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!

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!

Join American Canoe Association instructor Fred Linehan for a full day introduction to coastal sea kayaking. The class will be held on beautiful Bush Lake in Bloomington. This class covers basic strokes, maneuvers, boat control, landing, launching, equipment, gear, rescues and navigation. You can expect a safe and fun introduction to the sport. Class size is limited to 4 participants. We provide a sea kayak, spray deck, life jacket, paddle and nose plug. You will need to bring extra water, a hot beverage, sun screen, hat, foot wear, warm clothing and a lunch. No cotton clothing worn on the water. Type 3 life jackets, provided for you, will be required in and around the water. This is a full day, one session class. Fred is an ACA Level 4 instructor and British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader. Please contact Fred for details before your class. There will be a pre event boat and gear filling prior to class. Contact Fred at fred@fredlinehan.com.

This 10 week outdoor HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class gives you the opportunity to get in a great workout while enjoying the outdoors. The class will consist of workouts designed to increase your cardio, improve muscle tone, and burn those pesky calories using mostly your own body weight. Whether you want to start your fitness journey or if you are looking to up the ante of your fitness routine, this is the perfect class for you! Please bring to each class a water bottle and towel. Wear comfortable clothes for an outdoor workout. This class will be at Kennedy on Tuesday and Jefferson on Thursdays and will take place on the turf or soccer fields. During extreme hot weather or inclement weather, the class will be held indoors on the indoor track or weight room. On the first day of class, please meet in the Activity Center lobby at each site.

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.

New Class! This yoga class is a slow flow style of yoga focused on aligning breath with movement, along with feel good music as the backdrop adding a feel good beat. Throughout the class students will invite the practice of calming the mind, deepening the breath, and being present in our bodies. Please bring a yoga mat to class. It is recommended that you bring a blanket and yoga block as well.

Whatever your age, it is important to continue to improve your overall bone health and muscle strength. This class is a mix of flexibility, strength, balance and endurance and to enhance good alignment and posture. We will focus on exercises specifically designed to strengthen the muscles of the back, hip and core. Getting stronger is essential and staying strong is easy. Join us! Each participant will need a ball and an exercise band. Instructor will email details on where to purchase or the class will order together and get a discounted rate. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

If you are 50+ and would like to learn how to play tennis or you've played in the past and want to brush up your skills, these tennis lessons are for you. Sessions are taught by Dilicia Pederson USTPA & PTA Certified Teaching Professional. The course is sponsored by the Senior Tennis Players Club (STPC) of Minnesota. Students will need to bring their own tennis racquet to class for the drills.

It is summer and life can get busy! Let Group F.I.T. © Express keep you on track with your fitness goals with a once a week comprehensive workout. This Group F.I.T. © Express gives you only the essentials, your fitness focus, strength training, cardio, flex. Join this once a week workout to keep you on track with your fitness goals. Group F.I.T. © gets it, more fit, less time. It also provides a page saver to keep your goals on a horizon. All levels from beginners to intermediate to advanced are welcome! Ready, Set, Go!

Are you looking to start a fitness program you can stay with and will get you to your goals? Try Group F.I.T.©. Group fit is a series of small group trainings that combine strength, flexibility, cardio and an individual plan to get you to your goals. Each session combines both a group workout and individual time to work on specific goals and melds with the goals of its participants. Who: Group F.I.T.© Beginning is for you if you are out of shape, starting an exercise program or haven't been exercising for a while. **This is not a substitute for physical therapy or injury rehabilitation. Please bring a towel and/or mat. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

"Fitness happens through group determination and individual effort." This synergistic small group and personal training workout asks you to name your goals and then work towards them via small group trainings and individual workout plans each session. Sessions include numerous training techniques to get the group and individual to its goals. This session is for seasoned exercisers who have taken Group F.I.T.© Beginning, actively participating in consistent workouts weekly, or has spoken with the instructor for approval. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

New to yoga or looking for a class that allows you to find comfort within daily living. Expand your physical and mental virtues through asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). This class will move slow through postures focusing on breath and alignment. Bring a Yoga mat. Park in the west parking lot and enter the Activity Center entrance.

Start your fall 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.

This class is appropriate for the person who has taken a beginner class and is ready to take their game to the next level with more advanced drills and play. We'll match you with a partner of like ability to practice various skills in a low key, fun environment. Bring a water bottle and Pickleball paddle to class. Class will be held at the Pickleball courts at Westwood or on a tennis court at another city location.

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.

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 various skills in a low key fun environment. Bring a water bottle and Pickleball paddle. There will be a few paddles for use in the class. Location of class will be at the Westwood Pickleball Courts or a tennis court at another city location.

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, $25 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 is available for use playing Level II and Level III Volleyball. Punch card will expire June 5.

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, $25 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 is available for use playing Level II and Level III Volleyball. Punch card will expire June 5, 2020.

Punch cards provide you the flexibility to attend the Volleyball - Level II or Volleyball - Level III 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. Winter punch expire March 20, 2020. Spring punch cards expire June 5, 2020. 5 Sessions $25 *** 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 - CALL 952-681-6132 TO PURCHASE PUNCH CARD OVER THE PHONE WITH A CREDIT CARD OR STOP BY THE OFFICE

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.

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.

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.