FREE Fall Fitness Frenzy

Pearce will host Fall Fitness Frenzy Thursday, September 8 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, September 9 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. This special event is free and open to the public and includes nine 30-minute group exercise classes, food, and prizes.

On Thursday, the public is invited to participate in Les Mills BODYPUMP at 4:30 p.m., Les Mills BODYFLOW at 5:00 p.m., Beginner Hip Hop at 5:30 p.m., Kick Strength at 6:00 p.m., and Yoga at 6:30 p.m. All classes will be held in the group exercise room on the second floor.

On Friday, the public is invited to participate in Power Core at 8:30 a.m., Zumba at 9:00 a.m., Step ‘N Tone at 9:30 a.m., Pilates at 10:00 a.m., and Yoga at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Morning Group Exercise Rotation Schedule

Join a different group exercise instructor each Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. in the Aerobics Studio on the second floor to participate in a rotation of classes. "This gives the instructors a chance to showcase their classes and gives the participants the opportunity to try something different each Saturday," said Liz Thorp, Fitness Manager.

Aug 8	RIP	Raquel Herron
Aug 15	Body Shaping	Laura Kelly
Aug 22	Zumba	Sarah Rupiper
Aug 29	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack
Sep 5	Zumba	James Haywood
Sep 12	Yoga	Amanda Beadles
Sep 19	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack
Sep 26	Strength Training	Michelle Manjack

Additional Saturday classes include Spinning from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m.; Aqua Aerobics from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Cardio Mixer from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.; Spinning from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.; and Pilates from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Using Yoga For Sports Training

When you think of students of Yoga, you typically don't envision guys, let alone teenage guys who play tough high school sports. But regular Yoga can provide a host of benefits to these young athletes. "The stretching and flexibility help reduce the risk of injury in these young men," said Pearce Yoga instructor Ruth Holmes. "Yoga also stretches muscles not typically used during the sport." Other physical benefits of Yoga include:

• Increased muscle strength and tone
• Improved respiration, energy and vitality
• The maintenance of a balanced metabolism
• Weight reduction

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  IVC Junior Mike Meister in the pigeon position.

  IVC Junior Mike Meister in the pigeon position.
  

  Cardio and circulatory health

IVC Senior Ethan Sutherland stretching his quads in a modified pigeon position.

IVC Senior Ethan Sutherland stretching his quads in a modified pigeon position.

IVC Sophomore Drake Dietrich practices the downward dog position.

IVC Sophomore Drake Dietrich practices the downward dog position. 

Join any of our classes to experience the benefits of Yoga.

Mondays - 10 am, 6:35 pm

Wednesdays - 10 am, 6 pm

Thursdays - 6 am

Fridays - 10 am, 5:30 pm

Intimidated? We even offer a seated Yoga class each Thursday at 9:30 am.

Pearce Instructors Earn Additional Certification

Congratulations to Pearce group exercise instructors Liz Thorp, Bill Holmes, Megan Rupiper, and Kelly Buffum who successfully completed the all-day Practical Pilates workshop held at Pearce on Saturday, April 6. The train-the-trainer workshop was offered by the American Fitness Aerobic Association. The AFAA provides comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals. Pearce fitness professionals continue to learn and development in order to offer best-in-class fitness leadership to our members. Thank you, and congratulations!