Fall 2009 Class Descriptions

Boot Camp (50 mins): Looking for a super-challenging workout?  Boot Camp is where it’s at!  This class combines cardio and agility drills, challenging your body on all levels.  Expect sport conditioning types of intervals, while using a wide variety of equipment.  And although this class is a tough one, all levels can enjoy a great workout, as modifications are offered for all fitness levels.

Cardio Kick & Abs (45 mins): This is the ultimate non-contact workout!  30 minutes of cardio kickboxing, full of drills and combos that will definitely get your blood pumping, followed by 15 minutes of core training.  Fun music, easy to follow choreography, and a great instructor make this class a must for your weekly workout regime!

Core & More (45 mins):  What is Core & More?  Think Boot Camp, minus the jumping around and running in place.  We’ll take 30 minutes to strength train every major (and some minor) muscle groups with weighted equipment, then conclude with 15 minutes of abdominal-focused training.  Expect to use all types of equipment and move your body in new ways to really challenge your muscles and create some definition.  Core & More is a cult favorite from years past and is suitable for absolutely everyone!

Fitness Yoga (50 mins): This class moves rapidly through yoga poses and sequences, increasing your heart rate and challenging your body.  Using the breath to connect one posture to the next, expect to improve your balance and flexibility  while giving your heart a workout and your mind a break.  We’ll conclude each class with classic yoga stretching postures and a few moments of final relaxation.  Fitness Yoga is a hatha style of yoga, following the principles of vinyasa, or “flow”, yoga.  And it’s perfect for beginners and advanced yogis, alike!

Mat Pilates (50 mins): Mat Pilates is a very user-friendly, mat-based pilates workout that promotes strength, , flexibility, balance and body awareness.  You’ll sculpt a leaner, tighter body in a controlled, non-impact class and improve core strength and coordination.  And don’t be surprised to use equipment in this class to assist your muscles and add variety to your pilates training.  Mat Pilates is appropriate for all fitness levels and ages and is especially beneficial for those experiencing low back pain or recovering from muscle injury, as the workouts are self-paced and progressive.

Power Yoga (50 mins): Think yoga isn’t a workout?  Challenge that thought in Power Yoga, our muscle-building, endurance-testing, yoga class.  We will integrate our breath into each posture, taking each pose to the next level by adding strength and balance components.  Prepare to push your body, while relaxing your mind.

Spin®-Strength (45 mins): Get the most of your workout!  Spend 45 minutes sculpting your muscles and pumping up your heart.  You’ll interval strength training segments with cycling on the Spin® bike, taking your workout to new limits.  Come early to set up your bike and equipment station.  And don’t forget your water or sweat towel… you’re going to need both in this class!

Spinning® (40 mins): Get the most bang for your buck with Spinning®!  Our indoor cycling classes are tailored to suit a wide range of abilities and fitness goals, while providing the most energizing and entertaining outdoor-inspired rides.  Each of our instructors teaches slightly different from each other, providing a different type of coaching and music selection for each class… you’re guaranteed to find a favorite!  And in your quick Spinning® workout, you can burn between 400-700 calories- that’s tough  to beat!  Just don’t forget your water or a sweat towel, you’ll need it in this class!

Step Interval (50 mins): That’s right… step aerobics has returned!  But we’re taking the basic step workout up a notch, by adding strength intervals to create a freakishly efficient workout for you!  We’ll alternate short segments of basic step choreography with muscle-specific strength training.  So, not only will your heart get a great workout but your muscles will be pushed, too!  Be prepared for a brain workout, too, as step choreography can be challenging.  But we’ll try to keep it simple and give everyone a great workout!

Total Strength (45 mins): 45 minutes of straight muscle building… this will be fun!  We’ll use hand weights, stability balls, benches, body bars, exer-tubing and the BOSU to sculpt strong muscles in both your upper and lower body.  Think a weight room style of workout in the comfort of an enclosed fitness studio- no eyeballing or people-watching, just a straightforward workout!  And Total Strength is a great workout for everyone, as plenty of options are available for all fitness levels.

Zumba® (45 mins): Looking for a more motivating and flat out fun way to workout?  Then Zumba® is for you!  This class fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow dance moves to create a workout unlike any other.  The goal is simple: dance like nobody’s watching and have more fun than you’ve ever experienced in a workout class!  You don’t want to miss this one!

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∞ Increase Your Flexibility
Ω Build Muscular Strength
∩ Work Your Core

≈ Get Your Heart Pumping (Cardio)

Please e-mail Cody Sims at simsc@cwu.edu. Or call (509) 963-3513 for your questions.