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  • Total Body (Mon)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

  • Zumba Toning (Mon)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance fitness class to the next level utilizing an innovative muscle training protocol and the addition of lightweight toning sticks or dumbbells. Create to emphasize muscle work along with Rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive lightweight training to improve overall […]

  • Chair Fitness (Tues)

    Chair Yoga (Tue)
    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    Low impact stretches and weight-bearing exercises done in the chair to improve, strength, balance, and increase endurance level. Ideal for older adults, beginners, or recovering from injury.

  • Low Impact (Tues)

    Low Impact
    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    This 45 minute Group Exercise class features exercises to help with balance, hand-eye coordination and total body strength. For information, please contact Charla Davis at cdavis@hickorync.gov or 828-324-1200. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)    

  • Total Body (Tues)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    You’ll feel the burn! Resistance and cardio combined for a well-rounded fat-burning workout! Great for both women and men at any fitness level. $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)

  • Cycle (Tues)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    A high-energy cardiovascular workout! Participants have total control of resistance and intensity levels of their workout. New participants should arrive at class at least 15 minutes early to ensure proper set-up on the bike. Towel and water bottle are suggested! $2 Residents, $4 Non-Residents (To be paid at the time of class)  

  • Easy Tai Chi (Tues)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition; it is now practiced as a graceful form of exercise that can help to increase flexibility and balance. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. For more information please contact instructor Diane Christensen at 828-999-9464. $6 per class

  • Zumba (Tues)

    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    Dance fitness classes that are fun, energetic, and make you feel amazing. Perfect For. Everybody and every body! How It Works. We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Benefits. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness. Cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a […]

  • Qi Gong

    Qi Gong
    Ridgeview Recreation Center 115 7th Ave SW, Hickory, NC, United States

    Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. In most forms of qigong: Breath is slow, long, and deep. Breath patterns may switch from abdominal breathing to breathing combined with speech sounds. Movements are typically gentle and smooth, aimed for relaxation. Mind regulation […]

  • Strong 4 Life (Wed)

    Strong 4 Life (Wed)
    Highland Recreation Center 1451 8th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC, United States

    This isn't just a workout, it's functional strength meets simple, effective conditioning—all built for real life. We blend HIIT, AMRAP, and strength sessions to help you move with confidence, build power, and feel stronger in everything you do outside the gym. It’s the perfect mix of energizing, challenging, and doable—designed to help you get stronger, […]

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