Posted January 2, 2024
Plymouth School District Community Education & Recreation offers several ways to help you meet your healthy New Year’s goals!
Double your chances of success with this new incentive: Register for a year membership to the Community Fitness Center, then receive 10% off group fitness classes and/or Lap Swim!
Community members can purchase memberships to the Fitness Center in the Plymouth High School addition, which opened in 2019. The facility, which is staffed by adults, features Matrix circuit training, cardio machines, and free weights.
How to sign up: Register online for a Fitness Center membership via the MyRec system. (You will need to create a MyRec account, if you have not done so already.) Memberships also can be purchased in the Community Ed & Rec office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (Park in the visitor lot in front of the school and enter Door 18.)
Hours:
Fees:
Punch cards with 10 visits are available for $40 each, and day passes are $5.
Fitness Center members have access to the services of a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, Heather Bassett.
Personal training
Mrs. Bassett will design a workout based on specific fitness goals either in small groups or as 1-on-1 personal training.
Fee for one person: $24 for a 30-minute session and $30 for a 45-minute session. Discounts are available for multiple sessions or multiple people together.
Movement Assessment
Get feedback and general recommendations for focus areas, as well as suggestions for exercises or equipment based on your goals. Takes about 45 minutes, with a shorter follow-up session included.
Fee: $25, or combine with Nutrition Assessment for $40
Nutrition Assessment
Gain general nutrition knowledge and set goals to focus on behavior change. Regular check-ins and a shorter follow-up session are included. Takes about 45 minutes.
Fee: $25, or combine with Movement Assessment for $40
Learn more:
• Make an appointment at hbassett@plymouth.k12.wi.us
Looking to improve your health this year, maybe by eating better or making more of your own meals? We’re offering several classes that might help, including three new ones!
Eating Healthy in 30 Minutes or Less - NEW
Whether your family is always on the go or you are a family of one, you will get tips and tricks to get in the groove of healthier eating during the week. Sample recipes and leave with resources for meal planning, prepping, storage, kid-friendly recipes, eating on the go, and label reading.
Instructor: Kerri W, CWP, CHC, FNS, YFS
Details: 6-7:30pm Tuesday Feb. 27 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $15 until Feb. 18, then $25
Freezer Meal Workshop
Spend an hour assembling 4 freezer meals to feed 4-6 people. Later add your choice of protein, heat, & serve! Veggies, spices, herbs, bags, recipes, etc. all supplied. Take one class or both.
Instructor: Kristy M
–Cozy Crockpot: Philly Style Cheesesteak, Lasagna Soup, Honey Garlic Chicken & Veggies, Souvlaki (gyros)
Details: 6-7pm Thursday Feb. 22 in PHS Room C103
Fee: $45 until Feb. 11, then $55
–Freezer Fiesta: Chicken Tortilla Soup, Taco Pasta, Smothered Frito Bowls, Tater Taco Casserole
Details: 6-7pm Thursday March 21 in PHS Room C103
Fee: $45 until March 10, then $55
Get Your Energy Back - NEW
Everyone has stress, but if you are feeling fatigued, worn out, stressed out, and achy more often than not, then this class may be for you! Learn about what stress can do to your body, how to manage your symptoms, and reduce stress overall.
Instructor: Kerri W, CWP, CHC, FNS, YFS
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday March 13 in PHS Room C109
Fee: $10 until March 3, then $20
Herbs for Topical Application: Lotions, Salves, & More
Learn to make infused oils from whole herbs and then transform them into moisturizing and healing products. Make infused oils, salves, lotions, sprays, and more to take home and enjoy. Participants also leave with recipes and information about the healing qualities of herbs.
Instructor: Linda C of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 6-8:30pm Monday March 4 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $45 until Feb. 25, then $55
Let's Make Cheese Curds
This fun and delicious class will cover choosing milk, culturing, and coagulation as well as curd formation. Everyone will take home recipes and cheese curds made in class.
Instructor: Linda C of Moonwise Herbs
Details: 6-8:30pm Wednesday March 6 in PHS Room C105
Fee: $45 until Feb. 25, then $55
How to sign up: You can register online via the MyRec system. (You will need to create a MyRec account, if you have not done so already. Once we verify residency and approve the account, you can register for any of our current offerings.) You also can register in the Community Ed & Rec office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (Park in the visitor lot in front of the school and enter Door 18.)
Looking for a free, simple way to keep moving this winter? Community members can walk the hallways and indoor track at Plymouth High School for free during designated times!
The following options are available on regular school days:
Before school:
• Track: 5:30-7 a.m. through March 22
After school:
• Track: 4-7 p.m. (4-6 p.m. Fridays) through March 22
• Halls: 3-8 p.m. (3-6 p.m. Fridays) through April 26
How to sign up: No pre-registration is necessary and walking is free, but be sure to sign the roster located outside the Fitness Center each visit to help us gauge interest in this activity. Park in the visitor lot in front of the addition or in the student lot south of the building and enter Door 18 (Community Ed & Rec/District entrance).
• Register online for a Fitness Center membership.
• Learn more about the Fitness Center and Track/Hall Walking at PHS.
• Learn more about group fitness classes and aquatic opportunities offered by Community Ed & Rec.
• View or download a copy of the Community Ed & Rec Winter 2024 Course Guide.
• Contact the Community Ed & Rec office at commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us or 920-892-5068.
• Visit the Community Ed & Rec office on the south end (Door 18) of Plymouth High School, 125 S. Highland Ave. Official hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., though staff members frequently are available earlier and later as well.
• Sign up for the Community Ed & Rec e-newsletter to be among the first to know when new opportunities are available.
• Visit the Community Ed & Rec Facebook page, where we share information regularly about our learning and wellness offerings for community members of all ages.
• Follow our Instagram feed to see some of the awesome things happening in Community Ed & Rec!
• Explore the Wellness section of our interactive, award-winning District Report Card to learn more about our focus on lifelong healthy living for kids and adults alike.
Prefer a group class for the camaraderie and/or accountability? Choose from the 19 fitness & aquatic opportunities offered this winter!
An early registration discount of $10 is available through Jan. 7 on these classes, plus a senior discount of 20 percent for school district residents ages 62 and up.
All-Levels Yoga
Blend breath and movement to improve flexibility, muscle tone, & balance. Perfect for beginners as well as yoga enthusiasts.
Instructor: Kim J
Details: 4-4:45pm Tuesdays Jan. 9-March 19 in the PHS Library
Fee: $64 (seniors $51) until Jan. 7, then $74 ($61)
Note: Please bring a mat if you have one.
Cycle and Core
This high-energy cycling class features a 30-minute heart-pounding ride followed by 15 minutes of targeted strength training for your core with varying abdominal and low-back exercises.
Instructor: Jessica V
Details: 5-5:45pm Tuesdays Jan. 9-March 19 in the Riverview Fitness Center
Fee: $42 (seniors $33) until Jan. 7, then $52 ($43)
Gentle Yoga
Learn basic poses and enhance flexibility and relaxation to slow the mind and body down at the end of the week.Great for all levels.
Instructor: Kim J
Details: 4-4:45pm Thursdays Jan. 11-March 21 (except Feb. 29) in the PHS Library
Fee: $58 (seniors $46) until Jan. 7, then $68 ($56)
Note: Please bring a mat if you have one.
Intro to Jiu-Jitsu
This introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu covers the basic positions, movements, & techniques of this grappling sport in a safe and controlled environment. Ages 16+
Instructor: Heather B
Details: 5:30-6:30am Thursdays Jan. 18-March 21 in the PHS Wrestling Room
Fee: $72 (seniors $57) until Jan. 7, then $82 ($67)
Les Mills BodyPump
This science-backed, full-body barbell workout to great music sculpts and strengthens each muscle group. Set your weight on the barbell to achieve 1,000 repetitions or more each class!
Instructors: Carly L, Julie F, Emily B
Classes meet in the PHS Studio
• 5:30-6:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 8-March 20
• 6-6:45pm Thursdays Jan. 11-March 21
• 8-9am Saturdays Jan. 13-March 23
• 4:15-5pm Tuesdays starting FEB. 6-March 19
Fees:
• 22 classes or 2/week: $117 (seniors $93) until Jan. 7
• 11 classes or 1/week: $63 (seniors $50) until Jan. 7
• 3+ classes a week: Contact our office.
30-Minute Circuit Blast
This quick strength and conditioning workout is a great complement to cardiovascular exercise, using accessory equipment and body weight to challenge and tone your body.
Instructor: Julie F
Details: 5:30-6am Tuesdays & Thursdays Jan. 9-March 21 (except Feb. 22) in the PHS Studio
Fee: $51 (seniors $40) until Jan. 7, then $61 ($50) OR take 10 classes for $27 (seniors *21)
Total Body Training
Increase heart rate with low- to medium- impact intervals using weights, bosu balls, resistance bands, and stability balls, while strengthening the muscles of the core.
Instructor: Josette S
Details: 4:30-5:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 8-March 20 in the Horizon Gym
Fee: $86 (seniors $68) until Jan. 7, then $96 ($78) OR take any 11 classes for $46 (seniors $36)
Deep Water
This motivational class uses water resistance for a great workout. You must be comfortable in deep water. You can use noodles or cuffs.
Instructor: Beth K
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 8-March 20 in the PHS Pool
Fee: $77 (seniors $61) until Jan. 7, then $87 ($71); optional $40 for water cuffs as a belt or on ankles
Water Walking
This self-paced, self-directed class in shallow water is perfect for those with limited mobility. Just walk at your own pace! Held at the same time as Deep Water, so help is nearby.
Details: 6-6:45pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 8-March 20 in the PHS Pool
Fee: $50 (seniors $40) until Jan. 7, then $60 ($50)
20/20 Aquatics
Quick-paced shallow aerobics for 20 minutes followed by 20 minutes of hand buoys and noodles. Your feet will be off the floor for extended periods of time.
Instructor: Beth K
Details: 6-6:45pm Tuesdays Jan. 9-March 12 in the PHS Pool
Fee: $35 (seniors $28) until Jan. 7, then $45 ($38)
Lap Swim
Get regular exercise swimming laps in the Plymouth High School Pool!
• 7-8pm Mondays & Wednesdays Jan. 8-March 20
Fee: $44 (seniors $35) until Jan. 7, then $54 ($45)
• 7:30-8:30am Saturdays Jan. 13-April 27 (except Feb. 10, March 30)
Fee: $30 (seniors $24) until Jan. 7, then $40 ($34)
• Unlimited $56 ($44) until Jan. 7, then $66 ($54)
How to sign up: You can register online via the MyRec system. (You will need to create a MyRec account, if you have not done so already. Once we verify residency and approve the account, you can register for any of our current offerings.) You also can register in the Community Ed & Rec office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (Park in the visitor lot in front of the school and enter Door 18.)
