Your path to good health may take you many places—your doctor’s office, a fitness class, a health food store, maybe even a bike trail near your home. Ultimately the path leads to a healthier, happier you.

Qi Gong
A gentle practice to increase energy and balance your mind, body, and spirit. Qi gong is often beneficial for chronic pain, high blood pressure, and stress. Many people find an overall increase in well-being and mood as a result of practicing qi gong. Appropriate for all ages and fitness levels. Take both the two-session introductory class and the eight-session series.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Times: Monday and Thursday evenings; call for dates and times
~ Fee: $12 members; $18 nonmembers

Eight-session series
~ Dates/Times: Monday and Thursday evenings; call for dates and times
~ Fees:Fee: $48 members; $72 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Strong Back, Strong Body
Your overall body strength depends on a strong back. In this seminar you’ll learn simple exercises for increasing back strength, protecting against future injury, and improving your posture as you go about everyday activities. #flushleft ~ Location: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/Time: Third Tuesday of every month; call for times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Tai Chi for Balanced Living
Practice steady, flowing movements and deep breathing to reduce stress and to enhance your strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance. This class is open to the community and is for all ages and abilities.
~Location: Union City Medical Offices
~Dates/times: Eight sessions; Saturday mornings; call for dates and times
~Fee: $54 members; $78 nonmembers
~Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Yoga I
Relax your mind and body, gain flexibility, and increase your strength with our six-session basic yoga course. This class is for beginners. Bring a yoga mat. Adults only.
~ Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/Time: Six sessions; Saturday mornings and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
~ Fee: $42 members; $55 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Yoga IA: Intermediate
This yoga class is designed primarily for people with some previous yoga experience but will accommodate beginners as well. Bring a yoga mat. Adults only.
~ Locations: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/times: Six sessions; Thursday evenings
~ Fee: $42 members; $55 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Yoga II: Advanced
If you’ve completed “Yoga I” or any other basic yoga class, take this class for more yoga practice, breathing work, and joy. Open to all adults. Bring a yoga mat. Adults only.
~ Locations: Fremont Medical Center
~ Dates/times: Six sessions; Wednesday, 7:30–9 p.m.
~ Fee: $54 members; $78 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Gentle Yoga
If you have a chronic condition, limited mobility, or are simply less flexible, this gentler approach to yoga may be right for you. Gentle Yoga is a good fit for many older adults and people with disabilities. Bring a yoga mat. Adults only.
~ Locations: Union City Medical Offices
~ Dates/times: Six sessions; Saturday, 10–11:15 a.m.
~ Fee: $42 members; $55 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Fitness Club and Health Services Discounts

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Hayward Adult School Fitness Classes
The Hayward Adult School offers a range of fitness classes at various locations. The classes include:
Body Shaping with Light Weights
Fit Walking
Physical Fitness and Body Conditioning
Tai Chi
Yoga for Fitness and Relaxation
Walking/Hiking for Seniors
Qi Gong

You can register at the first class or by calling (510) 293-8595. For more information, visit www.adultreg.com/hayward.

Chabot College (Quest Program) Fitness Classes for Adults over 50
The Chabot College Quest Program has innovative classes for people over 50, and most classes are free of charge. Classes include:
Fitness after 50
Exercise to Music: Line Dance
Tap Dance
Tap Line Dance
Stretching, Breathing, Relaxing
Water Exercise

You can register for classes by calling (510) 723-6699 or by visiting www.chabotcollege.edu/quest

If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:

Fremont 510-248-3455

Hayward & Union City 510-784-4531