"It is never too late to be what you might have been."   
George Eliot

 Online registration is available.

Please check out the current copy of the LEISURE TIMES 
(located in the right column)
for a complete listing of current Fitness Classes and other activities.

GET FIT PUNCH CARD
 

Activity #4000.011

The Get Fit Punch Card provides convenience, flexibility and options! Holders of the card may participate in 10 single fitness classes offered by Concord Parks & Recreation as long as space is available. The card is good for one year from the date of purchase and must be purchased before attending the first class. Present the Card at class.

Fee: $40; $5 city resident discount

CHAIR YOGA

Designed for those with limitations. This class will strengthen and lengthen your body.
Instructor: Dawn Grant

Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session I:   Activity #4010.412     1/31 - 3/6
Session II:  Activity #4011.112     3/13 - 4/17
Session III: Activity #4013.112     4/24 - 5/29

Fee per session: $20; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

EXERCISE: "THE BASICS"  at Fire Station #8

Incorporate traditional aerobics and step aerobics with strength training and stretching to create a balanced workout. Bring your own mat, hand weights and water bottle.
Instructor: Lee Campbell

Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Session I:   Activity #4004.412     2/7 - 3/1
Session II:  Activity #4005.112     3/6 - 3/29
Session III: Activity #4006.112     4/3 - 4/26

Fee per session: $25; $5 city resident discount
Location: Fire Station #8, 1485 Old Charlotte Rd.

EXERCISE: "THE BASICS" For Adults at Logan Recreation Center

Get in shape with basic stretching, jumping jacks and other aerobic exercises. We'll work off those holiday pounds and have you beach body ready!
Staff supervised. No fee.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Class: Activity #1020.412     2/13 - 3/30

FIT & FABULOUS

Stay Fit and Fabulous with this great group of senior adults. Enjoy walking, range of motion strength exercises, and fellowship. Monthly luncheons, local trips and surprises are included.

Wednesday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ongoing through 5/30

Outings:
  February: Mystery stop after lunch at Dino's 
  March: NC Eastern Museum (Mt. Pleasant)
  April: James Polk Museum (Pineville)
  May: Reed Gold Mine

Fee: $10; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center 

FITNASTICS

This low impact class incorporates resistance training with strength exercises using bands and weights. Bands furnished by the instructor. Bring your own 2, 3, or 5 lb. weights, mat and water bottle.
Instructor: Vickie Fisher

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

Session I:   Activity #4001.412     2/7 - 3/15
Session II:  Activity #4002.412     3/20 - 4/26
Session III: Activity #4003.112     5/1 - 6/7

Fee per session: $35; $5 city resident discount
Location: Hartsell Recreation Center

GENTLE YOGA

Slow flow and restorative yoga. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket for your comfort.
Instructor: Dawn Grant

Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session I:   Activity #4017.412     1/26 - 3/1
Session II:  Activity #4018.412     3/8 - 4/12
Session III: Activity #4019.112     4/19 - 5/24

Fee per session: $20; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR WEIGHT LOSS

This four week course is for men and women age 18 and up. Eating and drinking are simply acts of providing fuel for the body. If that were the case, we would only ingest the "just right" amounts of food and drink necessary to sustain life, and no one would be overweight!
Hypnotherapy works by inculcating thought patterns and habits around eating and exercising for a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
In this class, you will be hypnotized and learn self-hypnosis for making healthy food and lifestyle choices. you will learn how to reinforce the necessary thoughts and behavior patterns for permanent weight removal.
Minimum 4; Maximum 20 participants
Instructor: Melissa Stefanski BS, MA, Certified Hypnotherapist

Monday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Class: Activity #8010.412     2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

Fee: $25; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

LUNCHTIME YOGA

Basic yoga, postures and correct positioning, breathing. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket for your comfort.
Instructor: Dawn Grant

Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Session I:   Activity #4084.412     1/25 - 2/29
Session II:  Activity #4015.412     3/7 - 4/11
Session III: Activity #4016.112     4/18 - 5/23

Fee per session: $20; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

  PERSONAL TRAINING

 Exercise is a great way to lower your cholesterol, stimulate your heart and regulate your blood pressure. Michelle Colombero can design a 1 hour program that will help you get motivated and feel great! She'll work your upper and lower body to build strength and create a cardiovascular component for a healthy, balanced way of life. Finally, she will furnish you with exercises for strength and flexibility. A medical clearance from your physician is required if you are over 40 years of age.
Instructor: Michelle Colombero

Activity #4031.211

Fee per hour: $40; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

 Contact Parks & Recreation at 704-920-5600 to schedule with Michelle.

PILATES

Improve your core strength, flexibility and balance while building strength without bulk. The workout incorporates bands, weights and fitness balls as well as combining yoga techniques.
Instructor: Michelle Colombero

Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Session I:   Activity #4011.412     1/23 - 2/29
Session II:  Activity #4008.412     3/5 - 4/11
Session III: Activity #4009.112     4/16 - 5/23

Fee per session: $35; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

WALKING CLASS

Join this walking program that is a serious fat burning, muscle conditioning and stretching all in one.
Class is self instructed. Will not meet on holidays.

Morning Classes:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Continual)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. & 9:15 - 10:20 a.m.

Evening Classes:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Continual)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

YOGA

This class revolves around asanas (postures), pranayama (energy), alignment and breathing. Designed for the seasoned Yogi. Closing will include Savasana and Meditation. Wear comfortable clothes.
Instructor: Michelle Colombero

Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session I:   Activity #4012.412     2/4 - 3/10
Session II:  Activity #4013.412     3/17 - 4/21
Session III: Activity #4014.112     4/28 - 6/2

Fee per session: $20; $5 city resident discount
Location: Academy Recreation Center

ZUMBA

Zumba creates a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system in  format that combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body and emphasize muscle work along with rhythms. Also features combination rhythms within the same songs for example, Latin Disco, Reggaeton-Cumbia, Conga-Hip-hop, Merengue Hip-hop, Reggaeton-Belly dance, Techno and Salsa.
Instructor: Alma Alfonso

Monday & Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Continual)

Fee per class: $3
Location: Logan Multi-Purpose Center

Please contact Program Division with any questions.

Debbie 704-920-5615;  Mark 704-920-5614; Taylor 704-920-5616

Participant agrees to release and hold harmless the City of Concord and its staff from any and all claims for personal injury, property loss or any other loss that may arise out of or during participation in this program.

Fitness Survey

If you are now taking or previously have taken
a fitness class through Concord Parks and Recreation, we'd love to hear about it. Can you take a few
moments and complete this survey?
 Click HERE for survey.

For running, road races and Couch to 5K information, see "Road Races" category.