Group Exercise Classes: Some of these classes are designed for those 50 and over. Others are designed for all age groups and fitness abilities, including those 50 and over. These group exercise classes will consist of low impact aerobics, stretching, range of motion exercises, balancing and flexibility training and health and fitness discussions.
"Kathy
Hartman makes us feel so welcome and motivated. Her classes
are not only great exercise, but a wonderful social opportunity."
Each class is instructed by a Certified Group Fitness trainer who will teach proper form and correct posture in order to prevent injury. Also, you will learn how to properly weight train, build muscle, improve cardio endurance and strengthen bones in order to help prevent osteoporosis.
Ask about our "Mature" pricing
discounts!
Have fun and meet new friends – all while exercising!!
Personal Trainers
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Class
Titles & Descriptions
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here for information on the Silver Sneakers Program
Some people may
qualify for a free membership to Spring Valley through the Silver
Sneakers program offered exclusively by Highmark Freedom Blue
Shield, Highmark Securityi 65, Highmark MedigapBlue, Geisenger
Gold and Hop,and others.
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Silver Sneaker Classes: The class format includes a warm-up and rhythmic range of movement stretch, work with resistance tools, cool down, final stretch and relaxation segment. It is an equipment -based, multi-level, total body conditioning class in which students use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a Silver Sneakers playball and a chair for standing and/or seated support. For all levels of fitness.
Active Adult: This low impact class is designed for cardio conditioning choreographed to music using the ramp, step or moves on the floor. This class also incorporates some resistance training. For all levels of fitness.
Pilates:
Consists of a series of controlled movements on the mat aimed
at strengthening deeper postural muscles in your core. Lisa recommeds
her1/2 hr. Pilates Class. See the group fitness schedule
for current day and time. For all levels of fitness.
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Silver
Sneaker Yoga Stretch:
This low
impact yoga class focuses on improving balance, restorative breathing
techniques, flexibility and movement through a variety of seated
and standing yoga poses.
Hatha
Yoga: This physical yoga class will have you
moving slowly between basic poses, breathing through your nose
in rhythm, all combined with stretching poses to keep you flexible.
For beginners and intermediate levels of fitness.
Yoga Stretch: This low impact class will consist of breathing,
stretching and balance poses while sitting and/or standing next
to the chair. All ages are welcomed. For all levels of fitness.
Line
Dancing: Kick up your heels and have some fun learning
various types of dance. For all levels of fitness.
Charlie's Circuit: In this class Charlie will
take you through a series of stations designed to improve your
balance, strength, cardiovascular endurance and your flexibility.
For beginner to advanced levels.
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" After having 2 parents suffer from heart attacks, I've decided to
start an exercise program for better cardio health and try to ward off
osteoporosis symptoms by weight resistance. "
Spring Valley Athletic Club also has personal training for seniors and all level of fitness. Our certified personal trainers will work with you, as well as your physicians' recommendations to create a workout that meets your needs and help you reach your goals.
There is nothing more important than staying healthy as we age.
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Specialized Osteoporosis Training
Spring Valley offers
equipment and services for anyone looking to improve their health
including special populations. Recently Dr. Emkey, one of the
nation’s foremost experts on osteoporosis, hosts a clinic providing
information on the progression of osteoporosis, supplementation
and exercise recommendations. Resistance training has tremendous
benefits for people with osteoporosis which include increased
bone density and reduced risk of falling (a main source of fractures).
Spring Valley has a unique hip development machine which research
has shown to be very effective at increasing bone density. Our
personal trainers provide resistance training programs designed
around four things: Age, Gender, Body Type and Goals. You can
be sure your workouts will be both effective and safe. Diabetics
and back pain suffers are also highly encouraged to meet with
a trainer. Both conditions have very unique problems associated
with them and need specific exercise selections and form. You
can feel confidant when training with our personal trainers
that you are receiving help from a true fitness professional.
A person who has both the knowledge and the know how to help
you reach your fitness goals whatever what your starting point
is.
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