Group Exercise Classes

Aqua Aerobics is not only a fun way to maintain sound cardiovascular fitness, but its also an excellent method to tone your body and muscles. All the while, you are enjoying ALL the benefits of a refreshing dip in the pool!

Are you looking for a fun way to get in shape for the New Year!? Then take break dancing! Not only will you have fun and learn a new style of dance, you will challenge your body in a way that it has never been challenged before. This class teaches the fundamentals of breaking and progressively gets more challenging. We teach the fundamentals so that you can practice on your own and develop your own unique style. This class welcomes people of all skills. Even if you have never taken a breaking class in your life, it’s ok! This class is for you! Breaking offers a welcoming environment to new students. Every person in the class understands that breaking is challenging and we all learn at our own pace. So have fun and try something new this year. Take Breakdancing!

Butts-n-Guts is a strength training class that will focus on the glutes and abs. We will do a variety of exercises using small hand weights, body weight, balance balls, and mats. Each class will start with a brief warm-up, then progress to a workout at the intensity of your choice then followed by a calming cool-down. So get you butts and guts in here for a great workout.

Choreo-break! is a dance class that combines both choreography and breakdancing. This class mainly focuses on hip-hop choreography and adds a little dash of breaking to spice things up! If you're looking to learn the type of dance style you see on ABDC, this class is for you!

Circuit Blast works all major muscle groups of the body and is designed to achieve a mid to high aerobic level of intensity. A circuit consists of five or more strength and cardio moves targeting the upper and lower body. Weights and a mat are used. The class includes a warm-up circuit, then, multiple strength and cardio circuits are performed. The class concludes with a cool-down and stretching portion at the end.

Cutz is a high intensity boot camp style class; however, here at the Rec Center we want all our members feel welcomed to all our group fitness classes. Jeremy, our instructor, will adjust the all activities to fit your level of fitness. So dont be afraid or intimidated by the class name and join us.

Fight Like A Girl is a self-defense program specifically tailored to the needs of college students. It consists of the following three different levels:

LEVEL I – this class consists of defense when both opponent and student are standing.

LEVEL II – this class consists of defense from the ground when the opponent is standing.

LEVEL III - this class consists of defense when both opponent and student are on the ground.

All three levels will be taught on a rotating basis throughout the quarter, but they do not need to be taken in order.

Grappling, also known as “Submission Wrestling”, was officially recognized by FILA in 2006. Grappling refers to any martial art involving grabbing, clinching and ground fighting, not including strikes with the aim of defeating an opponent by submission. Grappling/Submission Wrestling includes Judo, JiuJitsu, Freestyle and Roman-Greco wrestling and is a base art for professional full contact fighting competitions like U.F.C.

This 40 minute class is designed to tone up your core muscles. You will use a variety of exercises to gain results throughout your abdominal and back area.

This is a class with a lot of different fun and up beat movement. It's for all levels, just be prepared  to work.

A one hour cardio workout using punches and kicks to make you sweat! All skill levels welcome.

Modern Contemporary Dance class, has a lots of different dances. You could find yourself dancing a routine that has elements of African dance, Tango, Salsa, Jazz, Ballet and so on. You name it, you’ll  find it in a Modern Dance class.

Whether you are just starting to exercise, an elite athlete or somewhere in between, the foundations of Pilate’s movement apply to you. If you practice Pilates regularly, it will change your body. Known for creating long, strong muscles and a leaner look, Pilates improves muscle tone. Building from core strength, focusing on proper alignment, and a body/mind integrative approach make Pilates accessible to all.

This is a 90-minute self defense/rape awareness class taught by one of the University Police Department's officers. Come learn some very useful self defense skills. All skill levels are welcome.

This class is a great resistance training/ cardio workout. This class provides different types/styles of workout routines that incorporate dynamic cardio movements and resistance training exercises to sculpt your body. Come ready to sweat and give your all. This class is for all fitness levels because you work at your own intensity.

Vintage Fitness is a full body fitness class designed for a broad range of participants utilizing low-impact exercises designated to benefit all members, especially our vintage population and those with stiff joints.  The classes fluctuate daily to broaden our participant’s knowledge of fitness and exercise. Vintage Fitness offers an extraordinary aspect of group exercise as to keep members eager to learn and make exercise a regular part of their daily life. This program incorporates a diverse array of equipment from step boxes, elastic bands, and BOSU balls, to dumbbells, barbells, and yoga mats and everything in between.  All major muscle groups including legs, back, chest, shoulders, arms and abdominals are worked throughout the duration of this hour long class.  No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced gym member, you will be sure to find this class not only exciting but challenging as well.

Anyone is welcome to the yoga class. It is a mixed level class that focuses on strength, flexibility, and balance. We will work out the arms, back, abs, legs...and probably muscles you did not even know existed. But it is all about how far each person wants to take it. Instructions and demonstrations will be provided, but everyone does only what they feel comfortable doing. Be ready to sweat, stretch, listen to some music...and hopefully have some fun and feel good at the end of class.