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Movement Classes

El Rio Health offers a variety of classes to get you moving!

Take a look at the class descriptions and videos below for more information. Classes are open to all levels of movers and all body shapes and sizes.

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Better Backs

Relieve pain and tension with targeted standing, seated, and floor-based exercises.

Video Title: Better Backs is...

Length: 1:06
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hAuiKsOnvs

Transcript

[0:00] Greg: I’m Greg from El Rio Health Builders. I teach Better Backs.

[0:02] [Audio]: Soft background jazz music begins to play

[0:06] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo

[0:06] [Visual]: “Better backs is…” text

[0:12] Greg: Better Backs is learning to control your movement for a strong and supple spine.

[0:18] [Audio]: Music continues

[0:24] Greg: Better Backs is coordinating our upper and lower body.

[0:28] [Audio]: Music continues

[0:36] Greg: Better Backs is developing our flexibility

[0:40] [Audio]: Music continues

[0:48] Greg: Better Backs is deeply relaxing

[0:52] [Audio]: Music continues

[0:57] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo again, with additional text: For more information visit elrio.org/healthbuilders or email healthbuilders@elrio.org

[1:02] [Visual]: Screen fades to black and music ends

Improve stability, coordination, and confidence in movement.

Video Title: Better Balance is...

Length: 1:06
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J94H2ZlzgjU&t=2s

Transcript

[0:00] Shelley: Hi, I’m Shelley from El Rio Health Builders. I teach Better Balance.

[0:04] [Audio]: Soft background jazz music begins to play

[0:05] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo

[0:09] [Visual]: “Better Balance is…” text

[0:11] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show Shelley and two unnamed participants exercising

[0:12] Shelley: Better balance is strengthening lower body muscles.

[0:19] Shelley: Better balance is standing in tandem and walking toward a visual anchor in tandem.

[0:28] Shelley: Better balance is focusing on weight shifts forward and backwards and side to side.

[0:38] Shelley: Better balance is sinking and moving to cross a creek.

[0:44] Shelley: Better balance is moving through joint range of motion, while activating the core muscles.

[0:58] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo, additionally with the text “For more information visit elrio.org/healthbuilders or email healthbuilders@elrio.org”

[1:03] [Visual]: Screen fades to black and music ends

Improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation.

Strength-focused workout for your entire body.

Video Title: Get Strong is...

Length: 1:05
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cukh1VXZaJU

Transcript

[0:00] Alex: Hi, my name is Alex and I teach Get Strong.

[0:02] [Audio]: Soft background jazz music begins to play

[0:03] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo

[0:08] [Visual]: “Get Strong is…” text

[0:09] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show Alex and two unnamed participants exercising

[0:11] Alex: Get strong is a 45 minute strength training full body workout.

[0:23] Alex: Get strong builds muscular strength and endurance.

[0:37] Alex: Get strong uses resistance tubing.

[0:47] Alex: Get strong helps improve cardiovascular fitness.

[0:55] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo, additionally with the text “For more information visit elrio.org/healthbuilders or email healthbuilders@elrio.org”

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Ballet-inspired class with strength and flexibility training.

Whole body strength-focused circuit training.

Learn the basics through slow and mindful movement.

Fun, easy-to-learn line dances for all skill levels.

A floor-based class to strengthen the core and improve alignment.

One-hour gym access with a trainer onsite for guidance and support.

Strength, cardio, and mobility exercises using a chair.

Video Title: Sit Fit is...

Length: 1:07
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JXB-NukaoI&t=1s

Transcript

[0:00] DeeDee: Hi, my name is DeeDee and I teach sit fit.

[0:02] [Audio]: Soft background jazz music begins to play

[0:03] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo

[0:07] [Visual]: “Sit Fit is…” text

[0:09] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show DeeDee and two unnamed participants exercising

[0:10] DeeDee: Sit fit is lateral raises to improve balance.

[0:21] DeeDee: Sit fit is seated exercises for lower body strength.

[0:36] DeeDee: Sit fit is exercises to help you get up from a chair.

[0:45] DeeDee: Sit fit is seated exercises for upper body strength.

[1:00] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo, additionally with the text “For more information visit elrio.org/healthbuilders or email healthbuilders@elrio.org”

[1:06] [Visual]: Screen fades to black and music ends

Combination of weight-bearing exercises and cardio to strengthen your heart and bones.

Slow, flowing movements for strength, balance, and calm.

Video Title: Tai Chi is...

Length: 1:04
Link to YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPWr4I0CReI

Transcript

[0:00] Kerry: Hi, my name is Kerry and I teach Tai Chi.

[0:03] [Audio]: Soft background jazz music begins to play

[0:04] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo

[0:07] [Visual]: “Tai Chi is…” text

[0:10] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show Kerry exercising

[0:12] Kerry: Tai Chi is breathing.

[0:25] Kerry: Tai Chi is balance.

[0:39] Kerry: Tai Chi is gentle movement.

[0:54] [Visual]: Screen fades through black to show the El Rio Health – Health Builders logo, additionally with the text “For more information visit elrio.org/healthbuilders or email healthbuilders@elrio.org”

[1:02] [Visual]: Screen fades to black and music ends

Stretch and strengthen with poses and flows to ground you.

High-energy cardio workout that blends Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves.