Big V Group Fitness


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Photo of Kelly Wojtowicz We have over 75 classes per week!!

Group Fitness at Big Vanilla Arnold will help you become a part of something really special. It is your chance to explore a way of taking your fitness level to new heights, and to make friends at the same time! It’s like getting a Personal Trainer for free. Our class schedule has something for everyone - from Group Strength, to Yoga, Pilates, Cycling, Step, Boot Camp, Hip Hop, Belly Dance and Bosu training.

Based on numerous fitness studies that have been conducted over the years, we know that people who work out in a group get better results and stay members longer than machine-only members. Why? It's because of our world class instructors that coach you, fantastic music to motivate you, and other members to help keep you going when you feel like quitting!

Don't worry if you have never taken a group fitness class before. All of our classes are multilevel, which means beginners as well as advanced exercisers are in the same class. The first time you take a group fitness class be sure to tell the instructor you are new to class and if you have any limitations. Our certified instructors will show modifications to high impact and more complex moves so that everyone can enjoy the class at their own pace. You can go at your own pace in any class, and low intensity/impact options will always be shown. We want your first experience to be unforgettable so that you continue to come back week after week. That is our goal.

We offer beginner clinics for Step, Cycling, Yoga and Pilates, two Saturdays each month. Group fitness classes are an excellent way to improve your strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, as well as improve mind and body awareness. All group fitness classes are free to club members.

Be Well, Be Strong!

Kelly Wojtowicz, R.N.C.
Group Fitness Director

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Group fitness classes are an excellent way to improve your strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, as well as improve mind and body awareness. All group fitness classes are free to club members. Non-members can participate by paying a daily guest fee of $20.

"Forever Fit Club" Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00-12:00 p.m. for ages 55 and up. Mark your calendars.

EFFECTIVE 5, 2010
Classes are subject to change without notice.

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The Big Vanilla Athletic Club community is pulling together to help the people of Haiti with a Zumba Fundraiser at ARNOLD. Please come out to support this ARNOLD event and help those in need. You can register online right now! Send this info out to your friends and family. Read the flier. Thanks for your help!
The Big V Zumbathon for Haiti is Friday Feb 26th 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. $10 on the Big Vanilla tennis courts. Ditch the workout and join the Zumba party to help the people of Haiti. "Fun, Laughter, Door Prizes...Bring a friend"

See the runners, lots of photos!
THE RESULTS ARE IN! October 31st - Halloween - 5K Run for Children of St. Jude Hospital Thanks so much everyone. What a great turnout... the postings are now online. Click here to see all the results!

Active Adult

This Class is for the active adult, who is looking to maintain lean muscle mass, range of motion, posture and balance. This class is 1.5 hours in length allowing for deep stretching at the conclusion.
Instructor: Mike Miaocco
Class Description: 1.5 hours; 30 min warm up/cardio/functional training/calisthenics/ core training, 30 min Full Body stretching/ flexibility/ balance, and 30 min deep relaxation/ stress relief
Fees: Members monthly cost $120; Non-members monthly cost $160.

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Forever Fit Club

“Forever Fit Club” consists of 30-minutes of low impact aerobic conditioning exercises followed by 30-minutes of strength conditioning and appropriate stretching exercises for persons 55 years and older. On occasion, the class will have various themes such as music from the 50’s and 60’s; Country, Hawaiian, etc. Attention will be given to target heart rate training, and modifications for exercises will be shown. Members will be getting fit and socializing with their peers simultaneously. Special Birthday celebrations and themed gathering in café.
Instructor: Katie Katz
Ages: 55 years and older
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Dates & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. - 12 noon

Try Our ZUMBA Class

Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ditch the workout and join the party! You will experience a total body workout with the hottest Latin rhythms and moves! Have fun and get fit ... no experience necessary!
Instructor: Kelly, Sherri, Marlene, and Tiffany
Ages: 13 years and older
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m,, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE

Special Notice for Cyclers! The Cycling sign in procedure has changed! WE ARE ELIMINATING THE NUMBERS! Please continue to sign in at the front desk for all cycling classes! Then be sure to get your hand stamped instead of getting a number!

Time MON TUES WED THURS FRI TIME SAT SUN
6:00-7:00 AM ----- ----- ----- SUNRISE YOGA
Julie S.
----- ----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 AM AM YOGA
Gretchen
YOGA
Becky
AM YOGA
Nina
----- YOGA
Michele A.
7:30-8:30 AM YOGA
Tracey
-----
8:30-9:30 AM T.M.C.
Karen
STEP-N-WEIGHTS
Jude
T.M.C.
Becky
STEP-N-BOSU
Nikki
T.M.C.
Karen
8:30-9:30 AM HI/LO CARDIO
Lynda, Marsha, Lynne
GROUP STRENGTH
Carol/Darlene
9:30-10:30 AM GROUP STRENGTH INTERVALS
Kelly
GROUP STRENGTH
Karen
ZUMBA
Kelly
GROUP STRENGTH INTERVALS
Kathy
STEP-N-SCULPT
Sue
9:30-10:30 AM STEP
Becky
PILATES
Michelle
10:30-12:00 PM VINYASA YOGA
Kelly
----- VINYASA YOGA
Kelly
----- VINYASA YOGA
Chris/Maria
----- ----- -----
11:00-12:00 PM ----- FOREVER FIT CLUB
Katie
----- FOREVER FIT CLUB
Katie
----- ----- ----- -----
4:00-5:00 PM STEPS-N-ABS
Marsha
GROUP STRENGTH
Darlene
3:35-4:45 PM
YOGA
Gretchen
GROUP STRENGTH
Darlene
----- 4:00-5:00 PM ----- YOGA
Gretchen
5:15-6:15 PM GROUP STRENGTH
Darlene
STEP-N-ABS
Sue
GROUP STRENGTH
Patti M.
STEP-N-ABS
Linda
STEPS-N-WEIGHTS
Robin A.
----- ----- -----
6:30-7:30 PM STEP-N-ABS
Lynne
ZUMBA
Trish
CARDIO BOOT CAMP
Darlene
ZUMBA
Sherri
YOGA
Gretchen
----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 PM ZUMBA
Marlene
PILATES/BAR
Marlene
POWER YOGA/BAR
Marlene
----- ----- ----- ----- -----

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM

Time MON TUES WED THURS FRI TIME SAT SUN
8:30-9:30 AM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
PILATES
Jude
6:00-7:00
PILATES
Ruby
PILATES
Veronica
----- PILATES
Jude
----- BEGINNER CLINICS
2nd Sat. of Month
8:30 a.m. Yoga
9:30 a.m. Pilates
3rd Sat. of Month
8:30 Cycling
10:30 a.m. Step
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9:15-10:15 AM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
----- VINYASA YOGA
Jan
----- VINYASA YOGA
Jan
----- ----- ----- -----
5:00-6:00 PM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
----- ----- ----- PILATES
Michele
----- ----- ----- -----
6:00-7:00 PM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
----- 6:30-7:30 PM
YRG YOGA
Art
----- YRG YOGA
Art
----- ----- ----- -----

INDOOR CYCLING SCHEDULE
The Cycling sign in procedure has changed! WE ARE ELIMINATING THE NUMBERS! Please continue to sign in at the front desk for all cycling classes! Then be sure to get your hand stamped instead of getting a number!
Thanks – Have a great ride!
Time MON TUES WED THURS FRI TIME SAT SUN
5:30-6:30 AM CYCLE
Julie
CYCLING
Sara
CYCLING
Danielle
POWER PACING
Carol
CYCLING
Anne
----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 AM ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 7:30-8:30 AM CYCLING
Mindy/Trish
-----
8:30-9:30 AM CYCLING
Julie
CYCLING
Carol
CYCLING
Karen
----- CYCLING
Shannon/Jeanne
----- ----- CYCLING
Julie
9:30-10:30 AM CYCLING
Robin
POWER PACING
Jeanne
CYCLING
Anne
POWER PACING
Karen
POWER PACING
Robin
9:30-10:30 AM CYCLING
Jenn/Lee
ALL TERRAIN
Carol
5:00-6:00 PM CYCLING
Nicole
----- CYCLING
Mike
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
6:00-7:00 PM MOUNTAIN CLASSIC
Gayle
CYCLING
Debi
CYCLE INTERVALS
Keri
CYCLING
Carol
----- ----- ----- -----

Class Descriptions

Certified Instructors (ACE, AFAA, AAAI/ISMA, CPR)

Please keep all water bottles off aerobic room floor. Please keep all belongings with you or bring a lock and put all items in a locker. Locks must be removed before leaving. BVAC is not responsible for lost items. ($)=additional fee.

For an easy to print schedule like the one you can pick up at the club Click Here! You need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you have questions about our aerobic programs, e-mail me at kelly@bigvanilla.com

Last updated on February 16, 2010.

Big Vanilla Arnold | 1209 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012 | 410-544-2525

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