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June 17, 2008

Enroll in Oakton Fitness Courses in Morton Grove

Summer is for shaping up in a variety of fun classes offered by the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College. All featured courses meet at Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove.

Gentle Moves (PED B01-32) is designed for individuals whose health has been compromised due to being overweight, Type II diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure. Students will perform gentle movements to help improve their quality of life. Five-week course meets 7:15 – 8:10 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, starting July 7. Course fee is $95.

Strong and Long (PED E18-33) uses resistance and flexibility training to increase blood flow, manage weight, and offset bone loss. Workouts include the use of calisthenics, balls, and free weights combined with lengthening and relaxation exercises. A five-week course meets 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., Monday, starting July 7, and another five-week course meets 8:40 – 9:40 a.m., Friday, starting July 11. Course fee for either section is $48.

Spin and Tone (PED E03-33) offers a great cardio workout on a stationary bike, followed by exercise to tone major muscle groups. Course is modified to accommodate students at all fitness levels. A five week course meets 7:30 – 8:20 p.m., Monday, starting July 7, and another five-week course meets 7:30 – 8:20 a.m., Saturday, starting July 12. Course fee is $72.

Pilates
(PED E04-32) is a method of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Benefits include improved lung capacity, circulation, and coordination. Five-week course meets 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, starting July 8. Course fee is $65.

Other available fitness classes include: Tai Chi for Arthritis (PED C05-32), Senior Exercise (PED E53-33), Zumba (PED S84-32), and Gentle Yoga (PED S13-33).

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.



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