Fitness Classes

Prrc rec building

The Community Recreation Department offers a variety of fitness classes for adults.

Important information about our fitness classes:

  • If you chose to not register, drop-in fee is $4 for 60min classes ($3 Seniors) and $3 for 30/45min classes ($2 Seniors)
  • Middle & High School students registering with a parent are eligible for a 50% discount - call 459-3773 for help.
  • No children are allowed in the gym while fitness classes are being conducted.
  • If school is canceled, fitness classes are canceled. Call 920-208-5805 or check out our Facebook page.

Session 2 of Fall registration is open. 

Registrations will be done in our new system. Please use the following link to register: secure.rec1.com/WI/sheboygan-area-school-district-wi/catalog


School Locations:
Cooper Elementary - 2014 Cooper Ave
ELC/Early Learning Center - 1227 Wilson Ave
Immanuel Lutheran - 1626 Illinois Ave
James Madison Elementary - 2302 David Ave
PRRC/Pigeon River Rec Center - 3508 N 21st St
Sheridan Elementary - 1412 Maryland Ave
Urban Middle -1226 North Ave
Wilson Elementary - 1625 Wilson Ave

Weekly schedule

Class descriptions - Fall 2023

Instructor: Lynn G

The goal of this fun aerobics class is to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, agility as well as cardio-vascular fitness. The first 1⁄2 hour of this class will focus on 20 seconds of walking followed by 40 seconds of an easy to follow movement such as kicks, side steps, triceps kickbacks, knee lifts. The last 15 minutes will focus on building balance, core strength and stretching.

Mon/Wed
 
12:00-12:45 pm at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 6-October 25 Code:10596
October 30- December 20 Code: 1167 Register here

Resident $40.00 (Non-Resident $60)
Senior (60+) $34.00

Instructor: Lynn G

Both aerobic conditioning and strength are important for optimal physical fitness and health. Aerobic exercise makes your heart and lungs work harder than they do during regular daily activities which result in your heart, lungs, and blood vessels functioning more efficiently. Strength training keeps bones strong and increase muscle strength and endurance.

Sun

9:00-10:00 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 10-October 29 Code:10595
November 5-December 17 Code 1166 Register here

Resident $25.00 (Non-Resident $37.50)
Senior (60+) $21.25

Instructor: Rotation

Easy cardio dance movements to energize your day.

Fri 
8:30-9:30 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 8-October 27 Code:10594
November 3-December 22 Code 1165 Register here

Resident $25.00 (Non-Resident: $37.50)
Senior (60+) $21.25

Instructor: Lynne D.

Pump it up with Body Recharge! We will increase your cardiovascular endurance along with strength and flexibility. Get fit and have some fun!

Tue/Thu

9:45-10:30 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 5-October 26 Code:10598
October 31-December 21 Code 1001 Register here

Resident $40.00 (Non-Resident $60.00)
Senior (60+) $34.00

Instructor: Lynne D

Easy cardio dance movements to energize you followed by a combination of weights and exercises to strengthen and tone your body.

Mon/Wed

8:30-9:30 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 6-October 25 Code:10581
October 30-December 20 Code 1045 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

                                                                                          

Tue/Thu 
8:30-9:30 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 5-October 26 Code:10582
October 31-December 21 Code 1046 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Sandy K

If you like to have a good time while improving your fitness level, this is the class for you. Combine fun and energetic, choreographed dance with muscle sculpting, using Pilates, weights, and exercise bands to give you a total body workout. Finish with relaxing and calming stretches.

Mon/Wed

5:30-6:30 pm at Sheridan Elementary (1412 Maryland Ave)

September 6-October 25 Code:10585
October 30-December 20 Code 1041 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Rotation

Easy cardio dance movements to energize you for the day!

Saturday 
9:30-10:15 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 9-October 28 Code: 10593
November 4-December 23 Code 1039 Register here

Resident $25.00 (Non-Resident: $37.50)
Senior (60+) $21.25

Instructor: Sandy
Combine Pilates and Yoga with traditional exercises to get a well rounded program of 20 minutes of aerobic, toning/stretching exercises, and stretching and relaxation. 

Mon/Wed 
8:00-9:00am at Immanuel Lutheran (1626 Illinois Ave)
October 30-December 20 Code 1197 Register here

Tue/Thu
5:30-6:30pm at Sheridan Elementary (1412 Maryland Ave)
October 31-December 21 Code 1043 Register here

Sept 5-October 26 Code:10589

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Monica G

A gentle yoga class focusing on posture, balance, core strengthening and full range of motion. Yoga increases flexibility and awareness of body and breath. Beginners welcome.

Tue/Thu 
8:30-9:30 pm at Immanuel Lutheran (1626 Illinois Ave)

September 5-October 26 Code:10588
October 31-December 21 Code 1187 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Terrie M

This aerobic workout is designed to teach you fun and energizing steps to get your heart pumping and body moving to a variety of music for all ages.

Tue/Thu
4:45-5:30 pm at Cooper Elementary (2014 Cooper Ave)

September 5-October 26 Code: 10599
October 31-December 21 Code 1004 Register here

Resident $40.00 (Non-Resident $60.00)
Senior (60+) $34.00

Instructor: Carrie W

Pound is a full body workout that combines no impact cardio, conditioning, and strength training with Yoga and Pilates inspired movements. The workout provides an awesome experience for all fitness levels as the moves are easily modifiable. Pound will provide the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin' out.

Mondays
5:30-6:15 pm at Wilson Elementary (1625 Wilson Ave)

September 11-October 30 Code:10591
October 30-December 18 Code 1040 Register here

Resident $20.00 (Non-Resident $27.00)
Senior (60+) $17.00

                                                                                        

Thursdays 
5:30-6:00 pm at Wilson Elementary (1625 Wilson Ave)

November 4-December 23 Code 1185 Register here

Resident $12.50 (Non-Resident $17.25)
Senior (60+) $9.75

                                                                                        

Pound Special

Register for BOTH Monday (45 min) and Thursday (30 min) using Code 1186 Register here

Resident $27.50 (Non-Resident $39.00) 
Senior (60+) $21.75

                                                                                       

Saturdays 

8:50-9:20 pm at PRRC(3508 N 21st St)

November 4-December 23 Code 1050 Register here

Resident $12.50 (Non-Resident $17.25) 
Senior (60+) $9.75

Instructor: Rotation

Want your workout and weekend - we got you covered!

Saturdays
8:50-9:20 pm at PRRC(3508 N 21st St)

September 2-October 21 Code:10590

Resident $12.50 (Non-Resident $17.25)
Senior (60+) $9.75

Instructor: Amy S

Practice yoga breathing techniques, gentle stretching and basic poses to calm the mind, strengthen the body and refresh the spirit. Beginners welcome.

Tuesdays
4:00-5:00 pm at ELC (1227 Wilson Ave)

September 5-October 24 Code:10584
October 31-December 19 Code 1047 Register here

Resident $25.00 (Non-Resident $37.50) 
Senior (60+) $21.25

                                                                                  

Mon/Thu 
4:00-5:00 pm at Urban Middle (1226 North Ave - Enter through back door #12 and follow signs towards Cafeteria downstairs)

September 6-October 26 Code:10583
October 30-December 21 Code 1048 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00) 
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Amy S

Yoga for seniors or anyone that could benefit from chair yoga. Gentle yoga poses and breathing techniques are practiced to feel calm, comfortable and refreshed. Beginners welcome.

Mon/Thu 
2:15-3:15 pm at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 6-October 26 Code:10587
October 30-December 21 Code 1042 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Mark M.

An all-levels class.
Vinyasa class offering modifications and amplifications. Using breath, practitioners will be challenged to move slowly through poses. Developing awareness through intentional movement and alignment with the support of props. 

Wednesdays
5:00-6:00 pm at Urban Middle (1226 North Ave - Enter through back door #12 and follow signs towards Cafeteria downstairs)

November 1-December 20 Code 1204 Register here

Resident $25.00 (Non-Resident $37.50)
Senior (60+) $21.25

Instructor: Terrie M.

Strength Tone Aerobic Repeat - This workout is designed to provide anyone a full body workout from head to toe using a variety of fitness styles and equipment with energizing music to keep the class for all ages and levels.

Mon/Wed 
4:45-5:30 pm at Cooper Elementary (2014 Cooper Ave)

September 6-October 25 Code: 10597
October 30- December 21 Code 1003 Register here

Resident $40.00 (Non-Resident $60.00) 
Senior (60+) $34.00

Instructor: Julie

This class is a full body workout with choreographed routines to energetic music on the step and toning with weights. 
Steppin' Up is for participants that have taken step before and know many of the moves.

Mon/Thu
 
5:30-6:30pm at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 7-OCtober 26 Code:10586
October  30-December 21 Code 1049 Register here

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Lynn G

TNT uses dumbbells, dyna bands and our own body weight to get a full body workout. TNT is preventative for falling issues, osteoporosis, improved mental health and mood for an overall better life. TNT also enhances mood, balance, and bone and muscle strength for a better quality of life.

Tue/Thu 
12:30-1:30 pm at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 5-October 26 Code:10605
October 31-December 21 Code 1188 Register here 

Resident $50.00 (Non-Resident $75.00)
Senior (60+) $42.50

Instructor: Rotation

Its early for a Saturday morning and we know it - so complex choreography is out and a real workout is in! 
This class won't go "back to basics" but it won't put your brain in a "freeze fram" either!

Saturdays
8:00-8:45 am at PRRC (3508 N 21st St)

September 9-October 28 Code:10592
November 4-December 23 Code 1164 Register here

Resident $20.00 (Non-Resident $27.00)
Senior (60+) $17.00

Meet Our Instructors


Carrie (400 × 400 px)

While being active has always been a focus, it was difficult to find that one program that would always bring me back. POUND does just that and more!! My adventures with POUND began 8 years ago when a friend asked me to join her in “trying out” this new fitness regime. Little did I know, that 4 years later, I would be certified to share this awesome program, and lead a fitness class. Seeing how this program has transformed not only the physical aspect, but also the mental aspect of myself and so many others, is what drives me to continue helping people find that “one” program and enhance their personal journey. The past years have been nothing shy of amazing.

Carrie teaches Traditional Pound and Pound Unplugged.

Julie

I have been a fitness instructor for the rec department for 25+ years. I started attending classes as a participant and eventually trained to be an instructor. I have lived in Sheboygan all my life, other than attending college. I enjoy spending time with my family, taking walks, and just being active. My class has a core group of participants that continue to support my class.

Julie teaches Steppin' Up.

Lynn

I lost 50 pounds after the birth of my third child. While it was challenging, I found help in the Sheboygan Recreation Department with a newly formed dance program that kept my motivation high to continue my fitness and weight-loss journey to health and happiness. As a fitness instructor, I know what it is like to struggle with being overweight and the difficulty of sticking to a new or existing workout program. Although I started as a participant, I eventually began leading fitness and dance classes.

Time, energy and resources prevented me from teaching for the Recreation Department for several years, but I continued my education about health and fitness. I enjoy helping others transform through fitness. Through the years I have worked with many Recreation Department participants who felt frustrated and overwhelmed. I love working with beginners and those who feel as though they failed in the past. I was once a beginner too! It’s heartwarming to see when a student “gets it,” transitions to a heavier weight, does an exercise they thought was beyond them or comments that they never felt better or stronger in their life. Fitness should be accessible and enjoyable while being tailored to each individual participant. We are all unique people. I want my workouts to ensure that regardless of your ability, each class could be used to support a healthy lifestyle from youth through our senior years. When I was 69, I was hit and thrown over the hood of a car driven by an inattentive driver. I received a broken collarbone and two leg fractures. I’m sure that all my years of exercise prevented me from being injured even worse. While lying in bed in pain and unable to get out without help, I vowed to recover and get even stronger. Pre-covid I was Nia certified (Neuro-muscular Integrative Action) as well as Zumba and Zumba Gold. Post-covid I’ve used my time to continue my education in the fitness field taking a certification in Basic Yoga and 2 certifications in Foam Rolling. Recently, I’ve focused on strength training: taking certifications in The Fundamentals of Strength Training, Strength Training Over 50, Sculpted and Strong, The Fundamentals of TRX Training, Fusion Fitness and Pilates Matwork. These make me a knowledgeable, experienced, and well-rounded instructor. My long-term goals are to continue to help students stay motivated, strong and healthy.

Lynn teaches Gentle Fusion Fitness, Tighten & Tone, Aerobics.

Lynne
I graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (K-12). My major was Physical Education and I minored in Health Education. I taught PE for SASD for 4 years. Then I started my family and stayed home with my children and worked part time for the Sheboygan Recreation Department. Throughout numerous years I continued to certify myself through NETA in areas of yoga, step, nutrition, strength and core training, kickboxing, dancing etc. I’m also certified current in my CPR.

I am currently teaching swim lessons at James Madison Pool and teaching Cardio Dance & Sculpt every day at PRRC and Body Recharge. I love my job, keeping all my participants healthy and fit and living our “best life”. I’ve stayed active and busy playing tennis, vegetable gardening, flowers, walking, traveling, and staying involved with my 5 grandchildren's activities.

Lynne teaches Body Recharge, Cardio Dance & Tone and Cardio Dance.

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My journey with yoga began in 2021 during the peak of Covid and was accelerated by the discovery of Elevate Yoga, where I found not just a studio, but a community that embraced me with open arms. Through friendship, shared experiences and endless inspiration, my life was truly elevated, and I was empowered to let go of self-doubt and embrace personal growth.

2023 marked a new chapter when I enrolled in Moving Galaxy's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. This experience not only deepened my understanding of yoga, but also introduced me to the enriching world of meditation.

My practice revolves around intentional breath and purposeful movement, finding balance, alignment, and mindfulness in every asana to create space within mind, body and spirit.

Yoga has changed my life profoundly, and I believe it's a gift everyone can enjoy. As a practitioner-turned-instructor, I'm excited to share this journey with you, guiding and learning together along the path of growth and self-discovery.

Mark teaches Slow Flow Yoga

Monica (5)

I have been practicing yoga for 20 years and instructing classes for more than 11. I have taught for several organizations including UWS and Bridgepoint Health.

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with many benefits. Besides the physical ones - flexibility, strengthening and balance - it helped me develop self-awareness, compassion, patience, and gratitude.

Because Yoga helps with healthy aging, I intend to always have Yoga in my life.

Monica teaches Gentle Yoga.

 Sandy 

I started out in the exercise field as an instructor for Elaine Powers Salon for Women back in 1976, while taking a 1-year hiatus from teaching school. I quickly became the assistant manager and was in charge of ongoing training of the employees.

Upon moving back to Sheboygan, I was asked to become a part-time instructor for the Sheboygan Recreation Department, and have been teaching a wide variety of classes for them since 1982. I am particularly proud of my Cardio Dance and Sculpt class (Dance Combo), which started in 1983 and is the longest running class in our program. I love combining my teaching and music skills with my love of exercise, and the enjoyment of meeting many new people through the years adds to this great experience.

I earned a BA in education for grades K-12 and a Masters in Church Music. Having specialized in music, algebra/math, U.S. history, and physical education, I retired from 45 years of teaching school (38 years of it full time) in August of 2020. Besides teaching exercise classes, I continue working as the organist and choir director for Bethlehem Lutheran Church, I give private piano lessons, music-direct for local theatre groups, and I am a Norwex consultant.

Me and my husband, Eric Johnson, are life members of the Sheboygan Theatre Company, and are very active in the lives of our daughter Tammy and grandsons Zachary and Joshua. Besides musical theatre, I also enjoy flower gardening, traveling, walking, reading, Sudoku, and spending time with friends. 

Sandy teaches Dance Combo and Fusion Fitness.