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Group Exercise

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Get moving’! Group fitness classes are a great way to complement any fitness program. By participating in a group fitness class you will learn new training techniques, have access to the latest group fitness equipment and programs, stay motivated through a variety of offerings, and meet amazing people!

Group exercise is a great way to meet your fitness goals, develop friendships, and learn a new skill. Our fitness instructors are committed to catering to all fitness levels and abilities by providing modifications for beginners as well as progressions for more advanced exercisers.

Over 30 classes are offered weekly ranging from the indoor cycle, yoga, and a variety of strength and dance options. If you are looking to improve your cardiovascular endurance try our Spinning, Zumba, or Step classes. If you would like to improve your muscular physique try any of our “sculpting” classes such as Muscle Sculpt, and many more. To relax, rejuvenate and refresh your body to help reduce stress and improve flexibility consider trying our mind/body classes such as Yoga. Check out current class offerings and class descriptions below!

Studio Policies

  • Studio entrance is allowed during designated activity times
  • (ex. group exercise classes, reservation, UREC programs)
  • Utilize our towel service, or bring your own
  • Place your belonging in the designated storage areas
  • Entry into Group Exercise classes are first come, first served
  • Refrain from operating the audio equipment
  • Clean and return equipment to proper location after use
  • Studio equipment must remain in studios
  • Use of cell phones is prohibited during classes
  • Patrons in studios during class times must be participating
  • Appropriate exercise attire must always be worn, as per UREC Dress Code Policy
  • Food is prohibited
  • Report any broken equipment to staff

Class Schedule 

>> View Group Exercise schedule. 


Class Descriptions

Zumba

A Latin-inspired dance fitness workout, combing all elements of fitness-cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility.

Aqua Zumba

Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine.  Aqua Zumba blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you should not miss!

Yoga

The art of yoga links breath and movement through heat building sequence of postures to stretch the body and provide stress reduction.

Cycle Fit

Indoor cycling class that yields real results improving one’s endurance, strength, and cycling power. Ideal for all fitness levels.

POUND

A full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of workout.

Aqua Fitness

A shallow water low to medium intensity workout, using water and equipment for resistance, toning muscles, and increasing endurance and felxibility.

Boxing

Group training workout that sculpts your body and burns calories. Your trainer will lead you through explosive boxing rounds where you'll deliver jab, cross, hook, and uppercut combinations, working your entire body on our 100-pound heavy bags.

Cardio, Strength, and Intervals

High energy full-body cardio and strength interval class. Boxing moves, boot-camp style drills, mixed with strength exercises, emphasizing the core. Ideal for all fitness levels.



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