Fitness classes scheduled at fairgrounds
WAYNESBURG – Beginning later this month, Greene County Department of Recreation will kick off the fall season with four sessions of three fitness classes.
All classes begin the week of Sept. 29 and include evening sessions of “Gentle” hatha yoga, Zumba and “Body Blast!” aerobics. Individual classes can be attended at a cost of $8 per class, but pre-registration discounts are available.
Three of the classes will be held in the 4-H Building at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Waynesburg, with one session of yoga planned for Mon View Roller Rink and Community Center in Greensboro. Attendees should wear sweat-absorbing clothes and good support shoes and bring water and towels.
Beginning Sept. 30, hatha yoga will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 18. The registration discount is $5 per class, for a total of $40, and the deadline is Sept. 29. Certified yoga instructor Virginia Wainwright will lead the classes.
Hatha yoga is a more gentle style of yoga exercise that is great for beginners and senior citizens. It improves balance and overall health, while increasing flexibility and circulation. Attendees should also bring yoga mats, and shoes will not be worn during the class.
Instructor Melissa Frameli will lead Zumba classes from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday from Oct. 1 through Nov. 5. The registration discount is $5 per class, for a total of $30, and the deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30.
The fitness program Zumba combines Latin and international music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves. Benefits of Zumba include efficient calorie-burning, muscle toning and cardiovascular improvement.
Also every Wednesday from Oct. 1 through Nov. 5, instructor Shastina Humble will lead “Body Blast!” aerobics classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The registration discount is $5 per class, for a total of $30, and the deadline is Sept. 30.
The aerobics classes are designed for both high- and low-intensity workouts. Aerobic exercise conditions the heart and lungs; other benefits include increased energy and stamina, toned muscles, decreased tension and improved mood. The classes will combine fun cardio routines with specific and tailored muscle conditioning.
Finally, instructor Wainwright will lead one more session of hatha yoga beginning Oct. 2 at Mon View Roller Rink. Classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 20, with the exception of the Oct. 23 class, which will meet Oct. 22. The registration discount is $5 per class, for a total of $40, and the deadline is Sept. 29.
For more information, or to register for any of the classes, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us.