Health and Wellness Programs

Drop-in adult health and wellness classes are open to members age 14 and over. Unless otherwise specified, classes are free for members and $10.00 per day for program members. Health and Wellness schedules are available at the front desk.

 

ADULT GROUP HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES

Cardio/Strength

Abs Only
End your day with this challenging, yet doable exercise class for all skill levels. This class is designed to completely train the core muscles
using a variety of body positions and equipment.

(Intermediate class)    
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Active Older Adults (AOA)
This class is perfect for any Active Older Adult or participants at any fitness level who are interested in
getting or staying healthy. This class includes 30 minutes of low-impact aerobics and stretching. (All levels class)
Corinth Branch

 

Adult Gymnastics
Improve your balance, flexibility, strength and skills in a fun gymnastics class for adults of all experience levels. Learn tumbling, trampoline, bars, balance beam, vaulting and more!

Sessions: Fall I-II
Days/Times: Tuesday at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Class size: 10 max.
Fees: Full members $35/program members $70/session

Wilton Branch

 

Balance Ball
A series of fun yet challenging exercises using a stability exercise ball to enhance abdominal strength, flexibility, balance and posture. (Beginner class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Body Sculpt
Come join us for a half-hour session of shaping
and defining our bodies while promoting healthy bones. After warming up, participants do 20
minutes of body sculpting followed by 10 minutes
of stretching. (Intermediate class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

Corinth Branch

Wilton Branch

 

Boot Camp Xtreme
Tired of the same thing all the time? Need a
change in your workout routine? This is just
the class for you! Join Chris Defibaugh, Wilton’s Health and Wellness Director, for an hour of plyometrics, resistance training, reactive training,
and a whole lot of sweat.

Sessions: Fall I-II
Days/Times: Monday at 5:45 p.m.
Fees: FREE to members.
Wilton Branch

 

Cardio Choice
A fun class, perfect for anyone who loves variety. Changing it up each week, the instructor will motivate you through kickboxing, step, hi/lo, cardio ball, circuit training, or other types of cardiovascular exercise. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

Corinth Branch

Wilton Branch

 

Cardio Fusion

Burn calories and improve endurance with this hi/lo
aerobic exercise. This class is for beginner to intermediate participants. 55 minutes consists of warm-up, low to high intensity workout, ending with a cool down and some sculpting and/or abs.

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Cardio Intervals
This class offers higher intensity exercises to improve your cardiovascular performance through a combination of cardio and strength training.

Malta Branch

 

Cardio Kickbox

Non-contact boxing and kicking moves done to motivating music in a cardio class setting that will release the day's tensions while burning plenty of calories. (Intermediate class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

Malta Branch


Cardio Lite
This class is specifically designed for conditioning the heart of mature adults and beginners.
Wilton Branch

 

Cardio Sculpt

An innovative class that is based on instructor’s choice of cardio, kickboxing, interval training, step aerobic and floor with body strengthening utilizing various strength and training equipment.  (All levels
class)

Corinth Branch

 

Cardio Sculpt
A moderate intensity workout revolving around intervals of cardio mixed with intervals of light weight training and plyometrics. This class keeps the heart rate in the fat burning zone and sculpts lean toned muscles in one effective workout.

Malta Branch

 

Core and More

A low impact workout that focuses on your “powerhouse”. You will work all aspects of the core muscles using different props, consistently challenging you to increase your fitness level. You
will also perform exercises to tone your butt and thighs.

Corinth Branch

Malta Branch

 

Cycle Express
An intense half-hour cycling class. (Beginner/intermediate class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

Corinth Branch

Malta Branch

Wilton Branch

 

Cycle Training

An intermittent cycling class that is designed to get your heart rate into a target range depending upon your age and physical condition. We use music, spin bicycles and positive coaching methods, including visualization, to help you achieve the maximum results from your workout. Remember to bring your towel and water bottle! Please sign-up at the fitness desk 30 minutes prior to the start of class. (All levels)

Saratoga Springs Branch

Malta Branch

 

Drums Alive
Drums Alive is a completely new and innovative way
to experience movement and rhythm. It is a
holistic workout that connects simple and
dynamic movements and pulsating rhythms with drumming on a stability ball.

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Express Fitness Cycle*
A great workout that is fun, effective and easy to
learn. A customized stationary racing bike gives
you a smooth workout for beginner or advanced. Learn how to incorporate heart rate monitoring to
get a safe and effective cardio vascular workout.
Don't forget your water & a towel! (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

Corinth Branch

 

Fitness Cycle
A great workout that is fun, effective and easy to learn! A customized stationary racing bike gives you a smooth workout for beginner or advanced cyclists. Learn how to incorporate the use of heart rate monitors to get a safe and effective cardiovascular workout. Don’t forget your water and a towel! Please sign-up at the fitness desk 30 minutes prior to the start of class. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

Malta Branch

Wilton Branch

 

Gravity Group
Using the Gravity Training System, you will move through a high intensity muscular strength and endurance routine for a full body work out. Gravity Strength delivers a complete combination of strength and flexibility, in a time efficient manner. Please sign-up at the fitness desk 30 minutes prior to the start of class. (All levels to intermediate class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Group Strength for Women
(Formerly W.O.W.)

This class is designed to familiarize groups of 4 to 8 women with the free weight room. Once the classes are completed, participants will know several exercises for each muscle group using barbells, dumbbells, body weight and cables, and be able to choose which type of training (heavy, light, high/low reps) to use.

Sessions: Fall I-II
Days/Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees: Members $18/Program $36 per class/session
Saratoga Springs Branch

Wilton Branch

 

 

HipHop Cycle
Join your favorite Dynamic Duo (Blueberry and Cupcake) for this fun and exciting fitness cycle class using HipHop music.

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Intro to Cycling
This is a beginning level cycle class that will introduce you to the basics of cycle. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Kickboxing
This is a freestyle kicking and punching workout sure to relieve stress and get your heart pumping.

Malta Branch

 

Morning Hi/Lo Energizer

This class is an energy-filled workout composed of high and low impact aerobic combinations.  This morning ENERGIZER is designed to wake up your body and keep you smiling all day! (All levels class)

Wilton Branch

 

PowerBall
This unique workout involves the use of a stability ball continuously engaging your core while sculpting all other major muscle groups using light weights, barbells, and resistance bands while blasting fat.  (Intermediate class)
Malta Branch

 

Power Pump
Come join us for a half-hour session of shaping and defining our bodies while promoting healthy bones. After warming up, participants will participate in 20 minutes of body sculpting followed by 10 minutes of stretching. (Intermediate class)
Corinth Branch
Malta Branch

 

Psycho Cycle

An intense cycling class with an added cariety of calisthenics, plyometrics, and runnning!  This class is guarnateed to get your heart pumping and your adrenaline flowing!! (Intermediate to advanced level class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Rebounding and Sculpt
A non-impact cardiovascular workout using mini-trampolines followed by 20 minutes of bodysculpting. It’s easy to follow and an absolute break from the normal routine.

Wilton Branch

 

Reduce Your Assets
A toning and sculpting class with emphasis on major muscle groups of the lower body including abdominals, thighs, glutes and legs. For all levels. (Intermediate to all levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Running Groups

Walk/Run Group
Where: Meet in the lobby at the Saratoga Springs Branch
When: Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
Distance: 1 mile
Pace: Slow Walk/Run – No runner left behind!
Coach: Amy Rodack


Beginner/Easy Runner Group
Where: Meet in the lobby at the Saratoga Springs Branch
When: Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
Distance: 3 – 5 miles (Shorter or longer depending on your ability)
Pace: 9 – 12 minute mile pace – No runner left behind!
Coach: Amy Rodack

Running Group
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just beginning, this group run will get you outside, running, and feeling confident. We will meet
in the lobby and head to the roads around Malta. You will run with a coach who provides you with
motivation, encouragement, and gear and safety tips. You will run intervals, hills, and sprints and at a steady pace to build endurance and speed effectively. This program does not run in the Winter session, but resumes in Spring I.
Malta Branch

 

Sculpt

Full body toning class designed to get your body stronger and sculpted. (All levels class)

Malta Branch

 

Silver Sneakers® I-Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Silver Sneakers® II - Cardio Circuit
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

Step

This is a high energy cardio class that uses the step bench. Customize your intensity with additional risers. This class is appropriate for both the new and experienced stepper. (All levels class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

Malta Branch

Wilton Branch

 

Step and Tone

This is a high energy class that uses the step for a cardio workout and weights for toning. (Intermediate class)

Corinth Branch

 

Stroller Aerobics

This class is for multi-tasking mommies and offers a challenging workout as well as an
opportunity to socialize with other moms while you supervise your kids on bikes, toy boats, and a slide.  Don’t be fooled by the cute name; this class will make you sweat!  A combination of cardio and strength training; expect some basic step aerobics on Mondays, Circuit training on Wednesdays and freestyle on Fridays. Bands, bars and weights are alternated to help you tone your arms each class. We conclude with ab exercises and various sculpting targeted at tightening all of your favorite areas such as glutes and thighs. This class is truly the whole package. Strollers are recommended for infants but are not required. Please notify the instructor of any injuries at the start of class. New moms need medical clearance from doctor. (All levels class)

Saratoga Springs Branch

 

TurboKick
A high-energy, fun cardio workout that combines basic kicks, punches and other boxing moves with core strength work and stretching all set to great music. Beginners to experts can enjoy this challenging workout that gives maximum calorie burn in 60 minutes. (All levels)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

W.O.W. (Women on Weights)
This class is designed to teach women several strength training exercises for each body part using physio balls, dumbbells, body weight, bands, and tubing.

Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday at 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Fees: Members pricing -
$18 for one day a week per session
$36 for two days a week per session
$53 for three days a week per session
Program member pricing is available.

There must be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 members registered for each session forWomen on Weights to take place. A refund will be granted to those who have registered if program is cancelled.

Corinth Branch

 

Zen Sculpt
A dynamic strengthening class that utilizes weights, bands, the body and principles of yoga and pilates. (All levels class)
Saratoga Springs Branch

 

*A shorter version of your favorite classes.  For those who love variety and/or are short on time.  You must warm up on your own before class.

 


 
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