Group Fitness Classes at the Wellness Center
Our fitness classes are designed to use the power of a group to motivate you and get you to reach new heights in your exercise routine. Designed for beginners to experts, young to the old, explore and experience our variety of fitness classes.
Group fitness classes are taught in Suites 100 and 120 on the first floor of the Heart and Lung Building and in the conference room located in the Wellness Center. You must be a Wellness Center member to attend classes. Pre-registration is for water aerobics only.
For more information, call the Wellness Center front desk at 912-819-8800.
Water Aerobics
All classes are held in the warm therapy pool located in the Heart and Lung Building, Suite 120 on the first floor. Swimming is not required for any of the Water Aerobics. A pool lift is available to assist participants into the pool. All classes
are 45 minutes in length. Due to high demand, each participant may only register for one group of classes.
Classes include: easy warm up, range of motion, cardiovascular endurance,
strength training (with water weights) and relaxation.
Class schedule:
- 8:45 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday
- 10 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 10:30 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday
- Noon, Monday through Friday
- 1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Tai Chi
Learn to improve your health with an exercise derived from the ancient Chinese martial arts. This class's gentle movements may improve your physical energy, circulation, flexibility, coordination and balance. Classes are an hour and a half long and are held in the Heart and Lung Building, Suite 100. The classes are open to anyone interested, but Wednesday's classes are designed with the beginner in mind.
Class schedule:
- 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday & Wednesday
Circuit Training
This 45-minute cardio and strength workout maximizes your athletic ability! This class alternates 2-5 minutes of cardio with 2-5 minutes of strength exercises guaranteed to make you sweat. This class is taught on the track in Suite 120 of the Heart and Lung Building.
Class schedule:
- 5:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., Monday & Wednesday
Hatha Yoga
Located in Suite 100 in the Heart and Lung Building, this non-threatening class will safely introduce you to basic yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques that is easy to follow and suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. This class will help with handling stress, become more flexible, increase strength, and bring balance into your life.
Class schedule:
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday & Wednesday
Silver Sneaker Chair Aerobics
A low impact, chair based class that uses hand weights, small exercise balls and resistance bands to increase endurance. No floor work. This class is for 45 minutes and is held in the Heart and Lung Building, Suite 100. Learn more about out Silver Sneakers program here.
Class schedule:
- 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday
WERQ
Cardio dance workout built on zero judgement and good vibes with athletic moves and steps. All fitness levels welcome!
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday