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FITNESS & WELLNESS PART TWO 90 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Adult Conditioning (age 18 & up) Are you a competitive athlete? Need some extra training to enhance your overall fitness level? Take this opportunity to participate in exercises targeting endurance, speed, strength, and agility. Good for all athletes! Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Apex Fencing Academy Fees: $35(R) $46(N) (7 classes) 106226 Mon Aug 28–Oct 16 5:30–6 p.m. (no class Sep 4) Fees: $45(R) $60(N) (9 classes) 106227 Mon Oct 23–Dec 18 5:30–6 p.m. T'ai-Chi T'ai-Chi: Yang Style, Beginning (age 16 & up) Discover the benefits of T'ai-Chi, and ancient movement art practiced for health, relaxation, and self-defense. The widely popular Yang style is characterized by generous circles and smooth, strong postures. Learn the fundamentals of stance, alignment, and energy cultivation, as well as the traditional Yang family style long form. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R) $116(N) (7 classes) 106823 Wed Sep 6–Oct 18 7:45–9:05 p.m. 106824 Wed Oct 25–Dec 13 7:45–9:05 p.m. (no class Nov 22) Yoga Happy Mom, Happy Baby Yoga (age 1M-24M with caregiver) Mom and baby are invited for a nurturing, strengthening and calming yoga practice. For mom, toning, core strength, and stretching are included, as well as stress- management techniques. For baby, stretches, massage, and fun! Expect hugs, giggles, and time connecting with other moms. Designed for four weeks postpartum (once cleared by a doctor) to babies 24 months. Location: Middle Creek Community Center Instructor: Pam Callaway Fees: $36(R) $47(N) (4 classes) 106914 Mon Sep 11–Oct 2 10:45–11:45 a.m. 106915 Mon Oct 23–Nov 13 10:45–11:45 a.m. NEW! Qigong: 18 Immortals (age 16 & up) Promote flexibility, muscle tone, bone strength, deep breathing, relaxation, and enjoyment of life with Qigong. Learn movements matched with breath and mental focus designed to cultivate personal energy. Dynamic yet meditative, these exercises are the traditional foundation of Shaolin martial arts, and foster health, fitness, and well being. Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center Instructor: Kathleen Cusick Fees: $88(R)$116 (N) (7 classes) 106814 Wed Oct 25–Dec 13 6:30–7:45 p.m. (no class Nov 22) Strength Fitness Muscle Max Fitness Training (age 16 & up) Strengthen, define, and tone all your muscles without a cardio component! Each workout is jam-packed with exercises that concentrate on a specific body part— abs, hips and thighs, buttocks, or upper body. Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Natalie Williams Fees: $15(R) $19(N) (4 classes) HOT HAMS Dangerous curves ahead! Sculpt your legs with this lower- body blast. Tone and strong legs are a must. 107548 Wed Sep 6–Oct 4 7:05–7:50 p.m. (no class Sep 13) POWER UPPER BODY Getting and maintaining a stronger upper body isn't just for bodybuilders and athletes—it is important for all! Your arms and chest will need rest after this class! 107546 Wed Oct 11–Nov 15 7:05–7:50 p.m. (no class Oct 25, Nov 1) RIPPED CORE Wake up your core with a unique mix of exercises that target the abdomen and lower back. The core is the strength of your whole body. 107547 Wed Nov 29–Dec 20 7:05–7:50 p.m. Walking Need an indoor space to walk in? The gymnasium at Bond Park Community Center is open for walking from noon to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday (unless gym is reserved for special programming). Free to the public. Sign in at the front desk when you arrive.