 Mind and body formats, such as yoga, pilates, Tai Chi, and pilates-yoga fused classes help reduce stress which may aid in weight loss. In response to stress, levels of the hormone cortisol rise; for people who continue to worry, those levels can stay high. Elevated cortisol levels not only stimulate eating, they ensure that any additional calories are efficiently converted to fat. Worse yet, under the influence of cortisol, fat tends to get deposited in the abdomen, a particularly unhealthy place. Big bellies are linked to insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes and heart disease. By combating stress, mind-body formats can help normalize cortisol levels.
Beginning October 7, PiYo® has been added to the group fitness schedule at Great Neck from 6-7 pm. PiYo® is a unique athletic blend of strength training and core conditioning with a foundation based in pilates and yoga. This class is also offered Monday evenings at Bayside from 6:30-7:30. |
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Meet the Instructor: David Jones
David A. Jones Jr. aka DJ Turbo has been working in the fitness industry for almost three years now. At age 13, David started gaining a lot of weight that followed him into his senior year of high school. He was able to change his negative eating habits and find a workout program that would soon spark his lifelong journey in fitness. He teaches Cardio Kick Boxing, TurboKick®, Hip Hop Dance, Yoga, PiYo® and Pilates. David's goal is to show everyone that no one truly hates fitness. He says, "You just have to find a program that's fun and that you love doing."
David is currently a full-time college student at Tidewater Community College and plans on getting his bachelor's degree in exercise science. Two of his biggest passions in life are music and dance.
"We spend our lives looking for our soul mate, everyone has what I call our soul mates to fitness... that one workout that you love waking up in morning and doing." --Chalene Johnson
Join David for TurboKick® at Bayside on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm, or for PiYo® at Bayside on Mondays from 6:30-7:30 pm. |
Please Note Our Upcoming Facility Closures
The pool at Kempsville Recreation Center will be closed through May 2011 for renovations.
The pool at Seatack Recreation Center will be closed October 4-20 for replacement of the underwater lights.
Bayside Recreation Center will be closed October 11-17 for maintenance. The pool will remain closed through October 19.
Don't forget that your membership is good at all six Virginia Beach Recreation Centers! If your usual center is closed for maintenance, take the opportunity to visit another center. Use this locator to help you find one! |
Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation believes all of our diverse citizens have a right to participate in community recreation and we are committed to creating equal access for everyone who may have a challenge or barrier. If you or your child require additional support, we can help. Learn more about our accommodation and inclusion services. |
We welcome your comments and questions. Feel free to email us at fun@vbgov.com. |
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Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is accredited by CAPRA,
the certifying agency of the National Recreation and Park Association. |
Fall is the time of year when everything changes: the days shorten, the temperature cools, the leaves change and so can you! Rather than waiting until January to make a New Year's resolution, why not make a commitment now to adapt a healthier, more active lifestyle and take this momentum into 2011?
TurboKick® is a unique cardio kickboxing class that uses sport specific movements, high paced intervals, easy to follow combinations, kickboxing specific strength/endurance training and a mind/body cool down designed to maximize weight loss. The class allows participants of any fitness level to participate and custom tailor their workouts.
