Group Fitness Class Descriptions
See the classes in action; visit our website to view short videos of each class!
All classes are recommended for all fitness levels, unless noted otherwise.
CARDIO
Cycle Insanity: Conquer simulated hills, mountains and flat terrain in this complete workout that includes interval, endurance and strength exercises. You control the intensity and resistance level for every exercise. Class size is limited to 10 participants, so please arrive early!
Cycle Express: Pressed for time but need to get your cardio in for the day? Try this 30 minute ride that keeps you motivated and moving. Class is limited to 10 participants, so please arrive early.
Dance Fusion: Move, groove and stretch in this expressive workout that integrates a variety of dance formats, including jazz, hip hop, Latin and more!
Kickbox: This class features basic, moderate and high intensity combinations of punches and kicks to get your heart pumping!
Step Energy: This mixed-level class gives you a maximum cardiovascular workout, utilizing a variety of step choreography. Each class ends with 10 minutes of core work and stretching.
Zumba: Ditch the workout and join the party! You will have so much fun in this Latin-based dance class that you will forget you are working out!
STRENGTH & SCULPT
Core Challenge: Up for a challenge? This 45-minute class will take you through a series of moderate to advanced exercises focusing on the muscles of the abs, back, hips, and pelvis.
Full Body Fit: This integrative class will strengthen and tone the major muscle groups using your body weight and all of our “toys,” including dumbbells, weights, stability balls, BOSU’s, resistance tubing and more.
Hard Core: Tired of the same sit-up routine? This 25-minute class will challenge your abs and lower back to improve strength and muscle tone.
Lethal Legs: Beware – you may need to register your lower extremities as a lethal weapon. This 25-minute workout is designed to strengthen and sculpt the muscles of your lower body, including your hips, glutes, hamstrings, quads and outer thighs.
RIP: This 60-minute barbell program will strengthen and tone all the major muscle groups in your body. This class utilizes traditional strength-training exercises and matches each move to music to create a simple, fun and effective workout.
TNT (Tummies in Thighs): This 45-Minute workout will sculpt and strengthen your abdominal area, as well as all of the muscles in your lower body.
Ultimate Upper: This 25-minute workout will sculpt and tone your triceps, biceps, shoulders, upper and lower back and chest.
MIXED FORMAT CLASSES
Aqua Fit: Whether you are in need of some cross training or just want a fun water workout, this FREE, non-weight bearing class will tone and shape your muscles and improve your cardio fitness. Located in the Butler-Hancock pool.
BOSU Blast: This fun and unique equipment will give you a great workout that challenges your agility and balance.
Cardio Sculpt: This 45-minute class provides a dynamic mix of cardio and strength exercises to challenge your entire body. Drills will be utilized to maximize your speed, agility, power, strength and balance.
Yoga Strength*: Get strong, lean muscles in this class that fuses strength training with traditional yoga poses. This class will challenge your stamina and strength and is great for all fitness levels.
TGIF ( Thank goodness it's Friday!): Each week the instructor will choose a different format to teach and the best part is it's free.
A great way to kick off the weekend!
*It is recommended to attend at least one Mixed-Level Yoga or Yoga Foundations class prior to attending.
YOGA
Mixed-Level Yoga: Everyone can benefit from better posture, increased flexibility, strength and improved concentration. This mixed-level class will provide modifications and progressions to meet everyone’s needs. All levels are welcome.
Restorative Yoga: This FREE class focuses on relaxing the body in restful postures. This type of unique “rest” provides the body an opportunity to renew and heal itself and gives you time to clear your mind. Lower your heart rate and blood pressure and improve your immune system in this total relaxation experience.
Yoga Foundations: Yoga is the connection between mind, body and breath. This class focuses on fundamental yoga poses in order to improve technique and improve flexibility, strength and endurance. Recommended for beginners.
Registration and Policies
- All students and their dependents must register and pay for a FITpass to participate. Passes can be purchased at the Campus Recreation Center entry desk. FITpasses are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Non-members must pay the $5.00 guest fee in addition to the $3.00 single class pass.
- All participants must bring their UNC ID to every class in order to participate.
- For more information, include the most up-to-date schedule, policies and recommendations, please visit www.unco.edu/campusrec.