GROUP FITNESS

 The Department of Recreation offers group fitness classes designed to provide participants with a variety of activity choices to meet all interests and fitness levels.

All classes are held at ShipRec unless otherwise noted.

SCHEDULE MON 11/4 - FRI 12/6

*No classes Week of 11/25 (Thanksgiving)

MONDAY: 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

AQUATIC AEROBICS:

Want to exercise in the pool but don’t know where to start? Look no further than this aquatic workout class. It is very basic and consists of minimal swimming. Most exercises during this workout focus on using water resistance by walking laps in water, utilizing floatation devices for resistance, as well as an abundance of other water aerobics techniques to provide incredible workouts. The class has many benefits including fat burning, muscle building, increasing cardiovascular health, and so much more, all while being gentle on the joints. This class is good for all levels of water and fitness experience.

BEACH BODY BOOT CAMP:

Whether you are just starting your fitness journey, have been working out for years, are trying to slim down, or want to build muscle, this class is for you! Using only body weight and some very mild fitness equipment, you will work out your entire body, allowing you to feel good, look good, and become stronger. You choose how much you want to challenge yourself, but you are guaranteed a great workout.

CORE GALORE:

Strong core muscles are essential to any and all daily and fitness activities. This class, composed in a circuit style, features an array of core and ab exercises, including body weight and weighted, that target all parts of your core and will leave you feeling strong and fit. All levels of fitness are encouraged to attend. 

HIIT THOSE GOALS:

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts are fast-paced, intense workouts that not only get you in the shape you desire, but also test your mental fortitude to keep pushing. The full body exercises will increase your heart rate and let you feel the burn. Regardless of what fitness level you are at, this will be a great workout to achieve the fitness goals you have.

RHYTHM RIDE:

A 45-minute cycling class packed with choreography, interval training, and semi-weighted exercises. This cycling class is all about rhythm and riding to the beat of the music. Each class will contain a new, upbeat, playlist specifically catered towards certain intervals. There is also a mindfulness component added to each ride, connecting one’s body and mind to the bike.

SPIN & SCULPT:

A 30 minute ride with 30 minutes of muscle / strength conditioning workout that adopts a HIIT and a strength training style. It involves alternating periods of high and low intensity movements while using hand weights and bands to build lean muscle. During the workout, all major muscle groups are targeted.

SPINtensity:

A high-intensity interval training cycle session that targets many muscle groups while incorporating flats, sprints & hill climbs.  The music is specifically designed to challenge you in different ways and build a fun group atmosphere.  Anyone from a beginner to an avid cyclist can participate and get an awesome workout!  If its your first class, come early so the instructor can help you set-up your bike.

WEIGHTS & PLATES:

Are you ready to build some muscle? This class offers the opportunity for both beginners and advanced lifters to gain strength and muscle with the use of weights, gravity, and other workout equipment. All levels of gym-goers are welcome, as equipment weight will be determined on an individual basis. If you aren't sore after this class, you aren't doing something right. But sore is good when building muscle.

YOGA:  (Sponsored by New Day Yoga and Wellness, LLC.)

*Class is on hiatus due to instructor availability.

In just one hour you will stretch your muscles, build strength, find your balance, open your hips and enjoy some stillness. You will leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. This class follows the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga methodology and is suitable for beginners and experienced yogis.