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STRONG Fitness
Fitness

Everyone’s fitness journey is unique. This class is designed to meet participants wherever they are in that journey. Jill will lead everyone through a HIIT style workout that begins with a dynamic warm-up and concludes with stretching. To keep things fun and interesting, different training modalities including medballs, mini-bands, battle ropes, and kettlebells will be used. THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD OUTDOORS- PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY Please bring a fitness mat, mini-band, medium pair of dumbbells, and water to class Classes must be used within registered session, no rollovers Masks must be worn when entering/exiting the school, no exceptions!

Hit the Bag!
Fitness

Do you have a punching bag? Are you bored doing the same old punches? Is it time for some flavor? Dan has been hitting a bag for 44 years and has skills to share. There isn't a better way to work up a hard sweat and relieve stress. Classes will include various kicks, punches, striking with elbows, knees and just fun stuff. You'll even work on combinations. He will instruct "how to" techniques but will not go overboard because the workout is what we're going for. This is going to be fun! You can be a beginner or have experience -- everyone will get a workout. Please make sure you are wearing proper hand protection and footwear. A series of five videos will be available to you on YouTube.

Nordic Walking- The Best Walk
Fitness

Why just walk when you can Nordic Walk? The pandemic helped you become a "walker" and now with poles in hand you can take that walk to the next level and enjoy a more upright balanced posture, work your whole body and improve your overall fitness. Learn about the benefits (cardio fitness, weight management, bone density, less pain, more confidence) and the specifics of the poles followed by instruction on basic technique and your first Nordic walk. It's fun, it's easy to learn and it's a great activity to share with family and friends. This class is suitable for all levels of fitness, we won't ask you to walk further or faster than what is comfortable for you. Poles will be provided for use in class. Wear good walking shoes and come prepared to walk with more energy and less stress!

First Aid
Health & Wellness

With the basic first aid you will learn in this course, you could make a difference in the lives of others! The First Aid course uses the Chain of Survival to teach the basics of first aid, including injury prevention and when to get help. Upon successful course completion, participants will receive First Aid certification through the American Heart Association. Recently the American Heart Association substantially increased the cost of certification cards. $20 cash or money order will be due to the instructor after successfully completing the class for a certification card.

CPR
Health & Wellness

If you are looking to learn or recertify in CPR, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to help someone who is choking, then this hands-on class is for you. Upon successful course completion, students will be certified through the American Heart Association in adult/child and infant CPR. Don't wait! Learning CPR today could save a life tomorrow! Recently the American Heart Association substantially increased the cost of certification cards. $20 cash or money order will be due to the instructor after successfully completing the class for a certification card.

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