Spinning is an indoor cycling group workout on high performance stationary bikes. Class size is limited. Bikes are available on a first come, first serve basis only. Sign ups are one week in advance at the front desk.

Masters Circuit "OPEC" -  Beginning to intermediate level circuit training class led by a Certified Personal Trainer. This fun and social class includes strength, core, and balance activities, and is geared toward our members 50 years of age and older.  Our Personal Trainer sets up and supervises a variety of exercise stations each week and monitors participants for safety and correct form.  OPEC, which stands for Old People’s Exercise Class (a name participants chose for their class) is our longest running class—now in its 11th year!

Noon Circuit - All levels are accommodated in this circuit workout with Personal Trainer Laurie Miller.  This fast moving workout is designed with the dual purpose of providing both a strength and cardio workout. Its a great workout, flexible enough to accommodate any level of fitness.  If you attend on a regular basis, it is guaranteed to make you fitter and stronger.  Come give it a try!

Yoga

Yoga classes consist of a sequence of poses called Asanas, and breath work called Pranayama. Featuring stretches, twists and balances, the poses are approached mindfully and gently, honoring the principle of “DO NO HARM.” Through regular practice of yoga, your body grows stronger, more flexible and toned. Yoga helps to maintain a balanced metabolism and promotes cardio and circulatory health. Yoga practice also alleviates anxiety and develops a sense of well being.

Our Yoga instructors are trained to offer modifications to accommodate all levels of experience, however we recommend the following levels for our classes:
Level 1: Focus on basic yoga asana alignment, approriate for all participants
Level 2: Offers more challenging and advanced asanas, while maintaining proper alignment.

Therapeutic Yoga was introduced by our Yoga Director, Melanie Whittaker, RYT, following her year-long illness with breast cancer. On the heels of her breast cancer, Melanie developed rheumatoid arthritis. Melanie’s own experience with physical health challenges encouraged her to expand her knowledge of therapeutic techniques and share the healing power of yoga with others challenged by physical limitations.

Gentle Yoga bridges Therapeutic Yoga and Level 1 Yoga. This class focuses on proper alignment and modification for physical limitations. It offers a wider and more challenging range of asana than the set series in our Therapeutic classes. Students who wish to ease themselves in to Level 1 classes, or those looking for a moderate practice, should find Gentle Yoga beneficial.

Series Classes Descriptions

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) (taught by Sharon Cohen)
MBSR is an evidence based program for reducing stress and promoting health.  It can be helpful for a wide range of conditions including: 
       * Daily stress - such as work, family, finances, illness, grief and uncertainty.
       * Medical  symptoms - including chronic pain, heart disease, cancer, GI distress, skin disorders, sleep disorders, and many others.
       * Psychological distress - including anxiety and depression.
This series is 8 weeks long, 2.5 hours per week, with one all-day Saturday session sometime during the series.  A free introductory session is required before taking the class. Check out this great article about the benefits of MBSR in Newsweek magazine.

Winter Strength Training  (taught by Laura McCabe)
A winter strength training program is the best insurance policy to reduce injury and ensure that you get the most out of your ski season. Winter strength incorporates ski-specific strength training along with general strength to keep you strong and flexible throughout the winter months. Maintaining strength training throughout the winter will also help ease the transition into spring activities.

Spring Training  (taught by Laura McCabe)
While you’re waiting for the mud to dry up, why not use the time to give your body a tune-up to meet the demands of a whole new season of outdoor fun!  Whether it’s running, cycling, hiking or power-gardening, everyone can benefit from consistency when it comes to maintaining strength.

Intro to Pilates  (taught by Lindsay Picolet)
Pilates is an exercise system that addresses strength training from the inside out. Taught by Lindsay Picolet, this 8-week series class is designed to guide participants through the essential exercises of the Pilates system; first by isolating and strengthening the deepest core muscles, then challenging neuro-muscular strength and coordination through a series of progressively more difficult challenges.

Be Kind to Your Spine  (taught by Karla Segale)
Using the Pilates principles of core stabilization as its foundation, Be Kind to Your Spine is an 8-week series class designed to educate participants in the fundamentals of back care.  The exercise program was designed by Stott-Pilates certified-instructor and Personal Trainer Karla Segale, in concert with Winthrop Physical Therapy PTs Pete Dickinson and Lisa Sawyer.  This class is appropriate for people diagnosed with low back pain and other spine conditions, pending approval of participant’s PT or physician. 

Nordic Pre-Season Training Programs (Fall)

Nordic Dry-Land  (taught by Laura McCabe, Midge Cross and Lottie Ekblad)
Nordic dry-land training incorporates both cardiovascular fitness and technique training into a single workout.  These 1 ½ hour weekly interval sessions are conducted using ski poles on steep terrain.  Participants learn the fundamentals of heart rate training and pace along with tips to improve technique and make you “ski-ready” when the snow flies!

Nordic Strength  (taught by Laura McCabe)
Equally important to cardiovascular conditioning and technique training, Nordic strength will help you develop the power and musculo-skeletal strength necessary to improve your skiing and avoid injury.

Winthrop Fitness offers a variety of series classes throughout the year. Series classes require pre-registration. Call us for information about our current series class offerings.