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Photo of Kelly Wojtowicz We have over 65 classes per week!!

We offer the latest types of classes available in the industry today, from Pilates & Yoga to Hip-Hop & Cycling. All of our classes are multilevel; this 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. We offer beginner clinics for Step, Cycling, Yoga and Pilates, two Saturdays each month. Check out the schedule below.

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

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.

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Yoga Retreat on Saturday, March 31!

Sign up today for one or both of these excellent Yoga sessions. You can get the details by by clicking here and downloading the flier.
Part 1: "Energy Flow" with Donna Pia Vocci, Reiki Master Deep breathing/visualization to create slower brain waves and more receptive mind, channeling or self-healing energies, and a crown center energy assessment. A tea service wil consist of a sampling of a pomegranate colong tea, with a brief discussion of tea and health. Lynayn Mielke is a licensed acupuncturist and has earned certification as a Tea Specialist from The Specialty Tea Institute of the U.S. She focusses on integrating acupuncture, nutrition and tea to support wellness and believes the addition of these treatments to traditional Western medicine is the way to achieve optimum health.
Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Primary Activity Room: Community Center Room and Cafe
Fee: $25
Part 2: "The Yoga Experience" with Patti Jaffe, RYT Patty brings the East to the West in this total yoga immersion. Join us for a 3 hour practice to include pranyama (breathing technique), the Philosophy of Quantum Physics, a full and invigorating asana practice (with live Drumming) and Paty's specialty: A Guided Imagery Meditation. Directly following, a buffet will be served of authentic vegetarian Indian food.
Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Fee: $75

“Saturday Dance Special” with Sherri Jolly

If you like to dance, check out these specialty dance classes. They are held twice a month and feature a different type of dance technique. So come out and put a little twirl in your weekend.

Date: All Saturdays - March 10 (Jazz/Funk); March 24 (Hip Hop); April 14 (Jazz/Funk); April 26 (Hip Hop); May 12 (Jazz/Funk); May 26 (Hip Hop).
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Ages: 13 years and older
Fee: Free to members / $20 for non-members
Camper Limit: no limit
Boot Camp Instructor: Sherri Jolly

Isn’t Yoga Just Stretching? The Fundamentals of Yoga Postures

Some believe that yoga is only for flexible girls. Not so! Yoga is for anyone who wants to live comfortably inside their body. This 2 hour workshop will introduce the yoga practice to the “inflexible” and review fundamental technique to those seeking a deeper understanding of the postures.
Date: Saturday, May 12
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Ages: 18 years and older
Fee: $35
Camper Limit: up to 30
Instructor: Patty Jaffe, RYT

Upside Down Yoga/Yoga Inversions

There are physiological benefits to being upside down! Gravity helps to reverse the body’s blood flow, which is calming to arterial function, quieting to a stressful mind and even exercises the veins, which can prevent varicose veins. This 2-hour workshop will instruct students on the technical aspects of yoga inversions. Postures will be performed at the wall with assistance.

Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Studio
Ages: 18 years and older
Fee: $35
Number of Participants: up to 30
Instructor: Patty Jaffe, RYT

Photo of a prior bootcamp class. "Girls Only" Fitness Boot Camp

Looking for something different this Spring? This Camp will offer participants aerobic, strength and core conditioning through activities such as kickboxing, outdoor running, calisthenics, push-ups, agility drills, circuit training, Pilates, rock climbing, swimming and stability ball. Each day of camp has a different theme and includes “talk time” to discuss proper nutrition and healthy eating habits. Participants will end the day with Yoga and journal writing. This camp will encourage girls to discover their inner selves, to feel good about who they are, and to develop positive self esteem and self-respect. Read more about the boot camps.
Date: Spring Sesion: Sundays April 15, 22, 29 and May 6th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Primary Activity Room: Group Exercise Room
Ages: 9 - 14
Fee: Members - $150/session / Non-Members $165/session. Price includes T-shirt, Bandana and Journal.
Camper Limit: 30 girls
Boot Camp Instructor: Kelly Wojtowicz, RNC
Contact: Email Kelly at teamwojo@verizon.net
Visit the site: www.teamwojo.com

All Classes held in the Aerobic Studio, unless otherwise noted.


For an easy to print schedule like the one you can pick up at the club Click Here!
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EFFECTIVE June 1, 2007
Classes are subject to change without notice.


GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE
Time MON TUES WED THURS FRI TIME SAT SUN
6:00-7:00 AM ----- ----- ----- SUNRISE YOGA
Julie S.
----- ----- ----- -----
7:00-7:45 AM ----- YOGA
Becky
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 AM AM YOGA
Gretchen
---- AM YOGA
Nina
---- AM YOGA
Nina
7:15-8:15 AM ---- -----
7:45-8:30 AM ----- CARDIOCHI w/weights
Kathy
----- CARDIOCHI w/weights
Kathy
----- ----- ----- -----
8:30-9:30 AM T.M.C.
Frances
BODY BLAST
Lynne
T.M.C.
Becky
ADVANCED STEP
Lynne
T.M.C.
Lynne
8:30-9:30 AM XTREME INTERVAL
Lynda, Marsha or
SALSA
Charlene
TMC
Carol/Darlene
8:30-9:30 AM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
PILATES
Becky
Community Center Room
----- PILATES
Veronica
Community Center Room
----- ----- ----- 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
Community Center Room
----- VINYASA YOGA
Jan
Community Center Room
----- ----- ----- -----
5:30-6:30 AM
These CLASSES are held in the Community Center Room
----- PILATES
Amy
----- PILATES
Amy
----- ----- ----- -----
9:30-10:30 AM XTREME INTERVAL
Kelly
T.M.C.
Karen
BODY BLAST
Kelly
XTREME INTERVAL
Kathy
STEP-N-SCULPT
Sue
9:30-10:30 AM STEP
Becky
PILATES
Michelle
10:30-11:45 AM VINYASA YOGA
Kelly
STEP-N-BOSU
Nikki
VINYASA YOGA
Kelly
STEP-N-BOSU
Nikki
YOGA
Patty J.
----- ----- -----
4:00-5:00 PM STEPS-N-ABS
Marsha
----- YOGA
Gretchen
----- ----- ----- ----- YOGA
Gretchen
5:15-6:15 PM STEP-N-BONSU
Patty M.
STEP-N-ABS
Sue
T.M.C.
Patti M.
STEP 101
Linda
STEPS-N-WEIGHTS
Robin A.
----- ----- -----
6:30-7:30 PM BODY BLAST
Kimberley
CITY BEAT
Casey
CARDIO BOOT CAMP
Darlene
CITY BEAT
Sherri
YOGA
Gretchen
----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 PM PILATES/BAR
Marlene
SWING CLASS
$$
POWER YOGA/BAR
Marlene
----- ----- ----- ----- -----

INDOOR CYCLING SCHEDULE (In order in ensure a cycle, members must sign in and get a number for all classes.)
Time MON TUES WED THURS FRI TIME SAT SUN
5:30-6:30 AM CYCLE & STRENGTH
Kathy M.
5:45-6:45 AM
POWER PACING
Mary
AM RIDE
Danielle
5:45-6:45 AM
POWER PACING
Carol
CYCLE & ABS
Anne
----- ----- -----
7:30-8:30 AM ----- CYCLING
Carol
----- ----- ----- 7:30-8:30 AM CYCLING
Mindy/Carol
-----
8:30-9:30 AM CYCLING
Trish
----- CYCILATES
Karen
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
9:30-10:30 AM CYCLING
Julie
POWER PACING
Jeanne
CYCLING
Anne
POWER PACING
Karen
POWER PACING
Robin
9:30-10:30 AM Cycling
Jenn/Lee
ALL TERRAIN
Carol
6:00-7:00 PM MOUNTAIN MADNESS
Gayle
CYCLILATES
Debi
POWER PACING
Keri
CYCLE-N-ABS
Carol
Cycling
Mindy/Sarah C.
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Class Descriptions

In case of inclement weather. We have a Snow Policy.
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!
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If you have questions about our aerobic programs, e-mail me at kelly@bigvanilla.com

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