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City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer a diverse range of fitness classes for all ages and interests. For further questions or to register over the phone, contact the front desk at 775-334-2262.


Gentle Yoga 

Instructor: Karen Hambleton

Location: Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center; 1301 Valley Rd Reno NV

This is a gentle movement yoga class. When you are in a pose you are supporting yourself throughout the pose in a particular shape, in awareness & observation which helps achieve the desired benefit to the nervous system and muscular system, the chemistry, and the fascia and release chronic tension patterns and holdings. This is an easy flowing class so enjoy!

Please see the facility calendar for a list of current class offerings. 


Restorative Yoga

Instructor: Karen Hambleton

Location: Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center; 1301 Valley Rd Reno NV

This is a gentle movement yoga class. When you are in a pose you are supporting yourself throughout the pose in a particular shape, in awareness & observation which helps achieve the desired benefit to the nervous system and muscular system, the chemistry, and the fascia and release chronic tension patterns and holdings. This is an easy flowing class so enjoy!

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Please see the facility calendar for a list of current class offerings. For more class information contact Karen at 775-857-7715.


S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training)

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Instructor: Robin Brockelsby

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center; 240 W Moana Ln Reno, NV

 Join Robin, experienced instructor and certified personal trainer for this chair-based fitness program that strengthens body and mind. This low impact program is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of ability.

During this class you can expect to:

  • Develop muscular endurance
  • Increase joint stability, flexibility, and balance
  • Enjoy great music while getting a full body workout

Register for S.E.A.T.


StrongHER

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Instructor: Anna Jamtaas

Location: Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center; 240 W Moana Ln Reno, NV

Session Dates: November 5 - December 10

StrongHER is a fitness and nutritional class taught by Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant Anna Jamtaas. Join Anna to learn why and how women should incorporate strength training into their movement routines.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why women need to be strength training, especially as we age
  • How often & long you should strength train
  • How to properly strength train with free weights to avoid injury
  • When to incorporate cardio training as part of your program
  • Why women need to train different than men
  • What to eat before & after you train to ensure your efforts make a difference

Learn more about Anna:

As a daughter of a female health coach and granddaughter of a human rights activist, Anna’s passion for exercise science and helping people started early. Throughout her life her athletic journey has evolved, but strength has been a mainstay. Suffering from low hormones, amenorrhea, hypothyroidism, h-pylori, and SIBO, she’s faced her own share of health struggles. Nutrition, mindset, building movement, and recovery serve as pillars of her health approach. Anna’s goal is to help as many women as possible through the hormonal journey that is adolescent, premenstrual, perimenopause, and eventually menopause.

Anna graduated with a BA from the University of Washington, completed her Nutrition Consultant program with Bauman College and is an ACE Group Fitness Instructor.

Register for StrongHER


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Zumba Gold

Instructor(s): Patricia and Shannon Gallimore of G-Fusion Fitness and Health

Location: Neil Road Recreation Center or Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center

Zumba is known for its zesty Latin music and helps dramatically enhance heath in a dance party atmosphere. With various rhythms, it tones and sculpts the body in an energizing cardio workout. Join the party and dance your way into shape with Zumba!

Neil Road Recreation Center-3925 Neil Road, 689-8484

  • Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm, $10 per month

Teglia's Paradise Park Activity Center - 2745 Elementary Drive

  • Wednesdays, 10:30am-11:30am, $10 per month