Fitness Classes

Participation in the Parks and Recreation fitness classes requires preregistration. Simply click the "Online Catalog" button, create an account, and add "Fitness Registration" to your cart and complete the checkout process to register. You only need to register with Parks and Recreation once. After you register, you may attend any fitness class.

Our instructors are experienced, certified professionals providing participants with quality program instruction and challenging workouts. See a complete schedule and description of the current class offerings listed below.

If you are attending fitness classes, we recommend that you bring your own mat. Exercise equipment is available for use in the recreation center.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Carus-Childers, Parks and Recreation Director, via email katiec@towb.org or call 910-256-7925.

To Register:

We now have recreation software and a more convenient way to pay for your fitness classes as well as any other program, activity, or facility reservation that Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation offers.

To participate in any fitness class, simply create an online account, add "Fitness Registration" to your cart, and complete the checkout process. If you own property on Wrightsville Beach, please make sure that you use this address when creating your account. This will insure that you are invoiced the Wrightsville Beach resident rate for fitness classes or when you register for any program. Your fitness class attendance and appropriate fees will be posted to your account. Each month you may pay the fees for the previous month through your online account. Simply log in and you'll find the classes that you've attended added to your cart.

If you need assistance setting up your account or have any questions, please feel free to stop by the park office, call us at (910) 256 - 7925 or you may email us parksandrecreation@towb.org.

To create your account, click the "Online Catalog" button.

Class Fees:

Participants will be invoiced at the end of each month for classes attended based on the instructor's attendance reports. Invoices will be emailed to the participant's email address provided at registration and are due upon receipt.

Cardio Crunch (Low Impact Aerobics) and Tone, Strengthen, & Stretch:
$5.00 per class Wrightsville Beach Resident / $6.00 per class Non-Resident

Per month maximum: $45.00 Wrightsville Beach Resident / $55.00 Non-Resident

Vinyasa (Power) Yoga, Hatha (Gentle) Yoga, Tai Chi, and Dynamic Core Conditioning: $8.00 per class Wrightsville Beach Resident / $10.00 per class Non-Resident

Class Descriptions:

Dynamic Core Conditioning

This class combines an optimal mix of cardio, strength, and core exercises that contribute to your overall health. From improved balance and stability, pain and injury prevention, to good digestion, improved posture, and stronger abs. The toning and strengthening movements help to develop a stronger core and a happier healthier you!

Cardio Crunch

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, this low impact class incorporates a comprehensive warm up, cardio set, conditioning, and stretching. You’re the boss of your intensity level. Have a water bottle and a towel handy. You will sweat!

Hatha (Gentle) Yoga

If you need to stretch, strengthen, relax, and smile, you should try Gentle Yoga. This alignment-based yoga will help to increase essential mobility, balance, and foundational strength. The class features slow stretches and focus work on proper alignment suitable for all fitness levels with the instructor making adjustments to suit each participant’s ability.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi focuses on breathwork, balance, stability, and artful movements. Tai Chi will improve posture and circulation, enhance mental wellness, stimulate purposeful actions, as well as massage organs to help detox the body. Daily practice will further enhance core strength and flexibility, improve reaction-time, as well as develop an overall sense of calm and peace in life. Breathwork and flexibility through martial applications are the essence of why Tai Chi has been around for over two thousand years. It’s aptly named: The Grand Ultimate. This course will guide you through fundamental empowering movements using single-weighted postures. The gentle sequence of steps will enrich and improve your life on mental and physical levels. Tai Chi, a lifelong learning tool, will present tools you can use to develop optimal health and wellness across your lifespan.

Tone, Strengthen, & Stretch

The name says it all for this class that uses body weight, hand weights, bands, and resistance techniques for a workout that tones and strengthens. Balance and stretching movements are also incorporated into this class.

Vinyasa (Power) Yoga

A rigorous, empowering yoga flow for the practitioner who desires a mindful challenge. Various sequences of poses linked together in the “Vinyasa” tradition; flowing from one to the next while focusing on breath. A typical class includes 20 minutes of sun salutation variations, 20 minutes of muscle strengthening through holding standing poses, 20 minutes of seated stretching including back bending, and hip openers. This class is appropriate for all levels. Please bring your own mat to class.

Schedule of Fitness Classes
CLASS OPPORTUNITIES	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Cardio Crunch (Low Impact Aerobics)	8:00 a.m.		8:00 a.m.		8:00 a.m.
Tone, Strengthen, & Stretch		8:00 a.m.		8:00 a.m.
Tai Chi	9:15 a.m.		9:15 a.m.		9:15 a.m.
Dynamic Core Conditioning		9:15 a.m.		9:15 a.m.
Vinyasa (Power) Yoga	10:30 a.m.		10:30 a.m.		10:30 a.m.
Hatha (Gentle) Yoga		10:30 a.m.		10:30 a.m.