Ridgefield Continuing Education Announces Cardio and Barre Workouts Start Next Week

Summer is coming and now is a great time to start or join a workout program that will get you invigorated, fit and toned with some individual modifications, available through Ridgefield Continuing Education’s popular Zoom classes. No worries about insects, pebbles, and humidity!

Fit and Tight, a low-impact cardio, core, and muscle conditioning workout starts Monday, May 17 (6 sessions; May 17, 24; June 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.; Anikewich). Cost is $73.

Barre-Lates, a fusion of Barre work and classical Pilates helps you lengthen, tone and condition your core using light (2 lb.) weights and bands. A new session starts Tuesday, May 7 (7 sessions; May 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 5:30 to 6:25 p.m.; Anikewich). Cost is $86.

Full Body Strength and Cardio Workout, a low impact cardio, weight training and core workout, starts Thursday, May 20 (5 sessions; May 20; June 2, 9, 16 and July 1 from 6 to 7 p.m.; Anikewich). Cost is $98.

Instructor Patricia Anikewich holds many group exercise certifications and has years of teaching experience. Please have water and a mat available.

30 Minutes for Better Movement, a new workout that combines stretching, balance, barre, and easy dance moves to get you moving better when you walk, improve your balance and posture, help you tone and build endurance, or become a better social dancer. No dance experience needed. No floor work; every movement will be done standing or sitting. A sturdy chair is required. This class starts Wednesday, May 26 (6 sessions; May 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 7:15 to 7:45 p.m.; Mazzola). Cost is $47.

Instructor Natalie Mazzola, a former amateur 10 dance champion, and a teacher for over 20 years, loves to have fun, and her no stress attitude toward movement is clear as her students always leave with a smile!

Discount for Ridgefield Seniors, age 62 and over. Advanced registration is required.  Tai Chi Form, Tai Chi Exercises and Yoga classes are in progress and available. All fitness levels welcome. Visit https://ridgefieldschools.org or phone Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812 for more info.