“The pace and intensity are perfect, and your attention to including upper and lower body movements gives an excellent all-round workout. Your constant commentary is a marvelous motivator and much-needed reminder to keep good form!”
Linda

"Your class is the sunshine of our COVID life!"
Nancy & Monica

“Barb, today's class was SUPER FABULOUS! You are a fun bubble of energy, great motivator & cuer, with creative yet simple moves. I think combining the poles with footwork was brilliant....I felt engaged like I was in the class with you in person and was surprised at how fast the 35 minutes went!”
Kim

 
 
 

“After a dreary day indoors and too much time on the computer, I did your last class using the recording. Fantastic! I feel brand new again!”
Carol

“Your instructions were on point…it was as if you were right in front of me pointing out what I needed.”
survey respondent

“Well that was fun! Sign me up for next month!”
Jane

"Just wanted to shout out on how much I enjoyed the Level 2 Zoom class on Wednesday. It was more of a workout than I expected and so much fun. You are an enthusiastic instructor making it so enjoyable."
Sandra

Class #1:

Fitness with Poles

CLASS DESCRIPTION

  • Energizing moves combined with basic, non-intimidating choreography set to lower-volume upbeat music. Ideal for people who would like to improve their strength, coordination, posture, balance and stability.

  • Physicians and physiotherapists often refer their patients to this class, particularly those who have had hip, knee and back surgery and who are post-physiotherapy. Lots of exercise options are provided throughout the class.

  • It is not necessary to know how to Nordic walk for this class! The poles are used for balance, and upper body and core strength. For approximately half of the class the poles are used vertically; for half they are held horizontally.

  • Class includes: a warm-up; low-impact cardio; standing muscle conditioning with light weights; balance exercises; and a cooldown stretch…all performed with Nordic walking poles. (See videos sample for a quick taste of the energy and pace.)

  • The day after the class you’ll receive a recording of the class, allowing you to repeat the class as many times as you like that week!).

SCHEDULE

  • Spring Session 2022 (8 classes/recordings + 2 recorded classes): March 28 - May 30

  • Time: Mondays, 12:00-12:35pm EST (35 minutes)

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Nordic walking poles; comfortable clothes & shoes; some indoor space (about 8’ x 8’); light dumbbells (perhaps 3, 4 or 5 lb. each).),soup cans or partially-filled water bottles; and water.

COST

  • Winter Session: $TBA (Joining late? Please contact me. for a pro-rated rate.)

  • Miss a class? Time not convenient? I send out a recording of the class, which you can access for seven days, each Tuesday morning. (FYI, approximately 50 percent of the class do not attend the live class and use the recording instead.)

  • Not sure if this is the right class for you? Please attend as my guest, and check the "“free first class” option on the registration form.

ZOOM TIPS

  • To see me as a large image on your screen, once the class starts click on SPEAKER View (not Gallery View).

  • Elevate your device/screen so it is closer to eye level, if possible, for easier viewing and better posture.

  • If you are using a laptop and have connectivity issues, try directly connecting to your router with an ethernet cable (about $25).

    Hope you can join us. Would love to see you in class!

    Barb

Class #2:

Low-Impact Cardio, Weights & Core

CLASS DESCRIPTION

  • Energetic moves combined with non-intimidating choreography set to fun upbeat music. Ideal for people who have experience with intermediate-level cardio group exercise classes.

  • Class includes: a warm-up; low-impact cardio; standing muscle conditioning with light weights; balance; mat work for the core; and a cooldown. (See videos sample for a quick taste of the energy and pace.)

  • The day after the class you’ll receive a recording of the class, allowing you to repeat the class as many times as you like that week!

SCHEDULE

  • Spring Session 2022 (8 classes/recordings + 2 recorded classes): March 30 - June 1

  • Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15pm EST (45 minutes)

WHAT YOU NEED

  • Workout clothes & shoes; some indoor space (about 8’ x 8’); light dumbbells (perhaps 3, 4 or 5 lb. each).),soup cans or partially-filled water bottles; an exercise mat; and water. Optional: Nordic walking poles for the cooldown.

COST

  • Winter Session: $TBA) (Joining late? Please contact me. for a pro-rated rate.)

  • Miss a class? Time not convenient? I send out a recording of the class, which you can access for seven days, each Thursday morning. (FYI, approximately 50 percent of the class do not attend the live class and use the recording instead.)

  • Not sure if this is the right class for you? Please attend as my guest, and check the "“free first class” option on the registration form.

ZOOM TIPS

  • To see me as a large image on your screen, once the class starts click on SPEAKER View (not Gallery View).

  • Elevate your device/screen so it is closer to eye level, if possible, for easier viewing and better posture.

  • If you are using a laptop and have connectivity issues, try directly connecting to your router with an ethernet cable (about $25).

    Hope you can join us. Would love to see you in class!

    Barb