Fitness events in and around Asheville

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BACK CARE BASICS YOGA: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Guiding students into safe and effective stretching and strengthening poses to reduce and heal back pain. New students welcome every first Wednesday. Please commit to an eight class series to receive best results. www.yogawithlillah.com/healing-our-backs-with-yoga.

KUNDALINI YOGA: 9:30 a.m. Fridays to Oct. 30, OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville. $12. 252-7313 or www.omsanctuary.org.

GENTLE CORE YOGA: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays to Oct. 31, OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville. $12. 333-8811 or www.omsanctuary.org.

GENTLE CORE YOGA: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays to Oct. 25, OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville. Replenish your energy, release your back, alleviate pain, and align your body, mind, and soul. $14. www.omsanctuary .org/events/gentle-core-yoga/.

STIFF GUY YOGA: Series for men at 6 p.m. every Thursday to Oct. 9, OM Sanctuary, 87 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville. Learn to stretch correctly, exercises for flexibility and pain relief, improve posture. $14. 255-2200 or www.omsanctuary.org/ events/stiff-guy-yoga/.

ZUMBA IN ‘DA CLUB: Oct. 3 and 17,7-10 p.m., Scandals at Grove House Entertainment Complex, 11 Grove St., Asheville. $8 advance, $10 at the door, $5 ZIN members. For ages 13 and older. Every first and third Friday. www.christines­cardio­fitness.com.

TRAIL RUNNING CLUB: Aimed primarily at beginners but open to all abilities. One Saturday each month through September. Overnight trip Oct. 4-5. Weekly workouts posted on club’s Facebook page. Contact Training Partners at 252-0920.

INTRO TO “SECRETS OF NATURAL WALKING” WORKSHOPS: Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., Pack Memorial Library’s Lord Auditorium, 67 Haywood St., Asheville. Awaken the natural healing abilities of your body by learning how to walk properly. Free. 683-4177.

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES: Oct. 2 and 16, 10 a.m., Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Sq. Relaxation yoga inspired by the surrounding art. Bring your own mat and yoga props. $8 members, $12 non-members. 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org.

IYENGAR YOGA WEEKEND: “Deepen Your Understanding of Yoga” Oct. 3-5, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3B, Asheville. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5. $275. Individual sessions: two-hour class $50, three-hour class $75. 225-1904 or www.onecenteryoga.com.

“SMART FIT” EXERCISE PROGRAM: Charge your metabolism and break through fitness plateaus with “Smart Fit” at Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. “Metabolic Charge” is a 10 day program combining kettlebells, strength, Tabata and cardio workouts in 30 minutes a day. Sessions begin Oct. 14 at 6:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Registration required. $50 members, $75 non-members. Exercise and nutrition journals provided. 252-0920 or info@trainingpartnersinc.com.

Ongoing Classes

TRAINING PARTNERS: Large group classes, $8 per class. Monday 8 a.m. Strictly Strength-total body strength workout using weights, bands or TRX. Tuesday 8 a.m. HIIT Core Class-mix cardio and strength intervals for an intense and effective total body workout. Friday 8 a.m. Tabata Pilates-high intensity interval training method for 30 minutes followed by 30 minutes Pilates class. 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, www.trainingpart­nersinc.com or 252-0920.

ZUMBA: 10 a.m. Mondays, First Baptist Church, 63 N. Main St., Weaverville. Join us for fun and fitness. Call 645-6720.

SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES: Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Yoga 11 a.m.-noon Mondays; Pilates 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; strength classes 11 a.m.-noon Fridays. Visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com or call 252-0920.

ASHEVILLE STRENGTH WEIGHTLIFING CLUB: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Asheville Strength, 22-K Piney Park Road. Learn to snatch, clean and jerk like Olympic weightlifters. Teens welcome. Visit www.ashevillestrength.com, email Tamara at sparkleglitterelite@gmail.com or call 329-4357.

BODY BARRE CLASS: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and noon Fridays, Pardee Rehab & Wellness Center, 212-B Thompson St., Hendersonville. Mixes the best of yoga, pilates and ballet inspired movements. For all levels, no experience needed. $10 non-members. 693-5114.

BACK CARE BASICS: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Asheville. A progressive class guiding students into safe and effective stretching and strengthening poses. New students are welcome the first Wednesday of each month. Please commit to an eight class series to receive the best results. Register at www.onecenteryoga.com or 225-1904.

ZUMBA GOLD FOR BEGINNERS: Eight-week class meets from 10-11 a.m. Fridays, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. Combining Latin music with dance and exercise. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Ongoing: sign up at any time. 692-0575.

ZUMBA: Variety of classes and instructors Monday-Saturday, Christine’s Cardio Fitness, 812 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Zumba Kids for ages 4-12 at 11 a.m. Saturday. Drop-in classes $10. Punch cards $25, $48, $96. www.christinescardiofitness.com or 275-7144.

TABATA/PILATES: Fridays at 8 a.m., Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. 20 second intervals that train aerobic and anaerobic systems, giving a high calorie burning workout for 30 minutes followed by a 30 minute Pilates class. $8 per class with purchase of four-pack. First class is free. 252-0920 or www.trainingpartnersinc.com.

MARTIAL ARTS-CHAYON RYU: Six-week class meets at 4 p.m. Mondays, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. 692-0575.

FREE FIT CLUB: Meets 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Asheville. Circuit type, body weight group workout followed by game or walk/jog sponsored by WOW Nutrition. Former meeting place was Carrier Park. Call 505-3200 for new location.

PILATES MAT CLASS: Precision Pilates Studio, 1070 Tunnel Road, Suite 20, Asheville. Monday 6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10:15 a.m. 774-5575 or www.mypilatesasheville.com.

JAZZERCISE DANCE FITNESS & TONING CLASSES: Jazzercise South Asheville Fitness Center, 3426 Sweeten Creek Road. Dance to hit music you hear on the radio and burn up to 600 calories in a 60 minute class. Open seven days a week with 29 weekly classes as early as 6 a.m., as late as 6:35 p.m., or Saturday morning and Sunday afternoons. 273-2276 or http://bit.ly/1ki681n.

ASHEVILLE MASTERS SWIMMING: Invites competitive, fitness and triathlon swimmers for training, stroke work and socializing. 5:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, and Wednesday at Asheville School, organized on M/F at Asheville School and Saturday at 7 a.m. at Warren Wilson. Visit

www.ashevillemasters.com.

DANCE AND SWEAT: Four-week series, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Loretta’s Cafe, 114 N. Lexington Ave., third floor, Asheville. Learn a different dance routine, improve dance skills and your health. $36 for series. Call 275-8628 or visit www.idodances.com or http://danceclubasheville.com/classschedule.

PILATES MAT CLASS: 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Training Partners Inc., 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Call 252-0920 or visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com.

SENIOR PILATES: Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m., Training Partners, 862 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Work on improving your balance and posture, strengthen your core, increase flexibility, and most importantly have fun. Can be modified to accommodate all types of bodies and abilities. $8 per class with purchase of four-pack. First class is free. 252-0920 or www.trainingpartnersinc.com.

TLS WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, The Fire Personal Training Studio, 736 Tunnel Road, Asheville. Facilitated group for those who desire weight loss, better moods and increased energy. First meeting free. 505-7080.

DONATION-BASED YOGA: For all levels, 3:45 p.m. Tuesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3B, Asheville. To register, call 225-1904. Visit www.onecenteryoga.com.

LINE DANCING CLASSES: Tuesdays. Four-week class meets 6:30 p.m. (beginners), 7:45 p.m (intermediate), Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. Dance is done to all types of music. $36 members, $40 nonmembers. Call 692-0575.

ZUMBA WITH PAUL FRAGA: Monday 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 5:30 p.m.,Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Exhilarating, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party. $8 per class with purchase of Zumba package. First class is free. 252-0920 or www.trainingpartnersinc.com.

WORK-IT CIRCUIT: 4 p.m. Wednesdays, CarePartners East Clinic, 2358 U.S. 70, Swannanoa. A functional strengthening circuit to address fitness in a fun and dynamic atmosphere. Focus is on gentle strengthening for an aging community. $7, free for Wellness members. Call 686-3529.

ZUMBA GOLD: Ongoing eight-week classes for beginners at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Call 692-0575.

TAI CHI: 8-9 and 9-10 a.m. Monday-Friday at Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Experience a moving meditation that may help improve balance, reduce falls and nurture an energized, yet relaxed state of mind. $80 for eight classes or $12 drop-in. 213-2222 to register or visit www.mission-health.org/events.

FREAK OF NATURE FITNESS CLASSES: 6, 7, 8 and 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, Blackeye Asheville, 44 Business Park Circle, Arden. For all ages and fitness levels. Call 684-1338 or visit www.blackeyeasheville.com.

FREE FIT CLUB: Meets 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Asheville. Circuit type, body weight group workout followed by game or walk/jog sponsored by WOW Nutrition. Former meeting place was Carrier Park. Call 505-3200 for new location.

FREE YOGA CLASSES FOR VETERANS: 7 p.m. every Monday, Asheville Yoga Donation Studio, 239 Liberty St., Asheville. Contact Janet Horn at AYCJanet@gmail.com.

FIND YOUR STRENGTH: A total body strength workout using weights, bands and TRX. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. Mondays, 4:40 p.m. Thursdays, Training Partners Inc., 863 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Call 252-0920 or visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com.

QUALITY PILATES: 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays, 117 Furman Ave., Asheville. $15 or 10 classes for $130. To reserve your space, call 225-3786 or visit www.FormFitnessFunction.com.

POWER YOGA: 6-7 a.m. every Wednesday, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Asana, pranayama, meditation. 275-6647 or www.RosieYoga.com.

BEGINNING LINE DANCE CLASS: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center, 708 S. Grove St., Hendersonville. $5 per class. Contact Wanda Junek at 890-5777 to register in advance or email alj51@morrisbb.net. Visit www.linedanceclass.com.

MEDITATION CLASS: 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A, Asheville. Discussion/review of meditation techniques and silent group meditation practice. By donation. To register, call 225-1904.

MOVE YOUR STRESS: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Using training from 5Rhythms Movement Therapy Training. No dance experience required. $80/8 classes or $12 drop-in. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.

SUNDAY YOGA: 9:30 a.m. every Sunday, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Incorporating the Yoga Sutras into your practice and your life. Join us for a fun, vigorous class including asana, pranayama, meditation. 275-6647 or www.RosieYoga.com.

YOGA FOR OLDER ADULTS: 8-9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Grace Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Easygoing Hatha yoga. Call 275-8628 or email idodances@gmail.com.

RESTORATIVE YOGA: 4 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Thursdays, SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive, Asheville. Gentle class combines group support, yoga postures, breathing techniques, guided imagery and yoga philosophy to relieve stress and encourage healing in body, mind and heart. Free for cancer patients; all cancer patients required to obtain order from doctor before class, must be brought to the first class attended. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.

ASHEVILLE WALKING TOURS: Self-guided walking tour from Look Up, America! series. Walking tour e-book is 99 cents at http://bit.ly/wtkNb3. Visit www.walkthetown.com. All tours are formatted for the Kindle, Nook, iPad and other popular e-readers.

FIT CLUB: 5:15 p.m. Level I, 6:30 p.m. Level 2 every Monday, Community Services Building, 538 Scotts Creek Road, Sylva. Every Tuesday. We are looking for a new location in Asheville. Free. Don’t be afraid to show up, all levels of fitness are welcome. You can even watch if you’re not quite ready to participate. RSVP to http://bit.ly/QQGE05. Hosted by David Ginn and XFit.org. Call 506-4726.

ASHEVILLE STRENGTH WEIGHTLIFTING CLUB: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Asheville Strength, 22-K Piney Park Road, Asheville. Learn to snatch, clean and jerk like Olympic weightlifters. Teens welcome. Visit www.ashevillestrength.com, email Tamara at sparkleglitterelite@gmail.com or call 329-4357.

BEGINNERS PILATES MAT CLASS: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville (Harris Teeter Shopping Center). $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.

CLASSICAL PILATES MAT CLASS: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville (Harris Teeter Shopping Center). $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.

HOT FLOW YOGA: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, AYC Donation Studio, 239 Liberty St., Asheville. 275-6647 or Rosie@RosieYoga.com.

QI GONG AND YANG STYLE TAI CHI CLASSES: Free ongoing classes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kenilworth Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville. $2 donation requested. 318-7849.

NIA AND AGELESS GRACE CLASSES: Nia 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ageless Grace 10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fitness for the body, mind and soul, 419 S. King St., Hendersonville. 290-2344 day classes, 697-7449 evening classes, www.niacarolina.com or www.agelessgrace.com.

LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA: Physical activity and well-being initiative for cancer survivors, designed to improve quality of life for survivors and their families. Free program. Call 210-9601 for information.

FITNESS BOOTCAMPS: Level I 7 a.m., Level II 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Anytime Fitness, 805 Patton Ave., Suite H, Asheville. First class free. $40 for the week or $99 for three-week series. 505-3715 or ashevillenc@anytimefitness.com.

WOMEN’S LIFTING GROUP: 10 a.m. Thursdays, Asheville Strength and Conditioning, 22 Piney Park Road, Asheville. Learn to perform the basic barbell lifts including deadlift, squat, press, bench press and power clean. $10 per class, first class is free. Visit www.ashevillestrength.com, email Tamara at tbone@ashevillestrength.com or call 329-4357. DELETE

POWER YOGA: 6-7 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m. Sundays, Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. (Harris Teeter Shopping Center) $10 with card. $12 drop-in. www.ashevillehappybody.com or 277-5741.

MIXED-MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES: The Basulto Academy of Defense has expanded the schedule of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program to include more classes in the art/sport of Vale Tudo. Also known as no-holds-barred or mixed-martial arts. Classes offered at Basulto Gracie Jiu Jitsu Club, GroundSwell Fitness, 218 Branner Ave., Waynesville. Visit www.wncbjj.com or call 230-5056.

STROLLER STRIDES: Call 407-0274 or email susannewillis@strollerstrides.net. Designed to help moms and their stroller-aged children. Combines power walking, body toning, strength and flexibility exercises using the environment and stroller. The program also hosts playgroups (Plum Mom’s Club), moms nights out, service projects.

IYENGAR YOGA: 3:4p.m. Tuesdays, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Suite 3A, Asheville. For all levels. A new class offered on an ongoing basis and by donation. There is no requirement to donate. Call 225-1904 or visit www.onecenteryoga.com.

PARENTS & PRE-K YOGA: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Mats provided. $10 per class. Call 866-790-9355.

PALEOFIT EXERCISE: 9 a.m. Thursdays, Pardee Signature Care Center at Blue Ridge Mall, Four Seasons Boulevard, Hendersonville. Similar to crossfit training with varied exercises each week. $8 per class. Call 866-790-9355.

MONDAY MORNING FLOW YOGA: 8:45-10 a.m. at Asheville Yoga Center, 211 S. Liberty St. Start your week with this welcoming class that invites you to stretch, strengthen, release stress and cultivate a refreshed state. $7 per class. Visit www.youryoga.com or call 254-0380.

TAI CHI: 9-10 a.m. Monday-Friday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex, Asheville. Experience a moving meditation that may help improve balance, reduce falls and nurture an energized, yet relaxed state of mind. $80 for eight classes or $12 drop-in. To register, call 213-2222 or visit www.mission-health.org/events.

TRAIL RUNNING CLUB: Aimed at new trail runners but open to all abilities. To register, visit www.trainingpartnersinc.com or call 252-0920.5-5:15

From staff reports