Fitness Classes - Land & Water | St. Louis Jewish Community Center

Fitness Classes - Land & Water

Burn LOTS of Calories on Land or in Water

There are lots of benefits to group exercise -- some say its the friendships and camaraderie. Others say it's the mental and physical side to working out in a group. The J believes in both and that's why group exercise is a main stay fitness and wellness offering. Whether on land or in the water you'll get an amazing workout.

Staenberg Family Complex (Creve Coeur)
Fitness & Aquatic Class Schedule (1/2/12) / Fitness & Aquatic Class Descriptions

Marilyn Fox Building (Chesterfield)
Fitness & Aquatic Class Schedule (1/2/12) / Fitness & Aquatic Class Descriptions

Tim Ezell of Fox 2 News stopped by for a quick demonstration of our Circuit Training.

Water Fitness Classes

If you're looking for alternative ways to get a great workout, try a water exercise class. There are several different types of water fitness classes from beginners to regulars and various intensity levels. Classes are offered at both the Chesterfield and Creve Coeur locations. Here are descriptions of each of the classes:

Aqua Burn & Firm - Burn and firm in this energetic and invigorating class that combines aqua aerobics and strength training for a total body workout.
Aqua Cardio Conditioning - Moderate-impact, water-specific exercises designed to progressively build strength, flexibility and endurance in a refreshing and joint-supportive environment.
Aqua Tai Chi - Aqua Tai Chi combines the beautiful, flowing movements of Tai Chi with the resistive and relaxing properties of water. It is designed to build flexibility and strength while leaving you feeling of peace and tranquility. Perfect for all fitness levels.
Aqua Zumba - This exciting class is a fusion of Latin and international dance music and features aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise - These are specially designed exercises that with the aid of the water's buoyancy and resistance can help improve joint flexibility. Class taught by an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor.
Deep Water Fitness - High intensity, no impact water resistance training that improves muscle tone, aerobic capacity, flexibility strength and endurance with the use of resistance equipment and flotation belts; class will be held in deep water.
Masters Swim Program - This class is designed for adults in college and older to provide fun, fitness and (optional) friendly competition in a positive environment. The tone of the program is motivating and interactive.
Multiple Sclerosis Conditioning - Improve balance, flexibility, strengthen muscles, increase mobility and improve overall well being.

For more information, please contact:
Kyle Fetick, 314-442-3296

Land Fitness Classes

Group Exercise Classes are extremely popular at both JCC locations and a fantastic way to burn calories, work up a sweat and have a great time doing it. We have a variety of classes to choose from beyond what you see here.

Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dancing: Learn to dance—partner not required! Wear comfortable dancing shoes.
BOSU Sculpt: Group training utilizing dumbbells, body bars and other strength equipment as well as the BOSU to strengthen your total body and to maximize you core work!
Cardio & Sculpt: A moderate intensity cardiovascular and strength class good for a great total body workout.
Cardio Ballet Barre: Want to feel like a dancer? Try this high-low impact workout incorporating the principles of ballet barre, cardiovascular, balance, stretching and poise.
Cardio/Core: This upbeat, energetic class focuses on 30 minutes of cardiovascular training utilizing high and low impact movements followed by 30 minutes of core conditioning.
Cardio Circuit: Non-stop, one-minute intervals of cardio, sculpting and abdominals. This class is guaranteed to work your entire body, leaving you feeling renewed and energized.
Cardio Pump: A low-intensity aerobic class combining strength and endurance, joint stability and mobility, balance and flexibility.
Circuits 101: An introductory class for beginners or new members to learn the basics of circuit training instructed by a personal trainer.
CORE: A 30-minute class that strengthens and stabilizes the abdominals and lower back through intense exercises targeting the core.
Early Express Circuit: Squeeze in a great total body workout in the early a.m.! You can jump into this circuit at any time during the class for strength training and cardio intervals.
Everlasting Strength: A low-intensity strength and endurance class, also building stability, mobility, balance and flexibility.
Express Sculpt: This 45-minute sculpt class will give you the energy to get through the rest of the day and increase your strength and endurance.
Forever Fit: A low-intensity aerobic class for a great cardiovascular workout. Also combines strength and endurance, joint stability and mobility, balance and flexibility.
Gentle Pilates: A gentle intro class ideal for students looking to get into Pilates.
Gentle Yoga: This Yoga class is gentle enough to attend everyday and ideal for students looking to begin their practice.
Hip Hop: This low stress, high energy class provides technical instruction and encourages personal expression! No previous training in Hip Hop required.
Kettlebells: This class will offer cardiovascular, resistance and weight control benefits.
Kettlebell Cross Train: Learn how to properly utilize kettlebell techniques using natural momentum, proper posture and alignment, blended with familiar resistance training techniques and equipment.
Nia: Is a well-being fitness and lifestyle practice inspired by Martial, Dance and Healing Arts.
Physique Fusion: The latest exercise of the stars! Strengthen and tone while lengthening the muscles with intervals of stretching. Light weights, floor work, ballet barre all used to push your muscles to exhaustion.
Pilates: A progressive series of exercises designed to increase the strength of your body’s core (abdominals, back, glutes and hip) while lengthening the muscles. All classes are “multi-level” unless otherwise noted.
Pilates on the Beam: Core based training that tones, improves balance, flexibility and posture.
Pilates Fundamentals: An introduction, the basics of Pilates.
Piloxing: A fat burning and muscle sculpting workout, mixing Pilates and boxing.
PIYO: A dynamic, faster-paced class designed to effectively improve functional training and dynamic balance using moves inspired by Pilates, Yoga, athletic conditioning and functional training.
Sculpting: Class rotates monthly between strength, power and endurance formats, providing the changes you need to avoid the plateaus and maximize results.
Spin: An aerobic class that takes place on a stationary bike. Experience taking a ride while an instructor talks you through a visualized outdoor cycling workout with music!
Step/Stepping Up: The class combines choreographed step moves to make you sweat! Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance and leave feeling energized.
Total Conditioning: As an option to cardio, this class combines anaerobic activity with plyometric and calisthenics drills offering a challenging workout.
Treading: Experience the benefits of this 45 minute cardiovascular class taught on the treadmill. The class utilizes interval training principles including varying speeds and ramp heights. All levels are welcome.
Triple S: This class combines the best of step, sculpt and stretch to increase your cardiovascular/ muscular endurance and increase your flexibility.
Turbo Kick: An energizing, cardio kickboxing interval class which includes intensity drills and increased energy sprints followed by work recovery segments.
Yoga: Build strength, flexibility and balance through a unique combination of breathing techniques and postures. All classes are “multi-level” unless noted; instructors will determine level of class. (Beginner classes also offered. Please check the schedule.)
Zumba: A fusion of Latin and International music. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.