GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
BOB MCDOWELL

TEACHES AT:

Eldersburg

TEACHING STYLE:

I am compassionately committed to making a wellness connection to you. Wherever you are on your wellness trail, I am there with you. I teach people in a fun, safe atmosphere as each pose should have the elements of safety, comfort and stability. All are welcome to yoga and pilates at Merritt.

FAVORITE SONG:

We got tonight by bob seger. Baby dont hurt me by Haddaway

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT BOB

Mountain biking, reading history, listening to Rush Limbaugh, socializing at Martins with Merritt folks, meditating and yoga.

BOB’S CLASSES

GENTLE YOGA

55 MINUTES

A gently paced, inclusive yoga class that is accessible for beginners and all-levels. This is a perfect class for students regardless of age, experience, and health. In this class, we focus on breath, alignment, and opening the body by approaching postures in gradual steps with the use of props. Experience contemplative practice that aims to improve your overall healthy, both mind and body.

RESULTS:

  • Improve range of motion
  • Improve balance & stability
  • Improve overall health, both mind & body

INTENSITY:

Low

YOGALATES

55 MINUTES

A fusion of Pilates and yoga focusing on core strength, stability, flexibility, sports conditioning, and strength training.

RESULTS:

  • Improves joint flexibility & range of motion
  • Enhances mental well-being
  • Tightens & tones

INTENSITY:

Low to Moderate

PILATES

55 MINUTES

This body conditioning routine helps build flexibility and long, lean muscles, strength and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. Pilates emphasizes spinal and pelvic alignment, proper breathing, a strong core, and improved coordination and balance.

RESULTS:

  • Improves joint flexibility & range of motion
  • Tones & shapes
  • Strengthens the core

INTENSITY:

Low to Moderate

YOGA FUNDAMENTALS

75 MINUTES

Breathe and relax. An introduction to Yoga that is an accessibly paced, breath centered practice focusing on alignment and body awareness. Modifications are given as traditional Yoga poses are sequenced to increase flexibility and strength. All levels of Yogis looking for a meditative and renewing practice will benefit from this safe and accessible class.