Fitness
Cardiovascular, Strength, Flexibility, Stillness
The Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation department offers a robust selection of new fitness programs. With physical wellness at the core, members have the opportunity to participate in variety of fitness classes designed to facilitate greater self-awareness and responsibility along one’s path to living a full and healthy life. Programming will unfold with group fitness classes and, over time, evolve to include specialized services such as health and wellness assessments, personal training sessions, and consultations with a registered dietician.
Group Exercise Classes
You may download the Group Exercise class descriptions in PDF format. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the PDF.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Abs
A 30 minute class focusing on the abdominal and core muscles.
Anusara Yoga
A style of yoga that connects students to their hearts through the use of breath and postures. Within those postures the five principles of alignment are applied. The class flows from pose to pose connected to the breath.
Anything Goes
This circuit training style class keeps the heart rate at a healthy and high level for a well-rounded, full-body workout! Meet in the Weight Room.
Bootcamp
How strong do you want to be? This class will train you to be your best with military inspired circuit training exercises.
Defeat the Dean
Did you know the Dean of Students is one lean, mean, table-tennis playing machine? If you defeat the Dean, he’ll buy your dinner! Call 832.2860 to schedule a match.
Cycle Fusion
40 minute indoor cycling with 20 minutes of resistance training and stretching—the perfect combination for people who like to multitask.
Everything…Butt
A challenging and fun class working the entire body with an emphasis on the glutes!
First Move & First Move L.O. (Ladies Only)
This is the perfect place to start if you are new to indoor climbing. Get individual instruction as you learn the ropes.
Hip Hop
Get an intense cardiovascular workout while learning fun and exciting hip-hop and breakdancing choreography. A great class for all dance levels and abilitieis.
Indoor Cycling
Burn calories, boost your metabolism, and most importantly, improve your cardiovascular fitness. This ride will “fly by” with motivational music and fun! Please bring a water bottle.
Jump In Swim Instruction
Don’t know how to swim? Want to improve your stroke? During Jump In classes, the FWRD Swim Instruction Team will work with new and experienced swimmers to help individuals reach their goals in this lifelong sport.
Lean Legs & Abs
Build strong arms, lean legs and fab abs in this full body strength training class.
Meditation
Through the use of breath work, sound and movement students will begin to develop a meditation practice. The byproduct is relaxation similar to that of a full night's sleep.
Pilates
Pilates is great for creating long, lean muscles with low, to no, impact on the joints. Although Pilates focuses on the core, you can expect a powerful workout that will strengthen and condition not only your abdominals, but your entire body!
Step
We're taking it back to basics with this classic cardio class. You are sure to get a good workout and have a great time.
Yoga
Breathe vitality, energy, and a new perspective into your life! Yoga
combines physical exercises, mental meditation, and breathing techniques to strengthen the muscles, relieve stress, and provide the foundation for a healthy way of life.
Yoga and Mediation
30 minutes performing yoga poses followed by 30 minutes of meditation. This class will explore such meditation styles as mantra, guided imagery, silent mediation and more.
Zumba
Join the party! Hypnotic Latin rhythms & easy to follow moves create a dynamic workout that will blow you away.
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