Fitness classes

CARSON CITY, Nevada (October 11, 2016) – Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is adding to its class schedule! They will be starting a restorative class aimed to give your body a re-set and/or recharge. Participants will be guided through the use of foam rolling and trigger point balls as well as other methods to bring relief to chronic muscle and joint pain areas.

Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is now accepting enrollees in its Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning Program.

Avoid injury and improve your strength and fitness for on and off the slopes. All winter sport enthusiasts in the area are invited to participate.

The program starts Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.

Receive personalized training and guidance at very affordable pricing: Approximately $15 per 50 minute session.

Florence Phillips, 85, used to rely on her walker to get to where she needed to go. But ever since she committed her time twice a week to attend fitness classes hosted by Jerry Vance at the Carson Senior Center, she progressed to a cane.

Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is now accepting enrollees in their Tough Mudder Training Program. Anyone interested in obstacle course and endurance fitness events are invited to participate. Program starts Tuesday, March 14, 2016.

Don’t be intimidated by that indoor SPIN class again! Well Being gym in Carson City is offering a six session program geared to inform, prepare and educate you in the world of stationary bike training and riding. The sessions will be aimed at developing the participants knowledge of proper bike set up, positioning, and pedaling as well as provide a 30 minute “mini-ride” that allow the participants time to apply newly gained skills and concepts.

Don’t be intimidated by that indoor SPIN class again! Well Being gym in Carson City is offering a six session program geared to inform, prepare and educate you in the world of stationary bike training and riding. The sessions will be aimed at developing the participants knowledge of proper bike set up, positioning, and pedaling as well as provide a 30 minute “mini-ride” that allow the participants time to apply newly gained skills and concepts.

Kaia FIT, a women’s fitness program, is offering free classes in Carson City and Minden next week.
Starting Monday, women can attend any classes, which will be a mixed hour of endurance-based exercises.

Regular classes in Carson City are offered at 5, 6 and 8:30 a.m.; noon; and 5:30 p.m. Minden classes are 5, 6, and 9 a.m.; and 5:30 p.m.

Well Being Massage and Functional Fitness in Carson City will launch its next Boomers’ Bootcamp on June 16. The eight week summer program is designed for men and women ages 50 and up who look for a challenge and a plan to take their fitness to the next level.

SInce Kelly Burton, a nurse practitioner at Carson Medical Group, began counting calories and walking in November, she has lost 65 pounds. Thirty of them came since the medical group hosted a weight loss challenge beginning in January, making her the biggest loser of the group.

The women’s fitness program, Kaia FIT, is opening its doors to the community for a free week of classes.
“Spring is a good time to start getting healthy for summer,” said owner Nikki Warren. “It’s spring cleaning for your body.”

Beginning Monday, women in Carson City and Minden/Gardnerville can drop in on any class that may interest them. Classes include cross training, TRX, running, cardio dance and a yoga and Pilates mix.

Well Being-Massage and Functional Fitness will kick off their new “Train Like A Mudder” program Saturday, March 14, in Carson City with classes beginning Monday.

The program, offered for six weeks or 12 weeks, is designed for those participating in the Tough Mudder event at Lake Tahoe, June 13-14, and features exercises that are designed to train for specific obstacles in the popular race.

Have you given any thought to building your body up and increasing your overall health? Would you like a few reasons why you should?

Let's start with a tremendous gain in cardiovascular endurance. When you chase your kids you’ll be able to catch them. Endurance means your heart rate will drop and your heart will beat less to supply your body with the needed oxygen. The proper terminology is "greater stroke volume". You will achieve better circulation, and during cold winter months your body will benefit greatly from that increase.

LAKE TAHOE — Visitors and locals alike can head to the shoreline of the Tallac Historic Site for some of the area’s most unique and diverse entertainment. The Valhalla Arts, Music, and Theatre Festival is bringing down the house with its July line-up and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.