TWU Fitness and Recreation takes pride in our group exercise program! Not only do we offer 30 classes per week during the fall and spring semesters but we have effective, motivational instructors and classes that address a wide range of fitness levels and interests. From Yoga to Turbokick to Aqua Power…from lunch time to night time, we have a class for you!
Fall 2008 Land and Cycle Schedule
Fall 2008 Water Schedule
Questions about the Group Exercise Program?
Have any questions or suggestions about the program? Contact Stephanie Mitchell, Fitness Supervisor at smitchell4@twu.edu or at (940) 898-2940.
Group Exercise Classes:
Most classes are FREE with a valid TWU student ID or as a TWU Fitness and Recreation member! Specialty classes, such as Boot Camp, require pre-registration and a fee.
Class Participation:
Classes on the schedule are considered drop-in; no pre-registration is required. Attendance sheets will be posted 30 minutes prior to the beginning of class. There are only a limited number of spaces available; attendance is based on first-come, first-serve. To be fair, sign up for a class must be in person. Many classes fill up quickly, so get here early!
Cancelling a Class:
If only 2 people or less sign up to participate in a class, the class will not make for that day. This decision is not made until after the first ten minutes of the posted class time. Our Intro classes are taught even if there are less than 3 people.
Occasionally, instructors get ill or have an emergency that requires us to cancel a class. We will try to notify you of this as soon as possible and apologize for the inconvenience!
Classes and/or instructors are subject to change without prior notice.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Aqua Power: Moderate to high intensity. Using water resistance, current, and other equipment at the shallow end of the pool, get a high energy aerobic workout through interval and circuit training. Strong, athletic moves. Burn calories without sweating!
Body Sculpting, A Personal Training Spotlight Class: Can be modified for all fitness levels. Tone and stretch every major muscle group of the body using a wide variety of strength training equipment. Get the definition you want!
Cardio Strength: Can be modified for all fitness levels. Tone and stretch every major muscle group of the body while burning major calories for this highly effective, time efficient workout! Uses a variety of strength training equipment. Get the definition you want!
Fat Burner Cycle: Moderate to high intensity. Did you know that you can burn 500-800 calories per hour of cycling? This 60 minute stationary cycling class encourages fat burning through threshold training. Use your own body cues to determine intensity. Previous cycle class experience is recommended.
Intro to Cycle: Moderate intensity. New to cycle classes? This 30 minute class is the place to start!
Nia: An expressive mind/body program combining martial arts, dance and yoga. Using the joy of movement, it offers 3 levels so that anyone can enjoy no matter the fitness level. Nia will transform your workouts into playtime with dramatic results!
Pilates Mat: Muscular conditioning techniques from dance with yoga fundamentals. Improves flexibility and strength, especially through the core (abdomen, back, & buttocks muscles). Train for a strong, lean appearance!
PiYo: Combines Pilates, yoga, dance, and strength in a flowing sequence designed for those who like to move with grace and power. Mat-based class that includes traditional elements and poses from yoga and Pilates, while infusing a Western-styled physical approach. Can be modified for a variety of fitness levels.
Turbokick: High intensity. A fast-paced, challenging, choreographed kickboxing class with great music and motivating routines! Great for weight loss! Previous kickboxing class experience is recommended but not required.
Water Fitness: Moderate to high intensity, can be modified. Similar in structure to floor aerobics, this shallow water class uses the resistance and current of the water in a choreographed routine to provide a dynamic, full body workout. Toning and stretching portions at the end. Low-impact activity.
Yoga: Drawing from the ancient traditional yoga styles (from Iyengar to Ashtanga), this class can be modified for a variety of fitness levels. Focuses on breathing, balance, posture, strength, endurance and relaxation through a series of poses.
New Classes!
Ballates:Introducing a high energy conditioning workout. Using Pilates fundamental muscular conditioning techniques to improve flexibility, strength and the traditional Pilates core muscle work. We will utilize both the larger Swedish stability ball and the smaller Pilates utility ball for a fun and challenging workout. No previous experience needed. Always adapted to individual's challenge level.
Energy Zone Cycle:from beginner to advanced, Energy Zone workouts will teach you how to exercise, using coaching strategies designed to help you understand exercise intensity and work-to-rest ratios. Whether your goal is to burn calories, train for race, or just get in better shape, you’ll want to attend this class.
Cycle Cross: Moderate to High Intensity. Part of the time is spent on the bike and the remainder of the class is spent lengthening and stretching muscles through Yoga. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels and is a great way to end your week.
PLYO: High intensity class designed to produce fast, powerful movements to improve performance, increase endurance, jump higher and run faster. This is a challenging class and may not be suitable for all fitness levels.
Aqua Cross: Break through a fitness plateau with a wet/dry cross-training class. Get moving in the pool with cardio intervals and butt-blasting kickboard work. Then towel-off and hit the deck for sculpting moves like walking lunges, squats, and pushups.
Tread ‘n Shed: Moderate to high intensity, can be modified. Wear aqua jogging belts and/or Hydrofit cuffs for floatation as you use the dynamics of deep water for an excellent cardiovascular workout. Interval style, so that you can really push yourself. This high intensity, non-impact routine is the perfect cross training tool when used with other high-impact activities. You do not have to be a strong swimmer to participate.
Bosu Basics: Integrated Balance Training on an apparatus that is a cross between a core board and a stability ball. It's fun, it's challenging and it's a total body workout for any fitness level!
Ab Blast: Total core workout in only 15 minutes!
Hip Hop: A class that combines the high intensity of a cardio workout with the fun stylings of Hip Hop dance.
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