* Free Trial Classes Available
All classes are only $8.00 per hour ! All of our instructors have been nationally certified for more than 15 years. We offer class modifications to accommodate certain physical limitations. Exercise and Yoga have been proven to increase bone density, increase metabolism (burn calories more efficiently) and increase energy levels.
Our small groups give you the individual attention that you deserve. We supply floor mats, weights and resistance equipment. Our classes are fun and benefit both body and mind.
Our classes are quickly filling up. Please call our fitness director Camille (Certified Personal Trainer) at (516) 795-3556 to obtain our class schedule.
Acupuncture / Massage Therapy
Amy Morse Pollock LMT, LACU,
Amy P. Morse has practiced for over 17 years on Long Island as a licensed medical massage therapist utilizing over 10 modalities, along with recently becoming a nationally licensed acupuncturist.
She works with doctors in Nassau County as a roving specialist using acupuncture and patented herbal formulas to treat various healthcare issues and patient’s concerns.
Ms. Morse has been successful in treating pain-management, stress, anti-aging, weight-loss, infertility issues, and facial rejuvenation.
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12;30 pm - 8:00 pm
Aerobics
Camille
Camille conducts aerobics classes
on a one to one basis and does personal training as well. Camille is proud to have been with the Wellness
Center since January 1996, and since that time has helped many of our members achieve new
physical goals. Camille has been teaching aerobics, step aerobics, weight training
and is a personal trainer for the past 16 years and has been certified by
several different organizations. She is currently CPR certified
and she also has a recent certification with the Aerobic and Fitness
Association of America (AFAA).
She is dedicated to motivating
individuals while she helps them enjoy their exercise program. Camille
says that she finds it very
gratifying to know that by participating in an exercise program one can improve their
cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and musculoskeletal systems while also improving
metabolism, gland functions and lowering cholesterol. She firmly believes that "Physical
inactivity is the greatest hazard of all."
Karen
Karen has been an instructor at the Wellness
Center for 10 years. Her certification to teach aerobics is from the Aerobic
and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She has been instructing
classes for the past 8 years at various other fitness facilities in the area.
Although aerobics is Karen's first love, she
also enjoys
teaching step, cycle trekking and multi-step classes, plus she gets a real kick out of Box
Aerobics. Karen uses a variety of accessories to tone and build muscle to promote
healthy bone mass. As all instructors must be, Karen has a CPR
certification but she has gone an extra step by obtaining an
Emergency Response Certification as well as completing courses on exercise science and
nutrition fundamentals.
The Comprehensive Impact of Exercise |
Cardiorespiratory |
Increases
- Circulation
- Aerobic Capacity
- V02 Maximum
- Stroke Volume
- Cardiac Output
- Oxygen Transport
- Blood Distribution
- Lung Capacity
- Good Cholesterol (HDL)
- Senior Fitness
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Decreases
- Heart Disease Risk
- Resting HR
- Blood Pressure
- Bad Cholesterol (LDL)
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Musculoskeletal |
Increases
- Bone Density
- Lean Muscle Tissue
- Functional Strength
- Functional Endurance
- Joint Stability
- Functional Abilities of Ligaments
- Functional Abilities of Tendons
- Resting Length of Muscles
- Range of Motion
- Joint Integrity
|
Decreases
- Risk of Injuries
- Postural Problems
- Risk for Osteoporosis
- Inflexibility
- Muscle/Joint Soreness
- Body Fat Percentage
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Neuromuscular |
Increases
- Reaction Speed
- Sensory Awareness
- Coordination and Balance
|
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Metabolic/Neuroendocrine |
Increases
- Basal Metabolic Rate
- Balanced Blood Glucose Levels
- Number of Mitochondria in Cells
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Decreases
- Body Fat
- Need for Insulin
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Psychoemotional |
Increases
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Confidence
- Mental Alertness
- Enhances Sleep
- Sexual Health
- Relaxation
- Stress Management
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Decreases
- Premature Aging
- Mood Swings
- Anxiety
- PMS Symptoms
- Effect of Chronic Stress
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Immunological |
Increases
- Resistance to Some Illness and Disease
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Decreases
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