CITY OF AMES 2026 WINTER/SPRING PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE • PAGE 30 BALANCE STRENGTH & STRETCH - This unique class will work on balance exercises and strength work. BOXING BOOTCAMP - This high-energy kickboxing class makes working out fun. Train to jab, hook, punch, and kick a punching bag, all while gaining strength, flexibility, stamina, and a high-calorie burning workout. The class will include various strength training and plyometric moves to give you an AMAZING full-body workout in just 45 minutes! Requirement: set of wraps and gloves. There is a one-time charge of $25 if you would like a set provided; if you have your own, you do not need to pay this additional fee. CARDIO PUMP - The perfect union of cardio, strength, and music. This fun class features half cardio and half strength using a variety of group fitness equipment. CARDIO STRENGTH FUSION - Strength, cardio, and yoga all fused together to make an incredible workout. CORE POWER FUSION - Develop a strong core in this 35-minute express class! This class includes powerful techniques that will strengthen your entire core with the bonus of mobility and flexibility training. CYCLE INTERVAL CLASS - Indoor Cycling is a fun, athletic-based cardiovascular workout set to fun music to take you on the ride of your life. This challenging cycling class will combine a variety of speeds, terrains, and intensities to give you the ultimate riding experience! Burn calories and get lost in the beat of the music. Open to all fitness levels. CYCLE STRENGTH - This 45-minute workout combines 25 minutes of cycle intermixed with 20 minutes of strength work for the ultimate combination! You will do cycle drills that make you sweat and strength work that trains all your major muscles. DANCE FUSION - Geared to those 60+ who want a fun workout dancing to music from the 60s to today, this class fuses several genres, from disco to international beats. Light weights are integrated into choreography to get a full body workout HI/LO BODYSCULPT - Pure Cardio! Aerobics choreography combines varying levels of impact, which the participant can modify to increase or reduce intensity. INTRO TO WEIGHT TRAINING - Join us in a strength training circuit class held in the Community Center weight room. Trainers will assist you in learning basic strength exercises using Life Fitness machines, bands, and free weights. Open to all fitness levels! PILATES BARRE - No ballet experience required here! This intense fusion of Pilates, Sculpting, and Ballet-based exercises will change the way your body looks - longer, leaner, and stronger. 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. FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
