Jefferson to host exercise program

OAK RIDGE — The Jefferson Township Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the fall session of its high energy, low-impact adult strength training CORE exercise program.

A 14-week session begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. continuing on consecutive Tuesdays with the last class on Dec. 8.

Classes are in the Jefferson Township Middle School Cafeteria, 1000 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge, and the class fee is $49 (checks payable to the Township of Jefferson).

Taught by Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Group Exercise Certified Instructor Christine Powell, these intense classes will consist of weight-training to build muscular strength and toning, exercises to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance and core strengthening work.

A minimum of 15 people/maximum of 30 people is required to run each class. Participants should bring a bottle of water, a challenging set of hand weights, and a mat or large towel for the floor exercises.

All participants must pre-register through the Recreation Department, and registration forms are available at the Camp Jefferson office, 81 Weldon Road during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays, or by calling 973-663-8404.