Mayfair Fitness Center

Mayfair offers a large series of new and returning classes, including: (4) Toned and Strong classes, Tabata, Chair Fitness, Golden Barre, Zumba Gold, StepWorks, Gentle Yoga, Sassy Ones, Commit to Fit, Core Amore, Fitness 101, FitCore Conditioning (F.C.C), B.L.T. & Core

FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Class Descriptions

Chair Fitness - Will target multiple muscle groups using limited exercise equipmentbenefitting people of all ages and abilities. We focus on aiding the muscles used ineveryday activity and is performed at a pace that suits participants. This will improveyour range of motion, strength, balance and mobility from inside-out.

Tabata - The most intense HITT training there is for men and women. Each workout is 4minutes with a work/rest interval built in. You will train both cardio and strength withoutwasting any time! You will use your body, plus weights, barbells, slides, and balls.

Toned & Strong - Become stronger and leaner than ever by challenging your muscles,core stability and balance with free weights, bars, fitness balls with some Pilates added in.

Golden Barre - is a low-impact, high intensity workout using Barre and the elements of Pilates and Yoga. This combination is designed to build endurance, muscle and core strength and improve flexibility for people of all shapes, size and fitness levels. High repetitions will target muscles you wouldn't normally target. Floor work is included.

Zumba Gold - Is perfect for Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination at an easier pace for anyone with mobility issues. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

Core Amore - Discover the power of your core, with Core Amore! This class will take you through tailored exercises to strengthen your core muscles, improve balance, stability and posture. Join us for a fun and engaging class that will promote confidence, mobility and overall well-being for all fitness levels.

Sassy Ones - Formerly known as Senior Exercise, this program includes safe and effective exercises that will increase flexibility, strength, and improve cardiovascular condition.

Step Works - Do bodywork yet work within your fitness level-modifications given. We alternate between classic step and step intervals to create body change.

Gentle Yoga - learn breathing techniques, poses, meditation, and relaxation. Individual and partner poses learned as you reap the benefits of yoga.

Commit to Fit - Get Movin’ and Groovin’ with a dynamic, fun filled HIIT-style dance workout that combines music and dance with fitness elements. Each routine focuses on essential fitness elements created for a variety of popular music, from all over the world, that will inspire everyone to get moving.

BLT & Core - will target muscles in the most challenging areas. Butt, Legs and Inner/Outer Thighs including the hip area on top of strengthening the core muscle groups. We will use our body weight to gain flexibility and strength, while simultaneously integrating exercise equipment to tone and tighten these muscle groups.

Fitness 101 - will teach basic step and fitness exercises. After a 5-minute warm-up, we move forward with step, light weights and ab work. This dynamic class will focus on functional fitness and building confidence between various fitness levels.

Fit Core Conditioning - will focus on strengthening, conditioning and toning multiple muscle groups of the body while incorporating different fitness equipment to keep the muscles guessing. Targeting to improve functional fitness, mobility and stability in this strength conditioning class, you will gain strength and endurance for your everyday movement patterns.

For sessions, class minimum must be met in order for the program to facilitate walk-in registration of $10.00 per class. Sassy Ones is a $5 drop-in fee. Water and a personal/yoga mat are strongly recommended for most classes. Early online or in-person registration for fitness classes helps the park district know if a program will hit the minimum and be able to run.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Fix Your Posture for a Pain-Free Life! - "Stand up straight!" "Stop slouching!" Sound familiar? Are you always reminded to sit straight or do you experience back pain, neck pain or fatigue? You may have FHP - Forward Head Position aka Tech Neck. Learn a simple program to help reverse FHP and improve your posture and energy levels! Offered in several evening sessions.

Movement Therapy - This structured adult dance class, using chairs for seated work, a ballet bar for balance and across the floor work aims to improve balance, coordination and overall physical & mental health. Assists with Parkinson's and Neurological Disease. Offered in 7-week sessions.

Activate Your Golf Swing - This is a personal training program designed to enhance the body's ability to perform on the golf course and will look at patterns - the way you address the ball, the rotation of your body as you swing the club and your stability. The assessments will check glute strength, shoulder and hip rotation, lateral stability and breathing to remain calm during the round. The techniques are simple and you can activate before, during or after your round. You will see how your body rotation is improved and how much further the ball goes! Take your game to a new level of enjoyment! Once registered, you will be contacted to set up a time slot.