Experience the benefits of exercise while in the deep end of the pool! This class will give you a dynamic total body workout without any impact. Participants should feel comfortable in deep water. Flotation gear will be provided.

This is a complete fitness workout for swimmers and non-swimmers exercising to music in the shallow end of the pool. The water provides extra resistance for muscle toning and strengthening.

This class is designed to help advanced students improve all aspects of their stroke, as well as improve cardiovascular endurance. Class design provides for constant swimming in the format of a workout (e.g. warm-up, cardio, and cool down). The strokes that are covered are: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and butterfly. Attention will also be given to dives and turns. Students should be capable of swimming multiple lengths of each stroke without stopping.

Water adjustment skills will be taught including: intro to rhythmic breathing, front and back float, front and back glide, crawl stroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. We will also cover jumping into shallow and deep water and personal safety. This class is designed for adults who cannot swim or are not comfortable in the water.

Review of beginner skills, master rhythmic breathing, front crawl stroke, sidestroke and elementary backstroke. Introduction to other strokes such as back crawl stroke and breaststroke. You will learn how to tread water, the survival float and beginning diving skills. This class is for those who have previous swimming experience and want to work towards swimming a complete length of the pool performing each of the above strokes.

This class will work on perfecting all four major strokes: sidestroke, backstroke, crawl, breaststroke; diving and swimming underwater fifteen to twenty feet, backfloat, one minute treading water, work on turns, standing front dive, and competent lap swimming.

A high energy street/funk class that teaches the most current styles of west coast hip hop. The class includes a thorough warm-up, strength elements, hip hop progressions, and a new routine taught each week. The music is fresh, the pace is fast, and the style is hot - this is not your grandparents dance class.

Tone your abs! This 30-minute workout focuses on strengthening your abs. This class progresses throughout the quarter, beginning with ab exercises on the floor and advancing to ab exercises on stability balls. There is no aerobic component.

Get a whole body workout with an emphasis on abdominal training. This class incorporates a balanced series of strengthening exercises for the major muscle group using resistance bands. There is no aerobic component.

A hip-hop dance infused cardiovascular workout that combines dance moves with core conditioning and popular club music, suitable for all fitness levels and dance abilities. Come shake it, move it, groove it, let loose and have fun -- because a workout doesn't have to be all work and no play.

This is a non-contact kickboxing class utilizing basic kicks and punches. Designed as a total body workout, this class will make you sweat! Resistance training, abdominal work and stretching are added to the end of the workout.

This class is for the aerobics purist. Enjoy a low- or high-impact workout as you move across the floor. Classes include some resistance training, abdominal work and stretching.

This class focuses on interval training by incorporating high intensity, high impact moves. This fast-paced workout will increase your heart rate through a mix of group exercise and sport training moves. Be ready to work hard, sweat hard and lean out!

An intense stationary bike workout that simulates an actual outdoor bike ride. Through tension adjustments and pedaling technique, you will encounter straight-aways, steep hills, and rolling terrains that correspond to the difficulty of the perceived ride. This class will make you sweat! Bring a towel and water bottle. All fitness levels welcome.
Int: For those who have taken 2+ quarters of Indoor Cycling at the IMA or those who are triathletes/cyclists.

Learn the Pilates method, a total body-conditioning workout requiring concentration and precision of movement. Designed to improve your muscle tone, strength, flexibility and posture, focus is placed on muscular harmony and balance. Classes progress throughout the quarter.
Beg/Int: For those new to Pilates or who have taken at least one Int level at the IMA.
Int/Adv: For those who have taken one or two Int level classes at the IMA.

Get in shape for ski or snowboarding season. This high intesity sport-specific class will prepare you for the slopes by increasing your core and leg strength, and by improving your balance. Speed drills, agility drills and plyometrics will also be incorporated into the workout.

These step classes incorporate a variety of step techniques, including traditional step, interval step, multi-step and step circuit. New step patterns and choreography will be introduced as the quarter progresses. Optional power moves will be shown for those who desire increased intensity.

This 45-minute class with strengthen and tone your muscles from head to toe. Classes will include a warm-up segment, muscle-specific exercises, abdominal work and stretching. Equipment used includes dumbbells, body bars and resistance bands. There is no aerobic component.

This beginning class provides basic information about weight training including a balanced program of exercises using single-station machines and some free weights. Classes emphasize using proper exercise techniques and effective training methods. Workouts will be designed to meet your personal goals.

Marie’s class is geared to those new to yoga or students who enjoy a slower, alignment-based practice. Students will learn appropriate alignment for basic seated and standing poses, including inversions. Props such as blocks, straps, bolsters and balls may be used. Classes are set to music and are structured cumulatively to learn to something new as the class progresses.

Instructor: Marie Spiker

Linda will help you relax, renew, and restore your energy. This class is taught to music, incorporating gentle stretching with a restorative breathing practice and flowing, meditative movement. It is suitable for beginners as well as for those who like their yoga gentle and relaxing.

Instructor: Linda Tennant

Known for her down to earth teaching style, Claire’s classes reflect her background with vinyasa flow. Claire emphasizes building heat and strength gradually, help cultivate body awareness. She hopes her students will enjoy yoga as they are, without expectations, understanding that the journey is part of the process.

Instructor: Claire Kriofske

Mandy embraces the definition of hatha (“ha” meaning sun and “tha” meaning moon) by combining poses to promote flexibility and strength in a creatively sequenced flow. Students are challenged to find their own edge in each pose, balancing effort with surrender and a good helping of humor. Bringing attention to the breath, and emphasizing opening the body, allows students to experience this spaciousness and lightness energetically. Mandy asks students to be fully present and at ease in the unfolding of each moment, and hopes that students carry this presence with them into the world.

Instructor: Mandy Vick

Jennifer strives to bring her enthusiastic and mindful attitude to students who search for a whole-body approach to health and wellness. Her classes emphasize breath-work and use linked movements to explore the strengthening and opening potential of each pose. She also believes it is important to bring a sense of humor along with your mat to class. Jenn is particularly interested in yoga as an effective method of cross-training for athletes, and as a powerful way to manage stress and stay grounded in our daily lives. She’s also a yoga prop geek, so expect to use blocks and straps galore!

Instructor: Jennifer Abel

Catherine has been practicing yoga for about ten years, and she continues to be amazed at the positive changes it brings to her life. She incorporates some pranayama (breathing techniques) in her classes, which is beneficial in a variety of ways. She enjoys music, and finds it to be a way to further 'let go' and immerse oneself into the practice. She often plays traditional yoga music, but will also sprinkle in more contemporary pieces. Catherine’s classes are typically upbeat and playful, encouraging students to discover joy and ease in their practice.

Instructor: Catherine Keating

Christina has been teaching Hatha Yoga for over 5 years after receiving her 200 hour certification at the Kripalu Center in 2004. She enjoys encouraging students to build a mindful, simple, strong practice. Her classes include breathing, warm-ups with some flow and foundational postures that include folds, twists, back bends and balance. During the quarter, each class will build off of one another for increased endurance and flexibility. Modifications can be made to adapt yoga for your body, so all are welcome! Christina uses music in her classes to help students immerse themselves into their yoga practice.

Instructor: Christina Johnson

Kelly teaches an eclectic mix of yoga techniques such as sound (mantra), gestures (mudras), and visualization (bhavana), in addition to postures, breathing and meditation. The Intermediate level class delves deeper into the concepts and subtle yoga techniques that require the patience of an experienced student. More time will be spent working on arm balances, inverted postures and linked series of poses with a strong focus on breath. The goal of the practice is to utilize these tools in order to create ideal circumstances for mediation. No external music is used. Kelly received his training from Marie Svoboda in Seattle, and has attended several conferences with Mr. T.K.V. Desikachar. Kelly is also a singer, songwriter and performs regularly with his band. He has his hands full raising two young daughters with his wife.

Instructor: Kelly Blanchard

Melissa is a certified yoga teacher trained under Ana Forrest, and has a background in several other styles of yoga including Ashtanga, Baptiste, Vinyasa, and Universal yoga. The pillars of Forrest Yoga are incorporated into her class: breath, strength, integrity and spirit. Classes will focus on breath-work, core strength, and vigorous sequencing without music. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, working honestly at their edges, in a safe, supported environment. This class is geared for those who have an established yoga practice, but poses will be modified for differing levels of yogis. Melissa brings training and practice in nutrition, massage therapy, and athletics to work with individuals at many levels, using hands-on and verbal adjustments to work safely within poses.

Instructor: Melissa Montalto

This dynamic vinyasa flow yoga class focuses on linking movement with the breath to enliven and center the mind, body, and spirit. This fluid practice cultivates strength, balance, and flexibility to address imbalances, relieve tension, and help improve overall physical well being. With an emphasis on mindfulness, students will also develop a keener inward focus and strive toward a more integrated self. Although this flow class is vigorous in nature, attention to alignment, breathing, and quieting of the mind ensures an intelligent and healing practice. Students should be prepared to move and sweat, but are encouraged to work within themselves and honor their limits.

Instructor: Libby Ludlow

Aikido is among the modern disciplines of self-defense derived from the various forms of jujitsu (armed and unarmed) practiced in Feudal Japan. It's principal aim is to avoid clashing directly with an opponent's strength and force by blending and redirecting their energy with flowing spherical movements. At all levels of training, Aikido provides an effective means for personal development and growth. Instruction in the use of the Japanese sword (bokken) and Jo (staff) are a part of training.

Kodokan Judo is a modern, refined form of Jujitsu developed by Dr. Jigorro Kano in the early 1900's. Judo is not only a form of self-defense, but also a competitive sport and an Olympic event. The objective is to throw the opponent (forward, backward, foot sweeps, etc.). If done well, one point is awarded and the match is over; otherwise the players continue by grappling on the mat (wrestling-type moves) using particular methods of holding, choking and locking of the joints. Literally judo means "gentle or yielding way", and off-balancing and leverage transcend the use of strength.

Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art practiced by men and women of all ages and abilities. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of blocking, punching and kicking through basic drills, special forms called Kata and controlled engagement practice. While stamina and body toning are natural results of karate training, many beginners quickly notice increased levels of self-confidence, discipline and determination.

Hung Ga Kuen is a hard style of Kung Fu. Hung Ga is the Tiger-Crane style. Students undergo arduous training to develop speed, balance, and stamina. The style utilizes powerful blocks, punches, and kicks. Hung Ga is an excellent means of developing a strong, healthy body as well as an efficient form of self-defense.

The utmost purpose of Tae Kwon Do is to eliminate fighting by discouraging the stronger's oppression of the weaker with a power, which is based on humanity, justice and wisdom. It teaches tenacity and concentration, generates self-confidence and is conducive to the release of tension. All movements are scientifically designed and are commanded through constant repetition.

T'ai Chi Chuan students practice smooth, graceful movements to strengthen, stretch and relax the muscles and increase circulation. T'ai Chi is a calming exercise, sometimes referred to as the "flowing meditation" which releases stress and promotes health, vitality and longevity. Students practice slow, ballet-like exercises to develop the speed and agility necessary to turn an opponent's own energy against him.

This class is intended to introduce badminton to beginners and to improve basic skills for students with some prior badminton experience. Students will learn and practice the basic strokes (clear, drive, drop and net), standard drills to improve footwork, and the strategies employed in singles and doubles play.

For more information, please call (206) 543-8759 or email seagren@uw.edu.

This beginning class will introduce players to the correct way of contacting the ball on the hand, proper stroke mechanics, body positioning and rules of the game. Instructor, Joe Cox, has played handball for over 35 years and has won over 40 tournaments in the US and Canada.

The beginner class will emphasize proper technique for the basic forehand and backhand, serving and general rules of the game.

A variety of beginner and advanced classes are offered continuously at the IMA Indoor Climbing Center. Register at the Climbing Center or at the IMA Programs Office, 3rd floor. Call 206-616-7229 for more information.

IMA Indoor Climbing Center

This class is aimed at beginners (those who have never rowed) and low-level intermediates (those who have only rowed a short time and wish to improve their technique). Students will learn the basics of the rowing stroke as well as the basic coxing commands. The majority of the class time will be spent in a boat on the water so that participants can get as much experience and personal attention as possible. Topics to be covered include rowing safety, rowing techniques, coxing mechanics, and methods of body strengthening and injury prevention that pertain to rowing.

The beginner/advanced beginning class will introduce the basic strokes, pace vs. control shots, court serve, rules and strategy.

The beginning class introduces players to the forehand, backhand, serve and volley, and teaches students how to keep score in a game. This class is for players with little or no tennis background.

The advanced beginning class gives a review of forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serve and net game, as presented in the beginning class. Emphasis is given on increasing control and length of rallies with drills geared to play situations. Time for playing is increased. This class is for students who have taken a beginning class before.

The intermediate class is geared to players who have good consistency in hitting their forehand, backhand, groundstrokes and can keep a rally going. Players at this level should have had some exposure to net play and will work on refinement of the volley, overhead and approach shots. In addition, there is an emphasis on improving court coverage and strategy.

The advanced class is for players who are proficient with all major tennis strokes and for those who may have had previous competitive experience on a team or in tournaments. Emphasis is on increasing consistency, power and control of groundstrokes, net game and serve, with drills simulating competitive playing situations.

Wondering about your body composition? The IMA Personal Trainers will measure your body fat using calipers. Your lean (muscle) mass and body fat will be determined. Participants should abstain from exercising directly before being tested and should wear a T-shirt and shorts. Appointments last about 10 minutes.

Location: Fitness Assessment Room 208
Dates:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Thursday, Nov 19, 4:00 - 6:30pm.

CPR is offered quarterly by Medic II for $10. Pre-registration required. A certification card will be issued upon successfully completing the course. Class meets Monday, October 19, 6:00 - 9:00pm in the IMA Meeting Room 246. Limited to 30.