Health and Fitness

From aerobics and belly dancing to Pilates and Zumba, we offer dozens of fun courses to get you moving.

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Courses

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.

Course does not meet on 10/2

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Emma Castoria of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Mary Anne Fantauzzi, Total Body Trifecta, Owner

Barre Fusion
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Wednesdays, 9/18 - 11/20
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
ZREC-129 500 2 seats left $80

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 does nor meet on 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Barre: Strength and Flex
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Mondays, 9/9 - 11/18
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
ZREC-081 500 0 seats left $70Section Full

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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 10/14

This is a remote course via Zoom. 

Leigh Anne Rockower, Instructor

Body Conditioning
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Monday, 9/16
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
ZREC-078 500 1 seats left $80

Four Weeks to Wellness

This four-week course will focus on improving your health using nutrition. Each session will concentrate on a different wellness topic for the season of autumn:  Week 1: Seasonal Eating for Autumn; Week 2: Strengthening Your Lungs; Week 3: Solving Sleep Problems; Week 4: Boosting Immunity. This course will be taught by Maria Patrick, a certified health coach who specializes in helping people improve their health through nutrition. You will learn how to use food as medicine, receive healthy recipes for natural healing, and learn a few Qi Gong movements and acupressure points for each health topic. Handouts will be emailed to every student after each session.

Course will be held in Daycare Center, Room B06

Maria Patrick, Instructor

Four Weeks to Wellness
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Wednesdays, 10/9 - 10/30
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
ZREC-135 500 5 seats left $42

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 does not meet 10/14 & 11/25

 Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Chrissy Sarratori of Abs In Inc., Instructor

HI-LO Impact Aerobics
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Mondays, 9/16 - 12/2
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZREC-012 500 0 seats left $80Section Full

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Introduction to Ballroom Dance

This class is a great introduction to such dance styles as cha-cha, swing and jive, and waltz, as well as other styles of dance. Participants will improve confidence and exercise to great music. Partnering basics are also covered, and singles and couples are encouraged to attend. Students must bring gym shoes or jazz oxfords for dancing. 

Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Millie Rivera, Instructor

Introduction to Ballroom Dance
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Fridays, 10/18 - 11/15
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
ZREC-134 500 0 seats left $59Section Full

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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
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Tuesdays, 10/8 - 10/29
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ZREC-127 500 2 seats left $35

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.

Couse does not meet on 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14

Course will be held in Brahan  Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Beginner
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Mondays, 9/9 - 11/18
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
ZREC-015 500 0 seats left $70Section Full

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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 does not meet on 9/30, 10/7 & 10/14

Course will be held in Brahan  Hall, Room 114

Ellen Ehrlich of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat - Intermediate
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Mondays, 9/9 - 11/18
6:05 pm - 6:50 pm
ZREC-017 500 0 seats left $70Section Full

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Pilates Mat Mixed Level

The practice of Pilates contains core stabilization exercises based on the six principles of Pilates: breath, concentration, flow, centering, control, and precision. Pilates will leave you lengthened, strengthened, and centered. This mixed-level class will offer variations and modifications to accommodate both beginner and intermediate students with at least one full semester of Pilates mat experience. Bring your own yoga (sticky) mat and a 14-inch Pilates ring. Wear comfortable fitness attire. Bare feet or yoga socks are recommended.

Course will not meet on 10/2

Course will be held in  Brahan Hall, Room 114

Sarah Hoffman of Total Body Trifecta, Instructor

Pilates Mat Mixed Level
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Wednesdays, 9/25 - 10/30
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
ZREC-123 500 4 seats left $44

Posture Reset

Are you starting to lean forward when you stand or walk? Are you worried about getting a dowager’s hump? This three-class series will teach you how to acquire a healthier upright posture. You may even notice you get a little taller! Taught by a pain and movement expert with 30 years of experience, this class requires you to be able to get on and off the floor to perform some of the techniques. There are also movements taught upright, with modifications provided to meet the needs of class participants. Dress in loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. A MELT Soft Foam Roller is required 
for this class, and can be purchased at www.meltmethod.com

This is a remote course taught via Zoom

Eileen Kopsaftis of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, Instructor

Posture Reset
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Tuesdays, 10/15 - 10/29
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
ZPGE-077 500 4 seats left $99

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 will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Maria Patrick, Instructor

Qi Gong
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Tuesdays, 10/1 - 12/3
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
ZREC-103 500 0 seats left $86Section Full

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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 Schodack Town Park, 455 Poyneer Rd, Nassau, NY

Hollan Bonjukian, of Trufitness and Nutrition, Instructor

The Hikers Path
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Sundays, 9/22 - 10/20
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ZREC-125 500 10 seats left $175

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.

Monday class will not meet on 10/14

Wednesday class will not meet on 11/27

Thursday class will not meet on 11/28

Course will be held in Brahan Hall, Room 114

Jeanne Wein, Instructor 

Yoga I
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Mondays, 9/16 - 12/2
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
ZPGE-011 500 0 seats left $84Section Full

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Wednesdays, 9/18 - 12/4
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
ZPGE-011 501 2 seats left $84
Wednesdays, 9/18 - 12/4
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
ZPGE-011 502 0 seats left $84Section Full

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Thursdays, 9/19 - 12/5
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
ZPGE-011 503 0 seats left $84Section Full

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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 11/27

Course will be held in McDonough Sports Complex, Room 192

Lori Hallenbeck of Abs In Inc., Instructor

Zumba
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Wednesdays, 9/18 - 12/4
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
ZREC-026 500 1 seats left $85

Get in Touch

Division of Workforce Development and Community Education

Fitzgibbons Health Technologies Center, Room 334

Fax: (518) 629-8103

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer 2024 Hours (May 20 - July 26): Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Friday, Closed
(excluding college holidays and vacations)