Join Christine and Diane for this back health class that can be taken for therapeutic reasons, back health maintenance or for a complete exercise program that improves mobility of hips and spine plus increases stability and strength of hips and core - a must for a happy back! No planks or push up...

This is a full body class with focus on strengthening and toning of arms and a splash of therapeutic exercise for the shoulder.

Blending typical movement patterns to improve functional mobility, stability and strength- moves that you can use!

Work on mobility, stability and strength of the hips and core to create a happy back!!
Difficulty 5/10
Intensity: 6/10
Suggested: Pillow/yoga block and resistance band

Stability and balance exercises are critical to do regularly to keep the body STRONG, SAFE and EFFICIENT so you can do all the things you love even better!

Join Christine for this complete class that uses bodyweight, gravity and tempo (eccentric control) to strengthen the body and improve functional mobility in a safe and effective way.

Enjoy this class, which will help lengthen your body with the practice of active breathing, and engagement of your deep core system.

Join Christine for this comprehensive and creative class that uses your own body weight, gravity and tempo to improve balance, mobility, stability and strength. You don't need bells and whistles to achieve vitality of body and mind, just a desire to be your best self!
PS We taped this class durin...

The resistance band is one of the most versatile tools in your home studio. Learn how to use it to improve strength and mobility, focusing on shoulders, hips and core.
Difficulty: 5/10 (modifications offered and challenges)

Type 2 muscle fibers, our power source for ballistic and rapid movement such as getting up from the floor, chasing down a tennis ball, picking up a child or preventing a fall when tripping over a dog, are diminishing at a faster rate post 50 years of age. This loss of muscle mass, called sarcopen...

Tyoe 2 muscle fibers, our power source for ballistic and rapid movement such as getting up from the floor, chasing down a tennis ball, picking up a child or preventing a fall when tripping over a dog, are diminishing at a faster rate post 50 years of age. This loss of muscle mass, called sarcopen...

Add load to your routine- that is one of the simplest and most effective ways you can increase stability/strength of the muscles, joints and bones, increase your heart rate and release those happy hormones. There is a direct correlation between strength (body AND mind) and overall happiness, star...

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Add load to your routine- that is one of the simplest and most effective ways you can increase stability/strength of the muscles, joints and bones, increase your heart rate and release those happy hormones. There is a direct correlation between strength (body AND mind) and ove...

As we get older, bone and muscle mass starts to deteriorate at a faster rate, which means strength building becomes even MORE important post 50. Buy a few heavier weights in your home gym to integrate strength training into your movement regime. I add options to make more or less challenging, but...

Here is a fundamental, condensed back health program that is great for most people. You can step it up by adding weights and bands to progress, keep it simple in neutral spine if you are nursing your back towards health or use it as a maintenance class to keep your back in tip top shape. For all ...

Core and hip mobility and strength are critical for a healthy back - join us to learn how to do that!
Equipment: Resistance band (Optional)
Difficulty: 5/10 (modifications offered for different levels)

Join Christine and Karen using Kinstretch Technique, Barre and physical therapy principles to improve mobility and build stability, strength and tone in those muscles- SAFELY!!
Equipment: resistance band or light weights
Difficulty: 4-6/10

Using traditional Pilates, Yoga and Physical Therapy principles to build a strong core from the inside out.
Equipment: light weights and/or resistance band
Difficulty: 4-6/10

Is it fitness at all if not functional?
Join Christine and Karen for functional fitness training using weights, bodyweight, tempo, Kinstretch and more!
Equipment: resistance bands and light weights (cans or bottles will do!)
Difficulty: 4-6/10

Join us for a total body workout using a resistance band. You will discover that a resistance band can be a total gym, so much variety in its use!! We will use the resistance band to not only strengthen the muscles, but LENGTHEN the muscles, building a strong, supple and toned body.
Equipment: re...

When we hit 50+, we start to lose muscle and bone mass more rapidly. Aging, coupled with poor diet and lack of mobility/strength training, puts us in a precarious position: increasing the likelihood for injury, fractures and a diminished quality of life. WE DON'T HAVE TO ACCEPT THIS!! This is mor...

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Join Christine for this All Levels class on back health and core stability. We talk about "engaging our core", "pulling belly button to spine" all the time, but what does that really mean and why do we do it?? I go over function and mechanics of the Transverse Abdominis! muscle for the first ...

So many ways to strengthen with a resistance band in standing! A friend asked me to do a standing exercise program that is quick, simple and effective and that she can do anywhere - here it is! Just throw the resistance band in your bag and go, it is portable and you can do right from your phone....