Bettendorf Parks & Recreation to offer specialty fitness classes


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Posted Online: Jan. 02, 2013, 1:49 pm
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Press release submitted by city of Bettendorf


BETTENDORF: Bettendorf Parks & Recreation's Life Fitness Center will start two new body-weight/suspension training classes this month.

Break from the traditional cardio/weight machine monotony and see yourself training like the athlete you are! TRX Resolution Circuit class uses specialty equipment like TRX, kettlebells, BOSU balls, battling ropes, agility ladders & hurdles, and medicine balls to give you a killer workout that you actually enjoy. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., and Saturday 7:45 a.m. Five-week sessions begin January 15 and February 19. Cost per session is $35 for one class/week, $55 for two classes/week, and $75 for three classes/week (discount for LFC members). A punch card option is also available. Drop-in demo classes will be offered for $7 ($5 LFC member) on Tuesday, January 8 at 5:30 a.m., Thursday, January 10 at 5:45 a.m., and Saturday, January 12 at 7:45 a.m.

RYPT stands for Resistance, Yoga, Pilates Training. This fusion fitness class blends yoga and pilates exercises with resistance training on the TRX suspension trainer. This is a phenomenal core strengthening workout. Class will be held on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. January 14 – February 11. The five-week session is $35, $25 for LFC members. Free demo class offered on Monday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m.
Both classes are recommended for intermediate and advanced fitness abilities.

For information go to www.lifefitnesscenter.org and click on "classes"; call 563-344-4119 for registration. Classes held at Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road in Bettendorf.





















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