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North Canton Group Exercise

Click here for Personal Training and $Fee Based Specialized Exercise. 

 

  • FREE to members (13 & Older).
  • Click here for the current Group Exercise schedule or pick-up a current schedule at our Front Desk kiosk.  Class names & times are subject to change. 
  • Sometimes classes/times may be altered or cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience.
  • Class Levels: Although everyone is welcome to try or attend any of our Group Exercise classes, it is necessary for the safety of participants that they know their fitness level. The classes have been categorized to help place members in a class appropriate for them.
  • It is the responsibility of the participant to let the instructor know if they are new to exercise.

Contact Ann Covert, 330-499-2587, ext. 124, for information.

 

GROUP EXERCISES CLASSES

Cardio Low to Moderate Intensity - Low to Moderate Impact

Cardio Moderate to High Intensity - Moderate to High Impact

Challenge Classes for Advanced Exercisers

Low - High Intensity / No Impact

Strength / Core Classes

 

 

Cardio Low to Moderate Intensity - Low to Moderate Impact

A Taste of Dance

  • Choreographed low impact movements using a wide variety of music styles; strength & flexibility included.
  • Class runs in sessions.  See Group Exercise class schedule for specific dates of sessions.
  • Best to start 1st or 2nd week of session. 

 

Fitness Fusion (formerly Lo-Impact)

  • Blend of low impact and high intensity moves with cardio, strength, core and stretching.
  • Great for beginners to athletes wanting a joint-friendly workout.

Check out the Video for the Zumbathon
Zumba
 

  • Party with exercise - a mix of Latin and international music.
  • Interval training format, combining various rhythms with movements
    that tone and sculpt the body.

     

 

Senior Fitness

 

  • Low-impact cardiovascular workout, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility.
  • Seated options shown for strength work.
  • Various props used for resistance.
  • FREE to Members.

 

Exercise for the Physically Challenged

  • FREE to all adults with physical disabilities.
  • Light cardiovascular and strengthening work.
  • Done sitting or standing / caregivers welcome.
  • Call Terri Pollock, ext. 117, for information.

 

 SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers

  • Increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living.
  • Hand-held weights, elastic tubing and a ball used for resistance.
  • Chair used for seated and/or standing support.
  • FREE to Members.

 

Drums Alive

  • Kids, adults & families (7 yrs & older).
  • Combines traditional aerobic movements with a powerful beat and rythm of drums.
  • Use resistaballs and drum sticks (provided) for a fun, creative cardio workout.
  • Tue...............6:00-6:45pm...............Exercise Studio
  • $Fee based program running Fall 1 and Fall 2.

 
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Cardio Moderate to High Intensity • Moderate to High Impact

Cardio Core

  • Cardiovascular and core work-out all in one.


Cardio Kick-Boxing

  • Full body workout incorporating martial arts techniques, boxing moves and strengthening exercises.

Mix It Up

  • A different class every time!
  • Cross-training, floor aerobics, step aerobics, interval training and muscle conditioning.

 

Step/Strength Interval

  • Cardio & strength movements done in timed segments, using the step for cardio.

 

Step It Up

  • Step aerobics, using choreographed, free-style and double step formats.

 

Gravity Circuit

  • Use the Gravity machines in a new format!
  • Circuit of cardio, upper body, lower body and core exercises.
  • Minimum of 4 and maximum of 20 people per class.
  • $Fee based program running Fall 1 and Fall 2.

 

Beginners Run Club

  • Boys, girls and adults 8 years and older.
  • Learn proper warm-up, conditioning and stretching exercises.
  • Actual jogging/running short distances will be done, progressing to 2 miles.
  • Class will be held outside, weather permitting, with proper shoes a MUST.
  • $Fee based program running Fall 1.

 


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Challenge Classes for Advanced Exercisers
(Not recommended for Beg. Exercisers)


Boot Camp

  • Boost your work-out with this class!
  • Drills, stations & short-distance running.


Cardio Cross-Training Challenge

  • A full-body workout incorporating various cardiovascular formats with some
    outside running, weather permitting.

 

Fitness Challenge

  • Interval training designed to enhance endurance. 
  • Class may be held outside, weather permitting.
  • Reflective vest required when dark outside (time change).

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Low - High Intensity / No Impact

Group Cycling Orientation

  • For any member new to Group Cycling.
  • Come to class 20 min. early to learn bike set-up, safety and terminology.

Group Cycling

  • 40 or 60 minute cardiovascular workout.
  • Designed for beginner to advanced exercisers.
  • Must be at least 60" tall to fit on the bikes properly.

 

Strength/Core Classes

Abs-n-Glutes

  • Conditioning for core and lower body muscle groups.

Pilates

 

  • Build core strength while increasing flexibility.
  • Props may be used to increase the intensity of the exercises.
  • We recommend participants bring their own mat.

 

Pilates / Yoga Mix

  • Combine core strength exercises with flexibility movements.
  • We recommend participants bring their own mat.

Strength

  • Incorporates various props in group exercise setting.
  • Muscle conditioning for all major muscle groups.


Yoga

  • For all ability levels; enhances mind and body awareness.
  • System of well-rounded strength and flexibility movements.
  • We recommend participants bring their own mat.

 

Core Yoga

  • Strengthen and lengthen the trunk muscles.

 

Power Yoga

  • More intense poses and movements.

 

Chair Yoga

  • Exercises done in a chair for anyone who has difficulty getting to and from the floor.

 

Surf & Turf

  • Combine 2 of our regular classes for a great work-out.
  • Deep Water Aerobics for cardio 8:40-9:30am.
  • Strength class for weight bearing & balance from 10:05-10:50am in East gym.

 

Healthy Back

  • 12 hours of individual training for those with back pain.
  • Gentle, systematic, progressive stretching and strengthening for back, abdominals and legs.
  • Written permission required if under doctor's care.
  • $Fee based program includes Healthy Back Manual.
  • By appointment only. Contact Anne Villella-Covert, ext. 124

 

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