Fitness Programs & Gym Facility
Open Gym
The gym is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
Members are welcome to use the machines at their own pace in a relaxed setting.
Exercise Programs
Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
This can be a challenging approach to yoga practice that emphasizes meditation and breath work and encourages inward focus and spiritual atonement. Basic Primes: Practicing Kripalu Yoga can initiate a gradual process of physical healing, psychological growth and spiritual awakening. Led by John Wall.
Chair Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Mondays at 1:00 PM
Zoom at the Center
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced by sitting on a chair or by standing while using a chair for support. Like regular yoga, this exercise will improve balance, strength and flexibility. Lead by Betty Christiansen, a Certified Yoga Instructor.
Gentle Yoga
Kripalu Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays At 9:00 AM
Yoga is a gentle exercise that improves balance, flexibility and strength. Everyone is welcome. Bring your own mat or borrow one from the Center. Led by John Wall. Props are used if unable to get on and off the floor.
Age In Motion
Age In Motion
Age In Motion
Beginner
Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Zoom with us at the center and
Saturdays at 10:30 AM Zoom at home
Advance:
Monday and Fridays at 10:30 AM
Falls are the number one reason for hospitalizations and/or having to go to a nursing home in the senior population. Age in Motion is a gentle exercise program designed to help seniors maintain or increase balance and stability which, as we age, normally decreases.
AGE IN MOTION Beginner
A 30 min class is recommended for one who has not exercised recently
AGE IN MOTION Advance:
A more advanced class 1 hour class, lead by Robin
Qigong
Age In Motion
Age In Motion
Wednesdays at 10:15 AM
Qigong is the mother to Tai Chi and the practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness of exercise. It is a gentle but powerful Eastern form of exercise with slow and simple movements that encourage the smooth flow of Qi (energy) and, when practiced regularly, promotes longevity, decreases pain, alleviates stress and increases balance, strength and flexibility.
This program is lead by Ginette Groome.
There is a $5 fee paid to the instructor.
Tai Chi
Age In Motion
Tai Chi
There are currently no classes scheduled, In need of a teacher.
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is a slow constant movement that flows evenly from beginning to end. The movements are gentle and relaxed and support better balance, joint flexibility and overall health. This class will consist of a short form with new postures each day and a review of the previous ones learned.
Those already actively working on Tai Chi are welcome to come to the class. There will be some warm up exercises from Shaolin Temple Chi Kung. Wear loose clothing and smooth soled shoes.
Individual physical or medical issues (chronic or recent) will be taken into consideration and accommodated to the best of the instructor’s skills.
There are currently no classes scheduled, Need Teacher
Senior Fitness Programs Off Site
312 Washington Street, Keene, NH 03431
WALKING AT THE KEENE RECREATION CENTER
Walking is offered FREE to all Senior Center members. It is a safe and weather friendly environment for members to walk. Located at the Keene Recreation Center.
Call the Rec Center at 357-9829 for questions or further information.
PICKLE BALL AT THE REC
Pickle Ball is held Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9-11 AM. The fee is $2 a day or $30 for the year. This will be held outside at Jonathan Daniels School. On days with inclement weather, it will be held at the Recreation Center. We do have racquets here in case they do not have them. Please bring shoes to change into. Pickle Ball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a waffle ball, over a net.
Call the Rec Center at 603-357-9829 with any questions.
