Parks Fitness Series

Afrobeats

Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa and has caught the hearts of the diaspora. Afrobeats has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique. Classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and — most importantly — build community.

All levels bootcamp

These classes are designed to increase your strength and agility using conditioning drills, intervals. Improvements in your health and strength are best achieved with a strong weekly commitment.

BEGINNER SALSA

¡Vamos a bailar! Experience the benefits of a great workout while learning to dance salsa on1. This is a low-impact cardio workout where you will learn beginner salsa on1 footwork and put it to practice in easy-to-follow choreography! No dance experience necessary. All levels welcome.

chair yoga

A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated or standing on the ground while using a chair for support. Focus on opening all the joints and loosening up tight muscles.

dance fit

A cardio dance-based class that will get your heart pumping and hips shaking while combining strength moves to get you stronger! Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat.

family zumba

Family Zumba gives you and your family a chance to be active together. It’s a full body workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, this class also contains choreographed moves to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-hop.

KICK IT BY ELIZA

Join instructor Olivia Porada for a high energy Kick It by Eliza class at the Brighton Commons! Kick It is a music-driven, kickboxing-inspired fitness method with 13 rounds. The class brings high intensity interval training with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components and a meditative cool down. All levels welcome! All you need is a yoga mat, sneakers, water, and yourself.

line dancing

A fun activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. The Rhythm Riders rotate moving from high- to low-impact line dances. Whether you want to get ready for the summer social season, upcoming weddings, family reunions, or simply discover a fun new way to get moving again, they have the moves for you! We are all too familiar with the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle. Please allow them to take you on a musical journey as you learn new line dances. So come let the rhythm move you, because a body in motion, stays in Motion!