Published: January 07, 2009 04:58 pm      

Bradley Wellness Center announces classes

Bradley Wellness Center has announced the following upcoming classes:

• Healthcare Provider CPR — This class is medically oriented and recommended for those in the health field. Class will be held Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Child, infant and adult CPR and foreign body airway obstruction are covered along with AED, oxygen and ambubag use. It is recommended to check with the BWC service desk to make sure this is the right class for you. The cost is $40. Materials are available for checkout at BWC.

• Hiking Club — The Hiking Club will travel to Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain Jan. 24. The hike is rated easy/moderate and is five miles long. Hikers will leave BWC at 8 a.m. Sign up by Jan. 17 to participate. There is no fee. The February hike will travel to Fort Mountain Feb. 21. This hike is 9 miles and rated moderate. Register by Feb. 14.

• HEAT Boot Camp — This high-intensity aerobic training class will be held Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 from 7:15 to 8 p.m. emphasizes cardiovascular endurance without the complexity of highly choreographed routines. HEAT is suitable for all fitness levels and guarantees to push your personal limits. Ages 16 and up only. Noticeable changes in cardiovascular and muscular endurance will occur. Using a circuit training class format, exercises are designed to increase core strength and stamina by physically challenging your heart and muscles. A variety of equipment is used as well as sports-based agility drills to tone up and burn more calories. Be prepared for the unknown. Options include indoor and outdoor workouts. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a bottle of water and a towel. The fee is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Sign-up deadline is one week before class.

• Basic Yoga — BWC will offer basic yoga in January and February. A Tuesday/Thursday class will run Jan. 6 to Feb. 12. The class will meet from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. and the fee is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers. A Monday/Wednesday class will run Jan. 12 to March 4. The class will meet from 8:15 to 9 a.m. and the fee is $40 for members and $80 for nonmembers.

• Hiking Workshop — A free hiking workshop will be held March 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. The workshop is for all levels of hikers and will feature BWC’s own hike leaders. Important hiking topics will be covered. Participants will also be able to get more information on the hiking club and upcoming hikes from BWC. Class registration is required by March 1.

For more information or to register, call (706) 278-9355. Bradley Wellness Center is at 1225 Broadrick Drive in Dalton.