Bloomington Community Education

Are you over 50? Feel like you should exercise, but don’t know where to start? Want to rev up your metabolism to burn more calories? Have more energy? Relieve stress? If so, join us for low impact aerobics and balance, strength and core exercises.  Bring a mat, hand weights, resistance band, a water bottle and a smile!

New Class!  Start your winter off right with a workout that will make you glow from the inside out! We will spend 35 minutes doing low-impact cardio, including some low impact dance, circuits and functional fitness. Then we'll move to muscular strength and flexibility. Each session will include a relaxation segment to end your day! This class is full of workouts that are fun and refreshing! All kinds of music genre will keep you dancing! Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Optional: Bring a set of weights and your own mat. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Studies have shown how important it is to have a strong core and strong muscles throughout life.  Core strength is a great supplement to the other cardio workouts you do throughout the week.  This class will focus on strength, endurance and flexibility through a variety of means (functional fitness, weights, bands and workouts you can do at home).  Class formats will vary, but the goal is the same: improving your core strength!  All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome.  Eventually this class will use bands and weights, however you will be able to simply use body weight as well.  During the first class, we will talk about inexpensive options.  Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance. 

Do you want to work out with a small group that holds you accountable and jumpstart your workout for a week? Do you have some fitness goals but are unsure how to get there? Join Group F.I.T.© (Fitness Individualized/intensity-Together we can) to provide both the motivation of group training with the individual intensity that will get you to your goals. Group F.I.T.© is led by a certified personal trainer that will help you complete your fitness goals. Class sizes are small so individualize attention can be given. During the first session, we will identify fitness goals, do some initial assessments, and set some individual goals for the session. Each session includes individual time with the instructor, group fitness time, and individual training. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Instructor will provide some equipment. Participants may need to purchase a set of weights to gain maximum benefit (optional). Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Are you ready to up your game? This class is for former Group F.I.T.© students or anyone who works out on a regular basis and wants to add to their current workout routine. Sharon will add new cardio and weight intensity, while still working with a small group to provide personalized attention. Each session includes individual time with the instructor, group fitness time, and individual training. Please bring a towel or mat. Participants may want to bring their own set of weights to gain maximum benefits (optional). Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Bring your game to the next level.  We'll work on skill development, shot selection, and strategies of the game with fun and challenging drills and bring it into action ending with game play.  Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance.

You'll love Pickleball!  America's fastest growing sport is fun and easy to learn.  It's played on a shortened tennis court with a paddle and plastic balls and combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.  Come and meet new people or bring a friend.  Led by a certified USAPA instructor you'll learn the rules and how to play with fun lessons and drills.  We'll match you up with a partner of like ability to practice the various skills in a low-key, fun environment. Equipment provided.  Bring a water bottle. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Volleyball Level 1, co-ed (NOT BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL) offers you the chance to brush up on skills that may have been tucked away since high school, league play or perhaps you just want to have fun.  Joining this class you must have knowledge of the rules and ball handling skills. This is not your backyard picnic type of play!  We want players to bump, set, hit and have FUN!  Also a great place to meet new people.  For safety reasons, the designated facilitators reserve the right to refuse play.  Participants must be 18 years or older.  When space is available, walk-ins are welcomed by using a punch card.  Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door 7.
A 5 session, $20 punch card is available for drop ins and must be purchased prior to class through the Community Education office by calling 952-681-6132, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street, Suite 200.  Cards will not be available for purchase at class.  Punch card will expire March 22, 2019.

This Level II co-ed (skilled volleyball) offers you competitive volleyball without joining a league.  Teams are made by the facilitators to have fair and competitive play.  We want players to bump, set, hit and have FUN!  For safety reasons, we as designated facilitator's reserve the right to refuse play.  Participants must be 18 years or older.  When space is available, some walk-ins welcomed using the punch card option.  Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door 7.  Our goal is to provide a safe and competitive environment for players that don't want to join a league.  Also, this is a great way to meet new people as well.A 5 session, $20 punch card is available for drop ins and must be purchased prior to class through the Community Education office by calling 952-681-6132, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington. Cards will not be available for purchase at class. Punch card will expire March 22, 2019.

This co-ed session is offered to the player that possesses knowledge of the rules and advanced passing, setting, spiking, blocking, digging and serving abilities. For safety reasons, the designated facilitators reserve the right to place participants in other levels.  Participants must be 18 years or older. When space is available, walk-ins are allowed by using a punch card.  Park on the west side (back of school), enter Door 7.A 5 session, $20 punch card is available for drop ins and must be purchased prior to class through the Community Education office by calling 952-681-6132, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington. Cards will not be available for purchase at class. Punch card will expire March 22, 2019.

Punch cards provide you the flexibility to attend the volleyball class of your choice with the approval of the facilitators and if space is available.  Punch cards must be purchased prior to class through the Community Education office by calling 952-681-6132, in person or by mail at 2575 West 88th Street in Bloomington. Cards will not be available for purchase at class. Punch cards expire March 22, 2019.VOL-PCW19   5 Sessions    $20*** INFORMATION ONLY - FOLLOW THE ABOVE DIRECTIONS TO PURCHASE YOUR PUNCH CARD - REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT TAKEN THROUGH THIS CART  THIS PAGE IS ONLY TO VIEW SCHEDULE AND TO SHARE PUNCH CARD INFORMATION - NOT TO REGISTER

A fluid and guided practice through yoga foundations. You will build balance and restore confidence, strengthen your core and reduce mental and physical stress. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, yoga mats required, and straps and blocks recommended. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

This yoga class is for beginner to intermediate participants.  You will be guided through a vinyasa style practice working with the physical body and breath.  Modifications will be offered for various abilities.  Explore the numerous mind and body benefits while improving your quality of life.  Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat.  Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Challenge yourself with this faster paced class.  Zumba takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance.

Zumba takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party.  Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise.  Super effective?  Check.  Super fun?  Check and check.  Park in the west parking lot and use the Activity Center entrance.