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Descriptions of Aerobics Classes

Aerobics classes are grouped into aerobics, fitness and body balance classes.
The programmes will change at intervals of 4-6 weeks. Classes with the same title vary slightly according to instructor.


AEROBICS


AEROBIC
Sweaty and challenging workout with jumps. Short stretching in the end.  

DANCE TECHNIQUE
Basic dance technique class, experience on dancing required. Training barefoot.

FITNESS DANCE
Different dances and styles with easy steps. Everybody uses his/her own style and capacity.

FITNESS JAZZ
Jazzdance class with easy choreography and some dance muscular strength workout in the end.

LATINOMIX
Aerobics class with influences from different Latin dances. Different dances from Latin America: salsa, son, rumba, afro, ChaChaCha, mambo and reggaeton. Basic steps, rhythm and body language will be practised during the sessions.

LOWBIC
Aerobics class with easy choreography and some muscular strength workout. Stretching in the end.

SALSA
Basic salsa steps. Rhythm and body language will be practised during the sessions.

STEP AEROBIC
Aerobics class with basic step choreography. Earlier experience on step classes required. Short muscle workout and stretching.

ZUMBA®
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. Zumba is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.



FITNESS

ARMYBIC
Clear and heavy armybased fitness class. Many different movement’s batteries varies. Aerobic/conditioning intervals and muscle workout.

BODY FITNESS

First a short and simple aerobics warm-up. Most of the session is muscular strength workout done with light dumbbells or without any weights. Buttocks/abs class concentrates on this particular area of the body. Stretching in the end.

BODY FITNESS WITH DUMBBELLS
The class includes easy but effective exercises. The purpose is to concentrate on improving muscle endurance. First short warm-up, then muscle exercises (40 min) and stretching. Also suitable for men.

CIRCUIT TRAINING
A short and easy warm up will be followed by simple but effective muscular strength workout and aerobic intervals. Also suitable for men.

INTERVAL
Hard training for oxygen uptake and muscles! A short warm up will be followed by aerobic/conditioning intervals and muscle workout. The class includes also some elements of combat workout. Also suitable for men.

INTERVALSTEP
Easy and energetic step class with diverse step moves and muscular strength workout.

NECK AND BACK FITNESS
Simple neck, shoulders and back workout for persons with shoulder aches. Easy warm-up, 30 min light muscular strength workout concentrating on the shoulder area. Finally long relaxing stretches.



BODY BALANCE


BODY BALANCE
Relaxing body balance workout, includes a warm-up and stretching. Additionally different relaxing exercises for better body control and relaxation.

CORE
The torso consists of many different muscles that stabilize the spine and pelvis and run the entire length of the torso. Core workout is to strengthen especially the deep muscles of the torso. After a short warm-up the concentration will be on mobility, co-ordination and balance training.

DANCE BODY BALANCE
Relaxing body balance workout, includes a warm-up and stretching moves that are characteristic for dancers. The class improves posture and flexibility, strengthens the deep muscles and perfects coordination.

FELDENKRAIS 
Come to challenge the way you think and move! The Feldenkrais® Method uses easy, comfortable movement to increase awareness. The movements are often unusual to let us find new movement options instead of the habitual ones. Feldenkrais improves flexibility, posture, coordination and relieves stress. You can drop in at any lesson, there’s no need for prior experience. Wear warm clothes and socks.

PILATES
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed by Joseph Pilates. Exercises strenghten the deep torso muscles which help keep the body balanced and support the spine. The correct breathing technique and focus are essential to the practice of Pilates.

STRETCHING
Mainly long stretches. Take warm clothes with you.

 
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