Class Descriptions

Please Note: Class offerings vary each semester.
Refer to the current Group Fitness schedule for up-to-date class offerings.

ACCESIBLE ASHTANGA YOGA

This class includes an introduction to the Ashtanga method – a dynamic and strong practice linking breath to movement. Participants will be guided through the initial sequence of poses in a manner suitable for all levels of physical fitness. No prior yoga experience is necessary!

BARRE

A class focused on strength, stretching, and toning to music inspired by a combination of pilates, yoga, and ballet. In this class you will use light weights and bodyweight to build strength, flexibility, and endurance.

BASIC STRENGTH

Learn how to use body weight and various types of free weights to build muscular strength. Each class will include upper body, lower body, core, and full body exercises.

BOOTCAMP

Fast-paced, high-intensity, total body workout that uses weights, medicine balls, jump ropes, and athletic drills.

CARDIO AEROBICS

A cardio-focused aerobics class with basic dance moves to get heart rate up with lots of music to fast-paced music

CORE

This class is designed to build the core muscle by performing a variety of exercises that focuses on the muscles supporting your torso.

CORE YOGA

This yoga class will fire up your core strength as you practice proper posture alignment, flow through yoga sequences and build heat from within by connecting breath to movement.

CYCLE

This class is a great cardiovascular workout. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and many other challenging drills and exercises. All levels are
welcome. Remember to bring a towel and a water bottle! If you are new to indoor cycling, make sure to get there 10-15 minutes early to be correctly fitted on the bike.

CYCLE W/ COACH BOBB

Starting with the basics of periodized training, we are going to learn primary cycling skills while building strength and endurance on and off the spin bike. The class will focus mostly in the sweet-spot training zone. The sweet-spot block is the most efficient form of base training for the majority of cyclists. We will train in the sweet-spot, threshold and VO2max power zones for a blend of interval training. Aside from the significant fitness gains and increases in FTP, we will enhance formwork and pedaling mechanics.

FITNESS BASICS

Catering to all fitness levels, fitness basics offers the fundamentals in strength and conditioning, with the goal of developing fit and determined individuals.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH

This class will utilize the Queenax functional training equipment to build functional strength for everyday activities. This class will challenge your balance while helping you build muscles. Each exercise is adaptable for all fitness levels.

KICK STONG

In this class you will increase your heart rate with fun kickboxing moves AND build strength with weights!

KICKBOXING+

This is a boxing-inspired workout that creates a full-body toning experience fused with another style of exercise each week, like cardio, HITT, strength or stretching. You can find more examples of this class on our YouTube @UMBCrec

PILATES

A low-impact, total body mat workout that focuses on core strength.

RHYTHM RUMBLE

The Rhythm Rumble Workout is an explosive cardio and strengthening exercise system that combines martial arts and dance into a full body workout that gets results. Unlike conventional aerobic exercise systems, the Rhythm Rumble workout is designed to work individually or with a partner, resulting in a more intense and exciting workout experience.

SOUL BODY BARRE

An invigorating total body workout created from using the most progressive techniques and cutting edge choreography set to motivating music that will transform your body resulting in power, physical grace and stamina.

STEP STRONG

Combines step aerobics and dumbbell strength training for a comprehensive total body workout. It’s all done to great music and movements that will leave you feeling incredible!

TBC (TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING)

TBC is a full-body workout that targets all of the major muscle groups. This workout is designed to contain challenging exercises that focus on building strength, decrease body fat and improve overall conditioning.

VINYASA YOGA

A dynamic, flowing yoga practice that cultivates mindfulness through the connection of movement and breath.

WARRIOR Rhthym

WARRIOR Rhythm is a fitness fusion of strength, cardio, and rebel yoga. Fitness-focused with yoga undertones, WARRIOR Rhythm™ increases strength, flexibility, and balance. It’s yoga + weights + HIIT + mindfulness rolled into one insanely rhythmic experience. Grab a yoga mat, and weights and get ready for unconventional yoga flows and unforgettable playlists designed to unleash your inner wild thing!

YOGA

Energy restoring course designed to increase flexibility and mind-body awareness through poses.

ZUMBA

The well-known and easy-to-follow dance class is filled with non-stop cardio set to Latin, pop, and world music.