Exercise Programs

Yoga Class

Class Description: Class session will be moderately paced and appropriate for all level students. It will be a mixed style class incorporating Vinyasa yoga as well as attention to alignment and technique. Clear instruction is given in breathing technique, warm-up and posture flow. New students will develop body awareness, posture alignment and core strength in basic poses. Modifications are given allowing the students to choose a more beginning or more advanced practice according to their needs. Everyone works on his or her own ability and comfort level.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR:

Melissa S. Capel, RYT200, Melissa has been practicing yoga for 10 years and teaching for 5 years. C She completed a 220-hour interdisciplinary yoga-training program at Amalam School of Yoga at Outer Banks Yoga in January 2014.She is a Certified Yoga Instructor, registered with Yoga Alliance. Melissa is known for her non-judgmental teaching style. She finds joy in helping others connect the mind, body, and breath through yoga.

You will need to bring your own yoga mat.

Class will take a maximum of 20 particitpants and minimum 15 particitpants

CLASSES: This is 8-week Program. Class will meet weekly on Tuesday, Starting May 28

Note: No Class on May 18 and July 2

PLACE: Recreation Department main building at 4354 Lee Street

TIME: Tuesday Night 6:30 – 7:30 pm

PLACE: Recreation Department main building at 4354 Lee Street

COST: $30.00 Resident

$40.00 Non-Resident

Kickboxing Fitness Class

Ayden Arts and Recreation is offering Kickboxing Fitness Class. Our total-body kickboxing workouts incorporate kicking and punching for a dynamic, challenging experience. This class takes the spirit and movement of professional kickboxing and turns it into a fun fitness challenge focused on cardiovascular health. Kickboxing is the number one fat-burning, cardio exercise, with up to 1,200 calories burned during a one-hour class

KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR:

Demetrius “Oaktree” Edwards is a professional kick boxing Champion. He has developed many exercise routines. After he retired from the ring, he moved back to his hometown Ayden to teach others how to stay physically fit and active. Participants will be using some of the same exercise routines he uses as a professional kick boxer.

Class will take a maximum of 20 participants and minimum 8 participants

CLASSES: This is 10-night program, class will meet weekly on Monday and Thursday, Starting April 15^th

TIME: Monday and Thursday Night 6:30 – 7:30 pm

PLACE: Recreation Department main building at 4354 Lee Street

COST: $30.00 Resident

$40.00 Non-Resident

Free Night of Dance Fitness

Get moving and grooving! Ayden Arts and Recreation is hosting a free Dance Fitness Night on Thursday 28^th, March ,2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the Ayden Recreation Center

Class Description: Dance Fitness encompasses several exercises and activities while incorporating several dance styles to appeal to all people of all ages and skill level. Everyone works on their own ability and comfort level. You do not have to have any dance experience to enjoy Dance Fitness classes. So come get low and rock your hips because no diggity no doubt we all just want to dance with somebody! Feel free to bring hand weights for our 4 1/2 minutes of squats!

DANCE INSTRUCTOR:

Erin Beaman - Erin has been dancing since the age of 5 and has taught dance in a variety of schools and rec centers over the years. Erin recently completed her Certified Zumba Instructor training but also received her BFA in Dance East Carolina University. Additionally, Erin earned her MS in Instructional Technology from ECU and PhD in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis from NCSU. Erin loves dancing and is excited to resume teaching Zumba through Ayden Recreation.

Dance Fitness Class

DANCE INSTRUCTOR:

Erin Beaman - Erin has been dancing since the age of 5 and has taught dance in a variety of schools and rec centers over the years. Erin recently completed her Certified Zumba Instructor training but also received her BFA in Dance Education from East Carolina University. Additionally, Erin earned her MS in Instructional Technology from ECU and PhD in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis from NCSU. Erin loves dancing and is excited to resume teaching Zumba through Ayden Recreation.

Feel free to bring hand weights for our 4 1/2 minutes of squats!

Class will take a maximum of 20 particitpants and minimum 5 particitpants

CLASSES: This is 8-week Program. Class will meet weekly on Thursday, Starting April 4^th

PLACE: Recreation Department main building at 4354 Lee Street

TIME: Thursday Night 6:30 - 7:30

PLACE: Recreation Department main building at 4354 Lee Street

COST: $30.00 Resident

$40.00 Non-Resident

Soul Line Dance Workout Class

Class Description: This 10-week class where you will learn some fun line dances and get a great workout in the process. Dance to Soul, Hip Hop, and R&B music while working up a sweat and burning calories. Some previous line dance experience is helpful.

LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR:

Journonya Davis is a certified nutrition coach and group fitness instructor, as well as the owner of Slimmer and Loving It!

Slimmer and Loving It! was created as a result of Journonya’s weight loss experience. She is passionate about her work, which she considers a ministry, and uses her personal testimony, knowledge and experience to teach others about the benefits of living and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

“I feel so fortunate to be able to do what I do. “Every new client represents a brand-new opportunity for me to share what I’ve learned with someone else, while making a positive difference in their lives.”

Class will take a maximum of 20 participants and minimum 10 participants.

CLASSES: TBA

TIME:

COST: