Group Fitness

Group fitness classes are a great way to add variety to your workout routine! All group classes are free to members (and are not open to non-members) so drop in as often as you like. Choose from a variety of class types to meet your needs: Cardio, Core classes, Mind-body classes, Strength training, and Seniors/Silver Sneakers®.

Group Class Schedules

June 28 - September 19, 2010:
» Downtown Schedule (PDF)
» Midtown Schedule (PDF)
» Uptown Schedule (PDF)

Group Class Descriptions

Cardio Classes

A.I.T This tough circuit-training workout uses plyometrics and athletic conditioning drills, which isolate and define the muscles of every body part. Get the cardio workout you need plus the muscle building benefits of resistance training. Start with fast paced endurance activities followed by a recovery period, move quickly to a variety of muscle conditioning drills and repeat. Class Length: 55 minutes

BOSU Cardio This class uses the BOSU as a tool for strength, cardio and core work. All fitness levels are welcome. Class Length: 55 minutes

Cardio Dance Let a wide-variety of music inspire your workout. This class is designed to encourage participants to put their own energy level, ability and style into the moves in a non-intimidating and fun environment. All fitness levels are welcome. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

Cardio Kick A power packed athletic workout utilizing traditional boxing moves and kickboxing techniques for aerobic training. This class combines high and low impact and ends with core challenges! Class Length: 55 minutes

Cycling A high intensity cardio workout without a lot of impact. Riders burn calories using various cycling techniques from hill climbing and sprinting to pedaling at different tensions. Beginners can modify easily. Bring water! Space is limited; first come-first served, so be sure to get a number at the front desk! Cycle to the Movies is a movie length class; get your cardio in while enjoying the latest flick. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes; Plus class is 90 minutes.

Hi/Low Impact Aerobics An upbeat, energetic class that focuses on the development of cardiovascular strengthening by utilizing a variety of hi and low impact interval-style movements. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

Hip Hop Aerobics A new and innovative way to get your body moving and grooving through hip-hop music. This class is meant for everyone: those who have never touched a dance floor or the most experienced B-Boy or B-Girl. Class Length: 55 minutes

Salsa Aerobics Experience the joy of moving to Salsa Music! No partner needed. Individual drills are taught to build strength and coordination of moves specific to salsa. All levels. Class Length: 55 minutes

Step This class emphasizes beginning to intermediate stepping techniques, muscle conditioning and a final stretch. All levels. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

Turbo Kick Turbo Kick is the evolution of kickboxing the revolutionary group exercise program inspired by dance, Tae Kwon Do, boxing, tai-chi, and funk! This class stays fresh with the hottest music, moves and combos available. Great class for those who understand the importance of fun. Class Length: 45 minutes

Turbo Step Designed for the advanced stepper who is ready to move! Advanced level. Class Length: 45 minutes

Triple Threat Maximize your workout with 3 different, yet inter-related classes in one 90 minutes workout! 1st half hour = aerobic activity 2nd half hour = resistance training 3rd half hour = stretch & yoga Advanced level. Class Length: 90 minutes

Zumba Dance your way to a fitter you! Exciting Zumba fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO. The routines feature interval-training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you've got ZUMBA! All levels welcome! Class Length: 55 minutes

Core Classes

Below the Belt Feel the burn on your hips, thighs and gluts. Use weights, tubes and other equipment to help focus on strengthening and firming those muscles below the belt. Deep stretch with some yoga poses dispersed throughout the 45-minute workout. All levels. Class Length: 45 minutes

Core Fit This class strengthens the core. You'll feel results working the abdominal, oblique and lower back muscles. Class Length: 45 minutes; Express class is 25 minutes.

Mind-Body Classes

BODYFLOW® This class is a unique combination of Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates. The fun and motivating blend of complimentary formats builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. All levels. Class Length: 55 minutes

Center Dance Class Class mixes ballet, modern dance and jazz movement. Come to this class if you are looking to be energized, creative and stay in shape. You do not need to be a dancer to take this class. Class Length: 55 minutes

Fitness Yoga Includes a great many disciplines, from strength training to core exercise and more. An energizing yet relaxing class taught in the classic Vinyasa style, our class offers you plenty of heat-building sun salutations and flowing sequences. More challenging postures are explored here and may include arm balances, inversions, and deep back bends to increase the strength, length, and tone of your muscles. Modifications are offered when necessary. Class Length: 55 minutes

Pilates Mat Class - Essential Focuses on basic principles, simple movements and are the entry point for people with little or no Pilates experience. Class Length: 55 minutes

Pilates Mat Class - Experienced This class requires previous Pilates experience and progress at a faster pace with more advance exercises and modifications. Class Length: 55 minutes

Pilates Mat Class - Spanish Clase de Pilates Basica en español Esta es una clase del nivel basica enseñada en español. Experencia anterior de Pilates no se requiere. Los ejercicios se centrarán en los principios de Pilates, ejercicios de comienzo utilizando corrección y apoyo táctil. Class Length: 55 minutes

Pilates on a Roll Pilates on a Roll is an experienced level class utilizing the foam roller for added stability challenge and fun. Class Length: 55 minutes

Total Stretch / Fusion Stretch Treat your body, energize your day with this invigorating stretch class. All levels. Class Length: 45 minutes

Yoga - Beginning A gentle yoga class to inspire the mind and body with easier yoga poses. All levels. Class Length: 55 minutes

Yoga - MS Yoga This class is paced for those with chronic illness concerns primarily those of Multiple Sclerosis or other autoimmune diseases including mobility limitations or the need to work more slowly. Members are always welcome including those engaged in injury rehabilitation. This is the first MS yoga class in the Twin Cities and endorsed by the MN MS Society. Class Length: 55 minutes

Strength Training Classes

(The) Barre Reshape, stretch and strengthen your body while you improve your posture and body awareness. Many of the exercises in this class utilize the ballet barre are based in ballet technique. For beginners and non-dancers as well as advanced exercisers. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

BODYPUMP® "The Original Barbell Class" is designed for all fitness levels. This class uses free weights, motivational music, and trained instructors to strengthen and define muscles. All BODYPUMP® classes are taught in the gym at all locations. Great for all levels. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

Chisel! Weight training and resistance work are a must to lose fat, burn calories, and building muscle. Get shapely legs and chiseled arms and shoulders using a variety of equipment and weight bearing exercises to pump your upper and lower body muscles. Designed for all levels of fitness. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

Senior and SilverSneakers® Classes

Fit & Tone A low to non-impact aerobic class focused on seniors. Strength and flexibility training follow aerobic portion. Great for beginners but all levels welcome. Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

SilverSneakers® Muscle Strength and Range of Motion Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, balls for resistance and a chair for support are used as well as non-impact aerobic choreography; exercises designed to increase range of movement and skills of activities of daily living (ADLs). Class Length: 55 minutes; Express class is 45 minutes.

SilverSneakers® Yoga Move through a variety of yoga exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and skills required during activities for daily living (ADLs). Class Length: 45 minutes.

SilverSneakers® Yoga Move through a variety of yoga exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and skills required during activities of daily living (ADLs). Class Length: 45 minutes

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