New Year, New Healthy Habits with AARP CO Virtual Exercise Classes
AARP realizes that healthy habits, including exercise and eating right, can lead to a better, longer, happier life. Join AARP Colorado members and volunteers for Virtual Fitness classes starting in January, in the comfort of your own home. Certified instructors will lead you each week in classes focusing on yoga, low-impact kickboxing, functional fitness, mobility, low-impact cardio and strength-building and Barre.
These online classes are tailored for a variety of levels. Pre-registration is required, you must choose which sessions you hope to attend, so register today! Each participant in these events must complete a waiver of liability as part of the registration process prior to participating. If you would like to invite a guest to this event, they will need to register themselves directly to agree to the liability waiver. Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
No experience necessary. Classes are free of charge, but you must register for each class to receive the unique zoom link to attend. Attend one or attend them all!
Classes include:
Functional Fitness
Mondays, January 13 - February 17, 2025
7 - 8 a.m. MT
Wake up your week with some Monday Morning Motivation! Join us for functional training that works your entire body by targeting the basic functional movements of daily life: push, pull, squat, hinge, lunge, rotation, and motion.
All you need is your own bodyweight and a little room to move. You will engage your core, challenge your balance, and try out different ways to “Get After It!”
Instructor: Krista Bonino
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Barre
Mondays, January 13 - February 17, 2025
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. MT
Barre is a fun fusion class, incorporating aspects of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training. All levels are welcome, and previous experience in any of these formats is not required. In the class, we combine small isolated movements with larger range of motion movements for a high intensity, low impact workout. We will work to improve muscle endurance, core strength, posture, balance, and flexibility.
Instructor: Shauni Hawkins
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Low Impact Kickboxing
Tuesdays, January 14 - February 18, 2025
7 - 8 a.m. MT
Our certified fitness instructor will guide you through low-impact cardio workouts that combine the best of martial arts, strength training, and brain-boosting exercises, which are all important for aging healthily.
Instructor: Krista Bonino
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Mobility/Restorative Exercise
Wednesdays, January 15 - February 19, 2025
6 - 7 p.m. MT
Come move with us! Learn how to increase your range of motion, relieve tight muscles, ensure good posture and athletic form, and even prevent injury.
Instructor: Denise Dohanic
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Low-Impact Cardio/Strength Building
Thursdays, January 16 - February20, 2025
9 - 10 a.m. MT
Let’s get your heart rate up with low impact cardio, combined with strength and balance training for a fun and sweaty full body workout. We’ll finish with an energizing stretch so you’re ready to tackle the rest of your day.
Instructor - Shauni Hawkins
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Hatha Yoga
Fridays, January 16 - February 21, 2025
9 - 10 a.m.
Certified yoga instructor Teri Mullen will guide you in the gentle postures of Hatha yoga, which are typically held longer and practiced more slowly. No experience is necessary - yoga starts where you are!
Yoga can help you increase flexibility and improve balance, stability and muscle tone as you learn the basic principles and practice breathing and mindfulness. You may also gain strength and reduce chronic pain. A yoga mat or blanket, bolsters and yoga blocks may be helpful.
Instructor: Teri Mullen
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Please check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
These are free classes.
When registering, please do not opt out of emails as you will not receive the unique zoom links each week for classes.
