Note: No Meal Service on Wednesday 3/27, Thursday 3/28 and Friday 3/29 (no Breakfast, no Lunch).
 

1st Quarter 2023 Land Fitness Classes

Below is a listing of the Land Fitness Classes that are being given in the 1st Quarter 2023 (January to March).

Registration is required for all “in-person” classes.
Registration dates are December 12th-16th, 2022 from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Stop by the fitness room or call 404-612-2306 or 678-675-7541 to register.

Fitness Room Orientation

Thursdays, 1 to 2pm by appointment only. Call 404-612-2306 to make an appointment.
Orientation is required for all new participants in the Fitness Center.
During orientation you will learn the rules and regulations of the Fitness Room and how to properly use the exercise equipment.

Open Gym, Open Fitness Room

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesdays: 9:00am - 10:00am, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 10:00am, 2:00pm - 4pm
The Fitness Center is open for use by registered participants.
No instruction is available.
NOTE: The Fitness Room is closed every day from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

 

Land Fitness Classes, 1st Quarter 2023

Next: finished
Day(s): Tuesday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/03/23 to 03/14/23

Prevent/Reduce Arthritis pain with specific exercises designed to keep your joints healthy and moving, coupled with fun agility exercises to increase your balance and speed of movement for fall prevention.
Props will be used in this class so it will not be offered virtually.
This is an in-person class only.

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall
Next: finished
Benson Tennis Club
Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Class schedule, dates: 01/04/23 to 03/15/23

Class capacity: 12

A racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles).
This Olympic sport is a fun way to exercise and socialize.
The Mt. Vernon Community Tennis Court is in front of Benson, Bldg. B.

Instructor(s):
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Vernon Woods HOA Tennis Court
Next: finished
Bocce
Day(s): Tuesday, Friday
Class schedule, time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Class schedule, dates: 01/03/23 to 03/17/23

Ancient game, whose modern adaptation most closely resembles bowling.
The game requires skill, strategy and just a little luck.
Want to play but don't know how, then come and join us for a few hours of fun, exercise and socialization.

Instructor(s):
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Bocce Court
Next: finished
Day(s): Monday
Class schedule, time: 9:30am to 10:15am
Class schedule, dates: 01/09/23 to 03/13/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

This is an intermediate level fitness class that sculpts and tones the body.
In 45 minutes, this workout takes you through a variety of exercises using dumbbells and body weight for resistance while moving to the beat of music.
Over time, notice improvements in muscle tone, posture, balance, and strength.
This workout can be modified to be performed seated in a chair.

Instructor(s): Sonya Edwards
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Day(s): Friday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/13/23 to 03/17/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

A 45–50-minute interval training workout set to music.
An 8-minute warm-up followed by 30 minutes of Tabata intervals (20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest).
Workout concludes with 5 minutes of core work and a cool down stretch.
One-, two- or three-pound weights can be used to increase the cardio intensity and muscle toning.

Instructor(s): Jennifer Jones
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Senior Stretch (Chair Yoga)
Day(s): Monday
Class schedule, time: 10:30am to 11:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/09/23 to 03/13/23

Class Capacity: 25

Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.
Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement.

Instructor(s): Sonya Edwards
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Senior Stretch (Chair Yoga)
Day(s): Tuesday
Class schedule, time: 9:00am to 9:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/03/23 to 03/14/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

A 45–50-minute class of gentle yoga practiced in a chair and standing using a chair.
Ideal for those new to yoga.
The class is designed to improve flexibility, release muscle tension, and reduce stress.

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Circuit Training
Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/10/23 to 03/16/23

Circuit Training is a total body workout that includes a warm-up and at least 20 minutes cardiovascular exercise (using treadmills, exercise bikes, or elliptical machines) and a least 20 minutes of strength, muscle endurance, power, core, or balance training exercises (using universal weight machine, dumbbell, kettlebells, resistant bands, and other equipment).

Registration is December 12-16.
Call 404-612-2306 or 678-675-7541 to register or come by the Fitness Room.

Instructor(s):
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Fitness Center
Next: finished
Circuit Training
Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Class schedule, time: 11:00am to 11:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/10/23 to 03/16/23

Circuit Training is a total body workout that includes a warm-up and at least 20 minutes cardiovascular exercise (using treadmills, exercise bikes, or elliptical machines) and a least 20 minutes of strength, muscle endurance, power, core, or balance training exercises (using universal weight machine, dumbbell, kettlebells, resistant bands, and other equipment).

Registration is December 12-16.
Call 404-612-2306 or 678-675-7541 to register or come by the Fitness Room.

Instructor(s):
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Fitness Center
Next: finished
Flexibility
Day(s): Thursday
Class schedule, time: 9:00am to 9:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/05/23 to 03/16/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

A 45–50-minute class that consists of various stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, range of motion, and stability with special attention to abdominal, lower back strength and posture.

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Day(s): Tuesday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/10/23 to 03/14/23

Class Capacity: 8

This is an on-going group for women to connect and experience support and bond with other women in a safe compassionate environment.
Weekly topics will be determined by the participants and group facilitator.
Please see Nicole Wyche for more details.

Instructor(s): Nicole Wyche
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Conference Room A and B
Next: finished
Day(s): Thursday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/05/23 to 03/16/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

Supported Exercise for Ageless Training, is a brand new, chair-based fitness program that strengthens the body and mind, while improving balance and flexibility.
It is a combination of cardio, strength, balance, posture, brain work, and more. 
It's a complete workout from head to toe and it's all done in a chair, but you may also perform the exercises while standing.
Check it out, it’s tons of fun!

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Soulful Strut
Day(s): Monday
Class schedule, time: 2:00pm to 2:45pm
Class schedule, dates: 01/09/23 to 03/13/23

Class Capacity: 25

Learn the classic soulful dances, while gaining great cardio benefits!

Instructor(s): Donnah Jones
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall
Next: finished
Day(s): Wednesday
Class schedule, time: 10:00am to 10:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/04/23 to 03/15/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

A total body workout with a focus on strengthening the core and limbs while amplifying the body’s movement through stretch, improving overall balance, posture, muscle tone & mobility.

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)
Next: finished
Theraband
Day(s): Wednesday
Class schedule, time: 9:00am to 9:45am
Class schedule, dates: 01/04/23 to 03/15/23

Onsite Class Capacity: 25

A 45–50-minute class that includes a warm-up, resistance exercises that works the muscles of the body and support ranges, ending with stretches to relax the worked muscles.
A lightweight band is needed to maximize benefits.

Instructor(s): Diane Adams
Program: Land Fitness
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall, Virtual (Online)

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