Group Fitness Classes
Morton Grove Park District offers an array of Group Fitness classes at a variety of times. All classes are taught by certified instructors who take time and pride in providing the best possible workout in each and every class. Morton Grove Park District has several payment options outside of registering for each class.
Payment Options
Registration: Sign up for classes in advance. Class prices vary depending on length and number of days.
Multiple Class Discount: Register for 2 classes and receive a 10% discount, register for 3 classes and receive a 15% discount.
Walk In Fee: $12 a class. Walk in to any class in time, just stop by the registration desk and pay the walk in fee.
Fitness Punch Card: $72 for six visits. Offers user flexibility to attend classes when its convenient for the user. (some exclusions apply).
Fitness Upgrade: $125 addition to any annual Club Fitness Membership to include unlimited complimentary fitness classes. Fee is per person and must be paid for when purchasing or renewing annual memberships. Some exclusions apply.
Group Fitness Membership: $264. Best Value. This option allows members to take unlimited complimentary fitness classes for a year. The Fitness Stimulus Package offers the most flexibility and the greatest savings over the course of the annual membership. Some exclusions apply.
Class Descriptions:
Boot Camp: This class will consist of a combination of strength and cardio exercise that will improve your strength and increase your flexibility. We will integrate body weight exercises such as pushups, squats and other strength builders.
Cycle 101: Nothing beats an indoor cycling class for a low impact fitness workout. You set the intensity level by controlling the resistance - all fitness levels can succeed. Challenge yourself with something completely different - you won’t be disappointed.*Each instructor brings something of their own into class, but all will provide warm-up, cardio workout and cool-down. (Class not included in Fitness Upgrade).
Cycle Sport Class: Combines a high energy interval cycle workout with strength and toning component. Maximize your time with a class that provides cardio and strength. (Class not included in Fitness Upgrade).
Cycle Yoga: Challenge your body with an hour of indoor cycle for an intense workout. Then follow it up with mind/body challenge with a half hour of yoga. This class is guanranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and energized! (Class not included in Fitness Upgrade). : Walk-ins may call for space availability
Exercise with a Purpose: Do you suffer from aches and pains? Do you have osteoarthritis or fibromayalgia? This class will focus on helping diminish the symptoms of chronic pain in the muscles, fatigue, sleep problems and painful tender joints through exercise. This class is certified through the Arthritis Foundation of America.
Get Moving: Take the first step to a healthier lifestyle with this low impact class. Perfect for people brand new to fitness, this class is centered around a low impact routine that will get the blood pumping and the muscles working. Enjoy the routine with like-minded people with similar fitness goals and take the first steps to a healthy you today!
Gentle Yoga: This yoga class is perfect for beginners, seniors, and post partum new moms who want to reap the benefits of a strong healthy body and mind. Bring a pillow and a towel.
Line Dancing: Come out and enjoy the fun with a great workout! Learn the newest line dances while sculpting your body. Beginner, experienced dancers, couples and individuals are all welcome.
Muscle Endurance: This total body strength training class will focus on building strength and toning by increasing your muscle endurance. Participants will perform dynamic exercises aimed at training multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This class will get a total body muscle burn improving strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and most importantly endurance.
NIA: NIA is an exciting expressive form of non-impact movement with varying rhythms and speeds influenced by dance, martial arts and diverse music. NIA techniques create power, flexibility, increased range-of-motion, muscle defination and cardiovascular conditioning.
Pilates - Beginner: Designed for the beginner, you will develop a strong healthy body by working primary and secondary muscles. We will focus on the trunk, shoulders and hip joints. All of this will be done through the elegance of this movement system.
Pilates I: Discover the world of Pilates! This class will introduce progressive basic mat exercises or modifications as well as concentrating on core strength and stabilization. Find out how Pilates will help you strengthen your core.
Senior Exercise: This dynamic program is designed especially for seniors emphasizing non-vigorous exercise increasing joint mobility and flexibility with fun music, light dancing and a lot of laughs. Age: 55+ Yrs
Strength = Total Body Toning: A combination of free weights, body bars, tubing and resistance balls. Strengthen, tone, and define the entire body (upper, lower and core). All levels welcome.
Step Interval: An invigorating new class that utilizes intervals of step work and strength training principles. Get a cardio workout and strengthen your muscles at the same time. Build your body’s aerobic and aerobic capacities simultaneously.
Stepping Strong: You will burn calories, have fun and be in the best shape ever! Steps will be effectively utilized for the cardio portion, followed by resistance training to strengthen muscles and keep bones healthy. We will meet the needs of the beginner, intermediate and even the most advanced exercise enthusiast as everyone is encouraged to work to their highest potential.
Strong and Long: This class combines strength training, stretching and relaxation exercises to offset the effects of osteoporosis, manage weight, recover muscle mass lost due to aging or a sedentary lifestyle, and release stress being held in the body. Come and get a full body workout and leave feeling strong, long, relaxed and ready to face the day!
Tai Chi: Tai Chi is a Chinese health and martial arts system focused on the Holistic development of mind, body and spirit. It’s practice is well known for reducing stress and increasing cardiovascular efficiency while improving your sense of balance in a relaxed continuous flow. This class incorporates the Yang Style long form.
Tai Chi for Arthritis: Recommended by the Arthritis Foundation of America, this class uses gentle fluid movement to enhance muscular strength, increase joint flexibility and promote overall physical stamina. Participants will find relief and relaxation from the physical and mental stress that accompanies living with arthritis.
Walk with Ease: This program is designed to incorporate warm ups, cool downs, and strength exercises as well as 10 to 35 minutes of walking in an effort to make exercise a habit. Walk with Ease meets two times a week and includes health education lectures as well. This program is co-sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation.
Yoga: Hatha Yoga is a gentle, yet powerful exercise system which reduces stress and promotes a healthy, fit and flexible body. Students develop strength, flexibility, stamina and better concentration. The relaxation exercise serves to balance the body and quiet the mind creating an overall sense of well-being. Bring a pillow and towel for use on mat. (Tuesday classes not included in Fitness Upgrade).
Zumba: This mid to high energy class with music makes you want to move; includes a mix of Latin-inspired dance, salsa, cha-cha and aerobics. Finish with core work and a stretch.
All Fitness Programs are open to ages 14+ Yrs and older unless otherwise noted.