CITY OF AMES 2026 FALL PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE • PAGE 55 FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS PILATES FUSION - Provides a modern twist to Pilates incorporating strength training and mobility exercises to emphasize moves that will tone, stretch, strengthen, and elongate muscles. POWER BODY BLAST - Take your strength training to the next level with this strength class that incorporates heavier weight to give you the toned and lean physique you desire. A great way to define, sculpt, and build lean muscle. SEATED STRENGTH & STRETCH - This unique class will work on balance exercises and strength work. SILVER SNEAKERS - Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. SIMPLY STRENGTH - This strength training class will help you increase strength and endurance using a variety of our group fitness equipment. Add this class to your schedule to help you build a lean, strong physique with a workout that is never boring. STEP INTERVAL - This unique class combines cardio and strength intervals with challenging step choreography. The best of both worlds. STRENGTH CIRCUIT - This intermediate level strength circuit class is for older adults familiar with the Life Fitness strength equipment and would like to work out in the weight room in a class setting. TAI CHI BEGINNERS - This course is designed to get you started. You will learn the basic postures, movement, and breath work. These techniques have many benefits for health and well-being including flexibility, stress reduction, and balance. TRAMP & TRX - Encounter integrated training using the JumpSport Fitness Trampoline and TRX Suspension Trainer in progressions that are challenging, yet right for your current level of condition. This small group, personalized program offers the opportunity to increase strength, endurance, and stamina, while incinerating calories. Come prepared to train and work hard. TRAMP FUSION - This fun workout featuring the JumpSport Trampoline is a cardio workout intermixed with strength and core intervals using a variety of equipment including the TRX, battle ropes, weights, and tubes. A total body workout! TRX TRAINING - The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original bodyweight-based training tool that builds strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Suspension training works on building core strength with almost every movement performed in the class. TRX creates an element of instability that calls on your core to provide balance and coordination. This incredible workout is suitable for all levels and will provide you with a complete body workout!! YOGA - Students of all levels are encouraged to participate. This class is designed to develop body awareness, learn postures (asanas), alignment, and become familiar with yogic breathing techniques in a relaxing atmosphere. YOGA, CHAIR - Yoga provides a safe, gentle form of Yoga designed for those who have difficulty getting to the floor in traditional Yoga. With the support of a chair (used for sitting or standing), you will learn Yoga postures and breathing techniques designed to help you increase flexibility and improve your range of motion.
