Classes

Mind, Body, Spirit Class with Patti

Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00AM - 10:00AM and 10:30AM - 11:30AM (Adaptive)

This class combines Reiki, Ayurveda and a mix of yoga and gentle stretching techniques and will adapt and evolve with patron feedback.

Reiki is a holistic way to connect an individual's life forces within, that is warm and nurturing and gives a person the ability to connect to their inner life forces. Ayurveda, the lesser known sister science of yoga, is based on the belief that health can be achieved on a mind-body balance for life time wellness. Ayurveda and Yoga come from the same philosophy but Ayurveda focuses on the goal of living correctly or "Dharma", health and wellbeing, while Yoga focuses on the goal of enlightenment or "moksha" plus spiritual enlightenment.

Patti is a Certified Health and Life Coach, plus Certified as a Reiki Master/Sensei, Ayurveda Specialist, RYT 200 hour Yoga Instructor, plus Restorative Yoga and Chair Yoga instructor, International Infant Massage Teacher/ Trainer and currently CPR, AED and First Aid Certified.

High Intensity Fitness with Lauren

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Feel Stronger and leaner with this fast- paced, instructor led class for all level of athletes every Monday and Wednesday. Exercises vary by class for a whole body workout. You'll pick up the pace during these calorie-burning circuit workouts made up of conditioning, agility and some equipment based movements targeting Butt & Legs, Upper Body & Core- a Full body Burn!

Siéntase fuerte y lleno de energía con esta clase de aeróbicos de ritmo rápido dirigida por un instructor cada lunes disponible para todos niveles. Los entrenamientos de circuito para quemar calorías están compuestos por movimientos basados en agilidad, condición y resistencia. ¡Nos enfocamos en la parte superior del cuerpo, las piernas, glúteos, y abdomen – quema grasa en todo el cuerpo!

Bilingual Instructor

Rec Center Members - Free | All Others - $5/Class

Xtreme Hip-Hop with Courtney

Mondays 7:15PM - 8:15PM

Tuesdays 4:45PM - 5:45PM

Xtreme Hip-Hop is a high energy toning and cardio class using great music, step platforms & dance moves. With routines set to old & new school Hip-Hop, it makes you want to get up and get moving while getting in a great calorie burn!

Message from Instructor Courtney:

I have been doing Xtreme hip hop about 3 years now. I love it and enjoy it. It doesn't feel like a workout I think that's why it's so fun. I became a instructor Oct 2022 and hope to continue building with the brand.

Rec Center Members - Free | All Others - $5/Class

Dance Body Work with Pedro

Tuesdays 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Group coaching for physical well-being, to relieve tension, correct posture, reduce stress, diminish fatigue and increase energy. Clients will learn how to improve their fitness, replacing fat with muscle. The work also increases mental concentration and memory; and physical balance is improved. The goal is not athletic performance, but to help you spend some effective time on yourself and your body through simple exercises adapted to age and daily activities. The class will advice you on using your body more effectively each day.

Message from Instructor Pedro:

I use my 45 years of experience as a professional dancer and teacher. From my daily practice of Tibetan yoga stretches. I have selected simple exercises that enable the maintenance or the achievement of physical fitness. I am concerned with giving you certain keys that will soon lead you, on your own, to acquiring the reflex of giving this attention to yourself and your body.

Rec Center Members - Free | All Others - $5/Class

Kangoo Dance Class

Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Kangoo jumps es la marca número uno en el mundo en botas de rebote. Sus programas tienen grandes beneficios en nuestro cuerpo a nivel celular algunos de los principales son. Absorción del 80% de impacto en tus rodillas 25% más quema calorías Fortaleces corazón músculos huesos y pulmones.

Instructor de habla hispana.

Miembros del Rec Center - Gratis. Todos los demás - $ 5 / clase

Kangoo jumps is the number one brand in the world in bounce boots. Its programs have great benefits in our body by 80% shock absorption on your knees and burns 25% more calories. You strengthen your heart, muscles, bones, and lungs.

Spanish Speaking Instructor.

Rec Center Members - Free. All Others - $5/Class

Let Your Yoga Dance

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Let Your Yoga Dance is a funky, fun, dance-like-no-one-is-watching experience for all ability levels, moving through the chakras from the root (foot) and to crown. It is truly a head-to-toe immersion in movement and goodness. Come dance with us where JOY and FUN meet the DEEP and SACRED! No previous experience with yoga or dance is necessary and ALL ARE WELCOME. Dress comfortably and ready to stretch, relax, dance and move.

Let Your Yoga Dance es una experiencia original, divertida, de baile como si nadie estuviera mirando para todos los niveles de habilidad, moviéndose a través de los chakras desde la raíz (pie) hasta la coronilla. Es verdaderamente una inmersión de pies a cabeza en movimiento y bondad. ¡Ven a bailar con nosotros donde la ALEGRÍA y la DIVERSIÓN se encuentran con lo PROFUNDO y lo SAGRADO! No es necesaria experiencia previa con yoga o danza y TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS. Vístete cómodamente y listo para estirarte, relajarte, bailar y moverte.

Strut & Glow Dance Class

Wednesdays 7:15PM - 8:15PM

Y'all ready to dance like you mean it?

Each month Zaftigg teaches a fun and provocative routine that will be taught start-to-finish each class. Classes include warm ups, run through of choreography, and end with students being split into groups to perform for each other before a cool down. Sometimes smooth and slinky, sometimes fast and raucous, this inclusive class is for anyone interested in building and celebrating confidence!

All bodies, genders, and experience levels are welcome. This class is recommended for students 16 years and up. To prevent injuries and ensure proper warm-up, no one more than 5 minutes late will be admitted to class.

Equipment: bring your H20 and dress in clothes you can easily move in. Yoga mats can be provided. Knee pads are recommended as some routines may take it to the floor.

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind & Body

Thursdays from 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Tai Chi for Balancing Mind and Body is taught by "Boaz" a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for seniors or those with limited balance and mobility looking to strengthen both their bodies and minds.

Tai Chi para equilibrar la mente y el cuerpo es enseñado por "Boaz", un miembro del Elgin Recreation Center originario de Hong Kong. Esta clase está diseñada para personas mayores o personas con equilibrio y movilidad limitados que buscan fortalecer tanto sus cuerpos como sus mentes.

Tai Chi as a Martial Art - Class

Saturdays from 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Tai Chi as Martial Arts is taught by "Boaz", a member of the Elgin Recreation Center originally from Hong Kong. This class is designed for all ages interested in the fitness, power and meditation behind Tai Chi as a martial art.

El Tai Chi como Artes Marciales es enseñado por "Boaz", miembro del Centro Recreativo Elgin originario de Hong Kong. Esta clase está diseñada para todas las edades interesadas en el estado físico, el poder y la meditación detrás del Tai Chi como arte marcial.

Wildcat Walkers - Senior Walking Club

Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 10:00AM

Elgin Recreation Center, 361 N. HWY 95

Seniors aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center for FREE Monday - Friday from 8:00AM-10:00AM to walk laps in the Gym.

Wildcat Walkers is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while walking in a climate controlled gym, providing a safe space for fitness. The Elgin Recreation Center rewards walking milestones, so for your first 100 miles walked, you receive a shirt, for 250 miles you'll receive a pedometer and for 500 miles you'll receive a stainless steel water bottle.

Extreme Walking - FREE Challenge Walking Club for Ages 60+

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:00AM - 10:00AM.

Participants aged 60+ are invited to come to the Elgin Recreation Center every Tuesday and Thursday for fun and fitness! From 8:00AM - 10:00AM WildCat Walkers have the opportunity to take their walks to the next level with Extreme Walking!

Extreme Walking is a fun way to socialize with other seniors while taking your walk to the next level! While doing laps, choose to take on low impact obstacles such as steppers, hurdles, balance beams and more. These obstacles are designed to help improve balance and increase fitness opportunities for Elgin's active older adults.