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THE BENSON BUZZ, Quit Smoking Workshop, CSCA Virtual Programming and MARTA information etc. ... read on our News page (updated 7/4/2021).
If possible, stay in shape: While we are closed we will post videos from our Land Fitness Program/Classes on the BC Videos page.
The Benson Center will reopen on Monday, July 12, 2021.
The initial hours of the multipurpose facility will be 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM.
Below, after several Land Fitness Videos, is a listing of the Land Fitness Classes that had planned to give in the 2nd Quarter 2020 (April to June). All classes are postponed until further notice.
Important Notice (3/14/20):
Due to the CORONAVIRUS, the Benson Center 2nd Quarter Classes and Registration are postponed until further notice.
This class is for members who already know the language of line dance, able to respond to voice instruction, have mastered the basic steps, and shown ability to memorize dances with multiple steps.
Members must be physically able to turn quickly and dance for 5-10 minutes without getting winded.
If you’re ready for more variety, challenge, and opportunity to learn at a faster pace, this class will be great exercise and a lot of fun!
*Instructor approval is required to attend this class.
A delightful aerobic exercise with flexibility, balance and gracefulness as side benefits.
No partner? No problem!
All levels welcome.
Tennis requires the use of a racquet to strike a ball over or around a net and into the opponent's court.
This Olympic sport is a fun way to exercise and socialize.
The Mt. Vernon Community Tennis Court is located in front of Benson Building B.
Note: this is a Vernon Woods HOA Tennis Court.
Facilitators: Kaethe Solomon and Julia White.
Players will only have access to ONE court on Tuesdays.
Players will only have access to BOTH courts on Thursdays.
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.
45 minutes of easy paced low impact movement and body sculpting.
Silver Sneakers Members are encouraged to attend.
This class 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 at least 20 minutes of strength, muscle endurance, power, core or balance training exercises (using universal weight machine, dumbbell, kettlebells, resistant bands and other equipment).
Participation is required in each phase of the class.
This class 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 at least 20 minutes of strength, muscle endurance, power, core or balance training exercises (using universal weight machine, dumbbell, kettlebells, resistant bands and other equipment).
Participation is required in each phase of the class.
This exercise class consists of various stretching and strengthening exercises to improve flexibility, abdominal and lower back strength and posture.
An aerobic workout with a Latin feel.
Burning calories, improving flexibility and toning-up just happen to be the benefits.
Learn to do a variety of basic line dances to great music while exercising your heart, mind and soul.
Are you seeking calmness, peace of mind, vibrant health, and greater energy?
Come and experience these benefits through simple yet powerful Meditation Techniques.
A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, and standing using a chair.
Monday 11:00am & Thursday 2:00pm, Silver Sneakers Members are encouraged to attend.
A gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, and standing using a chair
Silver Sneakers Members are encouraged to attend.
Come, learn the latest and Classic Soulful Line Dances, while gaining great cardio benefits!
Class designed to help improve balance and coordination to remain safe on our feet.
Silver Sneakers Members are encouraged to attend.
"Chi" is your internal energy, your life force.
Tai Chi is an ancient practice that helps move the energy throughout the body.
This class is designed specifically for older adults at all levels of ability.
These exercises can be performed in a standing or seated position.
The goal of this class is to introduce students to the basics of how to breathe, move and improve the your body's functions.
Cultivating Chi works on the mind, body and spirit.
Silver Sneakers Members are encouraged to attend.
This exercise class includes basic stretching, flexibility and balance exercises to improve or maintain functional ability.
Mild resistance applied by using rubber tubing, hand or ankle weights.
This exercise class includes basic stretching, flexibility and balance exercises to improve or maintain functional ability.
Mild resistance applied by using rubber tubing, hand or ankle weights.
Yo-Chi-Ahh consists of physical movement and mental exercises.
Yo-Chi-Ahh is a unique blend of Yoga and Tai Chi joined with "Brain Respirations" as an effective and easy way to diffuse the effects of stress and the accumulated tensions of everyday life.
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