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Health & Fitness
NO CONTRACTS NO JOINER FEE NO BANK DRAFT
REC PASSES, AGES 8+
Rec passes are included in the fitness memberships.
Standalone rec passes: $10 per resident $15 per non-resident
Unlimited access to rec centers with the following privileges:
Access to gymnasiums
for open rec basketball and pickleball
Access to drop-in activities
Access to game rooms, pool tables, ping pong tables, video games, and computers
Access to the indoor walking track at Denton Civic Center Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Valid one year from the date of purchase. Fee-based activities don’t require a rec pass. 10 | Unite, Grow, Play
Rec Center Gym Membership
North Lakes Rec Center
Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Child Watch Hours Monday-Saturday, 8-11 a.m., Monday-Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Free with a three month or one year membership, OR $10 per one month membership, or a $5 drop-in fee for non-members
MLK Jr. Rec Center
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Denia Rec Center
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Denton Senior Center, ages 50+
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
American Legion Hall Senior Center, ages 50+
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Membership Benefits
g Includes access to the fitness equipment rooms and gymnasiums g Fitness rooms include treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical trainers, Precor cardio and strength training equipment, and Olympic free weights g Includes all the benefits of the Rec Pass g Ages 16 and older; ages 14-15 must be accompanied by an adult
$5 per class | $30 One Month | $80 Three Months | $299 One Year | $50 10-class punch card SilverSneakers | Tivity | Renew Active | One Pass Unlimited access to group exercise classes, weight rooms, cardio equipment, and rec pass activities at North Lakes Rec Center, Denton Senior Center, Denia Rec Center, MLK Jr. Rec Center, and American Legion Hall Senior Center.
Les Mills BODYATTACK™ A high-energy interval-training cardio workout. Restore your fitness with high, medium, and low-impact athletic aerobic exercise and body weight moves such as squats and pushups. Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Saturdays 9:15 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Les Mills BODYCOMBAT™ A high-energy cardio workout that draws from Karate, Boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi & Muay Thai. Punch and kick your way to cardio fitness while burning up to 570 calories. Mondays 5:45 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Zumba® Takes the “work” out of workout by mixing low and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dancefitness party. Mondays 6:00 p.m. | Denia Rec Center Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Cycle Yoga Burn calories and relieve stress all in one workout. Ride 40-minutes of high energy cardio training on a stationary bike followed by a 20-minute practice of yoga on a mat. Improve cardio endurance, strength, and flexibility, while burning 550 to 750 calories per class! Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Les Mills BODYBALANCE™ A Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility, strength, and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Improve your flexibility and increase core strength while reducing stress. Thursdays 6:45 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Fridays 9:45 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Indoor Cycling Come burn massive amounts of calories while enjoying the ride of your life. This 45-minute stationary bike workout improves cardiovascular fitness while strengthening and toning your lower body muscles. Space is limited; please arrive early. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Les Mills BODYPUMP™ A barbell workout for anyone looking to get toned and fit fast! Build strength using a light to moderate weighted barbell, free weights, and body weight exercises. Mondays 8:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Thursdays 5:30 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Fridays 8:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Saturdays 8:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Classically Fit A senior fitness workout featuring functional exercises designed to help participants maintain an independent lifestyle. Build strength, improve coordination, balance, agility, and cardio fitness. Certified instructors provide exercise options and a warm, friendly, and safe class environment. Mondays 9:00 a.m. | Denton Senior Center Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Thursdays 9:00 a.m. | Denton Senior Center Thursdays 10:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Les Mills CORE™ Build strength, stability, and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, and assist injury prevention. Featuring floor and standing exercises with resistance tubes, weight plates, and bodyweight moves like crunches and hovers. Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Wednesdays 12:15 p.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Thursdays 8:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Chair Yoga A series of gentle seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. A chair is used for standing support and posture alignment. Close-toed shoes are required for the duration of this mat-free class. Mondays 10:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Mondays 1:30 p.m. | Denton Senior Center Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. | Denton Senior Center
Power Ride A 30-minute high-intensity cardiovascular stationary bike workout. Space is limited; please arrive early. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Thursdays 9:30 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Unite, Grow, Play | 11
SilverSneakers® Classic An introductory senior-fitness workout designed to improve muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and mobility. Exercises are performed using handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a small air-filled ball. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. Movements can be adapted to suit various limitations and fitness levels. Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. | Denton Senior Center Thursdays 10:30 a.m. | Denton Senior Center Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center Thursdays 11:00 a.m. | North Lakes Rec Center
Senior Mat Pilates Muscular strength and endurance core exercises that improve postural alignment. Mondays 6:00 p.m. | Denton Senior Center Senior Mat Yoga A series of mat yoga poses designed specifically for seniors to increase spinal flexibility, balance, core strength, and hip mobility. Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. | Denton Senior Center
Zumba® Gold Takes the “work” out of workout by mixing low and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dancefitness party. 50+ | Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. | Denton Senior Center 50+ | Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. | Denton Senior Center 50+ | Fridays 9:00 a.m. | Denton Senior Center
exercise and Fitness ProgramminG
The following programs are specialty fitness classes that we offer, additional fees apply.
Xtreme Hip Hop MLK Jr. Rec Center Xtreme Hip Hop brings life and fun back to fitness! A cardio workout that revamps traditional step aerobics with dance fitness moves set to old and new school hip hop.
Tuesdays 6:15 p.m. Saturdays 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.
Les Mills GRIT™ North Lakes Rec Center 30-Minute High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts designed to improve strength, increase cardiovascular fitness, and build lean muscle. These workouts utilize barbells, weight plates, step platforms, and plyometric, speed, and agility body weight exercises to blast all major muscle groups.
Mondays 5:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesdays 5:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Fridays 5:30 a.m. Saturdays 7:15 a.m.
Couch to 5K Running Program North Lakes Rec Center Always wanted to be a runner? Here is your starting place. This non-instructional running group is great for those with a beginner fitness level. Train for your first 5K in an open, accepting social environment. Group meets rain or shine.
Meet Some of the Parks and Recreation INSTRUCTORS & TRAINERS
Aimee Tilley Fuerte I’ve been teaching for 8 years. I teach BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK and love to inspire others to feel joy through music and movement. I love to encourage and motivate others to move their bodies and feel the pure joy and freedom that I feel when I teach! Daisha Lopez I’ve been teaching for 13 years. I currently teach BODYPUMP and Power Ride. I love exercising with other people to motivate each other. The Denton fitness community makes it fun and feels like a family!
Jennie Williams I’ve been teaching Les Mills Core since July 2022. I became an instructor Because I love to teach and motivate people. I love teaching at North Lakes Rec Center people are amazing & friendly.
Desiree Fuerte I have been teaching for 7 years. I currently teach BODYPUMP and BODYATTACK. I became a fitness instructor because I truly enjoy watching others take on their fitness journey and the magic that comes with commitment.
Courtney Croy I’ve been teaching BODYBALANCE for nine years. I was never inspired to workout until trying classes at North Lakes. Since then I have been inspired and wanted to help others find that joy and desire to stay fit! Sam Taylor I have been an instructor for 12 years. I currently teach Zumba at Denia Rec Center. I became an instructor because have always been a dancer in one form or another – It’s my happy place.
Carolyn Williams I’ve been teaching Zumba for 10 years. I became a Zumba instructor because I loved this type of workout so much, between the music, the dancing mixed with exercise, and the social aspect is a big part of it for me!
Kelly Towey I’ve been teaching for 8 beautiful years. I love the fitness connection I make with all the participants. I currently teach a variety of classes including BODYPUMP and Core.
These are just a few of the fantastic instructors on our team. To meet them all, you can attend a variety of the Group Exercise classes and Fitness Programs listed on previous pages!
Meet your Fitness goals with one on one instruction options
START SMART
Start Smart is a one-time 90-minute personal training session designed to set you on the right path to using the weight room and cardio equipment independently, with a personalized workout plan.
What Start Smart measures: g Benchmark Measurements g Body Fat Percentage g Muscle Mass g Basal Metabolic Rate g Metabolic Age g Visceral Fat g Resting Heart Rate g Circumference Measurements g Cardio Respiratory Endurance g Flexibility g Sub-Maximal Strength Tests
To schedule an appointment email Carin.Zeman@cityofdenton.com or Brad.Groves@cityofdenton.com.
GYM REFRESH
A 30-minute refresher for exercisers who are somewhat familiar with fitness equipment. Staff will show you the basic operation of the cardio equipment machines and selectorized weight machines. To schedule an appointment, stop by any front desk.
FITNESS ASSESSMENT
During this 60-minute assessment a trainer will gauge your current fitness level and set benchmark “before” body measurements to compare against future body measurements as you progress toward your fitness goals. To schedule an appointment, stop by North Lakes front desk.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Personal Training packages are available for fitness members, any fitness level, and consists of half-hour or one-hour sessions that meet one, two, or three days per week based on fitness goals and motivational levels.
Includes, but is not limited to: g Customized Fitness/Weight Loss Programs g One-on-One Training g Exercise Prescription & Instruction g Post-Physical Therapy Rehab g Goal Setting, Motivation, Feedback g Build Lean Muscle Mass g Increasing Bone Density g Restore Range of Motion
Upon completion, you may purchase more sessions or choose single-session assessments to track progress and set new targets. To schedule an appointment, stop by North Lakes front desk.
THANK YOU!
FOR NAMING NORTH LAKES RECREATION CENTER BEST OF DENTON 2022 WINNER HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB!
Over 18,000 readers cast 138,000+ votes in this year’s contest and we couldn’t be more proud! We appreciate your support!
