March Group Ex
February 28, 2011
Group-Ex Class Descriptions
Body Pump: is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60 minute workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! Like all of the LES MILLS programs, a new BODY PUMP is released every three months with new music and choreography. Advanced
Body Sculpting: Class is entirely muscle resistance work using hand weights, body bars, body weight, rubber resistance, etc. Given class may target specific muscle groups. All Levels
Body Flow: Class is a blended combination of Yoga, Pilates, and Tai Chi in a choreographed flow of movement to contemporary music. There is a new class release every three months. All Levels
TBS: Total Body Sculpt – Class is muscle resistance work which will attempt to challenge all muscle groups during the class. TBS/CORE will also add emphasis on core work at the end of class. TBS/STRETCH will add emphasis on the importance of complete stretching toward the end of class.
Just.STEP: Class using STEP platforms and choreography conforming to Reebok guidelines and terminology.
Gentle Yoga: Hatha Yoga including mainly mat work. The class will include elements of balance, flexibility, & breathe control. Novice
Tai Chi: A form of Chinese martial art, which is a series of continuous flowing body movements combining relaxation and exercise. All Levels
Fitness Yoga: Basic Hatha Yoga utilizing a combination of traditions. Participants will benefit form having some previous Yoga experience. All Levels
Prenatal Yoga: A very gentle Yoga appropriate for any stage of pregnancy. The class will teach you how to deal with discomfort due to pregnancy, help to prepare you for the birth, and help you connect with the baby. Offered periodically.
Yogalax: Class uses Yoga techniques and poses to lengthen and relax the muscles of the body, face, neck and shoulders, while clearing and soothing the mind. All Levels
Yoga: This class is a slower moving, more instructional system for physical, mental, and emotional development. The basic class will tone, while optional poses may challenge. The student works to their ability. All Levels
Yin Yoga: Class uses typical Hatha poses, however the poses are held 2-5 minutes in order to allow the full facilitation of the stretch. All levels
Pilates: Classical Pilates Mat to strengthen the core. All Levels
MAC Spin: Indoor cycling class; members are encouraged to use heart rate information to make the class more personally challenging and beneficial. All Levels
MAC Spin EXPRESS: Indoor cycling class, offered at noon for 45 minutes. This class is for experienced riders who can accomplish their goals with minimal basic instruction. Water bottles are required and heart monitors are recommended.
Spin & Spar: Class composed of 30 minutes of cardio kick box and 30 minutes of advanced heart rate spin class. Advanced
MAC Attack: Fiercely energetic cardio/ strength class based on boot camp drills & boxing training and combinations. Advanced
Buff & Shine: Senior workout to include cardio, strength, flexibility, and relaxation. Novice to Intermediate
Line Up & Dance: Energetic, low impact workout for all experienced participants. Class may also include strength and balance work.
Kick Boxing: Cardio intense, exercise for core and upper body strength, utilizing weight and elastic resistance. Class does not use gloves or bags. Advanced
HIT: High Intensity Training to include sports specific exercises, foot speed drills with agility and power. Advanced
LIA: Low Impact Aerobics – A combination of cardio, strength and flexibility maintaining a low impact profile. This class will be challenging without high impact moves. All Levels
Zumba: A cardio intense workout composed of Latin dance and Hip Hop-type moves to Caribbean and Latin music. All Levels
H20 Aerobics: Cardio strength, & flexibility fitness using exercise and water resistance. Novice – Intermediate
H20 R.O.M.: Introductory conditioning program for muscle strengthen and joint range of motion, and endurance improvement using water resistance.
Aqualyte: A slightly less intense version of the H20 Aerobics class. Beginners – Novice
H20 Arthritis: A very gentle class for those with extremely compromised joint mobility. Class follows guidelines of the Arthritis Association.
H20 Sculpt: Challenging muscle exercise using aqua dumbbells, kick boards, etc against the water resistance. Intermediate
Deep H20 Challenge/ Water Walking/ Water Circuit: Cardio challenging class, performed primarily in deep water. May include H20 walking or running. Intermediate – Advanced
H20 Pilates: Traditional Pilates techniques performed in the pool to create a challenging workout. Intermediate – Advanced