Mort Kaplan watches the right side.
obic hydrotoning_workout in the
pool.
"There is zero impact on the joints
here, so one can make the workout as
easy or difficult as they see fit," says
Graff.
Another class, Intro to Pilates,
teaches seniors to make a mind-body
connection through a specific pro-
gression of exercises.
a strong tie to the community," says
Stone.
At the recently relocated
Powerhouse Gym in West
Bloomfield, the young-at-heart gener-
ation will find an introduction-to-
kick-boxing class, where fun choreog-
raphy drills designed for all levels are
incorporated with using heavy bags;
muscle conditioning classes which use
body bars, medicine balls, elastic tub-
ing and free weights: and Swingtime,
a dance class for beginners to inter-
mediate level.
All these clubs offer Stairmasters,
rowing machines, treadmills, elliptical
cross trainers, free weights and weight
Machines and a variety of bikes and
step machines. At the JCC health
clubs, certified senior fitness special-
ists can help with targeted workouts.
According to Andrea Bernstein of
West Bloomfield, former co-owner of
Fitnesse Exercise Company and a cer-
tified instructor at Powerhouse Gym
in West Bloomfield, "This is a time
and a place where a certified personal
trainer can help you start to reach
you fitness goals. It is beneficial to
learn how to use such equipment
properly to prevent injury" and pre-
pare for a lifetime of activity.
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Jewish Centers
One will find a slew of special
instructional classes at both of the
Jewish Community Center health
clubs (JPM Building in Oak Park and
the Kahn Building in West
Bloomfield).
Wellness classes include fitness for
seniors, a whole body warm-up fol-
lowed by seated and/or standing exer-
cises; self-defense and Parkinson's
exercise classes; an arthritis aqua class;
and senior swim.
"Any JCC class slated for the
beginner mature adult is appropriate
for someone new to exercise, or for a
seasoned professional," says Marni
Stone, fitness program director at the
Kahn Building. Also recommended
by Stone is Reva's Class, taught by
Reva Usher, an exercise experience
with classical music; and Body
Awareness taught by Sylvia Zukin, a
gentle stretching and exercise class to
improve kinesthetic awareness.
"Both Usher and Zukin are two
fab over-50 senior teachers who have
Hit The Gym!
Franklin Fitness & Racquet Club,
29350 Northwestern Highway,
Southfield, (248) 352-8000.
Powerhouse Gym of West
Bloomfield, 6750 Orchard Lake
Road, (248) 539-3370.
Kahn Building JCC Health Club,
6600 West Maple Road, West
Bloomfield, (248) 661-7717.
JPM Building JCC Health Club,
15110 West 10 Mile Road, Oak Park,
(248) 967-4030.
The Sports Club of West Bloomfield,
6343 Farmington Road, (248) 626-
9880.
The Sports Club of Novi, 42500
Arena Drive, (248) 735 8850.
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Beverly Hills Racquet Club, 31555
Southfield Road, (248) 642-8500.
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