HOLDEN, Mass. — Spring is on its way, and the Town of Holden Recreation Department is offering a wide variety of adult activities and programs that will give residents the opportunity to get fit and stay active - so register early to make sure you get to have a part in these exciting activities!

    
                             NO EXCUSES
The Town of Holden Recreation Department is pleased to announce that an 8-week wellness program is being offered:  “No Excuses.”  This is a comprehensive and transformational program that will provide you with the guidance to change and live your life to the fullest by gaining knowledge in the following areas: goal setting, nutrition, food preparation and exercise.  This all-inclusive program will include a meeting once a week, in a support group setting at the Holden Recreation office on Monday afternoons, beginning March 5, 2012, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.,  registration to a Zumba class on a Tuesday or Thursday evening, an organized 30-minute walk, Monday through Friday, that will begin at the Holden Recreation office at 12:15 p.m.,  and daily assistance via e-mail as needed.  You will see a transformation of your body and mind that will affect everything around you in a positive way.  Don't wait, call the Holden Recreation Department at 508-829-0263 to register for this life changing experience today. Limited space available!  Men are encouraged to participate.  The cost of this program is $100.00.


                           KETTLEBELL CLASS
A new 8-week Kettlebell class will begin Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Mountview Middle School gym.  A kettlebell workout can give you a leaner body and a stronger core.  Kettlebells work major muscles, burn body fat and provide a combination of strength training, muscle conditioning and aerobic endurance.  The first class will include conditioning exercises and recommendations about which kettlebell each participant should purchase.  A Russian Kettlebell Challenge certified instructor will teach this class.  The cost is $70.00.           

                                 
                           HEALTHY STEPS
A new 8-week session of HEALTHY STEPS, moving you to better health with the Lebed Method, will be starting on March 15, 2012.  This class is a low impact, invigorating dance exercise class to wonderful music.  
It is designed to improve range of motion, balance, strength, and endurance.  This class is an antidote to stress!   Healthy Steps is perfect for those needing exercise and movement without pain.  Join us today, and take a step towards a healthier life.  The gentle conditioning class will be taught by a certified instructor at the Holden Recreation office, 175 Highland Street, from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoons.   Pre-registration is required and must be done so one week prior to the first class.  The cost is $70.00,  plus a one time fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of an exercise kit, if you have not purchased one already.   Participants should bring the $10.00 to the instructor the first class meeting.


                            3CPYo
The popular 3CPYo class will meet on Thursday evenings in the Mayo Elementary School gym, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.  3CPYo class is designed to burn fat, release stress and body sculpt.  This is the perfect exercise class for all, with 20 minutes of fat burning, easy to follow Cardio exercises, followed by 20 minutes of Pilate's core strengthening and finishing with 20 minutes of Yoga's peaceful stretch and meditation.  3CPYo class will run for 8 weeks, beginning March 8, 2012.   Pre-registration is required and should be done so one week prior to the first class.  The cost is $70.00.


                           FLIP IT FOR FAT LOSS
“Flip It” is based on the latest research in weight loss.  The body burns more calories when working through a fatigued effort, therefore all muscular work for the entire body will be instructed during the first part of the class and the cardio work will be preformed during the second half of class.   Abdominals, hips, gluts and arms will experience  a workout that can be done by everyone!    Fat loss can be achieved by exercising the right way, five times a week, so the instructor will hand out and explain the “Flip It”  homework for the week.  This class will help you gain better health and self-esteem.   The 8-week class will meet at Wachusett Regional High School, room G106,  on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. beginning March 6, 2012.   Plan on an extra 15 minutes, the first class meeting.  Pre-registration is required and should be done so one week prior to the first class. The cost of the class is $70.00.


                         YOGA  FOR EVERY “BODY”
Yoga is about strength, balance, flexibility, and mindful peace.  All of the postures in the class can be modified for your body.   This is a good class to take if you want to learn what Yoga is all about.   Breathing techniques, relaxation, and physical challenges are all a big part of  this program.  A certified instructor will teach the 8-week class and participants should bring a mat.  Join us to find your inner peace with Yoga.  Classes are being held in the  Mayo Elementary School gym, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 7:50 p.m, beginning March 8, 2012. The cost is $70.00.            
                                                                                

                         ZUMBA
Zumba class combines high energy and motivating music with unique Latin dance moves creating an exciting and effective fitness program for all participants.  This is a beginner class that is fun and easy to do.  This popular fitness program will lift your spirits to new heights.  The 8-week class will meet in the Mayo Elementary School gym, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., beginning Tuesday, March 6, 2012.  The cost is $70.00

                         ZUMBA WITH SCULPTING  
On Thursday evenings a new adult exercise class is being offered that adds Pilates and body sculpting to the ever-popular Zumba classes that are offered:  Zumba with Sculpting.  The 8-week fitness class combines 40 minutes of high energy dance moves to music, and 20 minutes of Pilates and body sculpting exercises.  The motivating music features a variety of rhythms from all over Latin America:  Merengue, Salsa, Mambo, Cumbia, Hip-Hop, Cha-Cha and Reggae.  Together these popular exercises and music create an exciting, effective, easy to follow fitness program for all.  The class will meet in the Mountview School gym, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., beginning March 8, 2012.   Participants should bring a set of hand weights.  The cost is $70.00.

                                 
                        WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
The Holden Recreation Department is offering the following program:   Women's Volleyball.   Women can play every Thursday evening from 7:15 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mountview Middle School.  This program runs September 2011 through May 2012 with a start date of September 8th.  The cost is $30.00 every 10 weeks or $4.00 per night (drop-in rate).

                        MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Holden Recreation Department is offering the following program:   Men's Basketball.  Men can play every Thursday evening from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Mayo School.  This program runs from September 2011 through May 2012 with a start date of September 8th.   The cost is $30.00 every 10 weeks or $4.00 per night (drop-in rate).

Registration is now available on-line. Please set up a household account by visiting  www.holdenma.gov, click on Recreation Information and then link to Myrec.com.  Members of the household need to be listed individually in order to register for any programs. Payment can be made on-line at the time of registration.

If you have questions, or would like to register by phone, please call the Recreation office at 508-829-0263.

***ALL CLASSES ARE CO-ED EXCEPT FOR VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL***
  PLEASE REGISTER ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS.


ADULT CLASS REFUND POLICY
: $6.00 fee will be applied for withdrawal from any class prior to the first meeting. 50% refund for withdrawal before the second class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the second class.