Fitness Classes
All Classes at the Saltmarsh Senior Center, 81 Washington St. Ext.
Call 508-228-4490 with questions.
Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Class
8:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday & 7:45 am on Tuesday
Join Nancy Swain for a low impact program that is best for those who wish to work at a mild pace, allowing flexibility for those not wanting to go beyond their usual exertion level. Maximum capacity 25.
Non-Impact Aerobics Class
10:00 a.m on Wednesdays and Fridays. Aerobic DVD on Mondays
Join Hannah Judy Gretz for Non -impact aerobics (NIA) which is an intentional dance that comprises 52 moves designed to exercise the joints, and promote flexibility, agility, and stability. NIA combines nine movement forms, three each from Healing Arts, Martial Arts & Dance Arts. All movements can be done at three levels: close to the body, medium range or as big & athletic as you want. Maximum capacity 15.
Yoga
9:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Barbara Rives, instructor. Barbara assists beginners and continuing students with yoga instruction. All are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Maximum capacity 20.
Kettle Bell Class
7:45 a.m. Thursdays.
Joe Aquiar, instructor. This program includes a warm-up, lifting and agility drills with a 5lb. kettle bell and a warm down. During this class you will increase your heart rate & improve coordination and balance.
Tai Chi
10:15 a.m. Thursdays
Nancy Rappaport, instructor. Everyone is welcome to learn about this ancient marital art which is a non-impact exercise providing health benefits of increased flexibility, balance and well-being. Maximum capacity 12.
Chair Yoga
10:00 am on Fridays via Zoom.
With Barbara Rives. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline originated in ancient India. While stretching is certainly involved, yoga is also about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is done through the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific benefits.