National Women's Health Week

National Women’s Health Week is an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority and learn ways to improve upon it. Traditionally, this exciting week begins on Mother’s Day.

Frederick Health's Women’s Health Services has partnered with several other Frederick Health departments and local businesses in order to bring women together and actively participate in ways to improve healthy behaviors. Bring your friends and family and join the fun during National Women’s Health Week

GENERAL INFORMATION

Participating Businesses

Anytime Fitness

Location: 5850 Ballenger Creek Pike | Frederick, MD 21703
https://www.anytimefitness.com/

Class Descriptions:

Fit to the CORE w/Minase

It's time to feel the burn and strengthen up your core. Come out and join us for a 30 minute ab blasting session to build your vital core muscles. We will incorporate some exercises you know and few new ones you've never done! The class will cater to all fitness and experience levels. So if you're ready to get fit and help your abs, sign up!

Small Group Training w/Kayla

This is a high intensity interval training circuit class using a combination of body weight exercises, kettlebells, stability balls and dumbbells. Expect to get a great work out. Expect to sweat. And most importantly, expect to have fun!!

Club Pilates

Location: 4959 Westview Dr., Ste. D, Frederick, MD 21703
https://www.clubpilates.com/location/southfrederick/

Cycle Fit

Location: 1341 Hughes Ford Road #111 Frederick, MD 21701
https://cyclefitfrederick.com/

Class Descriptions:

Signature

Our classic CycleFit class format. A total of 50 minutes total body conditioning on the bike, that combines cardio, core and 1 to 2 strength training tracks with dumbbells.

Metcon 30/30

Combine everything you love about a CycleFit class, then add total body strength training. A full sixty minute workout, starting in the Arena and then moving to the Studio.. Thirty minutes ON THE BIKE (no weights) coupled with thirty minutes OFF THE BIKE with repeated, high intensity weight lifting movements.

StrongFit

This class is perfect to BUILD your best body, BOOST fat-burning and JUMP start your energy. This 50 minute class is focused on gaining muscle tone and strength. This full body workout will use a mixture of weights and equipment to condition your muscles. Progressive full body strength training meets sweat inducing exercise combinations. An intense total body workout designed to define and tone every muscle. See schedule for Total Body, Upper Body and Lower Body classes.

Health Unlimited

Location: 103 Century Drive Mt. Airy, MD 21771
http://www.myhealthunlimited.com/

Class Descriptions:

  • Zumba Gold - perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.
  • BODYPUMP - a resistance workout training focusing on low weight and high repetition movements.
  • Piyo - a muscle sculpting, core firming workout with the benefits of Pilates and the strength and flexibility of yoga. All levels.
  • Bang Power Dance - an urban inspired mixed fitness group exercise class done with or without the option of 1/2 lb. weighted gloves. Bang is a fusion of boxing, aerobics intervals, hip hop, world dance and body weighted training. Great for all levels.
  • Strong and Balanced (senior fitness program) - class that increases strength and flexibility and improves balance for an improved ability for everyday tasks and more!
  • Preventing Burnout - seminar with Dr. Rao from Shakthi Health and Wellness.
  • Cycling Unlimited (all fitness levels) - high energy instructors will combine music and coaching to create an intense cardio workout all while burning calories.
  • Fit Over 50 - Ideal for those 50+. This class provides participants a group program designed to improve strength, flexibility and balance. The class takes place in the circuit room.
  • Gentle Yoga - a yoga style with a gentle approach. This class is perfect for those who cannot meet the demands of physically straining exercises.

Maximum Fitness 24/7

Location: 8429 Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville MD 21793
https://www.maximumfitness24.com/

Class Descriptions:

  • Bang Power Dance - an urban inspired mixed fitness group exercise class done with or without the option of 1/2 lb. weighted gloves. Bang is a fusion of boxing, aerobics intervals, hip hop, world dance and body weighted training. Great for all levels.
  • Barre - Freedom Barre is a ballet-inspired strength, flexibility and balance workout. Freedom Barre is not your Mom’s barre class. No tutus here, but plenty of muscle.
  • Gentle Yoga - Explore Yoga's most essential postures safely and effectively. Beginners and continuing yoga students will benefit from these challenging yet accessible classes. The pace is relaxed and postures are adjusted to meet each person’s needs.

Onelife Fitness (South Frederick)


Location: 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
https://www.onelifefitness.com/gyms/south-frederick?hsLang=en

Class Descriptions:

  • Bang Power Dance - is a dangerously funky power-fitness format using weighted gloves and featuring music that inspires you to get fierce and move! BANG delivers the intensity you need to get the results you crave.
  • Apex - The only mandatory component of this workout is FUN! Fun-ctional exercises that translate to everyday life. This class is for everyone. Cardio, strength, yoga, and pilates movements designed to help achieve your personal fitness goals.
  • Body Pump - The original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. You'll get the results you came for - and fast!
  • Vinyasa Flow - Exercise for your mind, body and soul. Experience a flowing style linking flowing movement with breath. Special attention is paid to easing into postures, finding proper alignment, and using minimal effort to allow muscle and joint release while holding a pose.
  • Body Combat - This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. With driving music you'll strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
  • Cycle - An athletic cycle program utilizing the most innovative coaching and feedback tools around. No exercise background is necessary. Set your own pace; everyone starts and finishes together!
  • Body Flow - FEEL BALANCED. A Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates inspired workout that leaves you long, strong and centered.
  • Power Yoga - A Yoga class for the more advanced paticipant which will include more challenging moves. Modifications will still be given for the less advanced participant.
  • Grit - LES MILLS GRIT™ is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. 3 class formats: Cardio, Strength and Plyo. All designed to make you perform like an athlete by providing the challenge and intensity you need to get results fast!
  • CXWORX - FIND YOUR CENTER. Personal training-inspired workout to build and maintain a superior functioning core.

One Life Fitness (North Frederick)


Location: 2500 Osprey Way, Frederick, MD 21701
https://www.onelifefitness.com/gyms/north-frederick?hsLang=en

Class Descriptions:

  • Apex - The only mandatory component of this workout is FUN! Fun-ctional exercises that translate to everyday life. This class is for everyone. Cardio, strength, yoga, and pilates movements designed to help achieve your personal fitness goals.
  • Body Pump - The original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. You'll get the results you came for - and fast!
  • Vinyasa Flow - Exercise for your mind, body and soul. Experience a flowing style linking flowing movement with breath. Special attention is paid to easing into postures, finding proper alignment, and using minimal effort to allow muscle and joint release while holding a pose.
  • Body Combat - This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. With driving music you'll strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
  • Cycle - An athletic cycle program utilizing the most innovative coaching and feedback tools around. No exercise background is necessary. Set your own pace; everyone starts and finishes together!
  • Body Flow - FEEL BALANCED. A Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates inspired workout that leaves you long, strong and centered.
  • Gentle Yoga - A slower paced traditional Hatha yoga class focusing on a relaxing sequence of postures for those new to Yoga or who prefer a slower pace.
  • Sprint - LES MILLS SPRINT™is a 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout, using an indoor bike to achieve fast results. A high intensity, low impact workout, it's scientifically proven to return rapid results.
  • H20 Flex - A joint friendly, vertical water fitness workout that focus on building core body strength and muscular endurance through the use of equipment and the resistance of the water.
  • Bang Power Dance - is a dangerously funky power-fitness format using weighted gloves and featuring music that inspires you to get fierce and move! BANG delivers the intensity you need to get the results you crave.
  • BarreOne - a pre choreographed ballet-inspired toning and flexibility workout using hand weights, balls,and where available, a ballet barre. Learn the routines and get the dancer's body you've always wanted. Great for all fitness levels.

Orangetheory Fitness


Location: 7820 Q Wormans Mill Road Frederick, MD 21701
https://frederick.orangetheoryfitness.com/

Class Descriptions: WHAT IS THE ORANGE ZONE?

The Orangetheory workout is comprised of five heart rate zones based on your individual heart rate. Our workouts are strategically designed so you spend at least 12 minutes or more in the Orange Zone to get your heart rate between 84 to 91% of your unique heart rate maximum. When your heart rate is elevated, you’ll start to see and feel real changes in your body. These aren't ordinary workouts you typically find at a local gym.

Soldier Fit

Location: 8420 Gas House Pike Suite Z, Frederick, MD 21701 USA
https://soldierfit.com/boot_camp/

Class Descriptions:

Boot Camp - Our goal at SOLDIERFIT is to provide a family atmosphere where each “troop” helps push one another to reach his or her desired goals! We are really here for each other! The workouts are functional fitness-based, dynamic, fast paced, and every workout is different. Every workout is a full body attack. We address every area of fitness, including:

  • Cardiac respiratory
  • Muscular strength
  • Muscular endurance
  • Flexibility
Walkersville Branch Library

Location: 2 S Glade Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
https://www.fcpl.org/branches-hours/walkersville-branch-library

Class Descriptions:

Healthy Eating for Babies and Toddlers
An FMH Registered Dietician discusses healthy food choices for babies and toddlers.

Event Type(s): Education & Enjoyment
Age Group(s): adult
Presenter: Frederick Memorial Hospital Nutrition Services Manager and Registered Dietician

YOGA and Your Health
To celebrate Women's Health Month, Frederick Memorial Hospital will provide a yoga class and discussion on women's health topics.

Event Type(s): Wellness
Age Group(s): adult