Jump-start your fitness goal and reap the rewards of a healthier you

Discover District 214 Community Education's 32 fitness classes to jump-start your fitness goal this fall. From yoga to badminton to pickle ball to tai chi, reap the rewards of a healthier you - mind, body and soul.

For those looking to improve their overall strength, flexibility, cardio, agility and endurance, sign up for the Circuit Training Boot Camp (#1044). Students will move through 10 -15 stations for one minute each in this high-energy class, repeating the circuit two to three times. This boot camp is one of many fitness courses that are to begin August 20.

"Being healthy should be a priority for everyone; the benefits are limitless," Sue Garcia, Circuit Training Boot Camp instructor said. "I get so much satisfaction when the participants tell me about how a class they are taking from me has led to other healthy things in their lives. It's a great feeling to know that I am helping the community become healthy."

Garcia has been teaching fitness classes in Community Education since 2003. This fall she will also be teaching Zumba Gold Toning (#3613/#3614), Belly Dancing for Fitness and Fun (#1204/#1204A), Zumba Fitness (#3601) and more.

Other noteworthy fitness classes this fall are Pilates Barre Fusion (#3600/#3600A/#3600B), a hybrid workout that includes the fat-burning format of interval training and muscle-shaping techniques, Yogalaties (#3008) and Core & Stretching 15-Minute Class (#3162), a 15-minute yoga class that incorporates both yoga and Pilates.

Music and fitness always go hand in hand. Introducing Pound, a full-body cardio jam session, where cardio, Pilates, isometric movements, plyometrics and isometric poses are fused together to make a one of a kind workout session. Students will literally pound calories away to a leaner body, while listening to great music. Try the free class (#1735) on August 22.

Other fitness classes include:

• Shotokan Karate Adults: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced (#3141)

• Pickleball: All levels (#3282)

• Pickleball: Intermediate and Advanced Independent Play (#3287)

• Pickleball: All levels with Instruction ((#3011)

• Small Group Personal Training (#1045)

• 15-Minute Ab Blast (#3165)

Looking for something a little less intense?

The Indoor Walking Track (#3700) is free to use by District 214 community members Mondays through Fridays, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must register and pick up their Walking Pass from the Community Education office.

Avid walkers who are interested in learning how to improve their walking could take the new Mindful Walking class (#1040). This class incorporates stretching exercises and mindfulness practices to stimulate joints and glands and improve brain function.

Another less intense workout is Meditation Drumming and Beyond (#0440), a workshop that teaches students fast and effective relaxation and meditation techniques.

There is also Meditative Yoga for Everyone (#1041), a new class where students are taught to integrate breathing techniques to deepen postures and ends with deep relaxation. This class is suitable for all levels.

Take our new Yoga Vinyasa Flow class (#1079/#1079A) this fall! Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga that links breathing with movement and has both physical and mental benefits. This is a perfect class for the yoga enthusiast looking for something different. A free class is scheduled on August 20 and 25.

Returning classes: Tai Chi Beginning (#3504), Tai Chi Intermediate (#3502) and Tai Chi Advanced (#3503) will begin on August 21.

To register for classes, visit District 214 Community Education at ce.d214.org or call 847-718-7700.