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This is not your typical walking club. During an Active Aging WalkFit class, you will do balance and agility drills and light strength work all while burning calories and staying fit. The group fitness class meets on Mondays from 11am-Noon at Techny Prairie Park and Fields and is open to anyone age 55 and up. …

On Wednesday, May 25, celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day by joining Techny Prairie Activity Center (TPAC) for a variety of specialty classes, workshops, knowledgeable instructors, and a light lunch. Beginning at 10am, guests will check in and be welcomed to TPAC. Events to be held at 180 Anets Drive include: 10:30am-11:15am • MEGA …

BODYPUMP™ is THE ORIGINAL BARBELL CLASS™, the ideal workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. It will burn up to 400 calories. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically-backed moves and techniques pumping out …

By Rachel Tandy Techny Prairie Activity Center Supervisor National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) since 1995 Athletics and Fitness Associate of America (AFAA) Certified Group Exercise Instructor since 1994 At first glance, flexibility work (“stretching”) and strength training may seem like opposite activities, but they are two synergistic sides of the …

By Rachel Tandy Techny Prairie Activity Center Supervisor National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) since 1995 Athletics and Fitness Associate of America (AFAA) Certified Group Exercise Instructor since 1994 Did you know muscle mass assists with weight loss, bone density and other general health issues? Whatever your fitness and health goals, …

Techny Prairie Activity Center Personal Trainers Nikki and Sebastian took the time recently to discuss maximum heart rates and three heart rate training zones. Click here to watch.