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Low impact training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is great for people who want to get fit, but may have an injury, stress fractures, obesity, or pregnancy they need to monitor. It’s also good for people new to training. Low impact training can include walking, swimming and cycling to keep your heart rate up.
Burn calories and aid in weight loss
Prevent injury and protect against further damage from previous injuries
Improve overall cardiovascular health
Remain healthy and active at all ages and skill levels
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Low Impact Training Classes
Ab-solution Walking Workout
Learn ways to stroll through the water and strengthen your abdominals. Experience simplistic patterns and isolation techniques that create a powerful water walking program emphasizing core muscle use. Suitable for all ability levels. (starts at 4:10pm)
Aqua Blast
Take your aquatics training to the next level with our High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class that will produce high powered results.
Aqua Fit
A combination of Cardio and Strength Training that gives you a fun total body workout in the water.
Aqua Flow
Using only the resistance of the water, this class will improve mobility and increase your flexibility to help decrease pain.
Aqua Grooves
Join the dance party and get a great cardio workout with energizing dance moves. This class is a high energy cardiovascular workout that is easy on the joints.
Aqua Motion
Splash into fitness with a wet & wonderful workout! Simple choreography & resistance variations will give you a fun & effective workout.
Aqua Strength
Enjoy this low intensity, strength-based class that gives you a full body workout in the low impact environment of the Therapy Pool.
Aqua Zen
Stretching in the water is a wonderful way to relax tired, tight muscles, increase flexibility while reducing tension.
Aqua Zumba - 45 min
Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine. Aqua ZUMBA blends the ZUMBA philosophy with water resistance, for a pool party that you shouldn’t miss.
Aqua Zumba - 50 min
Come and join the dance party and get your cardio workout with Latin dance moves. This class is lots of fun, high energy, great cardio and easy on the joints. Come make some waves!
Barre
Combines Pilates, Dance, and Functional Fitness Training. Using a ballet barre/light weights, challenge and engage your entire body and mind. Shoes optional. Grippy socks are recommended to keep from sliding.
Bone Builders
Helps to build strong bones, increase core strength, improve posture & flexibility. Includes both standing and sitting exercises.
Chair Yoga
This class is a gentle form of yoga. You will practice yoga sitting in a chair or standing using the chair for support. Complicated maneuvers and complex movements are NOT present in this class. The chair is used due to the difficulty in getting up and down off the floor. You will learn many yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and ways of relaxation with the aid of a chair. (55 minutes)
Core Conditioning
Strength, core, and balance using light weights or body weight as resistance on the floor with a mat, and standing positions.
Core Fusion
A dynamic workout blending the best of Pilates and Yoga! Challenging yet accessible way to improve your core strength and overall fitness
Cycle & Strength
This combination workout will incorporate cardio training on the cycling bike and strength training utilizing a variety of exercise equipment.
Cycling
If you’re looking for a high-intensity cardiovascular workout, our bikes are waiting for you! Arrive 5 minutes early so we can adjust the bike to fit you. (50 min)
Cycling - 45 min
This innovative program involves cycling techniques modeled after outdoor cycling. Your ride can be easy or intense - you decide. Motivating techniques & music will allow you to take your workout to the next level.
Cycling Express
cycling kicked up a notch! Get in a full workout in less the time. (40 and 35 minutes)
Deep H20
Challenge yourself to a full body workout in the deep end of the pool. Aqua belts are encouraged for use in deep water.
Gentle Senior Express
Are you new to fitness or coming back to fitness? By combining cardiovascular and resistance, this class will help prepare you for daily activities. Most exercises are done seated.
H2O Challenge
This class uses a variety of aquatic equipment to target each muscle group in this total body strengthening experience.
Hydro HIIT
A combination of bursts of intense exercises & varying periods. This class is a fun way to train your whole body.
LesMills Virtual BODYCOMBAT
A non-contact, high-energy, Martial Arts inspired workout featuring moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Kung Fu.
LesMills Virtual RPM
An indoor cycling workout where you are in control. This low-impact exercise will take you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding.
Line Dancing
This fun Line Dancing class can help you improve your fitness level by having fun! A variety of music is played, so there is something for everyone. Steps are shown at the beginning and during each dance.
Mat Pilates
Lengthen and strengthen. Join us for a mind-body connection with movements that will provide a full body workout.
Pilates
Pilates training promotes strong lean muscles, better balance, improved posture and body alignment.
Senior Express
Dynamic, low impact workout designed for the young at heart. Will improve aerobic fitness & burn body fat. All ages welcome.
Strength & Balance
This class is for individuals looking to improve strength, balance, and flexibility.
Suspended Strength
Build your core while moving on noodles and using weights to strengthen upper and lower body simultaneously.
Tabata Strength
Each cycle consists of Eight, Twenty second rounds with a 10 second rest in between each round. This class primarily focuses on total body strength training. Specific Tabata music is played as well to provide a fun and different structure to your workout.
Turn & Burn
Get the best of both worlds with this cycling and strength training class that will challenge your overall physical fitness. In this class, the possibilities are endless.
Water Worx
Join us for a full body workout that will help improve your cardiovascular strength and flexibility.
Yoga / Meditation
For all levels. This class helps create flexibility, strength, and harmony in the body. It also connects mind and spirit by including gentle stretches, breathing techniques and simple meditation.
Yoga for Every "BODY"
This introduction to Yoga class is designed to familiarize beginners with basic Yoga postures and breathing techniques. With an emphasis on personal instruction, this class gives you a solid foundation before moving into and on to other yoga classes.