Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga (Tues)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesA gentle form of Yoga, done while sitting on a chair. Designed for adults with limited range of motion. Please contact instructor Eloisa Jingle de Niet at (828) 328-3997 for more information! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Low Impact (Tues)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesThis 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Total Body (Tues)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesYou’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Cycle (Tues)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesA high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Easy Tai Chi (Tues)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesTai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class
Qi Gong
Ridgeview Recreation Center 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, United StatesQigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. In most forms of qigong: Breath is slow, long, and deep. Breath patterns may switch from abdominal breathing to breathing combined with speech sounds. Movements are typically gentle and smooth, aimed for relaxation. Mind regulation […]
Cycle Strength (Wed)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesA 45-minute nonstop rhythm ride of climbs and sprints! Upper body strength with weights, finishing every class with core! For more information contact: Kathleen Carl-Jenkins at kcarl.kcj@gmail.com $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Zumba Gold (Wed)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesFor active older adults and anyone seeking a modified Zumba class that recreates the original Zumba moves at a lower intensity. The class features easy-to-flow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Contact instructor Tawny Homesley at tawny.homesley@gmail.com for more information. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time […]
Cycle (Wed)
Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United StatesA high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)
Open gym, Pickleball and Exercise Class schedules are subject to change.