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Bonnie H
The average age range: 28-60 years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate to Heavy (Heavy breathing with some periods of speaking
only in short phrases; Some use of pylometrics with frequent use of squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics
patterns and strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s
choice of exercise.
Style: Contemporary
and Current; Athletic and Sporty; Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Circuit training; kick-boxing; light weights; core
conditioning; ballet drills
Instructor's comments: I show modifications for all levels.
Most of my classes combine light weights and core conditioning, I mix up the circuit, kick-boxing and choreography from week
to week. Multi-levels fo exertion are shown, 8 minute warm-up, 30 minutes of cardio, followed by floor work and cool
down/stretch at the end. My classes are FUN, with variety from week to week.
Carol O
The average age range: 60+ years.
Hand weights: 2-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate;
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or Conditioned
exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics
Routine: Aerobics patterns and strength/flexibility exercises change significantly
at least every other week, but the
participants are familiar with the Instructor’s choice of exercise.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics; Combinations and choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Short bands; light weights; heavy weights; core conditioning;
yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: I provide a balanced workout and SAFE (Strength
training; Aerobic conditioning; Flexibility; Endurance); The participants in my class enjoy socializing
with each other.
CJ
The average age range: 40-60 years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate;
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or Conditioned
exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Low to Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Low to Moderate (can talk
without difficulty; may have arms above the heart level; some bending of the knees to lower the body closer to the floor during
aerobics.
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily predict and anticipate the Instructor’s next pattern
and move.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds
Slimnastics; Contemporary and Current; Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Some circuit training; Short bands; light weights; heavy weights;
core conditioning; yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: I have a great group of ladies, they are very loyal
to Martha Rounds Slimnastics. We try different things on occasion, but my ladies don't like whay they call "dance
steps" - they say it makes them THINK and they think all day at work and don't want to think too much in exercise class.
They just want a good workout!
Cyndie L
The average age range: 50 - 70 years of age
Hand weights: 4-6 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as
walking in place to "catch breath" but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the
class can easily predict and anticipate the Instructor's next pattern and move.
Style: Combinations
and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Circuit training; short bands; light
weights; heavy weights; core conditioning; Visualization; "jazzy"; Yoga' Pilates
Instructor's comments: We are a friendly class
and very accepting of new people. We care about and are very interested in each other. We like to exercise
and we appreciate its value.
Danita W
The average age range: Average age is about 55 years.
Hand weights: 2-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as
walking in place to "catch breath" but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily
predict and anticipate the Instructor's next pattern and move.
Style: Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Circuit training; kick-boxing; short
bands; light weights; core conditioning; Yoga
Instructor's comments: I am enthusiastic.
There is a lot of positive energy in my class. I make it a practice to know everyone by their first name
and they know mine, and I work hard to make the classes fun!
Diane E
(Instructor is currently on a leave of absence from impact land aerobics.)
The average age range: 50+ years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: Conditioned exercisers
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics
Routine:
Significant variation in aerobics
patterns and strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s
choice of exercise.
Style: Modern and Trendy; Contemporary
and current; Combinations and choreography.
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Circuit training; short
bands; heavy weights; core conditioning; pyramidal weights; meditation/relaxation; visualizaiton; yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: My class
is designed to meet the needs of an active lifestyle. The routine varies from class to class in an effort to provide
some cross training and to keep boredom from settling in. I beleive fitness is a lifetime goal.
Dina P
The average age range: 36-60ish years.
Hand weights: 2-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods
such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics
patterns and strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s
choice of exercise.
Style: "Old
Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics; Contemporary and Current; Athletic and Sporty;
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: boot camp; circuit training; short bands; light & heavy
weights; core conditioning; sports drills; pyramidal weights; meditation/relaxation; "jazzy"; yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: I modify a LOT. Tuesdays are "boot camp",
Thursdays I rotate "old style", yoga, circuits, and bands. I have a talkative bunch of gals. They complain a lot
about how I make them sweat but they keep coming back. We have a "ladies night out" every session.
Erin M
The average age range: 30-70 years.
Hand weights: 3-6 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium to High
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate to Heavy (Heavy
breathing with some periods of speaking only in short phrases; Some use of pylometrics with frequent use of squats and/or
lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics patterns and strength/flexibility
exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s choice of exercise.
Style: Modern and Trendy; Contemporary
and Current; Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Boot camp; kick-boxing; short bands; light weights; heavy weights;
core conditioning; interval training; meditation/relaxation; pilates
Instructor's comments: This class is friendly and open and welcoming.
This class operates on an individual's level, with everyone being there for different reasons - i.e. stress relief, weight
loss/management, commradery...
Janet M
The average age range: 50+ years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or conditioned exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing
and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have
some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics patterns and strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants
are familiar with the Instructor’s choice of exercise.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds
Slimnastics; Contemporary and Current
Pace: Medium
Variety: Short bands; long bands; light weights; yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: My class is good for older people in good shape
and new people who want to get moving but not hop around too much. I do a lot of the same exercises, but just mix them
up from week to week - with new ones thrown in from time to time. I use weights most days, with short bands a few times
during a session and long bands on occasion. I was a class member for 20 years before becoming a teacher - but I really
just love to exercise!
Jeanne S
The average age range: 45-50 years.
Hand weights: 1-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate;
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or conditioned
exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily predict
and anticipate the Instructor’s next pattern and move.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds
Slimnastics; Modern and Trendy; Combinations and choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Short bands; light weights; heavy weights; core conditioning;
meditation/relaxation; visualization
Instructor's comments: My class seems to enjoy moving. I
like to add a few "new things" on occasion, to add spice. Most of my participants have been coming for years.
Joanne R
The average age range: 65-80+ years.
Hand weights: 2-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate;
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or conditioned
exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Low
Aerobic
intensity level: Low to Moderate (can talk
without difficulty; may have arms above the heart level; some bending of the knees to lower the body closer to the floor during
aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily predict and anticipate the Instructor’s next pattern
and move.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics
Pace: Slow to medium
Variety: Long bands; light weights; yoga
Instructor's comments: Most of the women in my class have been with
me for years. Generally newcomers have recently retired or are brought by a friend, and can usually fit right in.
We enjoy each other.
Julie S
The average age range: 40-60 years.
Hand weights: 2-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate
Conditioning level: De-conditioned individuals
are welcome
Aerobic impact level: Low (both feet and both heels on
the floor most of the time)
Aerobic
intensity level: Low to Moderate (can talk without difficulty; may have arms
above the heart level; some bending of the knees to lower the body closer to the floor during aerobics. RPE = 3-5)
Routine: Generally follows the same set of aerobics pattern and strength/flexibility
from class to class, with some diversity from class to class.
Style: "Old
Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics; Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Light weights; short & long bands; meditation/relaxation/
visualization; some Yoga; some Pilates
Instructor's comments: My class is friendly, fun, familiar, &
comfortable!
Karen M
The average age range: about 60 years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned (including
people who are very overweight) and conditioned exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Low to Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate
(Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats
and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the
class can easily predict and anticipate the Instructor's next pattern and move.
Style: "Old
Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics.
Pace: Medium.
Variety: Short bands; light weights; heavy weights; core
conditioning; meditation/relaxation; tai-chi; yoga; pilates.
Instructor's comments: I know everyone in my class by their first name.
Many of the people in class have been with me a long time. My class is a good general conditioning class, a stress releaser,
and a fun time!
Karen W
The average age range: 40-55 years.
Hand weights: 2-3 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing
and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Aerobics patterns and and strength/flexibility change significantly at least
every other week.
Style: Contemporary
and Current.
Pace: Medium.
Variety: Short bands; long bands; light weights; core conditioning; meditation/relaxation;
yoga; pilates.
Instructor's comments:
Kate C
The average age range: 50's-60's years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing
and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics patterns and strength/flexibility exercises from class
to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s choice of exercise.
Style: Contemporary
and Current; Combinations and Choreography.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Kick-boxing; short bands; long bands; light weights; heavy
weights; core conditioning; meditation/relaxation; pilates; occasional use of chairs with weights
Instructor's comments: I teach to the majority of my class, who
are in pretty good condition. I make a visual assessment of the participants and provide modifications for all
levels. The members in my class are dedicated with a variety of fitness levels. I very much enjoy and welcome
new comers to join me!
Liz G
The average age range: 40+ years at Affton Community Center; 60+ years
at First Congregational.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate;
Conditioning level: De-conditioned or conditioned
exercisers. OK for a fit individual.
Aerobic impact level: Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Low to Moderate (can talk
without difficulty; may have arms above the heart level; some bending of the knees to lower the body closer to the floor during
aerobics.)
Routine: Generally follows the same set of aerobics pattern and strength/flexibility
exercises from class to class. Some diversity from class to class.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics; Modern and Trendy.
Pace: Medium
Variety: Short bands; long bands; light weights; core conditioning;
yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: My class is friendly and educational. I talk
a lot about form as part of the eudcational work-out. I provide a total workout on all components of body fitness.
I also discuss food and nutrition a lot during the class.
Maria R
The average age range: 30-75 years.
Hand weights: not used
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate
Conditioning level: De-conditioned and conditioned exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Low to medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk;
Routine: Some diversity from class to class. There are
"breaks" to explain the next segment of Zumba aerobics. Routine does not include complicated choreography.
Style: Latin style and Zumba
Pace: Medium
Variety: Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango, and basic
belly dancing
Instructor's comments:
My first Zumba certification was with "Beto" himself in 2006. I was among the first graduating class of Zumba instructors
in Puerto Rico. My Zumba class is a fusion of all my dancing abilities with some classic Beto moves to achieve the underlying
Zumba philosophy "make it a party." No two classes are ever the same or have the same music.
Mary Ann J
The average age range: 40-65 years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned, or
fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Medium to medium/high
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily predict
and anticipate the Instructor’s next pattern and move.
Style: Contemporary and current; Combinations and choreography.
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Circuit training; kick-boxing; short bands; light weights; heavy
weights; core conditioning; "jazzy", yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: "A higher intensity workout, but always able to
be modified to suit each individual (which I show as alternatives). Fun and energetic, with everyone being included.
You leave feeling you received a good workout! We laugh a lot, too!
Maureen "Mo" M
The average age range: 35-70-ish.
Hand weights: 3-6 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned, or
fit exercisers.
Aerobic impact level: Low to Medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing
and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch breath” but still able to talk; may have
some squats and/or lunges during aerobics.)
Routine: Significant variation in aerobics patterns
and strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s choice
of exercise.
Style: Combinations and choreography. Athletic and sporty;
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Circuit training; kick-boxing; short bands; long bands; light
weights; heavy weights; pyramidal weights; core conditioning; mediations/relaxation; yoga; pilates; ropes/PNF stretching
Instructor's comments: I get bored doing the same thing all the
time, so on occasion I add an element of "surprise", something unexpected and fun. The participants in my
class like to be pushed to a point just slightly beyond their comfort zone. I think what I like best about the
people in my class is that they are so friendly and care about each other.
Michelle "Mike" O
The average age range: 40+ years.
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers
Aerobic impact level: Medium to medidum/high
Aerobic
intensity level: Moderate (Heavy breathing and may need some recovery periods such as walking in place to “catch
breath” but still able to talk; may have some squats and/or lunges during aerobics; Some use of pylometrics.)
Routine:
Significant variation in aerobics patterns and
strength/flexibility exercises from class to class, but the participants are familiar with the Instructor’s choice of
exercise.
Style: "Old Style" Martha Rounds
Slimnastics; Contemporary and current; Combinations and choreography.
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Short bands; light
weights; heavy weights; core conditioning; interval training; meditation/relaxation; visualizaiton; yoga; pilates; ropes/PNF
stretching
Instructor's comments: My class
is a total body conditioning, a standard all-around workout. I try to cover all aspects of fitness, with a slightly
different "focus" in each class to avoid getting bored. I adjust the exercises to various fitness levels.
Shirley W
The average age range: varies
Hand weights: 3-5 pounds
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced
Conditioning level: De-conditioned, conditioned,
or fit exercisers
Aerobic impact level: Low to medium
Aerobic
intensity level: Low to Moderate (can talk
without difficulty; may have arms above the heart level; some bending of the knees to lower the body closer to the floor during
aerobics.)
Routine: Some diversity from class to class, but the class can easily predict and anticipate
the Instructor’s next pattern and move.
Style:
"Old Style" Martha Rounds Slimnastics; Contemporary and Current
Pace: Medium to fast
Variety: Short bands; light
weights; heavy weights; core conditioning; interval training; yoga; pilates
Instructor's comments: We
are a very happy enthusiastic group! We love to exercise! We have fun!
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