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
SUMMER CLASSES – REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 A.M. TUESDAY, MAY 6
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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BODY TONE ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Enhance your fitness from the ground up with our Body Tone class This low-impact workout focuses on toning and strengthening key areas, specifically the lower body, abs, and arms Participants will improve posture and increase mind-body awareness through a dynamic range of functional movements, all set to energizing music. This class is beginner-friendly, and individuals of all fitness levels are encouraged to join. Bring a mat. Instructor: Christine Lester.
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CORE STYLE ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. This class is all about building core strength and improving functional fitness of the mid-section and glutes. We will used focused movements to tighten, tone and sculpt your core This class is suitable for most fitness levels. Bring a mat. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.
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COREBLITZ ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Join us for a comprehensive, low-impact strength training session designed to enhance muscle building while placing a special emphasis on core development In this workout, you will engage in a variety of movements aimed at improving overall body conditioning and strength This session targets the entire body while giving particular attention to the core Bring a mat. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.
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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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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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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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LOWER BODY BLAST ★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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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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POWER MIX ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment: Min 10 / Max 20. A little bit of everything – kickboxing, upper body toning, abs, legs, cardio, yoga and stretching 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. No class 7/5. Instructor: Mea Austin.
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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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STEP IT UP SATURDAYS ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. Enhance your fitness routine by incorporating dynamic toning exercises, rhythmic dance movements, and the strengthening benefits of Step or Floor aerobics, all accompanied by energizing music This program enables you to work at your own pace on the Step or floor, while integrating a variety of intervals to increase your heart rate and tone your lower body. Additionally, it features exercises specifically designed to define and sculpt your core and legs. This class is suitable for both beginner and advanced participants No class 7/5. Instructor: Christine Ogunnowo.
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TRX FIT ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 9. Looking for a perfect blend of strength and cardio? TRX Fit addresses the foundations of improving your cardio, building muscular endurance, strengthening your core and promoting weight loss This TRX experience will lead you down the road to your best all-around fitness. Bring a mat and water bottle. No class 8/5. Instructor: Amy Whittaker | Tom Leggins.
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TRX STRENGTH ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. 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: Tom Leggins.
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WEIGHTS EXPRESS ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. MW – Enrollment Min 10 / Max 16 | TR – Enrollment Min 6 / Max 9. This 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. No class 8/5. Instructor: Teresa Kelley.
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YOGA BEGINNERS FLOW ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. This class is designed for beginning students who prefer a gentler approach It emphasizes a slow pace that focuses on developing body awareness, learning fundamental postures, and understanding proper alignment Participants will also learn how to synchronize breath with movement and explore the connection between their physical and energetic bodies Instructor: Melissa Kisslinger.
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YOGA, FLOW INTERMEDIATE ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. Two years Yoga experience or permission from the instructor. Flow is an intermediate level class that presents challenges for participants This class emphasizes the connection between breath awareness and rhythmic, dynamic movements to promote awakening, invigoration, and empowerment It includes the exploration of arm balances and inversions, as well as a comprehensive range of postures, concluding with a period of meditative rest Bring a mat. Instructor: Melissa Kisslinger.
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EXPRESS YOGA ★★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. 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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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, flexibility, and promotes physical well-being Bring a mat. No class 7/6. Instructor: Fran Hopkins.
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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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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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STRETCH YOGA ★
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 18. This distinctive class integrates yoga and stretching techniques to enhance flexibility and relaxation within a yoga flow framework. Participants will focus on coordination, balance, and the improvement of their range of motion Bring your own mat. Instructor: Kymbre Dywer.
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YOGILATES ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. TR – Enrollment Min 10 / Max 40. S – Enrollment Min 10 / Max 20. 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. No class 7/5. Instructors: Fran Hopkins (FH) | Shannon Carlson (SC).
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VINYASA SCULPT YOGA ★½
Ages: 15 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 15. This class offers an ideal combination of Vinyasa Flow Yoga with the integration of hand weights It is designed to creatively incorporate small weights into various yoga poses, facilitating a strength-building program Participants will work on enhancing flexibility and strength, improving lean muscle mass, and promoting mental relaxation Bring a mat. Instructor: Rechelle Bishop.
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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 intervalstyle, 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 No class 7/4. 7/5, and 8/5 Instructors: Pat Middaugh (PM), Amy Ash (AA), Mary Davidson (MD).
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