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GROUP FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Below you will find descriptions to all of our group fitness classes. To watch a demo of the class, click on the video link next to each class name.

Cycle

Cycle: Video
High-energy indoor bicycling will push your fitness limits, building muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance through a mix of interval training, climbs, endurance and sprints. Training on a bike makes this workout low-impact, but plenty challenging.  Make this class as intense as you wish—it is YOUR ride! 

Cycle/Core
Cycle/Core is a fusion class that combines indoor cycling with a core conditioning workout. The first 30 minutes will be spent on a stationary bike for a high intensity express cycle workout and the second half will be geared towards toning and strengthening the core.

Dance

Beginner Zumba
New to Zumba? Get an introduction to the basics with this class before you jump right in. You will learn the breakdown of movements that will allow you to keep up with any Zumba class. Beginner Zumba emphasizes teaching dance steps, coordination, and rhythm while allowing you to work out and have fun all in one class.

Zumba: Video
A dance class with a Latin vibes, which incorporates movements that are easy for anyone to learn. Using unique moves, high energy, and motivating music participants can dance away their stress.  Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for the body and the mind!

Mind/Body

Pilates: Video
Focus on isolating, activating, and conditioning the body’s deep core muscles.  This mat-based Pilates class improves flexibility, coordination, muscle control, posture, and strength through physical and mental conditioning. 

Yoga: Video
Connect with your mind, body and spirit in this fitness based yoga class. Yoga classes will vary in length, but each session can provide a variety of health benefits. This relaxing and challenging workout is a combination of breathing, muscular strength and endurance, balance, coordination and other stress-management techniques.

Power Yoga:
Power Yoga is closely modeled on the  Ashtanga method (which refers to the eight limbs of yoga laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali). Unlike Ashtanga yoga, Power Yoga does not follow the a set of series, instead it differentiates in the intensity, flowing from the gentle stretching and meditation to strong power flows. Power Yoga combines dynamic yoga Asanas in a series of “power” flows with emphasis on strength and flexibility.   Power yoga classes vary widely and likely to appeal to those who enjoy exercising and the already quite fit. Come prepared to work hard and work up a sweat.

Yogavibes:
Start the week with YogaVibes and add vibrancy and authenticity to your practice. Flow gently or dynamically from asana to asana combining core fusion and Vinyasa. Let the strains of steady and rhythmic yoga beats vibrate through the postures and allow the unusual musical compilations to complement the mood and practice. An uplifting yoga practice guaranteed to jump start your week- all levels welcome

ZenYoga: Video
For all levels of yogis, this class is sure to move you in the direction of absorption and meditative state. Listen and flow to the gentle sounds of nature, flute and singing Tibetan bowls; allow the notes to vibrate and resonate throughout the body and mind. Feel the relaxing energy and deep healing attributes of the music and glide gently yet energetically through the yogi series. Adding focused breathing to the gentle Zen notes and Zen flow. A must class for all yogis.

Strength & Conditioning

Bodysculpt: Video
A grab bag of group fitness elements, including cardio and strength intervals, circuit/station work, step drills, stretching, free weights, and Swiss balls. The goal is to get the most calorie burn with cardiovascular conditioning while also toning the body with muscle strengthening and endurance workouts for all the body’s major muscle groups.

Bootcamp: Video
The unique combination of skills and movements will supply the perfect challenge, as the class is designed to inspire participants to work hard and train harder. Whether participants are beginners or advanced, the Boot Camp fitness class will supply a supportive and motivational work-out environment.

 

 

Bosu Bootcamp
This class will be done completely with the BOSU® balance trainer while adding in strength training equipment to target stabilization muscles throughout the workout. Through a BOSU workout, you can work to improve balance, core strength and coordination while conditioning your upper and lower body for maximum results.

Cardio Strength
Get ready to break a sweat as you challenge your cardiovascular endurance and strength all in once class. This combination class will use cardio and strength moves to keep your heart rate up as you power through this total body workout.

Circuit Training
This class offers an interval style of conditioning combining resistance training and high intensity aerobics. Push hard through bouts of exertion, rest a little, and then do it again. Circuit Training will improve your strength and stamina while conditioning your entire body in one workout.

HIIT: Video
High Intensity Interval Training: Has your body reached the point where you are not seeing the results you want? HIIT is just what you need to push yourself outside that comfort zone. Your body will perform at such an intense level that you will spend the rest of the day expending energy to recover. It is a fun and exciting way to challenge yourself to the next level.

Tabata
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abata is a combination of high intensity and resistance training that is sure to challenge you. Tabata is a style of training based on a ratio of 20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest. Tabata will help improve your strength and stamina and is open to all levels.

TRX Bootcamp/Blast: Video
This high intensity, full body workout is delivered through suspension training equipment from TRX. Suspension training was developed by a Navy Seal and offers the ability to utilize the core through functional movements. It is a perfect mix of cardiovascular conditioning, and strength all in one great class. TRX boot camp will push each participant to a higher level of physical fitness in a fun and safe environment.

WTF: Video
Will you be Witnessing the Fitness this fall? Come experience this new outdoor class, which is an intense total body workout that combines strength exercises and cardiovascular drills, helping you burn fat and lean out. A challenging workout and a great group vibe will keep you wanting to WTF.

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 Last Modified 5/21/13