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Strength Training

Barbell Basics (6 weeks)

Barbell Basics will teach the foundational movements of the squat, deadlift, overhead press and bench press, so that you can enter a weight room and feel confident that you have the skills to be successful. In addition, you will learn other accessory movements to complement your training and reduce injury.

Dates Days Member Price Non-Member Price Time Action

2/3/25 – 3/12/25

Mon & Wed $240 $280 4:00p – 5:00p REGISTER

Location: RSF Court #14 with Tim

Capacity: 8 (minimum 6)

Introduction to Olympic Style Weightlifting (6 weeks)

Olympic-style weightlifting (also called just “weightlifting”) is a dynamic power sport and training program that comprises two lifts—the snatch and the clean & jerk—along with their accessory strength-based movements, such as the squat and the deadlift. While the sport of weightlifting features elite-level weightlifters competing against each other, weightlifting as a training method can benefit a broad range of people because of its customizability to different body types and physical abilities, its safety, and its high transferability to activities of everyday life. Join the class to learn the basics of weightlifting, including training exercises and principles, safety practices, equipment, and more. Open to all levels, beginners especially. Get ready to learn and to lift!

Dates Days Member Price Non-Member Price Times Action

Session 1: 

2/3/25 – 3/15/25

Mon & Wed $240 $280

5:00p – 6:00p

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Session 2:

2/3/25 – 3/15/25

Mon & Wed $240 $280

6:00p – 7:00p

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Location: RSF Court #14 with Brian Wylie, MPH

Capacity: 8 (minimum 6)

Strength Training 50+ (5 or 6 weeks)

Increase your strength and fitness level by learning how to use free weights and weight-lifting machines correctly in a safe and welcoming environment. Strength training prevents osteoporosis and other conditions that limit mobility so you can spend time being active with your loved ones.

 

Dates

Days Member Price Non-Member Price Times Action

Session 1:

2/4/25 – 3/13/25

Tue & Thu $240 $260

8:00a – 9:30a

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Session 2:

4/8/25 – 5/15/25

Tue & Thu $240 $260

8:00a – 9:30a

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Location: Memorial Stadium Fitness Center with Jesse

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

Strength Training (6 weeks)

This course is for all levels of strength training experience. It will incorporate dumbbells, barbells, weight machines, kettlebells, bands and more. Generally, we will have a “workout of the day” on one of the class days, and a circuit workout on the other day.

 

Dates

Days Member Price Non-Member Price Times Action

Session 1:

1/27/25 – 3/5/25

Mon & Wed $240 $260

8:00a – 9:30a

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Session 2:

3/10/25 – 4/23/25

No sessions during Spring Break

Mon & Wed $240 $260

8:00a – 9:30a

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Location: Memorial Stadium Fitness Center

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

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