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MARCH / APRIL 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 51 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics Get Fit Stretch and strengthen your body. Tuesdays/ Wednesdays/Fridays: 10–10:45 am Get Fit Barre Tone and extend your body. Thursdays: 10–10:45 am Get Fit TRX Join us for a great suspension- training workout for core strengthening. Mondays: 10–10:45 am Get Fit Water Aerobics A low-impact, fun and invigorating workout. Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays: 11–11:45 am Fridays: 10–10:45 am Get Fit Yoga A gentle yoga class with emphasis on lengthening muscles, breathing and relaxation. Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 7–8 am (FTR-A) Wednesdays: 4–5 pm GROUP TRAINING Group training offers most of the benefits of personalized training as well as the camaraderie and competitive spirit of a group dynamic. Workouts are held in Functional Training Room A (FTR-A) on the 8th Floor. Limit of 10 people per class. $10 with Fitness Advantage. Register in advance: 206.839.4781 or fitness@wac.net. Xcelerate This high-intensity program involves multiphase workouts designed to keep your body guessing and getting stronger. Clients will learn proper form, proper progressions, and will be educated on the proper program for them. Periodization is a critical component of this program and creates different loads and intensities, allowing you to gain lean muscle and reduce body fat. Our certified trainers will lead you each step of the way and help you determine the best exercises to achieve optimal results. If you're looking for a new approach to realize your goals, this program is for you. Mondays/ Wednesdays: 7–7:45 am, 12–12:45 pm, 6–6:45 pm Tuesdays/Thursdays: 6–6:45 am, 12–12:45 pm, 6–6:45 pm Saturdays: 8:30–9:15 am PERSONAL TRAINING For more information or to sign up for any of the following personal training services, contact the Fitness Coordinator at fitness@wac.net or 206.839.4781. Available for members only. One-on-One Training Whether you're ready to do "whatever it takes" to get in shape or want to kick- start your workouts with a new routine, WAC personal trainers are at your service. Specialties include: body sculpting, weight loss, sport-specific (tennis, football, golf, etc.), balance/flexibility, senior and youth fitness, pre/postnatal, and prehab/rehab. $65/session, package discounts available Group Training Ready to get results and have a blast all in the same hour? Group training is an affordable and dynamic way to develop personal motivation and camaraderie. Duet, trio and quadruple session rates available 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. Screening starts at $35 Yoga Private yoga instruction tailored to your experience and goals. Starts at $75 Boxing Learn boxing fundamentals, speed, and agility with focus pad and interval bag work. $75/hour PILATES For more information or to sign up for any of the following Pilates sessions, contact the Fitness Coordinator at fitness@wac.net or 206.839.4781. Pilates Apparatus Pilates is the ideal core workout. Semi- private instruction available to those with instructor approval. Members only. Private: $65/50-minute session, $200/intro four-session package (new clients only) Semi-private: $50 per person/session 4th Floor Studio A. Package pricing available. Pilates Tower Experience the power of the Tower! The Pilates Tower Wall Unit apparatus is a great way to take your Pilates experience to the next level. Instructor approval required. $25/session, package discounts available Two-person minimum/four-person max 8th Floor FTR-B AQUATICS For more information or to sign up for any of the following classes, contact Aquatics Manager Kelly Parr at 206.464.3073 or kparr@wac.net. All sessions in the WAC pool. Advanced Adult Swim Lessons 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 work on endurance. This class is a great precursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Team, lap swimming, or triathlon training. Wednesdays, March 9–30; 2:30–3:30 pm; $60 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. Wednesdays: 1:30–2:30 pm Fridays: 10:45–11:45 am 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 crawlstroke and backstroke and the basics of breaststroke and butterfly. You will also develop endurance for lap swimming. Mondays, March 7–28; 1:30–2:30 pm; $60