Fitness

Exercise Strength and Conditioning Come get fit and have a blast. Interval training blends strength and cardiovascular circuits using body weight, dumbbells and a variety of equipment. This 90-minute class provides full-body conditioning and will target strength, balance, cardio and flexibility. This workout is loaded with functional exercises designed to give you the ultimate challenge. All levels welcome. Class includes membership in the Wellness Center for the quarter. Bring a water bottle and towel and be ready to get strong. 7214 4/7/2020 - 6/11/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 20 ses Tu, Th Brenith WCBldgRoom 0827D $255

Core Matters Pilates – Mat Work Consider the next 10 years—those physical activities you’re able to do in the decades to come are determined by your behavioral choices now. Adopting a joint-friendly, core-focused exercise program that balances strength with flexibility, rehydrates the fascial matrix and enhances posture can be life changing. Safely stretch those tight hips and lower back. Learn to relax overworked muscles while waking up underused ones, allowing neck and shoulder tensions to fade. Find your abdominals. Start feeling good NOW. Your instructor is positive, experienced and certified. Class is taught in a supportive atmosphere with plenty of modifications to accommodate varying abilities. Bring a Pilates mat and two-pound hand weights. 7217 4/7/2020 - 6/9/2020 6:30 - 7:30PM 10 ses Tu Mattheiss OffCampus: OneLife CommunityChurch $165

Fitness for Travelers You’ve planned your adventure, made travel arrangements and happily anticipate a great trip ahead. NOW is the time to get realistic about acquiring the strength and flexibility needed to optimize your experience. Join a class designed to boost your capabilities and confidence while on the road. Climbing stairs to reach that restaurant, wrangling luggage, hiking to get to a tantalizing viewpoint or just navigating safely on paving stones and less-than-level terrain can be more physically demanding than we anticipate. We’ll work specifically on leg, back and arm strength, while simulating conditions that you’ll run into on the road. Expect to feel your core musculature and its connection to your enhanced power and agility. Learn a concise and effective warm up to start your day strong. Participants will be highly encouraged to walk daily and practice throughout the week to maximize progress. Your instructor is a traveler, hiker and Pilates instructor with 16 years of experience. You’ll need a mat, three-, four- or five-pound hand weights and good walking shoes. Expect to bring your weighted suitcase to the final couple of classes. 7218 4/11/2020 - 5/2/2020 9:30 - 11:00AM 4 ses Sa Mattheiss CCBldgRoom 1456 $115

Zumba ® Zumba ® is an energetic class that combines Latin dance styles with cardio for a body-sculpting workout. With easy-to-follow dance steps, the class fuses Latin and international rhythms with fast and slow beats to create a routine that tones and sculpts your body while burning fat. No dance experience needed. Bring a water bottle, comfortable athletic shoes, your energy and your smiles. New and experienced students welcome in this continuous class. Section 7215: No class on 5/24/2020 due to Memorial Day weekend. 7215 4/12/2020 - 6/7/2020 9:00 - 10:00AM 8 ses Su Henricksen OffCampus: Greenwood MasonicLodge $115

7216 4/14/2020 - 6/4/2020 9:30 - 10:30AM 16 ses Tu, Th Henricksen OffCampus: Greenwood MasonicLodge $179

Ida, the instructor is amazing! She is so welcoming and engaging. She makes the class fun for every person that wants to learn Zumba. I would highly recommend the class.

FITNESS

Fitness Recovery Are sore, tired or tight muscles preventing you from working out as often or as hard as you’d like? Learn from a sports massage therapist how to improve your comfort and recovery speed between workouts through various forms of self-massage, passive range of motion, stretching and recovery techniques. We’ll explore basic muscle anatomy and kinesiology to help answer questions such as “Why would you stretch your hip if your knee hurts?” and “Is stretching always the answer?” This class will help you understand what to do after a workout and why. A $30 materials fee is due to the instructor on first day of class. 7213 4/18/2020 - 5/9/2020 9:00 - 10:00AM 4 ses Sa Brenith CCBldgRoom 1254A $85

Celia Boarman Celia has studied ballet, jazz and modern dance but ballroom dancing was the style that captivated her. She studied theatre at Cornish college on scholarship, graduating from the U.W. with a BA in theatre and a minor in communications. She has professionally entertained audiences both on the theatrical stage as well as the ballroom floor.

Dance Beginning Ballet for Adults Join a welcoming, moderately-paced course for students with or without previous dance experience. We’ll begin with basic movements at the barre to develop a fundamental understanding of ballet technique, then practice simple exercises across the floor. This class is designed to help students tap into their own creative intelligence while moving, sweating and having fun! Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for full range of movement. Ballet shoes are optional—they cost about $25—or students are welcome to wear socks instead. No class on 5/13/20. 7221 4/8/2020 - 6/3/2020 6:30 - 7:45PM 8 ses W Wilson WCBldgRoom 0827D $149

Ballroom Basics and Beyond The perfect class for those wanting to improve their dancing skills, as well as those stepping onto the dance floor for the first time. The course will include two dances—one smooth (foxtrot, waltz, tango, quickstep) and one Latin (including, but not limited to, rumba, cha-cha, samba) or swing. This course will prepare you for social dancing, weddings and parties. Wear comfortable shoes that stay on your feet. Singles and couples welcome. 7225 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 6:30 - 7:30PM 8 ses Th Boarman CCBldgRoom 1456 $115

Beginning East Coast Swing Join us for this fun, lively, versatile swing. Learn the basics and more. At the end of this session, you’ll be ready to grab a partner and hit the dance floor. Wear comfortable shoes that stay on your feet. Singles and couples welcome. 7226 4/9/2020 - 5/28/2020 7:35 - 8:35PM 8 ses Th Boarman CCBldgRoom 1456 $115

Argentine Tango: Experience the Passion! Learn how to dance Argentine Tango with one of Seattle’s most experienced dance teachers. Come learn about the culture of tango, get comfortable social dancing, meet great people and have lots of fun. No experience or partner required. Wear casual, comfortable clothing and clean, flat or low-heeled shoes. New and experienced students welcome in this continuous class. 7224 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 7:00 - 8:00PM 6 ses Th Badion OffCampus: UniversityHeights CommunityCenterRoom 108 $75

So You Think You Can’t Dance So you think you’ve got two left feet and no sense of rhythm? Let us prove you wrong. Understand the basics to your favorite dance forms in this popular and fun beginning class. Learn to find the beat, partnering skills and footwork for various types of music. We’ll explore swing, Western Two-Step and salsa while finding the similarities between these unique dance forms. If you have had a bad dance class experience or just feel like you are “unteachable,” then this class is for you. Bonus Deal: If you are struggling in this class we offer a 30-minute free private lesson to help you catch up. Same goes for couples. Wear comfortable shoes. No previous experience or partner required. 7223 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 7:00 - 8:00PM 6 ses Th Lykes OffCampus: PhinneyNeighborhood CenterRoom 2 $75

Queer-Friendly Swing & Western Two-Step Dance Partner dancing is bliss. In this six-week class, we welcome the entire queer community as we explore the basics of partner dancing with fun moves and combinations. We’ll explore swing, Western Two-Step, salsa and cha-cha while finding the similarities between these unique dance forms. This is a queer-centered dance class that anyone can attend. No previous experience or partner required. 7222 4/9/2020 - 5/14/2020 8:15 - 9:15PM 6 ses Th Lykes OffCampus: PhinneyNeighborhood CenterRoom 2 $75

FITNESS

Beginning Tai Chi (Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail) Learn one of the best forms of low-impact exercise for health and longevity. Increase flexibility and strength with this slow, flowing movement meditation. Experience deeper self-awareness, improved balance, mental concentration and increased physical energy. All students of Beginning Tai Chi are required to complete Section One of the solo form before advancing to the Continuing class. 7231 4/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 9:10 - 10:40AM 10 ses Sa Sharp WCBldgRoom 0827D $139

Instructor Dennis Sharp

Movement Tai Chi Ruler: Simple Exercises for Health and Longevity Tai Chi Ruler (Chih) is a form of Taoist Yoga (Dao-yin) that features 12 easy-to-learn exercises that are practiced with (or without) a Chih—a special wooden dowel that is held between the palms to help guide the circulation of vital energy (Qi). Easier to learn than Tai Chi with all the same great health benefits, Tai Chi Chih is a complete low-impact aerobic system that relieves stress, improves respiration, increases circulation and enhances neuromuscular coordination. 7233 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 7:00 - 7:55PM 8 ses Tu Sharp OffCampus: PhinneyNeighborhood CenterRoom 5 $95

Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi) Five Animal Frolics is a series of Chinese Qigong movement exercises that imitate the movements and breathing patterns of five animals: Crane, Monkey, Tiger, Bear and Deer. Developed over 2000 years ago by a famous physician and herbalist Hou Tuo, Wu Qin Xi was conceived as a supplemental therapy for his patients. The practice strengthens the body, increases poise and balance, and enhances the functions of the internal organs. 7234 4/7/2020 - 5/26/2020 8:00 - 8:55PM 8 ses Tu Sharp OffCampus: PhinneyNeighborhood CenterRoom 5 $95

Taoist Tai Chi Enjoy better health and relieve pain and stress by engaging in a low-impact exercise—Taoist Tai Chi. Taoist Tai Chi is a health based soft form of martial arts that helps to increase flexibility and improve balance through a series of easy movements. Join this continuously running class to discover the health benefits of this ancient practice. Class meets off campus at the Fremont Abbey, in the Sanctuary, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle. 7237 4/8/2020 - 5/27/2020 6:00 - 7:30PM 8 ses W Lombardi OffCampus: FremontAbbeySanctuary $65

Continuing Tai Chi (Grasping the Sparrow’s Tail 2) Our focus is to complete and refine the long form, which consists of four sections containing about 45 postures each. Partner drills and beginning pushing hands enhance each student’s comprehension of the subtle and profound nature of Tai Chi Chuan. For students who have completed Beginning Tai Chi and wish to learn more. 7232 4/11/2020 - 6/13/2020 10:45AM - 12:15PM 10 ses Sa Sharp WCBldgRoom 0827D $139

Learning in Action – An Introduction to the Alexander Technique Developed by F.M. Alexander, this educational process helps you undo adverse postural habits and avoid unneeded muscular and mental tension. Through delicate guidance in activities of your choosing, discover efficient, effective and fun ways of doing daily, professional and recreational activities. Gain a greater anatomical understanding of yourself in movement, and learn how to use this awareness and constructive thinking to make ongoing, personal improvements. Wear comfortable clothing. 7235 4/9/2020 - 4/30/2020 7:00 - 8:30PM 4 ses Th Gehman CCBldgRoom 1254A $89

Yoga Yoga for Everyone Fix, refine and sustain the body you have. Practice yoga poses that energize the body. Feel encouraged and supported while immersing yourself in a physically challenging, progressive and well-paced process. Physical limitations and challenges will be addressed. This class is ideal for beginning and continuing yoga students. Bring a yoga mat to class. Class includes membership in the Wellness Center for the quarter. No class on 4/23 or 6/4/20. 7236 4/9/2020 - 6/11/2020 8:00 - 9:15AM 8 ses Th Bernstein WCBldgRoom 0829F $125