Posted on: October 21, 2015

Glen Ellyn Park District’s Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center will host its third annual Free Week from November 9-13. Non-members are invited to give the new equipment in the fitness center a try, climb the Ackerman Alps climbing wall, enjoy open gym and turf hours, and sample select group fitness classes!

Want to strengthen and balance your body and mind? Come and learn the basics of Yoga! These classes focus on breathing techniques and beginning Yoga postures to teach you a safe, effective and graceful style. A brief stress relief relaxation is offered at the end of class. Beginners to intermediate levels are welcome on November 10 at 10:15am, November 11 at 5:15am (Power Yoga), and November 12 at 10:15am.

Looking for a workout that will challenge all your major muscle groups? Try a free BODYPUMP™ class on November 9 at 5:30am, 9am or 5:30pm and on November 13 at 7:30am. This 60-minute workout uses the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls, great music, and awesome instructors to inspire you to get the results you came for fast!

Seniors are invited to have fun, make friends, and move to the music at the Silver Sneakers class on November 11 at 7am. Enjoy a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and improve daily living skills. A chair is offered for seated and/or standing support if necessary.

Other group fitness classes offered during Free Week include Tabata, Spin, Silver Sneakers, Zumba, Boot Camp and Pilates. See the full schedule of Free Week group fitness classes below or at www.AckermanSFC.com. Please note, you must be age 14+ to use the fitness center.

Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center boasts of having over 7,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a multi-lane walking track, three full-size basketball courts, an indoor turf, and the Ackerman Alps climbing walls. In addition, the facility offers open gym and turf hours and over 40 group fitness classes each week. All-inclusive memberships at Ackerman start as low as $21 per month.