Boost your bones by adding strength training to your exercise routine! Strength training will build your bones and benefit your joints by strengthening the surrounding tissues, maintaining alignment to decrease wear and tear. We will use hand weights, resistance bands, and yoga balls for a total body workout. Participants must be able to get up and down from an exercise mat. Modifications will be provided for beginners and also those further along their fitness journey. Class includes balance training. Online participants need: Cushioned mat or surface, hand weights, resistance band, and yoga ball. All participants should: Dress in comfortable clothing and wear athletic shoes Have water handy Cushioned yoga mat Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Are you interested in strength training but don’t know how or where to start? Research shows that resistance training is crucial to maintaining muscle mass, especially as we age. Join us for a beginner chair-based class where we will use hand weights, resistance bands, and yoga balls while both sitting and standing to work every muscle group. No experience needed! Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes and bring a water bottle. All participants should: Dress in comfortable clothing and wear athletic shoes Have water handy Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Boost metabolism and improve strength, flexibility and balance with a workout combining kettlebells with bodyweight exercises. Proper kettlebell technique will be taught. Beginners welcome. Kettlebells provided. Bring water, towel and mat. We will end class with stretching, yoga, or myo-facial work. Bring to class: Water Towel Mat Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

Experience a dynamic warm-up lasting 5-7 minutes, followed by a blend of strength exercises, balance challenges, and compound movements utilizing diverse equipment for optimal functional fitness enhancement. Conclude with a soothing stretch session.

Students will learn how to “play Tai Chi” by practicing different Tai Chi forms, Qigong forms, Acupoints, Tai Chi Ruler, Bang Stick, Baoding Ball, and Unweighted Ball. Appropriate for most physical conditions. Students must be able to turn, bend slightly, and stand at least half of the time. This class improves student’s flexibility, agility, body awareness, balance, and calms and relaxes the mind. No experience necessary. Loose clothes, flat shoes, no sandals please! Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.