Fitness & Sports Classes

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Claudio Franca
www.claudiofrancabjj.com / (476-7650)
An adult co-ed class that incorporates sport and self-defense aspects of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into a structure designed to help you develop fundamental skills, which will help you get into great shape and could save your life some day. This is an introductory class, and can be taken through the recreation department one time; students wishing to continue can sign up through the studio after that. Please note: No class 7/4; class will be made up on Monday, 7/30 for M/W class and on Wednesday. 8/1 for W/F class.

FITNESS KICKBOXING
Claudio Franca
www.claudiofrancabjj.com / (476-7650)
A high energy workout that emphasizes proper technique and safety, while burning calories and toning your muscles. This equipment-based class (non-sparring) is a fun way to increase strength and flexibility, improve balance and coordination, all while relieving stress and frustration. This workout is on mats, no shoes allowed. Required: gloves and towel . Gloves can be purchased in Claudio Franca's Proshop or locally. Call for more information if needed. This is an introductory class and can be taken through the recreation department one time; students wishing to continue can sign up through the studio after that. No class 7/4; class will be made up on Monday, 7/30.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE
Claudio Franca
www.claudiofrancabjj.com / (476-7650)
This is an ongoing class with an emphasis on self-defense. Have fun, get a great workout and learn practical techniques to help protect yourself from an attacker. BJJ is particularly beneficial for women, as it relies on technique rather than brute strength. We'll warm up with exercises that strengthen your core, such as crunches, leg lifts, squats and snake moves. Some aerobic and gentle stretching are also a part of the class. This is an introductory class and can be taken through the recreation department once. No class 7/4; class will be made up on Monday, 8/1.

BETTER BONES & BALANCE
Sherri Betz, P.T., G.C.S.
Gina Enriquez, Certified Personal Trainer
www.therapilates.com / (831)476-3100
Halt bone loss and restore bone mass! The exercises in this class will help to correct posture, strengthen muscles of the torso, shoulders, legs, and feet, improve standing balance and increase flexibility, all using exercise tubes and bands. Exercises will be done in a seated or standing position next to a chair and using a wooden dowel for balance. If you have difficulty getting up and down from the floor, then this is the class for you. Special focus is on using Pilates-based exercises to prevent osteoporosis fractures, make daily tasks easier, and to incorporate FUNctional fitness. Exercise bands and tubes ($6) will be available to purchase at the class or you may bring your own. Sherri is a national speaker for the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education and American Bone Health and serves extensive research led to the development of "The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones," and several DVD's related to pilates for osteoporosis and pain.
Please Note: All participants must sign a Liability & Medical Release Agreement.
New Students: Please come to the first class 15 minutes early to complete the paperwork and have a brief orientation.
No class 7/4.

INTRODUCTION TO PILATES FOR BONE BUILDING & INJURIES
Sherri Betz, P.T., G.C.S, Kelly Otis, P.T., &
Jenny Paxson, PMA Certified Pilates Teacher
www.therapilates.com / (831)476-3100
Before you can take Pilates for Bone Building, you must attend this 6-class series. In this class you will learn: principles of proper breathing; postural alignment and self-correction techniques; foot, knee, and hip alignment for preparation of weight-bearing and strength training exercises; spinal alignment for fracture prevention and spinal bone building exercises; and core control of the deep abdominals and trunk. All of these principles will help you to be able to exercise safely and without pain to affected joints so that you can begin to add weight and resistance for bone building exercises. The first class will be held from 9-10:30 for a lecture with a PowerPoint presentation and Exercise and Osteoporosis. Sherri is a national speaker for the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education and American Bone Health and serves on the Board of the Pilates Method Alliance. Her extensive research led to the development of “The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones,” and several DVD’s related to pilates for osteoporosis and pain.
Please Note: All participants must sign a Liability & Medical Release Agreement.
New Students: Please come to the first class 15 minutes early to complete the paperwork and have a brief orientation.

PILATES FOR BONE BUILDING
Sherri Betz, P.T., G.C.S.
Gina Enriquez, Certified Personal Trainer
www.therapilates.com / (831)476-3100
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Pilates For Bone Building class
Join us for a Pilates-based bone building class using foam rollers, exercise tubes, bands and free weights. We focus on body awareness, alignment, breathing and core control with exercises that involve weightbearing, standing balance, spinal mobility. Special focus is on postural correction, form, balance, spine extension, hip extension, fracture prevention and FUNctional fitness! You must be able to get down to and up from the floor for mat exercises to participate. Mats ($15), exercise bands ($6), and foam rollers ($25) will be available to purchase at the class or you may bring your own.
Please Note: All participants must sign a Liability & Medical Release Agreement.
New Students: Please come to the first class 15 minutes early to complete the paperwork and have a brief orientation.
No class 7/4.

VOLLEYBALL: ADVANCED
Phil Kaplan
kaplanvb@cruzio.com / (464-1496)
Improve upon individual skills and learn more advanced systems of play. You will participate in new and challenging situations, including conditioning, rules, and competitive play. This class is for advanced players only; you should be able to solidly perform individual skills (pass, set, attack, block, and serve) and have a good grasp of the 6-2 offense. Phil is a former rated volleyball player with a Master's degree in P.E. and Sports Psychology, and 25 years teaching and coaching experience. He is certified CAP Level II by the U.S. Volleyball Association and has been head coach of the Cabrillo and UCSC volleyball programs for several seasons. A $2 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.