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Winter/Spring 2013 - Enriched For Life Fitness & Exercise Continued Advanced Tai Chi Sword - 32 Forms Tai Chi Sword is one of the short weapons of Tai Chi Quan and apparatus, showing styles of both Tai Chi Quan and swordsmanship. It is characterized by a relaxed body, a quiet mind, circular and continuous movements, and combination of spirit, form, body and apparatus. The swordsmanship is fine, smooth and ingenious. It can beat the softness while avoiding the hardness, which combines firmness and flexibility. The 32-Form Tai Chi Sword is an advanced series of established movements designed by International Wushu (Chinese Martial Arts) Federation. It has clarified techniques, simple structure, and original and concise movements. As an integration of artistic forms and skills of attack and defense, it is easy to learn and practice. This course is designed to teach students how to perform the 32-Form Tai Chi Sword. Students should wear comfortable clothing and either non-slip tennis shoes or plan to go barefoot. Be sure to bring a yardstick or a wrapping paper roll (30 inches or longer) to class to use as a sword if you do not already have one. Tai Chi Sword - 114101W Saturday 10:00-11:00 am 03/09-05/11 CEC/Caf $64 - 8 Wks Zheng (No class 03/30; 04/06 ) Tai Chi Quan 24 Forms This course is designed to teach participants how to perform the 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan on the first level to facilitate an active lifestyle and promote good health. Participants will learn how to perform the simplified Tai Chi Quan with 24 forms. At the same time, their body alignment, static equilibrium, dynamic balance, muscle relaxation, bone strength, breathing control, and a spirited mind will be promoted over the course of learning and performing the simplified Tai Chi Quan exercise. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and either non-slip “tennis” shoes or go barefoot. Tai Chi Fan-24 Forms -114102W saturday 11:00 am-12:00 pm 03/02-05/18 cec/caf $80 - 10 WKS Zheng (No class 03/30; 04/06 ) Ms. Jiexia (Alice) Zheng, received her major in exercise science in 1977 from Hunan Sport School and Wuhan Institute of PE in P.R. of China in 1990. Alice specialized in Tai Chi exercises, including simplified Tai Chi Quan, Tai Chi Sword, and Tai Chi Fan, with extensive experience in practicing and teaching in both China and the United States. Currently, Alice is an instructor at Western Michigan University and Portage Community Education’s Enriched for Life program through Portage Public Schools. You can see her demonstrate the simplified Tai Chi Quan at: http://homepages.wmich.edu/~zhangj/Taiji%20-%20 24%20Demo.html Specialty Fitness Specialty Fitness is personal training in a group setting. These classes are taught by a West Hills certified personal trainer. They are targeted at specific areas of interest and give you an Classes are held at: West Hills Athletic Club 2001 South 11th Street in Kalamazoo effective, efficient workout, with the accountability of a personal trainer to keep you motivated. The number of participants in each session is limited. All levels are welcome to join. P90X The famous P90X workout is at West Hills! Now you can do Tony Horton’s body and life changing workouts at the gym with a personal trainer! The one con clients had of P90X was always that “it was a home based workout. They didn’t have the accountability and expertise of a trainer, or the social aspect of the gym.” Well now you can have the best of both worlds! West Hills is the first gym in the area to offer P90X. 90 day muscle confusion program- strength training, kickboxing, plyometrics, yoga, core and more! Guests $149 per month (total program cost $447) - includes 4 hours of group training per week. Days/Times TBD - An introductory meeting will be held the Sunday before the session begins. Workout groups will be assigned based on individual schedules. P90X - 220113a 02/04-05/05 $149/month or $447/3 months Balance Training Statistics show that the number one reason older adults fall is lack of balance. The focus of this class is on exercises that improve lower-body muscle strength, visual acuity, neck flexibility and ankle dexterity. We work on strengthening the feet, ankles, legs: improve proprioception; train core strength and alignment in various positions; and enhance reaction and focus. Cost is $77/session Balance Training Session 1 01/28-02/21 Session 2 02/25-03/21 Session 3 03/25-04/25 No Class 04/01-04/04 Session 4 04/29-05/23 Day Mon/Wed Tues/Thur Time 10:00-10:30AM 11:30-12:00PM 220101A 220102A 220201A 220202A 220301A 220302A 220401A 220402A www.ppscommed.org 8 (269) 323-6700
Enriched For Life - Winter/Spring 2013 Learn to Run 1 Mile A 4 Week Beginner Training Program This four-week training program is designed for total beginner run/walkers who want to build up to running a mile. This program is a run/walk to continuous running program. Each week, you’ll make a slight increase to your running distance and a decrease in your walking distance. By the end of four weeks, you will be able to run one mile without stopping. Each four week session will be 30 minutes, 3 times per week for $77. Days and times are to be determined. An introductory meeting will be held the Sunday before the session begins to assess your needs. Workout groups will be assigned based on individual schedules. Learn to Run 1 Mile No Class 4/1-4/5 Session 1 01/28-02/23 Session 2 02/24-03/22 Session 3 03/25-04/26 Session 4 04/29-05/24 Day and Time TBA 220103A 220203A 220303A 220403A Golf Specific Training Training to build your strength, power, endurance and to prevent injuries will directly improve your performance on the golf course. Our golf specific workout program strengthens the muscles that rotate the torso as well as those that stabilize the hips and shoulders while also working to reduce any aches and pains that may limit in-season enjoyment. This 4 week course consists of 45 minutes, two times per week and costs $113. Days/Times TBD - An introductory meeting will be held the Sunday before the session begins. Golf Specific Training No Class 4/1-4/5 Session 1 01/28-02/23 Session 2 02/24-03/22 Session 3 03/25-04/26 Session 4 04/29-05/24 Day and Time TBA 220106A 220206A 220306A 220406A Suspension Training Suspension Training is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise that allows you to be in control and safely perform hundreds of exercises that build strength, flexibility, mobility, and cardio endurance all at the intensity that works for you. You’re in control over how much you want to challenge yourself with every exercise because you can adjust your body position to instantly adapt resistance. Get quick, total body workouts with full body movements that engage the core, upper and lower body simultaneously. Suspension Training 4 - Week Sessions Day Time Session 1 01/28-02/23 Session 2 02/24-03/22 Session 3 03/25-04/26 No Class 4/1-4/5 Session 4 04/29-05/24 Beginner $77 Mon/Wed 5:00-5:30 PM 220107A 220207A 220307A 220407A Tues/Thurs 7:00-7:30 AM 220108A 220208A 220308A 220408A Tues/Thurs 1:00-1:30 PM 220109A 220209A 220309A 220409A Intermediate $113 Mon/Wed 6:00-6:45 AM 220110A 220210A 220310A 220410A Mon/Wed 12:30-1:15 PM 220111A 220211A 220311A 220411A Tues/Thurs 9:00-9:45 AM 220112A 220212A 220312A 220412A Tues/Thurs 6:15-7:00 AM 220113A 220213A 220313A 220413A Now Offering a Group Fitness membership at a reduced cost! West Hills Athletic Club Tennis l Pilates l Group Fitness l Personal Training l Cardio Theatre l Pro Shop l Track westhillsathletic.com · 2001 S. 11th St. · Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · call (269) 387-0410 (269) 323-6700 9 www.ppscommed.org
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