Summer 2008 (May 19-August 15) - Classes For Healthy Aging

Staying Strong

Anyone can become stronger! This resistance training class will strengthen muscles, build bone density, increase flexibility, and reduce the risk of falling by improving agility and balance. Class held Mondays and Fridays 9:00-10:00 a.m., Helen Newman Hall Fitness Center

Participants must bring their Cornell ID cards to this class.

Please remember - jeans, belts, and hats are not allowed in the fitness centers.

 

Jazzercise

The original aerobic dance class keeps getting better! Have fun while improving stamina, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and balance. Low impact and easy to learn - you will love jazzercise! Class held Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 a.m., Helen Newman Hall Dance Studio.

Please bring a water bottle to this class!

 

Belly Dancing

Belly Dancing is an exciting Middle Eastern folk art which can help in the development of flexibility, body awareness, and overall body tone. The class will begin with warm-ups, continue with basic movements and rhythms while putting them together in dance to the music of the Middle East. Class held Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Helen Newman Hall Dance Studio.

Ripples

Gentle movement in both shallow and deep water is ideal for relieving joint pain. Water’s resistance strengthens muscles while buoyancy makes this refreshing workout low impact. Class held Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:10-9:50 a.m., Helen Newman Hall Pool.

Classes are open to Cornell retirees and their spouses or same-sex partners. To participate in classes you must be a Wellness program member. For more information about offerings for retirees, and joining the Wellness program, please contact Christa at 255-3886.