Class Information:
Crystal Corbin, VTCC Fitness Coordinator
Crystal.Corbin@DareNC.gov
252.475.9272
You must be a registered participant of the VTCC to participate in both virtual and in-person offerings. If you need to register, please call 252-475-9270. You will need sign-in credentials to participate in virtual classes. Please email Amy at AmyE@DareNC.gov for more information.
Fitness Class Fees:
Participants ages 55 and older are invited to attend any fitness class at no cost. Youthful Hearts, Tai Chi and Tabata Silver are $3 per class or $15 per month. Yoga with Mary is $5 per class. You may attend any of these classes at the available times according to this fee schedule.
Monthly packages are available for the calendar month if the monthly fee is paid by the second scheduled class of the month. After the second class of the month, participants must pay per class. Monthly class fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Step and Tone with Ricki, Yoga with Pat, and Yoga with Tracy are taught by outside instructors. Chair Aerobics is offered at no cost to all participants.
Scholarships/financial assistance are available upon request. All requests for assistance will be kept confidential. Please see the front desk for the form.
Youthful Hearts 55+ Circuit
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45
This class is specifically designed for ages 55 and older beginners and veteran exercisers that are looking to remain fit and active. This class offers a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, balance, flexibility and overall quality of life. The class may incorporate body weight exercise, dumbbells, elastic bands, stability balls and chairs (for support and balance). This is a low-impact aerobics senior workout program designed for all fitness levels. Tennis shoes are required.
Yoga with Mary
Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
Join Mary on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. Yoga with Mary is a class where movement flows through postures in time with breath, creating a sense of strength while promoting ease and tension relief. This class is focused on posture, deep breathing and mindfulness while listening to the body. The class is suitable for all skill levels. The cost is $5 per class or a $25 per month fee.
Tabata Silver with Winnie
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
This class offers interval training in the traditional Tabata timing format of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest with modifications that are friendly to active older adults. The classes will target cardio, strength and core training for all ability levels in a time-efficient class that is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Tennis shoes are required
Chair Aerobics
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This 30-minute class allows participants to remain seated while participating in a complete workout aimed to limit the stress and strain on the joints. Low-intensity chair exercises can raise your fitness level and functional capacity of your body enough to make day-to-day activities easier. Tennis shoes are required.
Chair Stretch
Wednesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
This is a gentle form of stretching that involves some yoga exercises and movements. These movements will focus on improving mobility and flexibility. Movements will be practiced while sitting on a chair or while standing and using a chair for support. We will also be working on breathing exercises. It is a great practice for everyone, as it improves flexibility and strengthens personal body awareness. This class is suitable for people of all abilities and fitness levels.
Yoga with Tracy
Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
This slow-flow yoga class is a fluid flow of poses using breath and awareness. The poses vary in difficulty, but this slower-paced class allows for detailed instruction and time for mindful movement, encouraging students to find a balance between effort and ease to help increase strength, flexibility and balance. The fee is a donation for the volunteer instructor.
Yoga with Pat
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This is a multi-level class that incorporates postures and breath awareness to gently strengthen, lengthen, and relax the body and mind. Blocks, straps and walls may be used for support. The class is suitable for all ability levels. The fee is a donation for the volunteer instructor.
Step & Tone with Ricki
Please refer to the monthly VTCC calendar for dates and times.
This 50-minute cardio and strength workout incorporates choreographed steps on an elevated platform to the rhythm of high-energy music. The class includes upper body strength exercises, lower body sculpting exercises and total body stretching. The class will use various exercise equipment (such as weights, bands and balls, which are optional) to enhance the toning workout. Tennis shoes are required.