Class Descriptions
All classes include a warm-up, cool-down, stretching and abdominal work.
BREASE
We are proud to be one of the select facilities in Portland that offers exercise classes specifically for breast cancer survivors. In this 45 minute class, regain your physical strength and mobility in areas affected by surgery and treatment. This class is also paired with a complementary class in the pool.
Circuit Training
This 35-minute class provides a challenging workout that includes cardio intervals and strength training on the Nautilus equipment. Enjoy the motivation of working out in a group setting with the expertise of a personal trainer.
Core Training (Formerly Abs Lab)
Improve your body's shape and function in this 45 minute class focused on abdominal and lower back strength. This class incorporates a variety of exercises seated or lying, on the mat or the ball to increase endurance, improve posture, and aid in injury prevention.
FUNdamental Fitness
A low to non-impact workout that incorporates cardiovascular and strength conditioning, and stretching exercises. This class can accommodate a wide variety of ages and abilities. Participants can work a their own level and pace while still getting the encouragement and social support of a group.
Pilates Plus
A unique class featuring elements of Pilates, Tai Chi, and Yoga. Enhances flexibility, core strength, posture, and a deeper connection with your body. This class includes a mat workout concentrated on muscular strength, body alignment and muscular balance. Appropriate for all levels.
Power Yoga
Based on Anusara yoga with creative variations, participants will flow through standing and seated postures to build strength, endurance and flexibility. Advanced classes are for seasoned practitioners. Power Yoga may not be appropriate for students with some orthopedic problems or those new to exercise.
Senior Fitness
Individualized attention provided in a group setting for those interested in maximizing independent living. This class uses a variety of exercises to increase strength, balance, posture, coordination, body awareness, weight transfer, agility, and flexibility. Hand weights, exertubes, and a ball are used for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Strength & Conditioning (Formerly Core Training)
Using the stability balls, free weights, exertubes and your own body weight, this class focuses on strengthening and toning. Improve posture, balance, strength, flexibility, and core strength. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.
Quick F.L.T.
Get a complete cardiovascular, strength, and stretching workout in 35 minutes during your lunch hour! This class is a Fun Intense Training workout that incorporates aerobic challenges such as step-ups or jumping jacks and uses free weights and exertubes for strength training. Modifications will be provided so that all participants have a challenging and safe workout.
Yoga
This class focuses on flexibility, balance, strength and posture and is designed to enhance vitality and sense of well-being. Positions can be modified to allow for all levels of participants to benefit from this class.
