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Qi Gong - The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: “Qi” means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and “gong” means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. It has its origins rooted in ancient China. It is an exercise originally prescribed as a treatment for illness. Millions of people throughout the world have benefited from the practice of Qigong. Yoga -Yoga was developed in India more than 5,000 years ago. There are variations in the types of yoga taught throughtout the world. It is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of fitness. Yoga has a strong spiritual element that allows you to reduce stress and become more physically fit. To check out our selection of Yoga videos, click here. Kwando - Bally Fitness offers a new cutting-edge workout. KWANDOŽ is an intense cardiovascular and strength conditioning class that incorporates movements derived from boxing, tae kwon do, and karate. Focus is on punches and kicks that provide for a dynamic, energetic, heart-pumping workout.
Alexander Technique - Alexander Method Origins: Developed by an Australian-born actor in the early 1900s. Focuses on the subtle "re-education" of everyday movement patterns to achieve big differences in body awareness, posture and body comfort. Today there are several thousand Alexander instructors worldwide. The Alexander Technique is a method that works to changemovement habits in everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. Hip Hop Aerobics - Hip Hop aerobics are a variation of hi/low aerobics with a funky flair and based on hip hop music. Rebounding - It is a cardio workout based on jumping on a mini-trampoline. It is an effective way to tone your muscles and help you lose weight. Reggae Aerobics - Reggae is a rythmic workout that features the music of reggae, calypso, and soca. It is a good upper and lower body workout with accents on the torso. Tribal Bellydance - Tribal Bellydance is a form of bellydancing expresses the very true nature of the Middle East. It is used for spiritual as well as physical development. It is an effective way to tone the abs and back muscles. The Tahitian Stomp - So you've done it all? Latin, African, and Hip Hop... This time, why not sweat to the beat of a different drum. Learn to shake, sway and shiver Tahitian style! The Tahitian Stomp is a new cardio workout that incorporates basic Polynesian and Tahitian dance moves to the traditional aerobic class format! Dazzle your participants with exciting new moves from the Pacific Islands! Disco Aerobics - The latest hot trend in aerobics - a trend-conscious field to begin with - is to mix stuff that usually doesn't belong together. In a one-hour class, an exerciser can try differing activities, sometimes wildly differing. Clubs and instructors concede this stripes-with-plaids approach won't remake the industry. But they hope it will provide a burst of excitement that will attract new people and keep fickle participants from getting bored and moving on. Pilates - Joseph Pilates (1880-1967) was born in Germany. He left Germany for England in 1912 and studied to become a boxer. He became intrigued by body fitness and developed a method to condition sick patients in a hospital, during World War I. He opened his first facility in New York City, during the 1920s. Pilates, pronounced "pi-LAH-tees", has had a strong following through the years. It has been a chosen method by some of the greatest dancers in the world, but more recently famous Hollywood stars have taken up the practice too. Stars such as Madonna, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Grey, Sharon Stone, and Vanessa Williams have learned the Pilates Method. There are over 150 studios in the United States alone. Pilates proves the theory that good methods to improve body conditioning will always be trendy. Cardio - Kickboxing - Tae Bo - What is the CardioKickboxing or Tae Bo workout? It is a workout that brings together aerobic techniques and cardiovascular toning. Participants will also learn self-defense tactics. The exercise involves throwing punches, jabs, and uppercuts to help firm your muscles and build conditioning. Oh, there is also plenty of kicking. All of this helps reduce body fat and tone your muscles. You can't mention Tae Bo without mentioning Billy Blanks. Billy won the Massachusetts Golden Gloves Boxing championship in 1984. Shortly thereafter, he began to combine dance music with his Tae Kwon Do moves. This evolved into Tae-Bo and in 1989 he opened the Billy Blanks World Training Center in Sherman Oaks, CA. Tae Bo has become the latest trend in aerobic conditioning and it has spurred growth in other martial arts programs as well. Spinning - Spinning is an indoor cycling program designed to build cardiovascular conditioning. Participants use a specially designed stationary bike, while working out in a group class setting. The group, music, and raucous energy will remove the boredom from cycling alone. Each individual runs at their own resistance level. Cyclists must also be aware of their breathing and heart rates while training. Spinning was created by Johnn Goldberg, Johnny G., in 1986 while he was training for a cycling race. It eventually was used by cyclists so they could train year-round. It quickly spread to aerobics enthusiasts because it really makes you sweat and burn calories. |
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