Optimal Fitness: Fitness Programs and Classes

Fitness Programs and Classes

Optimal Fitness at Good Shepherd offers an array of fitness and aquatics classes for people with or without disabilities.

Aquatics programs:

  • Ai Chi: A gentle water program with soft lights and a relaxed atmosphere; learn exercises while using deep breathing techniques
  • Aqua YogaPilates: Integrates Yoga poses and Pilates exercises in a warm-water environment to increase overall health and wellness.
  • Circuit Training: Rotate to different stations in the water to work on strength, endurance and range of motion
  • Therapeutic Aquatic Body Work: Uses gentle stretches to increase range of motion throughout the body
  • Water Walking: An independent walking/exercise program designed to maintain fitness and wellness in a warm-water environment
  • Pediatric Pool Program: Teaches children with disabilities water adjustment and learn-to-swim skills through the use of adaptive techniques and equipment to maximize their independence in the water. Note: This program requires an adult to accompany the child in the water throughout the session.

Fitness and wellness programs

  • Pilates: Designed to lengthen and strengthen your body
  • Yoga: Focuses on stretching, lengthening and breathing techniques
  • Abs of Steel: Mat work exercises to strengthen and tone your stomach and lower-back muscles
  • Aerobics: Combines the body sculpting benefits of a weight-training program with a calorie-burning aerobic workout

Location:
Good Shepherd Health & Technology Center
Good Shepherd Plaza
850 South 5th St.
Allentown, PA  18103

Contact:
Phone: 610-776-3167