Fitness & Wellness Classes at the Lawrence Family JCC
Current Classes
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Abs Blast
Mondays: 6:00–6:30 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
In 30 minutes, this rock solid abs and lower back workout provides the intensity you need and the results you want! No fluff, all the right stuff.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Abs Express
Tuesdays: 12:35–12:55 pm
Aerobics Room
This 20 minute express class focuses on strengthening the core and lower back. It is the perfect class to tag on at the end of any workout.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Aerobics for Everyone
Monday, Wednesdays, Friday, 9:15–10:10 am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
This high energy, low impact class focuses on coordination, stamina, and strength. Benefits include reduced stress on joints and lower back as well as increased range of motion and mobility for better movement. All ages and fitness levels welcome.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Ashtang Yoga
Wednesdays: 4:45–5:45 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Ashtanga flow level 2-3 is a class for the practitioner with a background in either Hatha or Ashtanga yoga.This method will blend the breath with movement increasing the body’s heat in order to sweat and purify. You will also increase your strength and flexibility. Heather will focus on alignment and muscle engagement, as well as the importance of incorporating the appropriate type of breathing into a strong yoga practice.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Athletic Drills
Mondays: 6:30–7:25 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Athletic Drills is an intense cardio workout that combines sports drills, plyometrics, jump rope and medicine balls to get you in shape fast. It will improve: speed, power, and endurance.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Body Blast
Thursdays: 9:30–10:25 am
Robert H. Jaffe Aerobics Studio
This ballet-inspired class targets all area of the body using small isometric movements to help increase flexibility, balance and muscle tone. This challenging yet low impact class is suitable for all ages.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Cardio Fusion 30/30
Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30 am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Enjoy this 30 minute blend of dance and athletic moves. Move to the beat as you strengthen your heart and lungs. This dance party will be followed by 30 minutes of functional core training.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Circuit Training
Mondays and Thursdays: 12:00-1:00 pm
Fitness Center
An action-packed high intensity workout that combines cardio and strength. Designed to promote body fat loss and strength.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Core & Balance
Tuesdays: 10:15–10:45 am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Strengthen your core and improve your balance through standing and seated exercises. You'll increase your overall body awareness, core strength, and balance, which will improve confidence in performing everyday activities.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Cycle Core
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00 pm
Aerobics Studio
Combines 30 minutes of cycling and 30 minutes of mat Pilates. A great way to get two workouts in one hour. Get the calorie-burning benefits with the core strength, balance and stability of Pilates.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Feldenkrais
Wednesdays: 10:30–11:30 am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Feldenkrais aims to reduce pain and limitations in movement, to improve physical function, and to promote general well-being by increasing students' awareness of themselves and expanding movement repertoire. This helps alleviate stress, tension and fatigue. All fitness levels welcome!
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
F.I.T. Camp
Tuesdays: 9:30–10:25 am
Robert H. Jaffe Aerobics Studio
This class is Functional Intense Training, which is created to shape and tone the entire body with an emphasis on full body sculpting and toning.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Indoor Cycling
Mondays: 6:00–6:55 pm
Tuesdays: 5:30–6:25 pm
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 am
Thursdays: 5:45-6:40 pm
Fridays: 6:30-7:30 am and 12:00-12:55 pm
Robert H. Jaffe Aerobics Studio
Challenging drills up and down mountains, intervals of power and speed, and visualization making spinning the complete mind/body exercise program. Not only is this a fun, non-impact workout, but you'll also burn 500-800 calories in 45-60 minutes! All classes are led by certified instructors who will coach and motivate you to SWEAT! All fitness levels welcome!
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Meditation
Beginners, learn guided meditation from a seasoned instructor. Experienced meditators, enjoy deepening your practice.
Visit full meditation schedule or Balanced Mind Meditation Center web home page for all offerings Price: $10; JCC Member Price: Free
Nia
Thursdays: 10:30 - 11:30am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Nia is a fun cardio workout that builds fitness of body, mind and spirit. Practiced to soul-stirring music. Nia blends martial arts and yoga with jazz and modern dance. The 52-moves Nia technique promotes flexibility, strength, and balance. Adaptable to individual needs and abilities.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Stretch for Flexibility
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:15–10:10 am
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Reduce tension in your body by elongating your muscles. This class combines a variety of stretching techniques to open up your body. Adding stretching to your life will prevent muscular strain, tearing and general soreness. A perfect class for any level of fitness! Wear comfortable clothes. The JCC provides mats if you don't have your own.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Triple Threat
Wednesdays: 5:30 – 6:25 p.m.
Robert H. Jaffe Aerobics Studio
This high energy class delivers cardio, strength and core training. Expect anything... One week maybe BOSU, the next body weight, etc. Get the results you want!
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Walking Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 - 7:30 am
Field Behind Tennis Courts
Start your year off right and walk your way to health and fitness. Walking improves your strength, the function of your heart, your mood and lowers your risk for high blood pressure and diabetes.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Water Aerobics
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Friedenberg Olympic Pool
The low-impact water environment allows participants to improve cardiovascular and strength conditioning while protecting joints and promoting joint flexibility. Whether you can swim or not, these classes are for you. This class can be modified for pregnancy, seniors and post rehab participants.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Zumba®
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 9:30 – 10:25 am
Tuesdays: 10:30- 11:25 am & 6:00 – 6:55 pm
Sundays: 9:15- 10:15 am
Robert H. Jaffe Aerobics Studio
Are you ready to party yourself into shape?
Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the
music and find yourself in shape at the original dance/fitness party. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! Enjoy the party!
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Yoga & Mat Pilates (free for members)
Pre-natal Yoga
Prenatal yoga prepares your heart, mind and body for the transformative experience of giving birth and mothering a new baby. No matter what kind of birth you are planning, a regular practice of connecting your breath and body will positively impact your birth.
Classes open with dialogue, meditation, breath work, and then physical practice and poses. Themes relative to labor and birth are woven into class and handouts offered.
8 Week Sessions: January 5 - February 3, Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Price: $104; JCC Member Price: $84, drop-in fee $15/class
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Vinsaya Flow Yoga I
Mondays: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Vinsaya is the alignment of movement and breath, a method which turns static asana into a dynamic flow. Focusing on fundamental poses in detail, you will gain an understanding, which can easily be built upon to increase your strength and flexibility, develop mind-body awareness and alignment, and learn to integrate breath with movement. This class is great for beginners or those who prefer a slower flow.
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Vinyasa Flow Mixed Level Yoga
Mondays: 4:45-5:45pm
Wednesdays: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Fridays: 11:30 am-12:45 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
This class builds from the basic levels of Vinyasa to create the flowing sequences that incorporate basic poses with more challenging options. Participants should have knowledge of the basic poses and previous experience. Gotthelf Dance Studio
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Restorative Yoga
Sundays: 9:15 am - 10:15 am and 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Wednesdays: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Aerobics Studio
This gentle yoga class is designed to release deeply held tensions from the body and mind. This calming, therapeutic yoga uses props to support the body as it eases into relaxation and balance. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Pilates Mat Science
Tuesdays: 11:30–12:25 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Our workouts will constantly challenge the body in new and engaging ways. We will utilize a wide variety of Pilates exercises and props, working on building core strength as a foundation for a long, lean, and uniformly developed body.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Pilates Mat Science
Thursdays: 11:30–12:25 pm
Gotthelf Dance Studio
Non-impact floor work used for years by dancers and athletes to strengthen, elongate, and balance the muscular system, Realign your posture from the core out to eliminate chronic pain, aid in rehabilitation and maximize your body’s movement potential.
Price: $15; JCC Member Price: Free
Pilates Personal Training
Pilates is a body conditioning method that helps to increase flexibility, build strength, and improve endurance for long lean muscles. It puts emphasis on breathing, alignment, and a strong core while improving coordination and balance. We are committed to helping each individual improve their health and heighten their self awareness with our individualized approach. Come work with our highly trained instructors, Scott and Karina, who have been a part of the JCC family for over seven years.
"As Pilates instructors, we view the body as a finely tuned, integrated system requiring balance and fluidity to best meet the demands placed upon it. We teach you how to replace pain, stiffness, and restricted function with comfort, flexibility, and effortless movement. Our focus is on the quality of movement, rather than the quantity. We are committed to helping you improve your health and heighten your self awareness through our holistic approach towards intelligent movement." -Scott and Karina
1 Session Price: $89; JCC Member Price: $75
6+ Session Price: $83; JCC Member Price: $70
Save with semi-private sessions.
For details or to schedule an appointment with our Pilates Staff, please call
858-362-1340 ext. 1337.
Prenatal Yoga (June 22-Aug 10)
Prenatal Yoga: Summer Session
June 22, 2017 - August 10, 2017
8 Week Session: Thursdays 6:30-7:45pm
Price: $104; JCC Member $84
Single Class Drop-In $15; JCC Member $12 (drop-ins pay in person at fitness front desk)
Are you looking for a class to help prepare you for labor, birth, and motherhood?
Prenatal Yoga does all that and more. It prepares your heart, mind and body for the transformative experience of giving birth and mothering a new baby. No Matter what kind of birth you are planning, a regular practice of connecting your breath and body will positively impact your birth.
Classes open with dialogue, meditation, breath work, and then physical practice and poses. Themes relative to labor and birth are woven into class and handouts offered.
Instructor Laura McIntire has dedicated herself to the study and teaching of yoga therapies. Since 1994 she has continuously sought out respected and innovative teachers and trained in styles of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Anusara, Yoga Tune Up, MELT Hand and Foot, Restorative, Partner, Acro Yoga and AYFit. Laura's teaching is augmented by her continued studies in anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, energy work, and other therapeutic modalities.