Active Adult Recreation

SMALL GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING

Small Group Personal Training is our most personalized training experience and perfect for the 50 plus age group! Work with your certified trainer in a fun, energetic, semi-private setting (no more than 5 participants). In planning your sessions, the trainer will take into consideration any current medical conditions, then discuss goals, and evaluate your fitness level. Each training session is specifically designed for each group and based on the fitness level of each participant. Enjoy a different functional training workout each session, incorporating flexibility, core, balance, stabilization, fall prevention, strength and power. You will increase health and longevity and have more energy to better enjoy activities, travel and spend time with your family! Taught by Gina Baumgartner, Certified NASM CPT, SFS.

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times: 8:30 am, 9:30 am or 10:30 am
Location: Cherokee County Recreation Center
Cost: $100 for a four-week month, $125 for a five-week month

Contact: Lauren Voss at latvoss@cherokeega.com or 770-924-7768

GENTLE JOINTS

Gentle Joints is a low impact aerobics and strength training class designed specifically for mature adults and individuals with joint challenges. Class format will vary among instructors. The class may include the use of hand weights, stability balls, and various resistance equipment such as bands, Pilate’s circles, and mini-balls. The class is geared toward issues relevant to this age group such as balance, flexibility, strength, posture, cardio-pulmonary fitness, and exercises to target bone density, mobility and joint issues.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Cost: $30 a month
Contact: Lauren Voss at latvoss@cherokeega.com or 770-924-7768

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is designed to improve the quality of life of people with arthritis and other chronic conditions, improve balance, and mobility and prevent falls. Our unique teaching method makes it easy and fun to learn! This program may be done seated or standing. It is an enjoyable exercise that prevents falls and at the same time improves all aspects of health. Tai Chi improves muscular strength, flexibility and fitness, with the additional effects of improved relaxation, balance, posture, immunity and reduced stress. Please check our catalog to see what class times are now virtual. For more information, contact Lauren Voss at latvoss@cherokeega.com or 770-924-7768.