Fitness Class Descriptions

FOREVER FIT: The Forever Fit Program at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa is for everyone who would like to stay Forever Fit. We’ve created gentler formats of your favorite group exercises and introduced new classes to help keep you in shape no matter your age or ability.

This is the perfect environment for anyone returning to a regular routine after a period of absence, for beginners, those recovering from illness or injury, pre/post natal or just in need of a break from high impact activities.

While most of our Forever Fit participants are older adults, these classes are open to all ages and fitness levels.  Classes are offered Monday through Saturday and are free as part of your Premiere Membership

The Forever Fit Program is comprised of Aqua Fitness, Balance Training, Yoga, Pilates and Long, Lean & Limber.  All classes are led by experienced, nationally certified instructors with specialized training.  Please see detailed class descriptions below. 

Our team of health and nutrition experts host monthly “Forever Fit Lectures” designed to keep you informed of the latest studies and innovations in food and fitness.  Please see our scheduled events list to find the next upcoming event.


ANUSARA YOGA: A unique alignment-oriented form of yoga created by Master Teacher John Friend that consists of Universal Principles of Alignment, grace, simplicity and enjoyment.

AQUA CONDITIONING: Focuses on improving range of motion, creating long lean muscle mass, soothing stiff joints and improving cardio output.  Must be able to enter and exit the pool using a small staircase.  Sunglasses and sunscreen are required.

AQUA FITNESS: Utilize the resistance of the water in this refreshing non-impact aerobic workout.

BODY CONDITIONING: An invigorating workout combining body bars, stability balls and other equipment. A comprehensive total body workout.

BOXING BOOTCAMP: A workout using exercises such as pushups, jump rope, shadow boxing, and sit-ups while teaching the fundamentals of boxing.

CHAIR PILATES: A modified Pilates class using chairs, the wall, balls, rollers, elastic bands, and Pilates rings to modify exercises to strengthen the upper body, core, spine, and the muscles that support the joints.

CYCLE/CORE: A 1 hour workout combining 45 minutes of spin and 15 minutes of abdominal and core work, finishing with an all-over stretch.

CYCLE CROSS: An indoor cycling class combining a 40 minute ride, incorporating maximum effort intervals with a 20 minute cross conditioning workout that focuses on core, strength, and power. Students will see an overall improvement in their anaerobic thresholds, speed and strength.

CYCLE YOGA: This 90 minute workout provides the benefits from both cycle and yoga. Beginning with a 45 minute aerobic workout on a stationary bike, followed by 45 minutes of Hatha yoga poses to improve your flexibility, balance, upper body strength, and concentration.

DANCE CONDITIONING: Uses dance and ballet training techniques to increase your strength, flexibility, posture, as well as elongate your muscles and improve your posture.

FOREVER FIT BALANCE: A chair based class designed to improve balance and strengthen the upper body using light weights. Participants may choose to stay seated throughout the class (for those who have difficulty standing for long periods) or participate in standing balance postures using the chair and wall for support.

FOREVER FIT STRONG: 45 minutes of strength  & conditioning using various forms of resistance designed to build muscular strength and endurance. Building a strong base is critical for any healthy lifestyle.

FOREVER FIT YOGA: Uses yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation with the use of a chair (or a ball).  Perfect for anyone who may have difficulty standing for long periods of time.  Comfortable and flexible clothing recommended (no yoga mat required).

GENTLE YOGA: A slower-paced spin-off of yoga. Students use breathing rhythms, holding poses for stretch and strength, and flowing through other poses to increase the heart rate. Each class ends with a brief relaxation period providing stress relief and calming.

GROUP CYCLING: A great cardiovascular workout to music while on a stationary bike.

HATHA YOGA: Combining traditional yoga asanas (poses) with breathing techniques, this class will improve your strength, flexibility, posture, and overall well-being.

LINE DANCE: Bring your friends and enjoy a fun hour of country line dancing and get a great cardio workout while strengthening legs and improving balance.

LONG, LEAN, & LIMBER: A chair based stretching class that works to increase range of motion, lubricate joints and lengthen muscles. 

MEDITATIVE YOGA: This class focuses on relaxation and restorative yoga techniques. It is based on traditional Hatha Yoga movements that release tension in the body and quiet the mind.

METABOLIC CONDITIONING: Combines weight training with cardiovascular exercise in a 50 minute class.

MULTI-LEVEL ABS/CYCLING: A  45 minute cycling workout followed by 15 minutes of abdominal and core work, squats, and pushups.

PHYSIQUE: Offers strength training, intervals, circuit training and exercises to get your heart rate up while having fun doing it.

PILATES: Focuses on core stabilization of your abdominal and spinal muscles. Improves core strength and flexibility using unique movements combined with breathing techniques.

POWER VINYASA FLOW: This is a yoga class that combines yoga movements in sync with breathing. You will move from one pose to the next in one inhale or exhale. It includes a variety of movements, and is open for all levels.

SCULPT: Non-stop muscular toning and conditioning exercises designed to target all your major muscle groups. Weights, bands, steps and other equipment may be used in this class.

SPIN AND ABS: A 1 hour workout combining 45 minutes of spin and 15 minutes of abdominal work.

STRENGTH AND TONE: A total body workout using various forms of resistance training including equipment and your own body weight. Increase your functional strength and stamina, improve balance, and reshape your body.

TAI CHI: A system of movement that is traditionally considered to consist of 108 movements based on martial arts. It is slow, soft, and graceful with smooth and even transitions.

YOGA: Using Vinyasa flow, students use breathing rhythms, holding poses for stretch and strength, and flowing through other poses to increase the heart rate. Each class ends with a brief relaxation period providing stress relief and calming.

 

 

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