If you have never chosen to join one of the sessions, you may think that they are just a bunch of folks jumping around pretending to do aerobics, and therefore not as intense, effective, or varied as you would get at a gym in a large city. You would be wrong. The classes are challenging, results-producing, and rotate through several different exercise types. Equipment is available, including dumbells in a variety of weights, mats for floor work, steps for increased aerobic intensity, and exercise balls. These are purchased using funds donated by class participants and are stored in the closet to the left of the stage in the Community Center. I had often wondered what was behind that door! Now I have a personal - and somewhat painful, but good for me and already producing results - experience with the gear stashed there.
Classes meet at 8 AM during the winter, and change to a 7:30 AM start time as the season approaches and everyone starts getting busier. So, if you're trying to keep a New Year's resolution to lose some weight, or just want to build muscle and make your heart healthier, show up one morning and join! (If you don't live on the island full time, no problem: visitors are welcome, too.)
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