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Adult Fitness Programs

We offer a variety of fitness classes in the daytime and evenings offered for adults.

For daytime classes: fill out this form and return the completed copy to the Community Activity Center front desk or email it here to register.

For evening classes: register here.

How to enroll:

Pay at the front office of the CAC
Sign waiver and enrollment
Swipe your card at the front desk before class
Sign your name on the attendance sheet at each class

Daytime fitness classes

Pricing options:

One calendar month pass ($35)
SilverSneakers, RenewActive, Silver & Fit Membership**

**Yearly enrollment required

Evening fitness classes

Evening classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Hatha Yoga, Tuesdays at 5 or 6 p.m.

Pricing options:

Class descriptions and activity levels

Fitness participants must pre-register for a class session. All classes have a maximum of 24 participants, no drop-ins will be allowed. Health insurance reimbursement programs (SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, RenewActive & $35/mo) can be used for daytime classes only. Please register by phone 763-493-8333, at the Community Activity Center front desk or online for the class(es) you will be attending.

Check the daytime monthly schedule posted in the Community Activity Center for class changes and no dates! All classes are located at the Community Activity Center.

Activity levels

This scale is an approximate guide to the activity level of a class or trip. The scale is based on the level of activity and physical ability needed to perform the activity. If you are unsure if a class or trip is right for you contact us.

Passive
Moderate
Active
Brisk
Vigorous

Daytime Active Older Adult classes

Bring a water bottle to class and wear a mask & tennis shoes. Class will be held inside the Community Activity Center.

SilverSneakers® Classic

Intensity level: 1
Classic is designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified depending on fitness levels. A chair will be provided and sanitized before and after class. Equipment will be checked out to class participants. Each participant will clean their equipment and bring to class each week. Instructor: Stephanie Min 10 / Max 24 per class.

SilverSneakers® EnerChi

Intensity level: 1
EnerChi is comprised of easy-to-learn, modified tai chi forms aimed at improving well-being. Low-impact movements are practiced in a slow, flowing sequence to progress strength, balance, and focus. Chair support is offered to facilitate standing ability and seated exercise options. Please dress lightly in non-baggy clothes, bring a water bottle to class. Instructor: Stephanie, 12 classes

SilverSneakers® Yoga

Intensity level: 2
Get ready to move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. This class is suitable for nearly every fitness level. A chair will be provided and sanitized before and after class. Instructor: Stephanie Min 10 / Max 24 per class.

Zumba Gold®

Intensity level: 4
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower-intensity. The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong! The class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Instructor: Stephanie Min 10 / Max 24 per class

Cardio Strength

Intensity level: 4
A heart-healthy cardio class to energize your active lifestyle using low-impact movements that focus specifically on building upper-body and core strength plus cardio endurance. Equipment will be checked out to class participants. Each participant will clean their equipment and bring to class each week. Instructor: Stephanie Min 10 / Max 24 per class.

Movement Fusion

Intensity level: 4
Combine yoga, barre, balance and body-weight strength movements together to create a fun, but challenging, workout to improve both muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance using fast changing, low impact movements followed by core work performed on the floor. Please dress lightly in non-baggy clothes, bring a water bottle to class. Instructor: Kristie; 12 classes.

Evening fitness classes

Hatha Yoga

Learn to use breath to de-stress and focus your mind, while stretching and strengthening your whole body. Each class includes balancing, stretching, chest and hip opening, ab strengthening and a peaceful final rest. Designed for the beginner to intermediate student: individual poses are presented with deliberate cues and modifications to ensure a safe, fun, challenging, yet achievable class for all. Please dress lightly in non-baggy clothes, must bring a personal yoga mat, yoga block, sweat towel and water bottle to class. Instructor: Julie T Min 6 / Max 20 per class.

Fitness room and walking track

Can’t make it to our classes? That’s okay! The Community Activity Center (CAC) has a fitness room and walking track that you can visit any time during business hours.

Fitness Room Cost:

$15 for a 30-day calendar pass or $3 per day.

Adult Program Guidelines

While meeting, MN Department of Health and Center for Disease Control guidelines do need to be followed. Please read the guidelines below for details of attending an in-person program. It is crucial we continue to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to collectively protect our community. COVID- 19 is a highly contagious disease that is sometimes fatal, especially for older adults and those with underlying health conditions. We do NOT recommend that you attend if you are in the high-risk category for contracting COVID-19. All participation is at your own risk.

Registration:

Participants must pre-register for a class
No drop-ins will be allowed
If you do not attend a class for more than 2 consecutive weeks, you will lose your place and someone from the waitlist will be added on
Register online at www.brooklynpark.org/registration by phone at 763-493-8333 or in person at the Community Activity Center, 5600 85^th Ave N

Before you attend:

Take the at home Health Screening
If you have any symptoms consistent with Covid-19, stay home, stay away from other people, and contact your health care provider
If you do not have any symptoms, determine if it is in your best interest or the best interest of those you live with to attend
Pack a bottle of water or 2!
Do not bring food to share
Bring your own supplies and equipment, unless noted in program description

When you arrive:

Do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to your class time
Wear a mask covering mouth & nose
Use hand sanitizer (supplied on site)
Check in at class with attendant to verify self-screen and track class attendance

During class:

Practice social distancing, use indicators on the floor
Do not touch your face
Wear a mask covering mouth & nose (mask may be removed when exercising)
Cover coughs and sneezes into your elbow, not into your hand or out in the open
Hand sanitize as needed
Do not share equipment
Please depart the area immediately at the conclusion of class

After class:

If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 contact your health care provider
If you go in for a COVID-19 test please do not attend any classes until after you have a negative test result
If you do receive a positive COVID-19 test, please call the CAC so we can notify others you were in contact with (763-493-8333)