Get Fit in 2023 with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

Looking to start 2023 off right? It is now time to register for winter programs with the Parks and Recreation Department. Take some time for yourself and make fitness and fun a priority this year for you and your family. The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of enjoyable programs that will help you and your family create lasting memories while helping you make health and wellness a priority.

Below is a listing of our upcoming Fitness programs.

Register for New 2023 Fitness Programs with the Parks and Recreation Department!

Tabata Bootcamp
Get fit in 2023 with our fun, effective and very popular Tabata Bootcamp! Join a terrific group while you get in great shape while being motivated and starting the year off right by making exercise a priority. You will have a blast in this ultimate calorie burning high intensity class. Tabata is a form of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) that alternates between twenty seconds of intense bursts of work and ten seconds of rest in four-minute rounds. This class will have you burning calories even after you leave class. All fitness levels are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and have an exercise Mat for class.

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12 (bad weather make up day is Feb. 19)
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Ages: 14 and older
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $55.00
Registration Deadline is Tuesday, January 3

Powerburn Into the New Year!
Get a fantastic workout while keeping your 2023 fitness resolutions in this high intensity and fun step class. This super effective program is designed to help build lean muscle while burning tons of fat all while having a blast. You will get a total body cardio and strength workout. This class combines step, HIIT, and dumbbells for an all around ultimate thirty-minute workout Come get your heart pumping and the calories burning with a personal trainer. Beginners to Advanced are welcome. Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Teamjtraining.com
Dates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9 (Feb. 16 as a bad weather make up day.)
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $55.00
Registration closes on Tuesday, January 3 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment

2023 Fitness Lunchtime Challenge (New)
Looking for a fun class that offers great motivation to help you get fit in the New Year? Take time for yourself to reach your fitness goals. This lunch time strengthening and conditioning class will focus on toning and building lean muscle. No experience necessary as Instructor will accommodate and modify to suit all of your individual needs and fitness levels. Come learn about your muscles, mechanics and improve even further on your strength and cardio. Take a break from the sedentary workday and join us. This class offers a great way to get in shape in the New Year with great motivation while having fun. We will also discuss healthy nutrition and lifestyle as a core component of this class. Make 2023 your healthiest year yet. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 4

Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com
Day: Wednesday
Dates - January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8 (Feb. 16th is a backup bad weather day)
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Ages: Adult
Fee: $50.00
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 4

More Powerburn in the New Year!
Continue to keep your 2023 fitness resolutions while getting a fantastic workout with this high intensity and fun step class. This super effective program is designed to help build lean muscle while burning tons of fat all while having a blast. You will get a total body cardio and strength workout. This class combines step, HIIT, and dumbbells for an all-around ultimate thirty-minute workout. Come get your heart pumping and the calories burning with a personal trainer. Beginners to Advanced are
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA Teamjtraining.com
Dates: March 16, 23, 20, April 6, 13, 20
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library Room
Fee: $55.00
Registration closes on Thursday, March 9 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment

Energizing Winter Vinyasa Flow – (NEW Saturday morning program!)
Start the New Year right with our new energizing Vinyasa yoga flow that will kick start your Saturday morning and inspire you to move through the rest of the weekend with intention and ease from the comfort of your own home. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one’s breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. This flow will end with a sprinkle of core work and a final relaxation that will leave you ready to take on your day. This practice is a one- hour class and has been designed for all levels-from beginners to seasoned Yogis. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement and have a water bottle and a Yoga Mat ready for class.

Instructor: Laura Dromgold- Certified Yoga Instructor
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 4 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 (Back up bad weather day’s will be on Sunday, January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12, 19 if there are any cancelations due to inclement weather.)
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: Suffield Senior Center library room
Ages 14 and up
Fee: $70.00

Free Total Transformation Info and Class Demo (NEW-FREE Class)
Start the New Year right and find the perfect balance between your workouts, eating habits and making fitness a priority. Are you exercising and not getting the results you had hoped for or want to take your fitness to the next level for a total transformation? Join us for this fun, free info session and find out how to balance a transformative exercise program with an overall healthy lifestyle to get proven results. Take charge of your wellness in 2023 and necessary steps to stay fit, active, energetic and confident.
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA.
Registration closes on Wednesday, January 4 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum
capacity. Limited enrollment

Date: January 7
Day: Saturday
Time: 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Ages: Adults (children ages 14 and over are welcome)
Location: Suffield Senior Center Library
Fee: FREE (Must Pre-Register)

Total Transformation 2023 - New
Are you ready to take charge of your wellness, feel great and get and stay in shape in the New Year? Get ready for a Total Transformation in 2023! This comprehensive five week training program combines all of the necessary aspects to help improve your overall well-being in order to achieve your desired fitness and lifestyle for maximum results. You will participate in up to two fitness classes a week (30min. each) for 5 weeks that fits your schedule. You will also participate in weekly weigh ins, body fat testing/check in, will have access to a personal portal where you will have your stats, progress charts and the ability to submit food logs to keep you accountable as well as access to our fitness nutritionist. The portal will also contain food lists for the lean healthy eating program and your own personal stats throughout the program as well as 5 weeks of exercise videos. This program will help ensure you make a holistic commitment to fitness and achieve lasting results in a supported environment.
Come learn how to reach your goal by learning the proper ways to eat, workout, burn fat, build lean muscle, and lose weight with support all in one. Join with friends, family members, coworkers, or challenge yourself. Lose weight to feel great! www.teamjtraining.com

Cardio, Core and More (Total Transformation Class option)
Join in on this fun high intensity class that will get your heart pumping. You will get a total cardio and strength-training workout. This class is designed to help build lean muscle while burning fat. We will get in a transformative workout while combining HIIT, Step, and hand held weights making this is the ultimate thirty-minute workout. Come get your heart pumping and burn some serious calories while being motivated by a personal trainer. Beginners to Advanced are welcome! Saturday’s January 14, 21, 28, February 4, February 11 (Back up snow date is Feb. 18) from 11:00-11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center Library Room. (Optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 10:30-11:00 a.m.)

Ultimate Fitness Challenge ( Total Transformation Class option)
Looking for a fun and effective fitness challenge class? This class is for you! Sunday workouts have never been so rewarding and effective than this motivating strength and interval-training program. You will get in a complete workout, by challenging yourself in an enjoyable and encouraging environment with a variety of stations. This terrific workout will be an ultimate calorie burner and help you reach your 2023 fitness resolutions. All fitness levels are welcomed. (Sunday’s-January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, (Back up snow date is Feb. 19) from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Library Room) (optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 11:30-12:00 p.m.)
Instructor: Joseph Hicks, Certified Personal Trainer, ISTA. teamjtraining.com
Day: Saturdays and Sundays (See above schedule)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays (optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 10:30-11:00 a.m.)
12:00-12:30 p.m. on Sundays (optional consultation/weigh ins and body fat composition before class from 11:30-12:00 p.m.)
Location: Suffield Senior Center
Ages: 14 and older
Fee for the Total Transformation Program: $225.00 (includes up to two classes per week, fitness videos, personalized nutritional assistance and weekly check ins with weigh in/body fat analysis. This is a comprehensive program with impressive results)
Registration closes on Tuesday, January 10
Register at www.suffieldrec.com

Winter Walkers/Runners and Snowshoers - FREE
Get in shape this winter and keep your Fitness Resolutions in 2023! Let’s enjoy the winter weather, get motivated and go on a lunchtime walk/jog or snowshoe session depending on the weather. All levels and abilities welcome. We will go over warming up, fitness walking/snowshoeing and have a fun time getting you re-energized for the rest of the day. The program will run in all weather conditions so please bring proper winter gear. Even if you can only join the program for a half hour, you are encouraged to join the group. Prizes will be awarded to the most dedicated walkers. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to class and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to class. Also, please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, sneakers and bring a facemask and water bottle.

Instructor: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki
Registration closes on Tuesday, December 27 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. (Feb.7 and Feb. 14) are the bad weather make up days if needed.
Day: Tuesday
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Middle School Track (if there is too much snow/ice on the track we will walk behind the McAlister and Middle School)
Ages: All Ages
Fee: FREE (must pre-register)

Self Defense for Teens and Adults - NEW
Self-defense is a real and necessary skill. Learn simple strategies to minimize risk and easy to learn tactics that will get you to safety quickly. You will understand the psychology behind most violence and how to avert it. This class will also teach the fundamentals of striking and escaping. People who are confident in crisis seldom need to defend themselves. Their belief in themselves turns predators away. But this belief has to be strong, even under pressure, under threat. This class is for people ages 14 & up. Parental consent is required for minors since mature topics will be covered.
Instructor: Jonathan Metcalf-Integrity Martial Arts Owner
Registration closes on Thursday, January 26 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity. Limited enrollment.
Date: February 2
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00- 8:30 p.m.
Ages: Age 14 - adult
Location: Suffield Senior Center Great Room
Fee: Free (This program is free but class space is limited and all participants must pre-register at Suffieldrec.com) In addition, visit keepyousafer.com website to complete on-line waiver.

Suffield Family Night
Aloha! Summer Luau in January

Don't let the chilly winter temperatures keep you in the house!
Get ready for a night of fun for the whole family as we celebrate the start of the New Year with our beach themed party for the community. There will be lots of enjoyable activities including games, music, food, crafts and even a bounce house for the kids. Some members of the 2022 Summer Camp Staff will be at the event to lead some fun activities.

Wear your tropical attire to get into the warm weather spirit and be ready for a night to remember! (This event is for all ages and abilities)

Date: Friday, January 6 (Snow Date: Saturday, January 7)
Time: 5:30 - 8:00pm
Fee: $5.00 per person
Location: Suffield Senior Center, 145 Bridge Street

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For a full listing of all of our programs and to register, please visit- suffieldrec.comHello Parks and Recreation Friends,

We hope that you and your family have been having a wonderful Holiday season.

It is now time to register for winter programs with the Parks and Recreation Department. Looking to start 2023 off right? Take some time for yourself and make fitness and fun a priority this year for you and your family. The Suffield Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of enjoyable programs that will help you and your family create lasting memories while helping you make health and wellness a priority.

Below is a listing of our upcoming Fitness programs.

Wishing you and your family a healthy and Happy 2023. Looking forward to seeing you soon at upcoming programs.