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Adult Wellness

Locations

Bernard Weinger JCC

Bernard Horwich JCC 

Hyde Park JCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether your goal is to trim, tone or ease stress, JCC’s group fitness classes help you realize total body wellness. JCC instructors keep up to date with the latest in fitness innovation, and educate and motivate class participants to reach their fitness goals.

 


Bernard Weinger JCC

Call 224.406.9200 for more information. 

AquaFit

Deep-water running and shallow-water choreography combine to give you a balanced cross-training workout. Use of noodles, aqua gloves and foam dumbbells help to burn fat, develop lean muscles, improve posture and enhance endurance.

Aqua Pump

Aqua Pump is geared to those who need to let off a little steam. It’s a fast-paced class combining cardiovascular conditioning with upper and lower body toning.

Group Strength

This intense class will make you burn fat and tone your body. This pure body sculpting program is the ultimate in group exercise weight training to music.

Deep Water Aerobics

The use of a flotation device makes this class the most challenging water class.

Parkinson’s Conditioning

This land class is specifically for people living with Parkinson’s. It includes gentle and appropriate exercises to help increase flexibility, overall strength and stamina.

Working with Weights

Explore free weights, strength training and flexibility training. This class is the closest workout to personal training in a group setting.

Zumba

Zumba is a dance/exercise regimen done to a mix of Latin and international music. There are three or four moves that repeat, so it is easy for people to pick up. Taught by a Certified Zumba Instructor!

 


Bernard Horwich JCC

Call 773.761.9100 for more information. 

Cardio-Kickboxing (Women Only)

In this exciting class, kicking and punching movements to music provide you with an exciting, knockout workout! Gain strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination and burn loads of calories while having a great time! Call instructor Helen Baylis, 3rd degree black belt in TaeKwonDo and certified kickboxing instructor for more information at 773.519.1406 or 847.674.5068.

Strength Training (Women Only)

Get total body conditioning and strengthening using a variety of rubber resistance tubing. Benefits are seen quickly as you tone up, get stronger, improve endurance, flexibility, bone density and balance.  Core strength is also targeted. This group resistance class is set to music so you get fit and have fun!  Taught by certified personal trainer, Helen Baylis; Call Helen at 773.519.1406 or 847.674.5068 for more information and to sign up.

Tae Kwon Do (Women Only)

ALL AGES WELCOME
In this class, you will gain self-esteem, discipline, coordination, and balance while learning self-defense, getting a great workout, and of course having fun! Optional promotional test and uniforms can be purchased for an extra cost. Please note: Test and uniforms are not required to be in the class. Class taught by Fourth Degree Black Belt, Helen Baylis. 

Water Aerobics (Women Only)

This total body water workout helps tighten and tone muscles and improve cardiovascular health. Water aerobics is a great way to remain active during pregnancy. Participants of all fitness and swim levels are welcome. Day and evening classes are available.

 


Hyde Park JCC

Call 773.753.3080 for more information. 

Morning Aerobics

Start the day early and get your energy charged in this spirited aerobics class! Fight the effects of gravity with motivational dance and a marvelous set of toning exercises.

Rise & Shine

This class includes continuous and sustained movement for the heart and lungs, back strengthening, tummy flattening and bone building to prevent osteoporosis.

Fitness After 60

Walk taller, feel stronger! Exercise maximizes mobility of the spine and joints, strengthens bones and improves the elasticity of muscles. Focus on "body awareness" and the "joy of gym," drawing from the instructor’s wealth of experience providing creative and beneficial exercise classes.

Mall Walking

Our beautiful building, with its light-filled atrium, is perfect for all-weather walking. No charge to members.

Mat Pilates

Pilates is a fitness method emphasizing the development of core strength and balance to improve efficiency of movement and reduce the risk of injury. Those who practice Pilates praise it for developing strong, flexible muscles without creating bulk.