Due to ever-increasing enrollment in our fitness and exercise classes, the number of participants prohibits bringing children to class, not only because of space requirements but also the distraction of children to the instructor and class participants. For senior classes, please check out classes for yoga, cycling, Pilates, Tai Chi and Zumba in the Lifelong Recreation section. For more information, please contact the Community Building at (785) 832-7920.
Choosing the right fitness program will help you enjoy what you are doing and remain motivated over time. LPRD instructors can help guide you in adapting a class to your needs. To get you started, classes are rated one to three stars. For the best experience, consider your current fitness level and goals when registering. Still not sure? Guest passes are available for fitness classes. Use them to attend a single class session and make the right choice for your goals.
★ Introductory: Just starting to exercise or haven’t exercised in six months.
★★ Intermediate: Fairly active in sports, dance or some type of regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).
★★★ Advanced: Very Active in sports or have been exercising four or more times per week for six months.
MATS
Mats are no longer available for individual use through the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. Participants are responsible for providing their own workout mat.
YOUR FITNESS INSTRUCTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS
All LPRD fitness instructors are required to attend on-going workshops and in-service seminars to maintain current certification. CPR and First Aid certification are also required from our instructors. We are proud to ensure the best in a fun, safe environment. Participation in any activity does present an element of risk. LPRD recommends participants check with a physician prior to participation in a fitness class or sports activities.
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try looking at our other fitness classes:
Lifelong Recreation (50+) Fitness Classes
Aquatic Fitness Classes
♦–Not eligible for scholarship program
WINTER/SPRING CLASSES WILL BE POSTED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
WINTER/SRPING CLASSES
BARRELATES ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. The perfect fusion combination of Barre and Pilates for a full-body strength training workout. Combing the dynamic, dance-inspired movements of barre with lengthening and strengthening exercises of Pilates will target multiple muscle groups at once. This class will incorporate music and will be both challenging and fun, all levels welcome. Bring a mat. Instructor: Vanessa Curtis.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
BOTTOMS UP ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Lower body exercises aimed at sculpting your core, booty, hips and thighs. A touch of cardio ensures that you burn calories while you sculpt. The music and teaching style make it so fun; it won’t feel like work! Easily adaptable for low impact. This tushy toning class is a blast. Bring a mat. Instructor: Mea Austin.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
UPPER CUTS ★½
Ages 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Dynamic punches, dumbbells, and body weight resistance to build upper body strength. This high-energy session builds stamina, improve coordination, and tones muscle. The motiving music empowers. This fun and effective workout will make you strong and confident. Throw down, time down and knockout stress. Easily modified for low impact. Bring a mat. Instructor: Mea Austin.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
BODY BURN ★★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Come burn away those extra calories during this class with invigorating total body exercise! When you combine strength training with cardio and core work, your body will be lit on fire to help scorch away those unwanted pounds. Exercises can be modified for any fitness level. Bring a mat. Instructor: Nicole Heck.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
SPIN WITH JORDAN ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 8 / Max 15. Something for everyone! A high energy–low impact cardio workout set to music. Climb hills, sprints and flat riding on an indoor bike led by an inspiring instructor. Gain strength and endurance while getting maximum results with minimum impact on your joints. Your pace, your goals, your ride! Instructor: Jordan Kopp.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
CYCLE STRENGTH ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 7 / Max 14. Heart-pumping non-stop base workout, with a little bit of something for everyone! Intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs, runs, surges, and jumps all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire! Instructor: Christie Ogunnowo.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
ESSENTRICS ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. A full body workout with the goal of rebalancing muscles and joints and increasing ease of movement through a dynamic combination of strengthening and stretching. The technique develops lean, strong and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your posture. This workout combines ballet strengthening, tai chi fluidity and physiotherapy techniques. Bring a mat. Instructor: Kirstin Olson.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
EXPRESS CONDITIONING ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. By training with free-weights, resistance-bands, and body-weight this workout will give you an exciting range of strengthening, balance, and core exercises while improving cardiovascular health. Bring a mat. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
FULL BODY FUSION ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. If you’re not seeing results from your current workout or feeling bored with your fitness routine, this class is for you. This is a blend of strength training, cardio, flexibility, and core conditioning that effectively targets all major muscle groups. The motivating music and variety of exercises will keep you engaged. Sculpt, strengthen, and invigorate your mind and body. Bring a mat. Instructor: Mea Austin.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
KAP COMBO ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. A combination class that consists of Kickboxing, Abs & Power Sculpt. Three powerful combos packed in one class. KAP incorporates kickboxing techniques with an intense cardio workout alternating with strength training to challenge all your muscle groups with weights and resistance bands, finishing with killer Abs and Core. This class will leave you sweating, pumped, energized and ready to take on the world. Bring a mat. Instructor: Christie Ogunnowo.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
PILATES, EXPRESS ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. Pilates will help center your mind and body by focusing on stretching and elongating your spine while strengthening your core. Build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and stability along with other exercises in this class. Pilates is a great way to get your workout in while you unwind from a long day! Bring a mat. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
POP PILATES ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. A powerful fusion of music, strength, and choreography that takes classical Pilates to the next level. POP Pilates incorporates proper breathing, alignment and balance to flow through one move to the next synced to today’s top 40 hits. Bring a mat. Instructor: Shannon Carlson.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
POWER SCULPT ★★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. The ultimate strength training program will build muscle. Challenge all of your muscle groups by using barbells, handheld weights and weight room exercises. Instructor will focus on teaching correct lifting techniques, use of repetitions and selecting the right amount of weights to optimize muscle growth. Bring a mat. Instructor: Christie Ogunnowo.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
STRENGTH TRAINING ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. This class is a full body-strengthening workout using different types of resistance. We will use kettlebells, free weights, Pilates rings, BOSU balls, stability balls, resistance tubing and bands, as well as body weight exercises. This class is designed to enhance muscle definition, balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Bring a mat. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
TAI CHI ★
Ages 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Tai Chi is a gentle and meditative form of exercise. Aided by the breath and the use of mindful, focused movements, Tai Chi enhances many aspects of physical health and overall wellness. Improve your posture, strength, balance, flexibility, range of motion and circulation. Calm your mind and relieve stress by joining class. No class 4/20. Instructor: Ron Ching.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
TAI CHI AT TRIVEDI ★
♦ Ages 21 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Take your relaxation up a notch and join us for a one-hour Tai Chi class followed by a tasting of wines on the stunning grounds of Trivedi Wine. When you arrive, you’ll be lead through an hour-long Tai Chi class, then have the opportunity to indulge your taste buds with a guided tasting in the Trivedi Wine tasting room. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.
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TRX FIT ★★
Ages 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 9. Total Resistance Exercise uses TRX Suspension Trainer and body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. This is a perfect blend of strength and cardio. Relatively easy to learn and works well for individuals at all fitness levels. Bring a mat. Instructor: Amy Whittaker.
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TRX STRENGTH ★½
Ages 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 9. This class uses the TRX Suspension Trainer to perform strength exercises, targeting large and small muscle groups. TRX Strength is the ideal way to strengthen and tone, while focusing on functional movement and core stabilization. Adaptable and appropriate for any TRX user. Bring a mat. Instructor: LPRD Staff.
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WEIGHTS EXPRESS ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. (MW) Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. (TR) Enrollment Min 6 / Max 9. This express class will get you in and out in 30 minutes twice a week. You will build strength through toning and utilizing a variety of equipment to sculpt all major muscle groups. Circuits and stations will also be incorporated into the program. Never the same boring routine, each class will be different. Bring a mat. Instructor: Teresa Kelley.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
WERQ ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. This fiercely fun class features a variety of dance styles from pop and jazz to hip hop with an upbeat and current playlist. Tone your muscles, improve your coordination, rhythm and improve your mood. You are guaranteed an energetic, fun and great workout without even knowing you are doing it. Instructor: Ryce Herron.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
YOGA BEGINNERS FLOW ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. Suitable for beginning student who enjoy a gentler class. This class features a slow pace by developing body awareness; learn basic postures and proper alignment. Learn how to sequence breath and movements and become familiar with the connection to your physical and energetic body. Bring a mat. Instructor: Kim McDaneld.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
YOGA, FLOW INTERMEDIATE ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. Suitable for beginning student who enjoy a gentler class. This class features a slow pace by developing body awareness; learn basic postures and proper alignment. Learn how to sequence breath and movements and become familiar with the connection to your physical and energetic body. Bring a mat. Instructor: Kim McDaneld.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
EXPRESS YOGA ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. Give yourself a break over the lunch hour and de-stress with an express yoga workout. A total body workout practiced at any fitness level. Various props provided such as blocks and straps to aide students in performing poses correctly. Bring a mat. Instructor: Tatum Bandy.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
POWER YOGA ★★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. This power vinyasa yoga class is an invigorating practice that links the body with the power of the breath. With advanced variations offered, the practice builds strength, improves flexibility, and promotes physical well-being. Bring a mat. No class 4/20. Instructor: Fran Hopkins.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
RESTORATIVE YOGA ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Restorative yoga is all about relaxation. Class will provide relief of tension and pain by creating a connection between the body and the mind through breath and mediation. Stabilizing postures will help strengthen muscle groups in a low-impact way. You will leave this class feeling renewed and restored. Bring a mat. Instructor: Kymbre Dwyer.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
SLOW FLOW YOGA ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Mindful, slow-paced floor poses, seated postures, spinal twisting, standing postures, gentle back bends, and deep breathing. This class features a slow-paced integration in the beginning of class and a long savasana at the end of class. Props will be used when needed. This is an ideal class for those new to yoga, as well as the experienced student who enjoys this gentle approach to their practice. No experience is required. Bring a mat. Instructor: Tatum Bandy.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
STRETCH YOGA ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. A unique class that combines Yoga and stretching for flexibility and relaxation of yoga flow. Focus on coordination, balance and increasing your range of motion. Bring a mat. Instructor: Kymbre Dwyer.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
VINYASA SCULPT YOGA ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. An ideal blend of a Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice with the addition of hand weights. Class is designed to incorporate small weights into yoga poses in a creative, strength-building program. Increase your flexibility and strength, improve lean muscle mass and calm the mind. Bring a mat. Instructor: Melissa Kisslinger.
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
WINE AND UNWIND ★
♦ Ages: 21 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Yoga at Crescent Moon is a unique experience that combines relaxation, mindfulness and nature. Led by an experienced instructor, Tatum Bandy, participants stretch their bodies, calm their minds, and rejuvenate their spirits in the tranquil vineyard setting. Begin the evening with yoga and conclude with wine tasting and light bites. Bring a mat. Instructor: Tatum Bandy.
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YOGILATES ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 35 (TR), Max 20 (S). The best of both worlds — the core strengthening of Pilates combined with the flexibility and relaxation of yoga flow. Focus on coordination, increased range of motion and balance for a complete workout. Bring a mat. Instructors: Fran Hopkins (FH) | Shannon Carlson (SC).
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring
ZUMBA ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Combing all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Instructors: Pat Middaugh (PM), Susan King (SK), Amy Ash (AA), Mary Davidson (MD).
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Find out when it’s available and enroll online this spring