . . 16024
1/13-3/3 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16025
3/8-4/26 . . . M . . . 6:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16015
3/10-4/28 . . . W . . . 6:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16022
Advanced
1/11-3/1 . . . M . . . 5:30pm . . . $24 . . . 16000
1/13-3/3 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16011
3/8-4/26 . . . M . . . 5:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16001
3/10-4/28 . . . W . . . 5:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16013
Yoga for Weight Management
When losing weight, it is important to lose weight gradually and for good. Yoga offers a great way to reach that goal. Yoga can be practiced at any age to keep the body supple. Instructor: Suman Barkhas, yoga teacher and yoga therapist.
Adult Activity Center
1/14-3/4 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . $32 . . . 16382
3/11-4/22 . . . Th . . . 6:30pm . . . $28 . . . 16383
Programs for Adults Age 50+
Go to the ADULTS 50+ FITNESS page