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Health and Fitness
Self Defense in the Real World
Learn to protect yourself from physical attacks with knowledge and preparation. This class empowers you with critical skills to help keep you safe. Learn a variety of techniques to defend yourself and establish a proper mind set to resist attacks. Leave the class with increased confidence, a greater sense of street awareness, better physical fitness and more. Please dress in loose fitting modest workout apparel. Instructor: Ben Hillis Location: Recreation Center Fees: $45 R / $74 NR
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ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
103002-A Feb 13-Mar 6 Mon 6-6:45p 13-16 103002-B Feb 13-Mar 6 Mon 7-7:45p 16+ 103002-C Mar 13-Apr 3 Mon 6-6:45p 13-16 103002-D Mar 13-Apr 3 Mon 7-7:45p 16+ 103002-E Apr 17-May 8 Mon 6-6:45p 13-16 103002-F Apr 17-May 8 Mon 7-7:45p 16+
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
This class explores short easy to learn Tai Chi routines compiled by Tai Chi and medical experts for health purposes, especially falls prevention. Tai Chi is recognized for improving posture, balance, flexibility and respiration in addition to many other health benefits. The class consists of warm-ups, instruction in a Tai Chi set and cool down movements. Forms can be modified so that students of all physical levels can enjoy Tai Chi. Instructor: Diane Ryan Location: Recreation Center Fees: $50 R / $65 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104008-A Feb 21-Mar 28 Tue 10-11a 18+ 104008-B Apr 4-May 9 Tue 10-11a 18+
Basic Fitness and Toning
This class is designed for beginners or people getting back into a fitness frame of mind. Class consists of a light warm-up then we use our own body weight, resistance bands and fitness balls to give a nice overall fitness and toning workout. All exercises can be adapted to a variety of fitness levels, so don’t be intimidated! Don’t forget your water bottle. Instructor: Kim Bennett Location: Recreation Center Fees: $48 R / $63 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104494-A Feb 15-Mar 22 Wed 9:15-10a 16+ 104494-B Mar 29-May 3 Wed 9:15-10a 16+ 104494-C May 10-Jun 14 Wed 9:15-10a 16+
Chair Dancing
This class is a safe, low impact workout that anyone can do while seated. You burn calories, reduce stress and get your groove on to a variety of music styles - all without leaving your chair. You set your own pace, based on how fast you want to move and how deeply you want to stretch. Bring a water bottle and your jazz hands. Instructor: Kim Bennett Location: Recreation Center Fees: $48 R / $63 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104014-A Feb 16-Mar 23 Thu 9:15-10a 16+ 104014-B Mar 30-May 4 Thu 9:15-10a 16+ 104014-C May 11-Jun 15 Thu 9:15-10a 16+
Beginning Strength for Women
Have you wanted to add strength training into your exercise regimen, but aren't sure where to start? In this class you learn how to use weights, bands and your body weight while toning and strengthening your body. Reasons you should strength train: it protects bone health and muscle mass, makes you stronger and fitter, plays a role in disease prevention, boosts energy levels, improves your mood and it burns calories! The last 15 minutes are spent stretching those muscles you worked! Instructor: Eileen Conneely Location: Recreation Center Fees: A: $60 R / $78 NR B: $80 R / $104 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104018-A Feb 16-Mar 23 Thu 9:30-10:30a 18+ 104018-B Apr 6-May 25 Thu 9:30-10:30a 18+
Whether you are new to yoga or an advanced practitioner, we offer a class to assit you on your yoga journey. Please bring a yoga mat to class.
Senior Yoga
This safe and slower-moving class is great for senior citizens. It incorporates a range of movement, alignment, stretching, awareness, balance, breathing and relaxation. We work gently to increase both strength and range of motion in all areas of the body, increase flexibility and develop better balance with a focus on proper alignment and breath awareness. Poses are offered sitting in a chair, standing and/or lying down on the floor. Bring your yoga mat to class. Instructor: Marcia Egan Location: Recreation Center Fees: $44 R / $58 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104002-A Feb 7-May 14 Tue 10-11a 60+ 104002-B Feb 7-May 14 Tue 11:30-12:30p 60+ 104002-C Mar 28-May 2 Tue 10-11a 60+ 104002-D Mar 28-May 2 Tue 11:30a-12:30p 60+
Stress Management Yoga
Do you need to reduce stress or let go of tension in your mind and body? This gentle class teaches stress management techniques to reduce muscle tension, focus to relax the mind and lower blood pressure. Class includes breathing techniques, poses, deep relaxation, guided visualization and more. Standing, seated and floor poses also included. Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket to class. Instructor: Marcia Egan Location: Recreation Center Fees: $44 R / $58 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104471-A Feb 8-Mar 15 Wed 7:30-8:30p 18+ 104471-B Mar 29-May 3 Wed 7:30-8:30p 18+
Yoga: The Next Step
This class is for students who have been in yoga class for one to two years and want to gain a deeper understanding of yoga practice. Class is spent exploring the subtleties of the yoga asanas and how to move more deeply into the poses. Please bring a blanket to class. Instructor: Marcia Egan Location: Recreation Center Fees: $44 R / $58 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104472-A Feb 8-Mar 15 Wed 6:15-7:15p 18+ 104472-B Mar 29-May 3 Wed 6:15-7:15p 18+
Foundational Yoga
Yoga postures are practiced to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing and meditation are also integrated. You can expect an emphasis on repetition and ease of movement as we make a full circuit of the body's range of motion with standing postures, twists, back bends, forward fold and hip openers. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket to class. For healthy beginners and/or continuing students. Instructor: Marcia Egan Location: Recreation Center Fees: $44 R / $58 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104023-A Feb 6-Mar 13 Mon 6-7p 18+ 104023-B Mar 27-May 1 Mon 6-7p 18+
Saturday Stretch Yoga
This yoga class focuses on lengthening muscles throughout the body and stretching the core. Participants spend time in deep stretch on their mat and at the barre while incorporating props like yoga straps, rings and resist-a-balls. Instructor: Jennifer Raleigh Location: Recreation Center Fees: $47 R / $61 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104024-A Feb 25-Apr 1 Sat 9:30-10:30a 16+ 104024-B Apr 22-May 27 Sat 9:30-10:30a 16+
Hatha Yoga
Relaxation techniques focus on the yoga method of breathing, believed to relieve stress and promote selfdirected relaxation. The exercises or body postures are known to maintain flexibility, strength and good balance. An emphasis is placed on the absolutely non-competitive nature of Hatha Yoga. Every class ends on a meditative note as we cool down with deep breathing and important stretching movements. Instructor: Marcia Stanek Location: Recreation Center Fees: $41 R / $54 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104461-A Mar 8-Apr 12 Wed 11a-12p 18+ 104461-B Mar 10-Apr 14 Fri 10:30-11:30a 18+ 104461-C Apr 26-May 31 Wed 11a-12p 18+ 104461-D Apr 28-Jun 2 Fri 10:30-11:30a 18+
Fitness Yoga
This quicker-paced yoga class builds strength, flexibility and stamina through challenging postures and stretch work. Strengthen outer and core muscles by using your own body weight as resistance-great for balancing out the body. Advanced and beginning modifications provided to accommodate all fitness levels. Please bring water to class each day. Instructor: Jennifer Raleigh Location: Recreation Center Fees: $52 R / $67 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104410-A Feb 23-Mar 30 Thu 10:45-11:45a 16+ 104410-B Feb 23-Mar 30 Thu 7-8p 16+ 104410-C Apr 20-May 25 Thu 10:45-11:45a 16+ 104410-D Apr 20-May 25 Thu 7-8p 16+
Drop-in Fitness Class Fee
If you do not have time to commit to a weekly exercise class, or you want to try one of our classes before you register, drop in! This option allows you to take one fitness class. Please call 708-342-4200 in advance to confirm class is running. Not valid for Tinley Fitness
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Location: Recreation Center Age: Adult Fees: $9 R / $13 NR Spin & Strength: $13 R / $17 NR
Spin & Strength
Combine the intense spin cardio workout with a strength portion for a total body workout. Spinning provides a great cardio workout building stamina and endurance as well as target training for toned legs. The combination of the strength training portion gives and overall great workout for your whole body so you can see and feel results! This class is split between spinning and strength. Instructor: Eileen Conneely Location: Recreation Center Fees: A: $60 R / $78 NR B: $80 R / $104 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104443-A Feb 16-Mar 23 Thu 7-8p 16+ 104443-B Apr 6-May 25 Thu 7-8p 16+
Pilates Barre Blend
Participants experience intensive muscle conditioning with a focus on the entire core through Pilates and Barre techniques. Exercises in this class work through small range of motion in the joints and are safe and effective for any level of ability. We provide all equipment. Instructor: Jennifer Raleigh Location: Recreation Center Fees: $52 R / $67 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104025-A Feb 23-Mar 30 Thu 6-6:55p 16+ 104025-B Apr 20-May 25 Thu 6-6:55p 16+
Butts and Guts Boot Camp
An intense and effective workout focusing on the lower body, designed to sculpt and firm your core, butt and thighs. This series includes but is not limited to: squat and lunge variations, fitness balls, resistance bands and plenty of mat work (planks, bridges, crunches). All fitness levels are welcome–work at your own pace to achieve your personal best. Please bring a water bottle and a towel. Instructor: Kim Bennett Location: Recreation Center Fees: $48 R / $63 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104476-A Feb 14-Mar 21 Tue 6:30-7:15p 16+ 104476-B Mar 28-May 2 Tue 6:30-7:15p 16+ 104476-C May 9-Jun 13 Tue 6:30-7:15p 16+
Pilates
Students get an intense workout with a strong focus on core conditioning while working at their own pace. Pilates work trains the muscles in the center of the body to contract inward to support all parts of the body, with special emphasis on spine and pelvic alignment. Participants build strength, flexibility, stamina and control through flowing exercises. Please bring a sticky mat and water to each class. Instructor: Jennifer Raleigh Location: Recreation Center Fees: $52 R / $67 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104487-A Feb 25-Apr 1 Sat 8:15-9:15a 16+ 104487-B Apr 22-May 27 Sat 8:15-9:15a 16+
Dance Fitness for Kids
This class incorporates easy-to-follow dance routines to pop, hip-hop and lyrical music styles. Participants build cardiovascular strength and endurance for the first 25 minutes of class and work on their core and total body strength and flexibility for the last 20 minutes of class working the barre with resist-a-balls, small weights and rings. All equipment is provided; please wear gym shoes and bring a water bottle! Instructor: Jennifer Raleigh Location: Recreation Center Fees: $40 R / $52 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104491-A Feb 23-Mar 30 Thu 5-5:45p 7-12 104491-B Apr 20-May 25 Thu 5-5:45p 7-12
Cardio Drumming
Release your inner rock star while you get an all-over body workout and some excellent cardio. We use standard drumsticks to drum on exercise balls. Bring a water bottle and dress to move comfortably. Instructor: Kim Bennett Location: Recreation Center Fees: $48 R / $63 NR
ACTIVITY DATES DAY TIME AGE
104001-A Feb 14-Mar 21 Tue 7:30-8:15p 16+ 104001-B Mar 28-May 2 Tue 7:30-8:15p 16+ 104001-C May 9-Jun 13 Tue 7:30-8:15p 16+
