Fitness Classes
To register online, click here. Or you may register at the front desk of the Community Center or by calling 740-592-3325.
Drop-ins are available: $10 per class
If you are interested in teaching a fitness class, please contact Erin Helms for more information at ehelms@ci.athens.oh.us or call 740-592-3325.
This class will introduce beginners to the basics of Shotokan karate and deepen the practice of intermediate and advanced students. Emphasizes building focus, strength, and self-defense skills.
Dates: January 10—March 16
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Ages: 16+
Fee: Members—$60; Non-member—$75
This class is perfect for blasting calories with short bursts of cardio followed by strength moves using body weight exercises mixed with targeted weight training. A great class for people of all fitness levels and abilities. Every week, we change it up to keep you and your muscles pushing through boundaries and reaching new heights. We promise there’s something for everyone in every class!
Dates: January 11 to March 17
Times: Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30am to 7:30am
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$70, Nonmember-$85, Drop-in Class-$10
This class seeks to balance the practioner’s mind and body through deepening body awareness in yoga
poses. Ideal for people with previous experience in basic poses.
Dates: January 11—March 15
Times: Wednesdays 8:30am-10:00am
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$65; Non-member-$80; Drop-in Class-$10
For mid-life and older beginners, this class offers an ideal low impact, invigorating way to keep the body supple, and the mind relaxed and focused.
Dates: January 13 to March 17
Times: Fridays 10:15am-11:15am
Ages: 50+
Fee: Member-$50, Nonmember-$65; Drop-in Class-$10
Explore the details of breath and alignment as you hold poses in this slower paced flow class. Be ready for a variety of stretching, strengthening and restorative poses
Dates: January 9 to March 13
Times: Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$50, Nonmember-$65; Drop-in Class-$10
Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. This dance class features high and low intensity intervals that help improve cardiovascular fitness while also enhancing balance, coordination, agility, and to some degree, strength through the application of beginner accessible choreography. Zumba targets lots of different muscle groups at once for total body toning. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Dates: January 14 to March 18
Times: Saturdays 11:00am—12:00pm
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$50, Nonmember-$65, Drop-in Class-$10
Strong Nation is a full body workout that incorporates muscle condition cardio, HIIT, plyometric training and martial arts elements. Every lunch, every squat, every push-up, every move is perfectly synced to music making the workout more efficient.
Free trial class will be held January 13th 5:30-6:30pm
Dates: January 20—March 24
Times: Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$50, Nonmember-$65, Drop-in Class-$10
This course will teach you the traditional 108 movements Yang Style as taught Yang Ching Fu. This meditative exercise promotes relaxation, leg strength, and balance.
Dates: January 14 to March 18
Times: Saturdays 9:00a-10:30a
Ages: 16+
Fee: Member-$40, Nonmember-$55, Drop-in Class-$10
A higher intensity dance workout class that improves cardio endurance and burns calories. MOVE is all about breaking a sweat and having fun. The class focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves then building into more complex sequences, bringing you a great cardio workout.
There is no cost for this class but participants must register and sign in with a valid SilverSneakers membership at the front desk to attend class.
Dates: January 13 to March 17
Times: Fridays 9:15a-10:00a
Requirements: SilverSneakers membership*
Registration begins Monday, November 28th
*SilverSneakers participants are eligible for a free membership at the Athens Community Center. For assistance checking eligibility or to register your membership, please stop by the front desk.