Summer 2008 Fitness Class Descriptions
20/Step/20 – 20 minutes of strength training utilizes multiple pieces of resistance equipment. Continue straight into 40 minutes of various step workouts, from basic to advanced step choreography and step kickboxing, and end the workout with 20 minutes of core work and flexibility training. For those of you who love high energy step aerobics and a full package of total body strengthening and lengthening, this is your class!
Body Sculpt – For those more novice strength trainers, body sculpt is a wonderful class to begin your journey with resistance training, also for those who enjoy lifting with others. While the focus is primarily not on cardio vascular work but muscular endurance and muscular strength, one can expect a moderate cardio workout while training a variety of larger muscles groups. Core work is incorporated throughout as well as you can expect a decent flexibility portion at the end.
Cardio Kickbox – Still as popular as ever! A cardio based aerobic class utilizes kickboxing choreography to add variety and challenge to your workout. Practice having stronger and more controlled kicks and arm combinations while maximizing your cardio capabilities through various high intensity drills. Cardio Kickboxing is a multi-intensity class that one can be assured to have the freedom to take at his or her own level. Punching and kicking shields may be used at the instructor’s discretion.
Cardio Sculpt – This combination class allows for an even amount of cardiovascular work and strength work. Split with the first half hour cardio and the second half hour strength, vice versa, or segment by segment, an equal balance of cardio routines and strength training exercises. No matter how you frame it, this class yields fat burning results for the new exerciser as well as for those on a maintenance program.
Cardio Step – A great combination class with just enough step, and just enough mixed impact aerobics. 40 minutes of cardio work will be broken up into segments of on the step and off the step routines. The end segment will be strength training work with flexibility training to complete the workout. This class is a perfect workout for those who are newer to step or who enjoy a great variety to their workouts.
Express Abs – This 25-minute express class will add discipline and variety to your current abdominal workout. Or, if you are new to the core, let the instructor take you through a spectrum of core exercises presented to challenge new and seasoned participants alike. A variety of resistance techniques will be used to advance exercises as well as modifications will be given. Don’t waste anymore time, get started today!
Extreme Conditioning – You have been training hard all the past quarter and you need that extra push to keep you challenged. Well look no further! Extreme Conditioning is a class designed to push even the most advanced to the maximum. On an exertion scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, this class promises to keep you working at an 8.5 the entire hour! Incorporating a generous amount of running, jumping, squatting and sprinting, Extreme Conditioning will, within weeks, have you going from 30 push ups to hundreds! If it’s time for you to go that extra mile, Extreme Conditioning truly is for you.
Get on the Ball – Always wanted to learn how to incorporate the resistance ball into your workouts safely and effectively? Try an hour of strength training utilizing the resistance ball to add greater instability and a greater challenge. Take the same basic strength exercises to the resistance ball and notice the change in your core! Exercises will focus on balance and form, working both muscular endurance and muscular strength. This class will be a positive experience for those versed in strength training already and looking for more variety to add to their workouts.
H2O Challenge – Looking for a challenging cardiovascular workout minus the impact of a floor? Stop looking! H2O Challenge is a mixed intensity workout designed for all levels. Within varying depths (4ft to 9ft), the participant is instructed through a range of movements that create resistance work with a cardio focus. Noodles, water belts, water dumbbells, and water paddles give the participant an extra challenge, as well as extra comfort, when working in the water. No swimming experience is necessary, but very welcome! The option to remain in shallow water the duration of the class is certainly encouraged to those who do not feel comfortable in deeper water.
Hatha Yoga – Relax and release! This class will allow the participant to ease through a variety of holding poses. Focus will be on mindful practice, breath work, tension release, and each class will end with a generous relaxation period. Learn techniques for relaxation and lengthening your muscles that can be used for the rest of your life! Benefits of this type of training include but are not limited to, increased lung capacity, increased balance, increased flexibility, and increased body awareness. Hatha Yoga is a perfect class for beginners. Sticky mats provided or feel free to bring your own.
Indoor Cycle – Looking for a cardio challenge unlike the rest? Indoor cycling is just that. Whether it is an endurance climb or a series of short strength intervals, Indoor Cycling classes are designed to add a great cardiovascular challenge to anyone’s weekly workouts. Instructors choose the course each class session takes and provide 45-50 minutes of on the cycle training followed by another 10-15 minutes of strength and flexibility work. Indoor Cycling naturally challenges the core due to the demand of the various positions. Cross-training shoes with flat bottoms, towels, and water bottles are highly encouraged. We ride Schwinn cycles, six with clips. Please do not remove pedals for any reason. Whether you have never tried cycling or are a cycling enthusiast, we will have a cycling class to meet your needs. No one leaves this class without sweating!
Pilates – Based on Joseph Pilates philosophy of the body and movement, this class teaches the foundation of pilates exercises. Learn breathing, shoulder stability, pelvic positioning, spinal elongation, and basic mat work exercises derived from Joseph Pilates original work. Variations and modification of exercises will be provided. Benefits of pilates work include improved posture, increased lung capacity, stronger core muscles, improved balance work, increased body awareness, improved flexibility and range of motion, improved neuromuscular functioning, and much more! It is never too late to re-learn the body! Sticky mats provided or feel free to bring your own.
Power Hour – Are you looking for a challenging cardio, strength and flexibility workout? Are you interested in new ideas to keep your workout fresh? Power Hour is a class designed to challenge your endurance, strength, coordination, and balance. Power hour will be a mix of aerobics, cycling, kickboxing, sculpting, drills and core work. How can we possibly fit all of that into one hour? Come and see for yourself!
Power Yoga – Looking for a yoga class that incorporates strength, stamina, and flexibility? This one hour and 15 minute class utilizes dynamic breathing and powerful yoga-based poses to heat up the entire body. A powerful combination of movement, breath, and strength allows the body to generate heat increasing the muscles’ ability to lengthen and release. Sun salutations, standing poses, and floor work will be incorporated into the class. End each class with an integrative relaxation period and additional breath work, time permitting. Sticky mats provided or feel free to bring your own.
Sculpt & Cycle – For those of you who want it all! Start off with 30 minutes of challenging total body strength training. Hop onto a cycle for 45 minutes of high level cardio cycling. Finish with some core work and flexibility training. This workout is guaranteed to please even the most advanced exerciser.
Step Kickbox – What do you get when you combine Super Step and Cardio Kickbox? A great time and an even better cardiovascular workout! This class has so much variety! Move from step combos using kickboxing choreography to floor work kickboxing style, add intervals of strength training, endurance drills, use kicking and/or punching shields, the possibilities are endless! Always a favorite among instructors and participants alike! Step Kickboxing is a great class for intermediates and those who feel at home on a step.
Total Body – Just as the name implies. Work the entire body, from head to toe, up-side down, right-side up, the perfect class for those ready to test their muscular strength and endurance by turning it up a notch and adding a steady medium to high level of cardiovascular work consistently. For example, “jump” right into the warm up with 5 minutes of jump rope, jumping jacks, and/or jump squats and go directly into minute to minute intervals of traveling push-ups and mountain climbers. This class is designed with a foundation of strength training and a compliment of aerobic training. Give it try! Definitely a crowd pleaser.
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