Medical Fitness
Aquatic Exercise Classes for Arthritis
Are you living with arthritis related rheumatic diseases or musculoskeletal conditions? Aquatic exercise can aid in reducing joint stress, increasing circulation, and decreasing pain. Classes are held twice per week with sessions running monthly.
Human Performance Testing
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test
RMR tells you how many calories your body burns every day just to stay alive and helps determine how many more you need to burn to lose weight.
Aerobic Capacity (VO2 Max) Test
Testing for your VO2 Max – the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use per minute – is the ultimate measure of your aerobic capacity. This test is performed on a treadmill by progressively increasing intensities while monitoring your heart rate, breathing, and oxygen consumption.
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
This program focuses on individual’s fundamental movements, motor control within movement patterns, and competence of basic movements. By determining the greatest areas of movement deficiency and limitations or asymmetries we can develop a corrective exercise routine to aid in injury prevention. Based on an individual’s results, corrective exercises will be given to help train necessary postures and patterns.
Meditation and Meditative Flow Series
Meditation has been used for centuries to achieve a happier, healthier, and calmer state of well-being. This three-part workshop incorporates guided meditations, gentle movement, optional journaling, and sound. This is held quarterly.
Parkinson’s Exercise Program (PEP)
A small-group exercise program designed for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Our Parkinson’s Exercise Program (PEP) is an evidence-based fitness program that empowers those living with Parkinson’s disease by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. Sessions run in an eight-week format with once or twice per week options available.
Prenatal and Baby and Me Yoga
Prenatal Yoga: Help prepare the body and mind for a strong and energized pregnancy. This gentle and modified flow yoga practice is designed to build strength and flexibility to help support your body before and after giving birth.
Baby and Me Yoga: These special classes are designed for moms and their baby yogis, six weeks old to pre-crawling. Each class is tailored towards the needs of the post-partum body and helps to restore the core and pelvic floor, as well as rebuild strength and stamina. Enjoy gentle, interactive poses with your baby and work on relaxation techniques to help support you on your postpartum journey.
Tai Chi
Tai chi is a gentle, mind-body practice that combines movement and breathing to improve well-being. The benefits of tai chi include increased balance, flexibility, and stress reduction. Courses currently offered include “Tai Chi for Balance and Coordination” and “Traditional Yang Style Form.” Classes are held weekly and run for eight weeks.
Youth Programming
Youth Classes: Our classes are open to children ages 6-15. We offer six-week class sessions in Bootcamp, Speed & Agility, Yoga, Zumba Kids, and more.
Summer Youth Fitness Weeks: LifeStyles hosts four Summer Youth Fitness Weeks each year. Children ages 8-12 will participate in fun, fitness activities, and games from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily during designated weeks.
Valley Health LifeStyles offers medical fitness programs to help members and non-members achieve their fitness goals. For more information about any of our medical fitness programs, including pricing, please call 201-389-0839. Preregistration is required for all programs and space is limited.