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PVN Group Fitness
Class Descriptions
Mind/Body Classes:
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a mind-body class that focuses on deep
breathing while moving the body slowly and gently to
improve balance.
Yoga Flow
Strength & Endurance Classes:
Belly Blaster
Join this fun exercise class that targets your core! Learn new
exercises that focus on your abdominal muscles—standing,
seated, and mat exercises will be included!
Better Balance
This class will consist of exercises to increase balance,
posture awareness, and lower body strength.
Cardio Fit
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises
designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement,
and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights,
resistance bands and balls are used for resistance, and a
chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Osteofit
This is an advanced class for anyone interested in balance
and strength training mixed with low impact aerobics. This
class is ideal for people who have been diagnosed with
osteopenia or osteoporosis.
Stretch and Strengthen
Total body work-out that is perfect for all fitness levels. A
variety of exercises will be performed with resistance bands
and weights to increase range of motion, muscular strength,
and flexibility.
A series of rejuvenating and supported poses are taught
to promote vitality and create a state of deep relaxation.
Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of
postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and
range of movement.
Words of Wellness
February 2016
Muscle of the Month: Cardiac Muscle
Specialty Classes:
Brain Busters
Join us every Monday in the Fun &Games room for a
variety of stimulating brain activities! All levels
welcome!
Golf Stretch and Strengthen
Join us for exercises with resistance bands and weights
as well as putting practice.
Line Dancing
This class provides a great way to get your daily exercise
and have a fun time! Come and learn new line dances or
show off your moves with some old favorites!
New Challenge:
Dash Out Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month! Join our 4 week
challenge as we come together to raise awareness and
Dash Out Heart Disease!
How to join:
 Pick up a training log from the wellness
department.
 Circle each daily activity that you complete during
the week. The goal is to complete at least 30
minutes of activity 5 days per week.
 Participants will be eligible for a healthy luncheon
at the end of the month!
About the Cardiac Muscle:
 Cardiac muscle makes up the foundation of
the heart.
 Cardiac muscle is one of the 3 types of
muscles—the others being skeletal and
smooth muscle.
 The average human heart contracts about 70
times per minute, and that number increases
with exercise.
 Contraction of the cardiac muscle propels
blood throughout the body.
 We can keep our heart healthy by performing
cardio exercise (exercise that increases your
heart rate) daily.
 The cardiac muscle needs a constant supply of
oxygenated blood. If there is a blood clot or
plaque stopping blood flow, the cardiac
muscle dies. This is a heart attack.
8600 Skyline Drive, Dallas, TX 75243
Corrigan Gym:
Joyce Hall Gym:
Ext. x4068
(214-355-9068)
Ext. x4497
(214-355-9497)
Home Exercises:
 Cardio Fit/Aerobics
 NuStep
 Bicycle
 Water Fitness Classes
 Walking