Health and Fitness

Courses

• Barre Fusion
• Barre: Strength and Flex
• Body Conditioning
• Fit to Ascend
• HI-LO Impact Aerobics
• Introduction to Science-Based Fitness
• My First High Peak
• Pilates Mat - Beginner
• Pilates Mat - Intermediate
• Qi Gong
• The Hikers Path
• Wing Chun Kung Fu
• Yoga I
• Zumba

Barre Fusion

Barre Fusion combines the muscular conditioning of fitness, the lengthening/strengthening of ballet, and the core stabilization of Pilates-inspired mat work. This full-body workout for participants of all levels incorporates barre work, standing work, and floor work using light weights, resistance bands and tubes. Please bring a set of two- to five-pound hand weights, a yoga mat, and a towel. The rest of the props will be provided. Comfortable fitness attire and ballet slippers or yoga socks are recommended.

ZREC-129-700

Course does not meet on 6/19 & 6/26

ZREC-129-601

Course does not meet on 4/3

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Emma Castoria of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Barre Fusion

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Wednesdays, 3/20 - 5/15 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	ZREC-129 601	0 seats left	$79	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Wednesdays, 6/5 - 7/31 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	ZREC-129 700	20 seats left	$60	Opens 5/15

Barre: Strength and Flex

Barre: Strength & Flex combines the core conditioning associated with Pilates with the flexibility improvements that occur with yoga, plus stability and strength exercises associated with ballet and fitness. This workout incorporates floor work, barre work and standing body weight exercises with the use of light weights, resistance bands and the barre. No previous experience is needed, just bring a set of 2- to 5-pound hand weights, a yoga mat and a towel, and wear comfortable fitness clothes. This workout is traditionally done barefoot, but you may choose to wear split sole sneakers or ballet shoes

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Barre: Strength and Flex

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 3/4 - 5/13 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm	ZREC-081 601	0 seats left	$85	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Mondays, 6/10 - 7/22 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm	ZREC-081 700	20 seats left	$60	Opens 5/15

Body Conditioning

This is a beginner- to moderate-level class designed to strengthen your body, increase endurance and help you de-stress. The class begins with flexibility exercises, followed by a full-body workout to strengthen arms and legs, tighten core muscles and improve cardiovascular endurance. Each class ends with a relaxation sequence that will leave you feeling refreshed and refocused. Modifications are given to participants who have physical challenges that prohibit them from performing certain exercises. You will need an exercise mat, a set of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells and water bottle. NENY members, contact the instructor at cox@nycap.rr.com to find out how you can use your wellness benefit for the cost of classes. 

Course does not meet on 3/11 & 4/1.

This is a remote course via Zoom. 

Leigh Anne Rockower, Instructor

Body Conditioning

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 2/12 - 4/29 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm	ZREC-078 600	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list

Fit to Ascend

The best places in New York State to ascend are not easy hikes unless you’re fit, but this class is designed to get you physically ready to climb the mountains of the Adirondacks! In just 45 minutes, twice a week, you can train your lower body and core into those of a mountain-ascending athlete. Whether your goal is to climb your first high peak or ascend all 46, this program will serve as a springboard to launch you on your journey. Kettle bells and a stability disk will be required.

Class does not meet on 7/4.

Hollan Bonjukian of Trufitness and Nutrition, Instructor

Fit to Ascend

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Tuesday, Thursdays, 6/11 - 8/7 6:00 am - 6:45 am	ZREC-132 700	25 seats left	$199	Opens 5/15

HI-LO Impact Aerobics

This is a combination Hi-Lo impact class designed with both men and women in mind. Each class adheres to the exercise guidelines set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine. The one-hour class includes a complete cardiovascular workout and a stretching and strength training component that will tone muscles and burn fat. Routines are set to contemporary music by the original artists. Energize and have fun. This class is designed for all levels – everyone can be successful!

 Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In Inc., Instructor

HI-LO Impact Aerobics

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 2/12 - 5/6 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZREC-012 601	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Mondays, 6/3 - 8/5 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZREC-012 700	20 seats left	$65	Opens 5/15

Introduction to Science-Based Fitness

If there was an exercise program that could give you results in just one workout per week, would you be interested in learning about it? If so, you are in luck! Certified Personal Trainer Steve Grogan is offering a course to teach you about Science-Based Fitness, an exercise program unlike anything you’ve seen. Each session is a mixture of a lecture and workout, where you’ll learn how this system can help you lose fat and build muscle at the same time with no warmup or cool down, no stretching routine, and best of all, no need to split your attention between strength training on one day and cardio on another. Students should bring an exercise mat, two five-pound dumbbells, and two 10-pound dumbbells. Two three-pound and two eight-pound dumbbells are also optional.

Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Steve Grogan., Instructor 

Introduction to Science-Based Fitness

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Tuesdays, 4/9 - 4/30 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZREC-127 600	1 seats left	$35	Add to Cart
Tuesdays, 7/2 - 7/23 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZREC-127 700	10 seats left	$35	Opens 5/15

My First High Peak

Are you curious about becoming a 46er and considering hiking your first high peak with other beginner mountaineers and nature lovers? This class will equip you with the basics to build a foundation that will last a lifetime. This is a “learn and do” class that will provide you with an introduction to beginner map reading skills and information on what gear you do and do not need. You will learn how to return from the peaks with as much zeal or more than when you began. You’ll also develop an increased love for the forest and earn an ADK High Peaks achievement shirt. Cost of class includes a $15 materials fee.

2 Sessions, first session at 99 Town Park Road, East Greenbush, NY. High Peak hike location TBA.

Hollan Bonjukian of Trufitness and Nutrition, Instructor

My First High Peak

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Sunday, 7/21 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, 7/28 6:00 am - 6:00 pm	ZREC-120 700	10 seats left	$125	Opens 5/15

Pilates Mat - Beginner

Pilates is a precise method of exercise that focuses on movements designed to lengthen and strengthen the body. This class will focus on the core, and you will practice the controlled movements designed to stretch and strengthen muscles without adding bulk. Just bring a mat (yoga style “sticky” mat works best) and experience what Pilates can do for your body and mind. This class is designed for the beginner Pilates student with little or no experience.

Course will be held in Brahan  Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Beginner

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 3/4 - 5/13 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm	ZREC-015 601	0 seats left	$85	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Mondays, 6/10 - 7/22 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm	ZREC-015 700	20 seats left	$60	Opens 5/15

Pilates Mat - Intermediate

This course is a continuation of the Pilates method. It will incorporate the basic and intermediate-level exercises into a more intense style of class. This class level is appropriate for students who have had at least two semesters (one year) of experience practicing Pilates. Just bring a sticky mat and a 14-inch Pilates Magic Circle (ring).

Course will be held in Brahan  Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Intermediate

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 3/4 - 5/13 6:05 pm - 6:50 pm	ZREC-017 601	0 seats left	$85	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Mondays, 6/10 - 7/22 6:05 pm - 6:55 pm	ZREC-017 700	20 seats left	$60	Opens 5/15

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is an ancient healing practice which combines flowing movements, breathing techniques and the use of acupressure points to energize and heal the body. Maria Patrick is a certified Qi Gong instructor who will teach the participants how to unlock their inner power with Qi Gong to uncover the root cause of disease – and transform themselves through movements which will increase their energy, reduce their stress, boost their vitality and promote inner healing. Maria’s Qi Gong classes are suitable for all ages and all fitness levels. Her classes are energizing, uplifting and inspiring! Please bring a yoga mat to class.

Course does not meet on 7/2

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Maria Patrick, Instructor

Qi Gong

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Tuesdays, 6/4 - 6/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesdays, 7/9 - 7/16 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	ZREC-103 700	20 seats left	$60	Opens 5/15

The Hikers Path

If adventure and beauty are missing in your life, then this is your class! We’ll integrate nature journaling with hiking as an opportunity to find new vistas, and meet new friends. No journaling experience necessary. Each hike will have stopping points for journaling the splendor. We will embark on five epic hikes that will be chosen in local forests, as well as the nearby Berkshires, for a wide array of wilderness diversity and grandeur. Students should be comfortable with walking through the wilderness for a few hours each class, with appropriate food, water, bug repellant, first aid supplies, and hiking gear.

5 Sessions, first session at Poestenkill Community Forest, 200 Legenbauer Rd, Averill Park

Hollan Bonjukian, of Trufitness and Nutrition, Instructor

The Hikers Path

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Sundays, 4/7 - 5/5 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	ZREC-125 600	0 seats left	$149	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Sundays, 6/9 - 7/7 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	ZREC-125 700	10 seats left	$175	Opens 5/15

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Wing Chun Kung Fu is a close-range combat system that uses sensitivity and body leverage instead of brute strength. Instructor Steve Grogan’s course will give you a basic yet comprehensive overview of the art in three classes. In session one, you will be shown the most common strikes, blocks, and stances, as well as the theories and principles that form Wing Chun’s approach to combat. In session two, you will run through drills that will help develop reflexes for self-defense situations. Finally, in session three, you will be introduced to drills that help develop sensitivity and relaxation

Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Steve Grogan., Instructor 

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Tuesdays, 6/11 - 6/25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	ZREC-091 700	10 seats left	$35	Opens 5/15

Yoga I

This course is of value to students of any age, with or without previous experience in yoga. We will focus patiently on classic postures and breathing exercises to bring balance and wellbeing to the body, mind and spirit. With the development of physical flexibility and calmness of mind, we also lay the foundations for a rewarding lifelong practice of yoga. Please bring a mat designed for yoga and wear loose, comfortable clothes.

Wednesday class will not meet on 6/19

Thursday class will not meet on 7/4

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Jeanne Wein, Instructor 

Yoga I

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Mondays, 2/12 - 5/13 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	ZPGE-011 603	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Wednesdays, 2/14 - 5/15 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	ZPGE-011 604	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Wednesdays, 2/14 - 5/15 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	ZPGE-011 606	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Thursdays, 2/15 - 5/9 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	ZPGE-011 605	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Mondays, 6/3 - 7/15 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	ZPGE-011 700	21 seats left	$72	Opens 5/15
Wednesdays, 6/5 - 7/24 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm	ZPGE-011 701	21 seats left	$72	Opens 5/15
Wednesdays, 6/5 - 7/24 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm	ZPGE-011 702	21 seats left	$72	Opens 5/15
Thursdays, 6/6 - 7/25 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	ZPGE-011 703	21 seats left	$72	Opens 5/15

Zumba

This hour-long dance-based fitness class is set to international rhythms. No experience in dance or aerobic classes is required and Zumba is open to all fitness levels. Wear sneakers and light clothes. Bring a water bottle!

Course does not meet on 6/19

Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Lori Hallenbeck of Abs In Inc., Instructor

Zumba

Schedule	Section	Seats Left	Cost	Register
Wednesdays, 2/21 - 5/15 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	ZREC-026 601	0 seats left	$80	Section Full Call to be added to wait list
Wednesdays, 6/5 - 8/14 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	ZREC-026 700	20 seats left	$80	Opens 5/15