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Fitness

The Parkway Center boasts a full fitness center, a gymnasium, and a variety of classes that will help you to stay fit, healthy, and active.

Fitness Center

Fitness Center Hours.
Monday: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Fitness Center at the Parkway has a variety of workout equipment to suit your needs. This equipment includes: treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, weightlifting machines, a rowing machine, and some free weights.

Walking

Members can walk in the gym Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30-8:45 am. When the weather is good we invite you to take a walk through the paths outside the Parkway; you can walk through our lovely gardens and up the Memorial Parkway it’s a beautiful walk.

Monday
Aerobics 9:00 am

This class is a full-body workout: cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance/coordination in one hour! In this class you will alternate episodes of aerobics with 2 minute segments of strength training. In the last 15 minutes you will focus on stomach toning, flexibility, and balance/coordination. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

Flex & Flo Yoga 10:00 am

This class focuses on connecting asana (poses) with breath, flowing from one asana to another to build strength, flexibility, focus, balance, and peace in the mind and spirit. Please wear comfortable flexible clothing and bring a yoga mat for this class.

This class is taught by Kathy Bateman.

Muscular Strength Training 10:15 am

This is a class that is sponsored by Silver Sneakers, and is FREE to Silver Sneakers members. This is a multi-level, equipment based, total body conditioning class designed to increase strength and flexibility. Participants move to music through a variety of exercises for the upper and lower body. You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move move freely, sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

StayYoung StrongBones 1:00 pm

SYSBs is a strength training and proper nutrition class for all ages. Strength training has been shown to reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions such as: arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, and back pain, You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers are highly encouraged. You have the choice of chair exercises only OR you can stay after the chair exercises finish for additional floor exercises on the mats.

This class is taught by our volunteer instructor Andrea Pietras.

Tuesday
Pickleball 8:00 am *Intermediate Level

Pickleball is a racquet like sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Tow, three, or four players use solid wood paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. You may wear any comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Zumba Gold 10:00 am

This Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves. You can wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by Noi Moore.

Pickleball 11:30 am *Beginner Level

Pickleball is a racquet like sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Tow, three, or four players use solid wood paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. You may wear any comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Pickleball 1:00 pm

Pickleball is a racquet like sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Tow, three, or four players use solid wood paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. You may wear any comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Wednesday
Aerobics 9:00 am

This class is a full-body workout: cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance/coordination in one hour! In this class you will alternate episodes of aerobics with 2 minute segments of strength training. In the last 15 minutes you will focus on stomach toning, flexibility, and balance/coordination. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

Muscular Strength Training 10:15 am

This is a class that is sponsored by Silver Sneakers, and is FREE to Silver Sneakers members. This is a multi-level, equipment based, total body conditioning class designed to increase strength and flexibility. Participants move to music through a variety of exercises for the upper and lower body. You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move move freely, sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

Zumba Chair 12:15 pm

This Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves. You will take this class while sitting in a chair, it is a great program for someone that may have limited mobility. You can wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by LeeAnn McCoy.

Thursday
Pickleball 8:00 am *Intermediate Level

Pickleball is a racquet like sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Tow, three, or four players use solid wood paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. You may wear any comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Tai Chi 9:45 am

Tai Chi is a series of slow deliberate movements. This style is specially designed for people with arthritis and other muscle or joint diseases. You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, sneakers are encouraged.

This class is taught by Bud Miner & Sharon.

StayYoung StrongBones 10:00 am

SYSBs is a strength training and proper nutrition class for all ages. Strength training has been shown to reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions such as: arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, and back pain, You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers are highly encouraged. You have the choice of chair exercises only OR you can stay after the chair exercises finish for additional floor exercises on the mats.

This class is taught by our volunteer instructor Ellen Luley.

Zumba Gold Toning 11:30 am

This Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves. You can wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, and sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by Noi Moore.

StayYoung StongBones 1:00 pm

SYSBs is a strength training and proper nutrition class for all ages. Strength training has been shown to reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions such as: arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, and back pain, You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers are highly encouraged. You have the choice of chair exercises only OR you can stay after the chair exercises finish for additional floor exercises on the mats.

This class is taught by our volunteer instructor Debby Briggs.

Friday
Aerobics 9:00 am

This class is a full-body workout: cardio, strength training, flexibility, and balance/coordination in one hour! In this class you will alternate episodes of aerobics with 2 minute segments of strength training. In the last 15 minutes you will focus on stomach toning, flexibility, and balance/coordination. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and sneakers.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

Chair Yoga 10:00 am

This class is designed for people with physical challenges or those that do not want to get down on the floor. The class will incorporate mindfulness techniques, breathing, stretching, strength conditioning for the joints, and balance exercises. No mat is required.

This class is taught by Kathy Bateman.

Muscular Strength Training 10:15 am

This is a class that is sponsored by Silver Sneakers, and is FREE to Silver Sneakers members. This is a multi-level, equipment based, total body conditioning class designed to increase strength and flexibility. Participants move to music through a variety of exercises for the upper and lower body. You may wear any comfortable clothing that allows you to move move freely, sneakers are highly encouraged.

This class is taught by Ro Grasso.

Beginners Yoga 11:30 am

This class focuses on learning asana (poses) and breathing techniques that will nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Respecting the varied nature of the students body and range of motion, we will connect the basic poses into a gentle flow allowing the breath and gentle movement of the body to connect. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat.

This class is taught by Kathy Bateman. 

Pickleball 1:00 pm

Pickleball is a racquet like sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Tow, three, or four players use solid wood paddles to hit a ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. You may wear any comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

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