BORP continues popular seated exercise programs Move to the Beats, Retrain the Brain

JanpiStar

Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) announced that two of its popular programs, Move to the Beats and Retrain the Brain, will continue on through the end of October 2019.

Move to the Beats is taught by AXIS Dance Company dancer, JanpiStar, who is a wheelchair user.  The class introduces easy-to-follow choreography from a seated position done to Latin & World music and the moves will be geared towards upper body and core strengthening, yet is open to anyone that wants to move to a beat.  You don’t need to be a workout geek to participate in this class, so put all your hesitation behind and sign up.  You can join using your power or manual wheelchair, regardless of your level of injury.  Non-wheelchair users or persons with non-SCI are also welcomed.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. through Oct. 29th

Retrain the Brain is a class led by skilled instructor, Dianna Rowley, that unites the brain and the body through a series of exercises. Class includes isolations, stretching, opposition training, coordination, strength and balance work. Each class is different, keeping participants alert and strengthening mindfulness. Former participants boast that this class improves their balance, alignment, mood, energy levels and their reflexes. Tools in this class may include resistance bands, gliders, tennis balls, percussion instruments and chairs. No experience required.
WHEN: Every Monday, 3-3:55 p.m. through October 28th

Both classes are held at the BORP Fitness Studio, Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline, Suite 150, Berkeley.

COST for each class: $11 per class, seniors 55 and older & veterans, $8 per class. If you are a person with a spinal cord injury, inquire about the Neilsen Pass, a subsidized pass specifically for people with SCI by contacting, ariel@borp.org. Sign up for the class at (510) 225-7039 or online at http://www.borp.org/programs/fitness-studio