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ATHLETIC Programs Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics Beginning Adult Swim Lessons Adults with limited experience in the water will gain comfort and confidence in both shallow and deep water. You'll learn the front and back crawls and the basics of breaststroke and butterfly. Develop endurance for lap swimming, too. M ondays: 1:30–2:30 pm September 9–September 30 November 4–November 25 $60/four-week session; ages 18+ Note: Please register online at wac.net/ athletics/schedules. Navigate to the date, find the course, and click the sign up button. Advanced Adult Swim Lessons l u k e r u ta n For adults who can swim laps and have a basic knowledge of all four primary strokes. In class, you will refine stroke technique, breath control, starts and turns, and endurance work. This class is a great precursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Team, lap swimming or triathlon training. Pilates will work your core in a whole new way. Yoga Private yoga instruction tailored to your experience and goals. S tarts at $75 Boxing Learn boxing fundamentals, speed Pilates Apparatus Pilates is the ideal core workout. Semi-private instruction available to those with at least 10 prior private sessions and instructor approval. Members only. P rivate: $65/50-minute session, $200/intro four-session package (new clients only), $295/ five-session package, $540/10-session package Semi-private: $50 per person/session, $200 per person/five-session package, $400 per person/10-session package; 4th Floor Studio A and agility with focus pad and interval bag work. $ 75/hour Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Identify hidden weak links that may be causing your repetitive injury or inhibiting your mobility, stability or flexibility. Whether it's for the competitive athlete, the weekend warrior, or the actively aging, an FMS, developed by noted physical therapist and strength coach Gray Cook, will uncover poor biomechanics in order to determine your unique road map to greater movement, coordination and stability. Pilates Tower Experience the power of the Tower! The Pilates Tower Wall Unit apparatus is a great way to take your mat experience to the next level. $ 92/month, four weekly classes $115/month, five weekly classes $25/drop-in Two-person minimum/four-person max 8th Floor FTR-B S creening starts at $65 Pilates AQUATICS For more information or to sign up for any of the following Pilates classes, contact Fitness Manager Megan Usui at 206.839.4785 or musui@wac.net. For more information or to sign up for any of the following aquatics classes, contact the 6th Floor Pool at 206.464.3086. Sessions take place at the pool. 50 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | August 2013 W ednesdays: 1:30–2:30 pm September 11–October 2 November 6–November 27 $60/four-week session; ages 18+ Note: Please register online at wac.net/ athletics/schedules. Navigate to the date, find the course, and click the sign up button. Aqua Boot Camp A high-intensity, low-impact workout for athletes and non-athletes alike who want a tough workout without aggravating knees, hips and other injury-prone joints. F riday: 10:45–11:45 am Aqua Zumba This class gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splash, stretch and twist your way to better fitness. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, this class offers a safe and challenging water-based workout that includes cardio conditioning, body toning, and exhilaration. Monday: 11–11:45 am Tuesday/Thursday: 6:45–7:45 am Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain. This class takes participants through gentle rangeof-motion, joint-mobility and flexibility exercises. It is appropriate for those suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness or those recovering from an injury.