FITNESS & WELLNESS

Evergreen Park & Recreation District offers a wide variety of fitness and wellness opportunities. Our goal is to fulfill the physical needs of our patrons by providing classes that are geared for all fitness levels and abilities. Come discover and attain your hidden fitness potential in a professional, relaxed and non-pressured.

Refer to our Fitness Calendar for class times and schedules.

BodyBarre

A seamless, high-energy flow of ballet-inspired choreography, pilates-based exercises, and a focus on breath with movement.  The BodyBarre method is designed to keep your heart rate up and your muscles working hard with zero impact, leaving you strong, sleek, and streamlined. 

Strong Nation

Introducing music-led interval training. With most workout programs, music is an afterthought, but the music in Strong Nation was crafted to drive the intensity in a challenging progression that provides a total-body workout. This is NOT a dance class!

Zumba

You’ve seen the smiles, you’ve felt the energy - it’s Zumba! This workout combines high energy and motivating music with simple synchronized dance movements designed for any fitness level. Aerobic fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms tones and sculpts the body. Then Zumba is for you! No dance experience necessary.

Zumba^® Tone

Those who want to party, but put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles! How It Works. The challenge of adding resistance by using Zumba^® Toning Sticks (or light weights), helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you (and your muscles) stay engaged!

Refer to our Fitness Calendar for class times and schedules.

STRONG Nation™ 

Combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.

Turbo Kick

The ultimate cardio-kickboxing experience.  Perfect for the beginner and elite fitness enthusiast alike! This fat-burning workout combines cardio kickboxing with body-sculpting HIIT moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes.  Get lean, get toned, and feel unstoppable in the class that’s high energy and super addicting!

Refer to our Fitness Calendar for class times and schedules.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga is a general category that includes most yoga styles. It is an old system that includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises), which help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation.

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a slow paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time - for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may stay in one posture for five minutes. All levels welcome!

Yoga

This class teaches the fundamentals of yoga, including sun salutations, standing poses, balancing postures and core strengthening. Practice moving into and out of postures safely and with correct alignment.

Instructional Indoor Cycling- not currently available due to COVID

Experienced and novice riders will learn proper cycling form and bike setup to get the ultimate aerobic workout! All Indoor Cycling classes designed to get the heart pumping and the legs spinning. Classes will include endurance training, timed interval work, great music, and more. You must have a current cycling punch card with an ID number in order to reserve a bike in advance. Drop-ins are welcome. Class schedules are posted outside the front desks, the cycling room doors at the Buchanan Park and Wulf Recreation Centers, and online.

Drop-ins may sign in and pay day of, for any class. Those not wanting to purchase a punch card are encouraged to call prior to coming in to ensure there are available bikes. Paid bikes with no-shows will be resold five minutes into class to waiting participants. Reserved bikes from punch cards canceled two hours prior to class time will not be credited back. If you are waiting, you must be present and ready to pay to take the open bike. If you have a fitness pass or punch card, you can call the facility two hours prior to closing on the day before the class to reserve a bike.

Class Length & Size

• Class length: 1 hour
• Class Size at Buchanan Park Rec Center: 12
• Class Size at Wulf Rec Center: 10

Beginner Spinner

Are you new to Indoor Cycling? Are you anxious about giving spin a try? Are you recovering from an injury? Do you want a gentle spin cycle? Then this class is for you!

Refer to our Fitness Calendar for class times and schedules.

Middle School and High School Strength and Conditioning Class - NEW!

Join us this fall for a Strength and Conditioning class designed for Middle or High School aged youth.  Whether your sport is in its off-season or delayed due to COVID-19, this class will help you stay conditioned and ready to return better than ever. This class is designed and taught by Lauren Witt, a certified personal trainer, and will improve all fitness levels by focusing on the foundations: mobility, stability, strength, endurance, power, speed, agility, and performance.  Participants will engage in a variety of exercises to develop or improve their own fitness foundation improving sports or everyday activities. 

• Class takes place at Buchanan Park Rec Center
• Will Return early 2021

Insurance Based Online Classes via Zoom!

We are not letting COVID-19 stop us from doing some fitness classes! EPRD is doing several insurance-based classes online.  Simply contact Kendra Head to register. 

Classes offered are: SilverSneakers Classic on Monday at 10 AM, and Wednesday at 11:15 AM.  There is also a SilverSneakers Circuit on Tuesday at 9:15 AM and Friday at 9:15 AM.

Insurance Based Programs

As we move into 2020, there are some changes happening among several healthcare insurance providers regarding the benefits you receive utilizing EPRD for your fitness needs.  

Insurance Based Programs in effect as of January 1, 2020 at EPRD:

• SilverSneakers®
• Silver & Fit
• Renew Active
• RecRx

Please note: If your specific insurance provider is listed above, it does not automatically mean you have the fitness benefits.  This is dependent on the plan you have chosen and will need to be verified by your insurance provider.  EPRD will not have access to the insurance provider’s information until January 2, 2020. 

Information on Insurance Based Programs

View the Insurance Based Program Schedule (PDF).

Classes for Insurance Based Programs Include:

SilverSneakers® Classic

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, resistance bands and a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for standing support. 

SilverSneakers® Circuit

Combine fun and fitness to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. 

Silver Seniors

Increases muscle strength and range of movement to improve daily living activities.  A chair is provided for seated or standing support

All SilverSneakers trademarked fitness classes are limited to 30 participants per class. 

Aquatics 

• Stretch and Tone is a zero-impact, low-intensity class. Improves flexibility, range of motion and stretching techniques. Designed to aid in injury rehabilitation and alleviates issues associated with arthritis.
• Water Walking is a low- to moderate-impact and intensity. Improves fitness, balance and cardiovascular strength. Conducted in vortex with exercises taught with and against water current.
• Vortexercise class exercises vary in intensity levels to increase endurance, strength and cardiovascular ability. Conducted in vortex against water current.
• Water Aerobics classes offer a variety of workouts, incorporating both zero- and moderate-impact. Various intensity levels offered, including workouts to increase flexibility, range of motion and muscle strength.

Going Strong

All movements in this class are safe and appropriate for fully mobile seniors. Class varies by day:

• Monday, Aerobic - Aerobic step routines and stationary exercises with weights and tubes.
• Wednesday, Strength and Balance - Easier exercises, seated and standing, to increase strength and improve balance.
• Friday, Strength - Conditioning and stability ball exercises. Standing and floor work.

Evergreen Pickleball

Come join us for America’ s fastest growing sport. Pickleball is played similarly to tennis on smaller courts. Games can be played indoors or outdoors and as singles or doubles. Each session is open to the public at Wulf Recreation Center. For more information visit our Pickleball page.

Ping Pong

What a great way to keep that competitive edge, work on your spin shots, work up a sweat or just practice hitting the ball. This totally fun sport is offered at Buchanan Park Recreation Center.

On-Site Full Body Massage

Buchanan Park Recreation Center Only

Massage helps to soothe nervous tension, increase blood circulation, and alleviate muscle cramping, tightening, and knots. Massage is by advance appointment. Contact the Massage Therapists directly to schedule your appointment.

Chair Massage

Stressed out? Why not get an after-workout chair massage. 

Visit our Admissions and Fees page for pricing.

Massage Therapists

We are currently looking for massage therapists.  If you are interested, please visit our Job Opportunities page.

Personal Training Sessions

Our personal trainers are certified fitness professionals. Personal trainers set their own schedules and will help you to develop and/or to improve your exercise routine. Our trainers offer group personal training with 2 to 4 clients at a time. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the appointment; the client will be charged for a full session if there is less than 24 hours notice of a cancellation or a no-show by the client. All sessions are for one hour unless noted otherwise.

Have one of our personal trainers work with you on our TRX Suspension system! For more information and to find a personal trainer that is right for you, email Kendra Head or call her at 720-880-1226.

Fees

Visit our Admissions and Fees page for training session pricing.

Weight Room Orientations

Certified trainers provide introduction to the cardio and weight equipment, including proper form and technique for maximum safety and effectiveness. Sessions are 45 minutes in length, which may be scheduled with 4 people per orientation. Contact either front desk for more information and/or to set up an appointment. Fee per person is $10 for District Residents and $13 for Non-District Residents.

Register Online for Weight Room Orientations

Personal Trainers

Laurette Binke, AMFPT Certified

Personal Trainer for 10+ years.

“My life revolves around fitness and I love sharing that passion with others! ...Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keeps you going.”

Phone: 720-363-1229

• Increased Strength, Endurance and Balance
• Muscle Toning
• Seniors
• Sports Conditioning
• Weight / Fat Loss

Courtney Culligan, NASM Certified, USA Triathlon, Cycling, and Spinning Certified

"My highest priority as a coach and personal trainer is to make sure that every one of my athletes realizes their fullest potential and to support them in this journey! My experience as a teacher, athlete and coach gives me an empathetic understanding of my clients’ individual fitness needs. I encourage all athletes to find life balance for themselves with an emphasis on consistency in training and commitment to their overall goals."

Phone: 303-562-4343

• Strength/Conditioning
• Sports Training 

Leslie Firestone, AAAI / ISMA Personal Trainer

Certified Fitness Instructor for 14+ years.

“My approach for my clients is to encourage and motivate you towards a positive and healthy lifestyle. I will develop a workout plan specific to you, so your goals are achieved!”

Phone: 303-842-7895

• Focus on Stabilization, Strength and Power
• Increased Balance and Muscle Toning
• Pilates, Piyo Live and Spin
• Weight Loss and Fat Reduction

Shirley Madzo, FiTOUR Certified

Over 30 years diverse personal training experience.

“No matter who we are or the path our life has taken, it’s never too late to feel great. No medicine can replace a smile or laugh.”

Phone: 303-917-7792

• Acute and Chronic Illness
• Injury Rehab - Post and Secondary
• Extensive Experience Working with Seniors

Lauren Whitt, NASM Certified

NPC bodybuilder

"As an NPC bodybuilder, fitness and health encompass my greatest passions! It is my goal to help motivate others to reach their own health and fitness goals in an individualized way."

Phone: 303-803-6844

• Weight loss and fat reduction
• Muscle building and toning
• Lifestyle and competition fitness
• Increased strength, endurance, and stability

In this corner: Hope. Rock Steady Boxing empowers people with Parkinson’s Disease to fight back, improving quality of life through a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum proven to reverse, reduce, and delay symptoms. Located at Buchanan Park Recreation Center.

Not currently available

Water Fitness/Masters

Improve job performance by 15%. Capitalize on your greatest resource, the overall well-being of your employees. Improving health and fitness results in significantly better productivity and quality.

Learn more about our Workplace Wellness Program.