Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, email to cterrell@citizen-times.com or fax to 251-0585.
New Events
ZUMBA IN ‘DA CLUB: April 4 and 11,7-10 p.m., Scandals at Grove House Entertainment Complex, 11 Grove St., Asheville. $8 advance, $10 at the door, $5 ZIN members. For ages 13 and older. Seven instructors. Every first and third Friday. www
“FAMILY FROLIC” 5K AND FUN RUN: April 5, 9 a.m., Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Department, Brevard. $12, $5 children in advance. On race day: $15 and $5. All ages and fitness levels encouraged to come. Strollers are welcome. Also bake sale and door prizes. To register, contact Joan at jbarham@
comporium.net or Erin at
esdfamilyplace@gmail.com. Like The Family Place on Facebook for updates.
TRAIL RUNNING CLUB: First run is April 5. Aimed primarily at beginner trail runners but open to runners of all abilities. Group runs one Saturday each month, April-September. Overnight trip Oct. 4-5. Weekly workouts posted on Club’s private Facebook page. Contact Training Partners at 252-0920.
TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: April 12, 1 p.m., Center for Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way, Asheville. Beginner class starts April 14. www.northcarolina.usa.taoist.org.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TAI CHI PROGRAM: 12-week program starts April 16 for level 1 and 2. Homewood Event Center, 19 Zillicoa St., at 11 a.m. and First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St., at 4 and 7:30 p.m. $140 entitles students to up to three one-hour classes each week for 12 weeks. $126 for individuals with physician referral, members of First Baptist Church, employees and volunteers of Mission Hospital, and members of Go Asheville. Physical therapists, PTA’s receive 12 hours CEU’s for completion of 12-week series of Level 1. instructor@wnctaichiarthritis.com.
TAI CHI FOR ENERGY & TAI CHI SHIBASHI: 12-week series begins April 16 at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St. Hosted by WNC Tai Chi Arthritis. $140, $126 for individuals with physician referral, members of First Baptist Church, employees and volunteers of Mission Hospital, and members of Go Asheville. Completion of Tai Chi for Arthritis Level 1 is a prerequisite for this class. Shibashi is a series of 18 energy enhancing exercises that coordinate movement with breathing and concentration. The movements can be performed sitting or standing. instructor@wnctaichiarthritis.com.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TAI CHI PROGRAM: Six-week series, level 1 beginning, starts April 23, 1 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 206 Charlotte St., Asheville. $75 entitles students to up to four one-hour classes each Wednesday for six weeks. $70 for individuals with physician referral, members of First Baptist Church, employees and volunteers of Mission Hospital, and members of Go Asheville and former students. instructor@wnctaichiarthritis.com.
HIKING CLUB: April 26, 9 a.m. Monthly hike April-September. Weekly workouts posted on club’s private Facebook page and in monthly newsletters. Pay for the season or per hike. Do not have to be a member to join. Contact Training Partners at 252-0920.
Ongoing classes
ZUMBA: Variety of classes and instructors Monday-Saturday, Christine’s Cardio Fitness, 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Zumba Kids for ages 4-12 at 11 a.m. Saturday. Drop-in classes $10. Punch cards $25, $48, $96. www.christinescardiofitness.com or 275-7144.
TABATA/PILATES: Fridays at 8 a.m., Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. 20 second intervals that train aerobic and anaerobic systems, giving a high calorie burning workout for 30 minutes followed by a 30 minute Pilates class. $8 per class with purchase of four-pack. First class is free. 252-0920 or www.training
partnersinc.com.
MARTIAL ARTS – CHAYON RYU: Six-week class meets at 4 p.m. Mondays, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. 692-0575.
FREE FIT CLUB: Meets 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Asheville. Circuit type, body weight group workout followed by game or walk/jog sponsored by WOW Nutrition. Former meeting place was Carrier Park. Call 505-3200 for new location.
PILATES MAT CLASS: Precision Pilates Studio, 1070 Tunnel Road, Suite 20, Asheville. Monday 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m. 774-5575 or www.mypilatesasheville.com.
ASHEVILLE MASTERS SWIMMING: Invites competitive, fitness and triathlon swimmers for training, stroke work and socializing. 5:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, and Wednesday at Asheville School, organized on M/F at Asheville School and Saturday at 7 a.m. at Warren Wilson. Visit www.ashevillemasters.com.
DANCE AND SWEAT: Four-week series, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Loretta’s Cafe, 114 N. Lexington Ave., third floor, Asheville. Learn a different dance routine, improve dance skills and your health. $32 for series. Call 275-8628 or visit www.idodances.com.
PILATES MAT CLASS: 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Training Partners Inc., 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Call 252-0920 or visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com.
SENIOR PILATES: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Training Partners, 862 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Work on improving your balance and posture, strengthen your core, increase flexibility, and most importantly have fun. Can be modified to accommodate all types of bodies and abilities. $8 per class with purchase of four-pack. First class is free. 252-0920 or www.train
ingpartnersinc.com.
TLS WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, The Fire Personal Training Studio, 736 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Facilitated group for those who desire weight loss, better moods and increased energy. First meeting free. 505-7080.
DONATION-BASED YOGA: For all levels, 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3B, Asheville. To register, call 225-1904. Visit www.onecenteryoga.com.
LINE DANCING CLASSES: Tuesdays. Four-week class meets 6:30 p.m. (beginners), 7:45 p.m (intermediate), Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. Dance is done to all types of music. $36 members, $40 nonmembers. Call 692-0575.
ZUMBA WITH PAUL FRAGA: Monday 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 5:30 p.m.,Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Exhilarating, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party. $8 per class with purchase of Zumba package. First class is free. 252-0920 or trainingpartnersinc.com.
WORK-IT CIRCUIT: 4 p.m. Wednesdays, CarePartners East Clinic, 2358 U.S. 70, Swannanoa. A functional strengthening circuit to address fitness in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. Focus is on gentle strengthening for an aging community. $7, free for Wellness members. Call 686-3529.
ZUMBA GOLD: Ongoing eight-week classes for beginners at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Call 692-0575.
TAI CHI: 8-9 and 9-10 a.m. Monday-Friday at Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Experience a moving meditation that may help improve balance, reduce falls and nurture an energized, yet relaxed state of mind. $80 for eight classes or $12 drop-in. 213-2222 to register or visit www.mission-health.org/events.
FREAK OF NATURE FITNESS CLASSES: 6, 7, 8 and 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, Blackeye Asheville, 44 Business Park Circle, Arden. For all ages and fitness levels. Call 684-1338 or visit www.blackeyeasheville.com.
FREE FIT CLUB: Meets 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Asheville. Circuit type, body weight group workout followed by game or walk/jog sponsored by WOW Nutrition. Former meeting place was Carrier Park. Call 505-3200 for new location.
FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR VETERANS: 7 p.m. every Monday, Asheville Yoga Donation Studio, 239 Liberty St., Asheville. Contact Janet Horn at AYCJanet@gmail.com.
FIND YOUR STRENGTH: A total body strength workout using weights, bands and TRX. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. Mondays, 4:40 p.m. Thursdays, Training Partners Inc., 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Call 252-0920 or visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com.
QUALITY PILATES: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays, 117 Furman Ave., Asheville. $15 or 10 classes for $130. To reserve your space, call 225-3786 or visit www.FormFitnessFunction.com.
POWER YOGA: 6-7 a.m. every Wednesday, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Asana, pranayama, meditation. 275-6647 or www.RosieYoga.com.
BEGINNING LINE DANCE CLASS: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center, 708 S. Grove St., Hendersonville. $5 per class. Contact Wanda Junek at 890-5777 to register in advance or email alj51@morrisbb.net. Visit www.linedanceclass.com.
MEDITATION CLASS: 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A, Asheville. Discussion/review of meditation techniques and silent group meditation practice. By donation. To register, call 225-1904.
MOVE YOUR STRESS: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Using training from 5Rhythms Movement Therapy Training. No dance experience required. $80/8 classes or $12 drop-in. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.
SUNDAY YOGA: 9:30 a.m. every Sunday, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Incorporating the Yoga Sutras into your practice and your life. Join us for a fun, vigorous class including asana, pranayama, meditation. 275-6647 or www.RosieYoga.com.
YOGA FOR OLDER ADULTS: 8-9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Grace Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Easygoing Hatha yoga. Call 275-8628 or email idodances@gmail.com.
RESTORATIVE YOGA: 4 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Thursdays, SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive, Asheville. Gentle class combines group support, yoga postures, breathing techniques, guided imagery and yoga philosophy to relieve stress and encourage healing in body, mind and heart. Free for cancer patients; all cancer patients required to obtain order from doctor before class, must be brought to the first class attended. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.
ASHEVILLE WALKING TOURS: Self-guided walking tour from Look Up, America! series. Walking tour e-book is 99 cents at http://bit.ly/wtkNb3. Visit www.walkthetown.com. All tours are formatted for the Kindle, Nook, iPad and other popular e-readers.
FIT CLUB: 5:15 p.m. Level I, 6:30 p.m. Level 2 every Monday, Community Services Building, 538 Scotts Creek Road, Sylva. Every Tuesday: We are looking for a new location in Asheville. Free. Don’t be afraid to show up, all levels of fitness are welcome. You can even watch if you’re not quite ready to participate. RSVP to www.meetup.com/WNC-Fit-Club. Hosted by David Ginn and XFit.org. Call 506-4726.
ASHEVILLE BARBELL CLUB: Meets 10 a.m. Mondays and 7 p.m. Thursdays, Asheville Strength and Conditioning, 22 Piney Park Road, Asheville. Learn to snatch, clean and jerk like Olympic weightlifters. Teens welcome. $10 per class or $50 per month. Visit www.ashevillestrength.com, email Tamara at tbone@ashevillestrength.com or call 329-4357.
BEGINNERS PILATES MAT CLASS: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville (Harris Teeter Shopping Center). $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.
CLASSICAL PILATES MAT CLASS: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville (Harris Teeter Shopping Center). $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.
HOT FLOW YOGA: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, AYC Donation Studio, 239 Liberty St., Asheville. 275-6647 or Rosie@RosieYoga.com.
QI GONG AND YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Free ongoing classes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kenilworth Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville. $2 donation requested. 318-7849.
NIA AND AGELESS GRACE CLASSES: Nia 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ageless Grace 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fitness for the body, mind and soul, 419 S. King St., Hendersonville. 290-2344 day classes, 697-7449 evening classes, www.niacarolina.com or www.agelessgrace.com.
LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA: Physical activity and well-being initiative for cancer survivors, designed to improve quality of life for survivors and their families. Free program. Call 210-9601 for information.
FITNESS BOOTCAMPS: Level I 7 a.m., Level II 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Anytime Fitness, 805 Patton Ave., Suite H, Asheville. First class free. $40 for the week or $99 for three-week series. 505-3715 or ashevillenc@anytimefitness.com.
WOMEN’S LIFTING GROUP: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Asheville Strength and Conditioning, 22 Piney Park Road, Asheville. Learn to perform the basic barbell lifts including deadlift, squat, press, bench press and power clean. $10 per class, first class is free. Visit www.ashevillestrength.com, email Tamara at tbone@ashevillestrength.com or call 329-4357.
POWER YOGA: 6-7 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m. Sundays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. (Harris Teeter Shopping Center) $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.
MIXED-MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES: The Basulto Academy of Defense has expanded the schedule of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program to include more classes in the art/sport of Vale Tudo. Also known as no-holds-barred or mixed-martial arts. Classes offered at Basulto Gracie Jiu Jitsu Club, GroundSwell Fitness, 218 Branner Ave., Waynesville. Visit www.wncbjj.com or call 230-5056.
STROLLER STRIDES: Call 407-0274 or email susannewillis@strollerstrides.net. Designed to help moms and their stroller-aged children. Combines power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using the environment and stroller. The program also hosts playgroups (Plum Mom’s Club), moms nights out, service projects.
IYENGAR YOGA: 3:45-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A, Asheville. For all levels. A new class offered on an ongoing basis and by donation. There is no requirement to donate. Call 225-1904 or visit www.onecenteryoga.com.
PARENTS & PRE-K YOGA: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Mats provided. $10 per class. Call 866-790-9355.
PALEOFIT EXERCISE: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Similar to crossfit training with varied exercises each week. $8 per class. Call 866-790-9355.
MONDAY MORNING FLOW YOGA: 8:45-10 a.m. at Asheville Yoga Center, 211 S. Liberty St. Start your week with this welcoming class that invites you to stretch, strengthen, release stress and cultivate a refreshed state. $7 per class. Visit www.youryoga.com or call 254-0380.
TAI CHI: 9-10 a.m. Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Experience a moving meditation that may help improve balance, reduce falls and nurture an energized, yet relaxed state of mind. $80 for eight classes or $12 drop-in. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.
TRAIL RUNNING CLUB: Aimed at new trail runners but open to all abilities. To register, visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com or call 252-0920.
From staff reports
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