St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education

This full-body workout encompasses kicking, punching and blocking that focuses on developing strength, balance, stability and flexibility. This class is open to men and women and is for beginner or advanced students as well as athletes looking to improve conditioning of the upper, lower body and core. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and supportive shoes.

Would you like to increase your endurance, build cardiovascular fitness, burn fat and improve muscular strength? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a full-body workout which includes warm-up, bursts of exercise, short recovery periods, and cool down. Build your strength in this solid and intense 45-minute workout. All fitness levels are welcome, modifications are provided. Bring to class: mat, water bottle, and hand weights. Enter door 1.

Come experience the fastest growing sport in the country! Beginner One sessions will teach players the rules, proper form and basic strategies of the game. Beginner Two sessions will help participants strengthen core skills, improve game knowledge and shot selection. Intermediate sessions will focus on strategy and shot selection while improving consistency of skills. Please bring paddle or one will be provided. If outside, class may be moved inside to another location due to weather conditions. Beginner One players (1.0-2.0) are new to pickleball and have a minimal understanding of the game and no prior experience. Beginner Two players (2.0-2.9) have a basic understanding of the rules and can maintain a short rally. Intermediate players (3.0-3.5) can maintain rallies and volley effectively with both forehand and backhand and serving and return consistently with direction and depth. About the Instructor: Nicole Idalski grew up playing tennis at the high school, collegiate and USTA levels. Since converting to pickleball, she has won in women's and mixed doubles at the 4.0, 4.5 and Senior Pro levels and teaches pickleball lessons to all ages and skill levels.

This boxing-for-fitness program is for seniors over 55 as well as individuals with Parkinson's Disease. You'll participate in non-contact boxing drills that help build motor skills, balance and coordination through a variety of different exercises including punching a heavy bag, hitting the focus mitts and some glove-to-glove contact. A variety of movements, stepping, bobbing and weaving help you build focus, be attentive and get in shape. Class instructors are certified through Rock Steady Boxing of Indianapolis and the Struthers Parkinson's Center of Park Nicollet. Boxing gloves will be provided along with walkers, canes and wheelchairs to assist those that need support when standing. Wear light shoes for standing on foam wrestling mats.

Vinyasa flow yoga is a dynamic movement that uses a progressive series of postures accompanied by breathing exercises. Every movement flows into the next with a calm rhythm so you will feel stronger, centered and increased energy. This class is for all levels. Bring to class: yoga mat and water. Enter Door 5 at Westwood.