Fitness
An extensive variety of group fitness and mind / body classes such as Cycling , Yoga , Zumba , and BodyPump are free with membership . For the monthly schedule and class descriptions , go online to weinsteinjcc . org or pick up the monthly schedule at the Center .
Aimed at providing an improved health and wellness experience for all members , our Fitness Center is filled with a unique variety of people and purposes . With our state-of-the-art fitness and strength equipment , friendly personal trainers and an extensive array of group exercise and mind / body classes , our Fitness Center helps to motivate , inspire and keep members of all ages and fitness levels feeling their best .
For information on Fitness programming , contact Allison Snyder , Director of Fitness & Recreation , at 545-8638 or asnyder @ weinteinjcc . org .
Acu-Yoga & Reflexology
Benefits of Acupressure and Yoga Instructor : Albert Cooper Ages : 16 + 6-week session
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CarryBean — Babywearing Fitness for Moms
A great workout with your baby Instructor : Kari Hyman Ages : 18 + 8-week session
This class uses yoga with acupressure for pain relief . Using ideas from Integrated Positional Therapy by Lee Albert , participants will learn the benefits of asana ( stretching ), pranayama ( breathing ) and meditation and how to have better posture and muscle balance . The class includes the following practices : warmups , daily stretches , asanas , Qi Gong ( more energy ), reflexology ( feet and hands ) and acupressure .
The goal of this session is to create an individual practice which is fun and helps with general well-being while learning individualized stretches to help with hip , back and knees . This class is suitable for all body types and will be performed in both standing and seated positions
September 25 – October 30 Tuesdays , 8:30 - 9:45 am Code : 17592 $ 115 JCC members $ 130 non-members
Richmond , Virginia ’ s first and only babywearing fitness class . This is a 40-minute scalable fitness class that includes cardio , strengthening , toning and stretching , all while wearing your infant or toddler in a baby carrier . The class provides a flexible solution to working out and simultaneously meeting your child ’ s needs .
Not only will you get a great workout , but your baby will also benefit while being worn during class :
-Babies love movement , the cardio movement will help to calm them or even put them to sleep -Babies will learn to shift weight with you while you move , enhancing their motor skills -Babies will receive vestibular input which is key to development of body and spatial awareness
Moms must be cleared by their doctor to resume activity . Please bring your own carrier . This class is done with bare feet . Early-Bird Registration by September 4 : $ 180 JCC members $ 190 non-members
September 24 - November 19 ( excluding October 8 ) Mondays , 9:20 - 10:00 am Code : 17593
Registration after September 4 : $ 200 JCC members $ 220 non-members
Fitness at the Weinstein JCC is supported in part by : Daniel Sont Youth and Fitness Endowment Fund
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