Specialty Wellness Classes
The Katz JCC has variety of specialty wellness classes and programs that are intended for people seeking recovery from illness. a specific health condition or those looking to improve their overall health. Work with one of our certified exercise cancer specialists and learn how to succeed through the progression of specific training that focuses on improving functional capacity, improved joint range of motion, minimizing fatigue and preventing illness.
Balance & Motion
This class works on mobility and balance through a series of strength and coordination exercise.
Cost: JCC Members: $5 per class , Guests: $10 per class
Please sign up at the Health & Wellness Control Desk by calling (856) 424-4444 x1250
Cancer for Recovery & Beyond
You’ve completed your physical therapy. It’s now time to take command of your body. Various types of programs include all types of cancer strength and toning training. The program is designed specifically for your continued recovery to live a healthier lifestyle while meeting others in this small group training class.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $100 , JCC Basic Members & Guests: $130
Please sign up at the Health & Wellness Control Desk by calling (856) 424-4444 x1250
Drums Alive Silver
This fun cardio class utilizes the ‘whole brain, whole body’ through pulsating rhythms of the drum while sitting or standing behind a large ball acting as the drum and using special musical sticks made easier to grip.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $45 , JCC Basic Members & Guests: $60
Exercise Recovery: The Forgotten Variable
The important variable of recovery from exercise is often forgotten. This series will cover different ways of recovering from exercise and life in general to keep your body functioning at its best. Without recovery days, we are more prone to injury and inability to perform at our best.
- Session 1: Missing link to performance and health improvement
- Session 2: Mobility and physical health
- Session 3: Nutrition
- Session 4: Building your ultimate recovery plan
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: All sessions: $40 , Guests: $60, Dates/Time: TBD
Get a Grip
Cost: Per class: $5/JCC Members • $10/Guests Dates/Time: Thursdays at 1pm, October 26, November 2 and November 9
JCare for the Caregiver
This program includes basic meditation and qigong exercises to improve breath and energy, boost immune system and increase mindfulness for the caregiver. Relieve some of your grief, anxiety, physical or mental exhaustion through this relaxing mind and body class.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $40 , JCC Basic Members and Guests: $60
Movement & Motivation
Explore your body’s possibilities through music and improve your balance, flexibility, coordination and posture. Ideal class for those with Parkinson’s or chronic illness.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: Free , JCC Basic Members & Guests: $10
Nutrition for Osteoposis & Bone Health
This one hour long workshop will focus on the nutritional interventions to both prevent and manage osteoporosis. This class is open to the Community, for ages 15 and up. There will be two sessions, choose one. The class will be led by Allyson Mitidieri, JCC nutritionist.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $10, JCC Basic Members & Guests: $15 Dates/Times: TBD
Qigong: For Mind Body & Spirit
Improve health, reduce stress and lose weight in this class. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, discover lifetime skills to improve your health and reduce stress.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $60, JCC Basic Members & Guests: $80
Rock Steady Boxing
This non-contact boxing program promotes fitness and function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Participants will train on boxing equipment including heavy bags, jump ropes, glovesan d focus mitts. In addition to providing fitness, the program has been shown to improve confidence, quality of life and energy levels.
Dates: 8 week sessions – Tuesdays, September 19 – November 7, 1-2pm & Saturdays, October 7 – November 25, 12:15-1:15pm Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $90, JCC Basic Members & Guests: $125
Register Online, Tuesday, 1pm Class
Register Online, Saturday, 12:15pm Class
Stand Tall
A wellness class designed to improve posture and balance through exercises focusing on core and leg strength. Great for improving bone density.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $45, JCC Basic Members & Guests: $60
Stay Fit Where You Sit
Learn various exercises and tolls to prevent headaches, back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome, all while sitting. You will also learn techniques to strengthen your back, hands and neck. These free, one hour long, single day workshops are of led by Dr. Scott Yorker
S.U.G.A.R. - Start Up Good and Right
Does your child have Diabetes? Join us for a FREE information session, Sunday, September 10 at 11am.
This class is open to the community and ideal for children ages 11-14 & 15-18. S.U.G.A.R encourages kids with diabetes to make healthy choices through food and exercise. This program was developed with guidance from cooper University hospital.
S.U.G.A.R benefi ts include:
- Learn how to make healthier food choices
- Improve cardiovascular and strength endurance
- Learn how to have fun through exercise!
- Learn how to have fun through exercise!
- Kids will participate in 6 exercise classes followed by fun nutrition-centered activities and games
- Instructed by nutritionist, Allyson Mitidieri, MS, RDN, CPT.
Dates: 6 week session – Mondays, October 2 through November 6 / 6pm, Ages 11-14; 6:45pm, Ages 15-18 Cost: $100/members, $130/guests
Yoga for Healthy Back
This small group class teaches various postures and movements to stretch and strengthen your lower back and surrounding muscles. Ideal for those who want to maintain a healthy back, endure general chronic low back pain or common lower back conditions such as sciatica. No yoga experience required.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $100 , JCC Basic Members & Guests: $130
Please sign up at the Health & Wellness Control Desk by calling (856) 424-4444 x1150
Yoga Personal Training for Breast Cancer Recovery & Beyond
Our unique one on one therapeutic yoga training for women recovering from breast cancer will minimize the impact of scar tissue strengthen the immune system, improve sleep, energy levels and mood.
Cost: 1 (1) hour sessions: $55 / 3 (1) hour sessions: $150 / 5 (1) hour sessions: $240
Please sign up at the Health & Wellness Control Desk by calling (856) 424-4444 x1150
Osteoporosis Prevention
Improve bone density, balance and strength using stability balls, weighted body bars and more in this small group training class.
Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $50, Guests: $60
Please sign up at the Health & Wellness Control Desk by calling (856) 424-4444 x1150
WAV
Waken Amplify and Vitalize your body with WAV Sensorimotor Training, a low impact, whole mind-body training that incorporate the principles of neuromuscular science. Benefits include better balance, stability, posture and reaction times while gaining improved performance and more youthful movement.
FREE TRIAL CLASSES: Monday, October 9 12:15-1pm; Tuesday, October 10 5:45-6:30am; Tuesday, October 10, 7:15-8pm; Sunday, October 15, 9:30-10:15am; Thursday, October 19, 9:45-10:30am
6 week sessions starting: Sundays, 9:30-10:15am; Mondays, October 16, 12:15-1pm; Tuesdays, October 17, 5:45-6:30am or 7:15-8pm; Thursdays, October 19, 9:45-10:30am / Cost: JCC Full Facility Members: $100, Basic Members & Guests: $130
For more information, contact Jayne Miller Morgan, Assistant Fitness Director, at [email protected] or call (856) 424-4444 x1140.
