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Fitness Concierge Wellness Manager Tamela Thomas is helping those who are new to fitness or just getting back into a routine. Her expertise, impassioned enthusiasm, and guidance will help you chart an appropriate course. Share your fitness goals and prefer- ences, and Tamela can recommend an athletic service or program. If you or someone you know could benefit from this unique service, contact Tamela at 206.464.4639 or tamelat@wac.net. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/fitness 48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | MAY / JUNE 2016 TRX The TRX suspension training system uses body-weight and manipulates gravity using the leverage of various positions to improve muscular strength and endurance. Fridays: 6–7 am TRX Core Core strength and abdominal work. Fridays: 11–11:45 am Saturdays: 10–10:30 am Zumba The joy of movement inspired by Latin rhythms, hip hop and funk keeps you moving through the hour. Mondays: 5:30–6:30 pm; see Dance Cardio for more times YOGA Hatha Yoga Improve your strength, flexibility and balance. Mondays/Fridays: 4–5 pm Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 12–1 pm Sundays: 10:15–11:30 am Power Yoga A more vigorous movement-based yoga class. Wednesdays: 5:15–6:15 pm Boot Camp Intermediate/Advanced strength conditioning. Mondays: 1:30–2:30 pm, 6:30 pm–7:30 pm Wednesdays/Fridays: 1:30–2:30 pm Note: See Aquatics entry for Aqua Boot Camp Cycle & Core Forty-five minutes of cycling to get your heart pumping and calories burning, followed by a 15-minute core workout. Mondays/ Wednesdays: 12–1 pm Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 5:45–6:45 am Thursdays: 10:45–11:45 am Cy–TRX Mixed workout combination of cycling and TRX. Mondays/ Wednesdays: 10:45–11:45 am Dance Cardio Move to hip hop, Latin and funk to challenge your cardiovascular endurance. Wednesdays: 5:30–6:30 pm Fridays: 11 am–12 pm Saturdays: 12–1 pm Groove Cycle A music-driven calorie burn. Turns up the heartbeat. Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 6:30–7:30 pm Kettle Blast Use kettlebells and body- weight exercises to build strength, boost your cardio, and fire up your metabolism. It's time to put the kettle on! Workouts are held in FTR-A on the 8th Floor. Mondays: 5:15–6 pm Thursdays: 5:15–6 pm Fridays: 6–7 am MAX Cycle Hop on! A 60-minute cycle ride measuring RPMs and wattage to build endurance and burn calories. Tuesdays: 7–8:15 am (finishes with 15 minutes of core), 10:45-11:45 am, 5:30–6:30 pm Thursdays: 7–8:15 am (finishes with 15 minutes of core), 5:30–6:30 pm Fridays: 12-1 pm Saturdays: 7:30–8:30 am Pilates Flo Pilates-inspired workout moves from pose to pose to develop overall strength and flexibility. Fridays: 7–8 am Pilates Mat Strengthen abdominals, gluteals, and lower back muscles as you lengthen and improve alignment, coordination and balance. Mondays/ Wednesdays/Fridays: 7–8 am, 12:10–1 pm Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 5:10–6 pm Sundays: 12–12:50 pm See Pilates section for apparatus instruction RIP–Flex–TRX Improve your game, challenge your strength, increase core stability and balance with the RIP trainer, TRX and free-weights. Tuesdays/ Thursdays: 1:30–2:30 pm Sundays: 8:45–10 am Sculpt Circuit A highly efficient workout utilizing a variety of fitness tools in a circuit-style format to elevate the heart rate and burn more calories. Tuesdays: 6–7 am Step Mix An energetic nonstop step aerobics and muscular endurance class. Increase stamina with step and resistance training with a full combination of body movement. Mondays: 5:30–6:30 pm Thursdays: 6–7 am Saturdays: 8:45–10 am Tai Chi Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Sundays: 9–10 am Total Body Conditioning A fast-paced, music-driven, strength and cardio-interval workout. Weights and other props add intensity. Mondays/ Wednesdays: 6–7 am Wednesdays: 6:30–7:30 pm