We have made some changes to our Yoga and Fitness Classes for 2020.  The changes are listed below:

• Medical Release and Media Waiver Update REQUIRED
  • The FIRST time you come to class in 2020 you will be REQUIRED to complete and sign an updated Medical Release and Media Waiver paper form that we will keep on file for the entire year
  • You will only have to complete this form ONE time per year
• Membership to the Sports & Rec Center REQUIRED
  • Membership to the Sports & Rec Center is now REQUIRED to take fitness or yoga classes
    • You will receive a 2020 Sports & Rec Center membership with your first purchase of yoga classes in 2020 if you do not currently have a Sports & Rec Center membership
• Silver Sneakers, Renew Active, Silver & Fit, and Tivity Prime Member Discounts
  • We have become partners with Silver Sneakers, Renew Active, Silver & Fit, and Tivity Prime
  • If you are a member of any of those insurance based fitness programs you will receive the following:
    • Entrance into a raffle for a FREE session of one yoga/fitness class
    • FREE one year membership to the Sports & Rec Center
    • $10 discount on paid session of yoga/fitness registration or a $10 credit to the Sports & Rec Center
      • Discount only applies to one class per session
      • To receive discount you must register in person
    • $40 discount on paid full year of yoga/fitness registration
      • Discount only applies to one class per session
      • To receive discount you must register in person
  • Insurance based fitness program member number MUST be verified to receive benefits
• Price Increase
  • For 2020 the price of each 12 week session class will be $84 per session or $7 per class regardless of the class length
  • This price increase is due to increased administrative cost, facility maintenance, and planned equipment upgrades
  • The average price for a yoga class in Plano and the surrounding area is $12 to $15 per class or $144 to $180 per session
  • This will be the price for each session in 2020.
    • We promise we will not increase the prices again for the remainder of the year.
  • If you are a member of any of our insurance based fitness program partners you will receive a $10 discount
    • See above for insurance based fitness program details
• More Registration and Payment Options
  • This year will we continue to offer the current 4 Sessions Per Year option
  • We will also begin offering a Full Year Registration Option and a Class Flex Registration Option
  • See below for full details on each registration and payment option
• Four Sessions Per Year Registration Option
  • NO changes to the current 12 week session payment option
  • If you would like to keep business as usual and continue to register and pay every 12 weeks using the pink form everything will remain the same for you
• Full Year Registration Option
  • For 2020 we are allowing individuals to reserve their spot in any class by registering for an entire year of classes
  • By registering for a full year you will NOT have to re-register for this class again during the year
  • Registering for a full year will get you 52 class credits (48 to attend your class and 4 free credits to try other classes)
  • The 52 credits will expire 12 months from the date of purchase
  • The full year registration will have NO REFUNDS because you are reserving your spot for the entire year
  • Missed or cancelled classes may be made up by attending any of our other classes during the year that are NOT FULL
  • The cost of the full year registration will be $350 (only $6.50 per class)
  • If you are a member of any of our insurance based fitness program partners you will receive a $40 discount on your yoga/fitness class registration
    • See above for insurance based fitness program details
• Yoga/Fitness Class Flex Registration Option
  • For 2020 we are allowing individuals the flexibility to purchase a specific number of class credits without having to commit to a specific class and time
  • Class credits may be used at any of our classes that are NOT FULL
  • For example if you purchase a 12 class credit package you can use 1 credit at our Gentle Yoga class on Monday, 1 credit at our Pilates class on Tuesday, 1 credit at our Mixed Level Yoga class on Thursday, and you would have 9 class credits remaining
  • We will offer class credits in packages of 1 credit, 5 credits, 12 credits, and 24 credits
    • The 1 credit, 5 credits, and 12 credits packages will expire 3 months from the date of purchase
    • The 24 credits package will expire 6 months from the date of purchase
  • If you are a member of any of our insurance based fitness program partners you will receive a $10 discount
    • See above for insurance based fitness program details
  • The Class Flex Option MUST be purchased in person

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Dereck Owens, at dereck@cumc.com or call 972-596-6073.

PAID classes require a membership to the Christ United Sports & Rec Center

**2020 Yoga/Fitness class registrations include a one year Sports & Rec Center Membership**

2020 FULL YEAR REGISTRATION

Registration Begins Monday, December 9 at 5:30am

MONDAY CLASSES!

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Mondays from 9:00am-10:00am (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Mondays from 10:30am-12:00pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Gentle Yoga with Pooja on Mondays from 11:15am-12:15pm

Intermediate Yoga with Joanne on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Beginner Yoga with Joanne on Mondays from 7:15pm-8:15pm

TUESDAY CLASSES!

Intermediate Yoga with Tifany on Tuesdays from 9:15am-10:45am

Joint-Freeing Chair Yoga with Deborah on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am

Mixed Level Yoga with Aleda on Tuesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Pilates with Tess on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm

WEDNESDAY CLASSES!

Core & Tone with Aleda on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:00am

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Wednesdays from 9:15am-10:45am

Chair Yoga with Lesley on Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Mixed Level Yoga with Joyce on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:45pm

THURSDAY CLASSES!

Joint-Freeing Chair Yoga with Deborah on Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30am

Gentle Yoga with Pooja on Thursdays from 11:15am-12:15pm

Mixed Level Yoga with Aleda on Thursdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:45pm

FRIDAY CLASSES!

Intermediate Yoga with Lesley on Fridays from 9:15am-10:45am (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Chair Yoga with Lesley on Fridays from 11:15am-12:15pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Refund Policy – The full year registration will have NO REFUNDS because you are reserving your spot for the entire year

Trying a Class – Feel free to try any class once, free of charge, to determine if the class meets your needs

Missed Classes – Missed or cancelled classes may be made up by attending any of our other classes during the year that are NOT FULL

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Dereck Owens, at dereck@cumc.com or call 972-596-6073.

PAID classes require a membership to the Christ United Sports & Rec Center

**2020 Yoga/Fitness class registrations include a one year Sports & Rec Center Membership**

2020 Session One Registration

Registration Begins Monday, December 9 at 5:30am

Session Dates: Monday, January 6 to Friday, March 27

NOTE: The Sports & Rec Center will be OPEN on MLK Day and Presidents Day!

MONDAY CLASSES!

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Mondays from 9:00am-10:00am (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Mondays from 10:30am-12:00pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Gentle Yoga with Pooja on Mondays from 11:15am-12:15pm

Intermediate Yoga with Joanne on Mondays from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Beginner Yoga with Joanne on Mondays from 7:15pm-8:15pm

TUESDAY CLASSES!

Intermediate Yoga with Tifany on Tuesdays from 9:15am-10:45am

Joint-Freeing Chair Yoga with Deborah on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:30am

Mixed Level Yoga with Aleda on Tuesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Pilates with Tess on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm

WEDNESDAY CLASSES!

Core & Tone with Aleda on Wednesdays from 9:00am-10:00am

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Wednesdays from 9:15am-10:45am

Chair Yoga with Lesley on Wednesdays from 11:15am-12:15pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Mixed Level Yoga with Joyce on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:45pm

THURSDAY CLASSES!

Joint-Freeing Chair Yoga with Deborah on Thursdays from 10:00am-11:30am

Gentle Yoga with Pooja on Thursdays from 11:15am-12:15pm

Mixed Level Yoga with Aleda on Thursdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm

Beginner Yoga with Lesley on Thursdays from 6:30pm-7:45pm

FRIDAY CLASSES!

Intermediate Yoga with Lesley on Fridays from 9:15am-10:45am (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Chair Yoga with Lesley on Fridays from 11:15am-12:15pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Refund Policy – Refunds are not available after the first day of class.

Trying a Class – Feel free to try any class once, free of charge, to determine if the class meets your needs.

Missed Classes – Missed or cancelled classes may be made up by attending any of our other classes during the current session that are NOT FULL.

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Dereck Owens, at dereck@cumc.com or call 972-596-6073.

Free Classes are available to anyone with any level of Sports & Rec Center membership.

Fit4Good Boot Camp on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:45am-7:00am

Active Older Adults on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:25am-10:30am

Adult Beginner Tap with Jean on Tuesday from 1:00pm-1:45pm (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Adult Intermediate Tap with Jean on Thursday from 2:00pm-2:45pm

Tai Chi on Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Stretch & Flexibility with Tifany on Thursday from 9:00am-10:00am

Intro to Pilates with Tess on Thursday from 1:00pm-1:50pm

Circuit Class with Strength Machines with Elyse on Thursday from 7:00pm-7:50pm

Karate with Rick on Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm (ages 10 and up)

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Dereck Owens, at dereck@cumc.com or call 972-596-6073.

YOGA CLASSES

Yoga

Yoga is designed to relieve stress, improve balance, strength, flexibility and boost the immune system. The Sports & Rec Center offers Hatha Yoga, control of the body and mind. Each session focuses on learning basic yoga poses and progressing toward stringing postures together. Our Yoga program offers beginner, mixed levels, and intermediate level classes to meet your needs.

Chair Yoga

This class is especially for those who, due to age, health issues, injury, weight challenges or limited balance or mobility find it difficult to get down on the floor. Now a chair becomes your mat! Just about any pose that can be done standing, sitting or lying on a mat can be adapted to sitting on a chair. Everyone, beginner to advanced, is accommodated as each pose is presented in multiple levels of flexibility. The class includes breathing, stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and fun – all while sitting on a chair.

Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga embraces moment-to-moment mindfulness through fluid breath. It incorporates gentle physical postures, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation. This class is especially good for anyone who needs a less active yoga practice.

Joint Freeing Chair Yoga

This class is designed to work every single joint in the body. Instead of getting on and off the floor, you will use a chair as your base. This special yoga class is great for cancer and heart patients and especially for those with Rheumatoid Arthritis or other physically-limiting ailments.

Mixed Levels Yoga

These yoga classes are designed to accommodate anyone who wants to take a Yoga class no matter your experience. You will learn both basic and advanced poses that will help you learn how to breathe, stretch, and relax.

50+ Yoga  NEW!!!

This yoga class is for anyone who is 50 years of age and over. You will learn how to release tension and melt away stress through gentle stretching, breathing, and balance exercises. Yoga poses may be modified according to your body’s needs.

FITNESS CLASSES

Core and Tone

Experience a total body workout. The class consists of exercises to stabilize and strengthen the core muscles (back, hips, glutes and abdominal muscles), sculpt upper and lower body muscles with hand weights and stretch the body to improve flexibility. There will be an emphasis on proper alignment for safe and effective results. All levels of experience welcome. Modifications of all exercises will be given if needed. If possible, bring a mat or blanket and a bottle of water.

Pilates

This workout is a non-impact, non-weight bearing system of physical conditioning that focuses on body placement and increasing awareness of the body’s capabilities and untapped resources. Pilates makes bodies fit and strong by slimming the muscles and making them longer and leaner. This class will work the abdomen, lower back, and hips to make it a more firm, central support system for your body. You will need a mat, water and towel.

FREE CLASSES

Active Older Adults

This class is designed for older adults (Age 55 and up). It combines low impact aerobics with stretching and toning. Chairs are available for anyone who might need to sit for some of the activities. Equipment including hand weights, mats, and towels are provided for this class. This class is ongoing.

Adult Beginner Tap and Adult Beginner Tap Plus

Two classes are offered for tappers. Both classes are on Tuesdays.

1. Beginner Tap is designed for adults who want to learn how to tap dance or who have not taken tap in a while.
2. Beginner Tap “Plus” is for those who know tap basics, have taken tap for a while, and want more of a challenge.

Tap shoes are recommended, but not necessary. You may purchase a pair at a discount at Sandy’s II located at the corner of Independence and Parker. Just mention that you are a member of Christ United to receive your discount.

Instructor:  Jean Belcher.

Karate

Christ United member Rick Wiedeman has taught Okinawan karate since 1994. He leads a class that is both authentic and good-natured, emphasizing basics, forms, and self-defense with no competitive sparring. The only equipment required is a plain white karate-gi (uniform). For ages 10 and up. This class meets on Saturdays in the Sports & Rec Center.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient fitness technique regarded as one of the best forms of exercise for older adults. It is great for balance!

Fit4Good Boot Camp

Fit4Good Boot Camp is a supportive group of friends that gathers three times a week every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning from 5:45 AM to 7 AM in the Sports & Rec Center gym. This group is core member led, adaptable for all levels of fitness, and includes both weights and cardio exercises.

Fit4Good does collect donations quarterly to support various church and community ministries. If you are looking for purpose in exercise besides the obvious health benefits and want a supportive group of friends for accountability, join Fit4Good.  Contact Ronnie Thomson at (214) 725-3347 with any questions about Fit4Good.

For more information contact our Fitness Director, Dereck Owens, at dereck@cumc.com or call 972-596-6073.

PERSONAL TRAINING requires a membership to the Christ United Sports & Rec Center

Elyse is an ACE certified personal trainer who enjoys working with people of all ages.  She offers training packages of 10 sessions for $450.00 (payable in advance) or individual sessions for $50 each.  Accepted forms of payment are Cash/Check/Venmo/Zelle.  Training sessions are 60 minutes.  Appointments available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (based on availability).

Contact Elyse at egraver@yahoo.com or 972-841-8097.

Every Tuesday and Thursday we offer full court lunchtime pickup basketball from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Sports & Rec Center gym.

The Tuesday/Thursday lunchtime pickup sessions are designed for all ages.

Every player MUST have a Sports & Rec Center basketball membership and MUST check in at the welcome desk prior to entering the gym.

Every Wednesday we offer full court lunchtime pickup basketball from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Sports & Rec Center gym.

The Wednesday lunchtime pickup sessions are designed for those age 35 +.

Every player MUST have a Sports & Rec Center basketball membership and MUST check in at the welcome desk prior to entering the gym.

Every Thursday night we offer half court pickup basketball from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Sports & Rec Center gym.

Every player MUST have a Sports & Rec Center basketball membership and MUST check in at the welcome desk prior to entering the gym.

Every Tuesday and Thursday we offer pickleball from 9:00am-10:30am in the Sports & Rec Center gym.

Every player MUST have a Sports & Rec Center membership and MUST check in at the welcome desk prior to entering the gym.

The Sports & Rec Center hosts a Spring and Fall golf league every year.  League play is on Tuesday evenings at Ridgeview Ranch Golf Course in Plano.  The Golf League offers a great time for the beginner and/or frequent player.  Both men and women are encouraged to play.  Players are put into flights and prizes are awarded in each flight.

The Spring league is a 10 week schedule and the Fall league is an 8 week schedule.