The Great Bend Recreation Commission is forming its early winter sessions of exercise classes.
Join Dixie Divis for Noon Body Shaping that meets from 12:10–12:50 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Feb. 13 through March 31. During this class, participants will do some strength building exercises that burn fat, tone and firm specific body areas. Don’t worry – you won’t need to shower after this class so you can get back to work on time.
Laurie McCurry will be instructing Yoga classes from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 13 through March 29. Quiet the mind and body while increasing flexibility, improving balance and strength during this Yoga class.
Laurie McCurry will also be instructing Cardio Blast exercise classes from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 13 through March 29. This class is a high energy cardio class that gets your heart rate up with a variety of intense cardio classes, such as Step, Kickboxing, interval training and floor routines.
And don’t forget about the ZUMBA class that Laurie McCurry is offering from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 13 through March 29.
Dixie Divis will be instructing Wake Up Workout from 5:15-6:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 14 through March 30. Get your day started with this cardio core circuit that will be a high energy group aerobics class incorporating interval, circuit and boot camp style classes to strengthen and tone your entire body.
Join Dixie Divis and get your weekend started off right with a little exercise. This class is designed to build strength, tone up and burn fat, every class is something different. This class will use a variety of equipment combined with intermittent cardio intervals for a total body shape up. Shape Up Saturday meetsfrom 7:45-8:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings February 11 through March 25.
Dee Krier will be offering Tai Chi classes that promote strength, balance, coordination, posture, concentration, and a general level of energy. Tai Chi is known as a means for dealing with stress and a variety of other health conditions and has eased the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia. Tai Chi Beginners meets from 3-4: p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 15 through March 29.Tai Chi Intermediate meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 14 through March 30. Tai Chi Advance meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 13 through March 29.
Gentle Yoga meets from 3-4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 13 through March 30. We also offer Gentle Yoga from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 14 through March 30. This exercise class is for all ages, but would be beneficial for those needing a chair or low impact exercise.
Dee also offers a Mom and Toddler Stretch class that meets from 4:30-5:15 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Feb. 16 through March 30. This class is perfect for mom and mobile baby/toddler. Try yoga postures and stretches that include your child, and time to connect with other moms.
And, if you’re looking for a fun and social way to keep your mind and body active while trying something new, look at getting registered for our Belly Dancing class that meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Feb. 16 through March 30.
All classes will be held at the Great Bend Activity Center located at 2715 18th Street. Pre-registration is required. Enroll at the Recreation Commission office located at 1214 Stone Street. For more information, call 793-3755 ext. 2.