Albany, NY Group Exercise Class Descriptions

BODYPUMP: BODYPUMP, the original LES MILLS barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast! It is one of the world�s fastest ways to get in shape as it challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. Great music will motivate you. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

CARDIO DANCE: This non-stop, 60 minute workout will melt away fat while boosting your dance skills like never before. This class will combine traditional cardio moves with dance choreography and Zumba. Great for all level

CARDIO KICKBOXING: An action packed, heart pumping class. This is an effective cardio workout guaranteed to make you sweat. Appropriate for all fitness levels.

CORE EXPRESS:This 30 minute class will strengthen your core by using your own body weight, bands, tubes, medicine balls, stability balls and much more. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels

FAB 4: Another combination class which will include four activities such as step, kickboxing, old fashioned high low, plyometrics and cardio drills, etc� this class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

FOREVER YOUNG: Stay as young as you feel! A cross training workout for Baby Boomers and anyone taking up the fitness lifestyle or coming back after a lay-off. Includes Warm-up, Cardio, Strength Training & Cool-down. and Flexibility

PILATES: Exercises in this class are based upon strengthening the “core” muscles of the abdomen while increasing flexibility in the legs, arms and smaller supporting muscle groups. This class integrates breathing, flexibility, strength, precision and body awareness to lengthen, define and sculpt muscles. Great for all.

PILATES FUSION: This is an innovative Pilates class where you will burn calories, strengthen your core, and tone and define your muscles by implementing resistance bands and/or light weights. All Levels Welcome!

PILATES-SCULPT: Energetic all-body strength training and long lean muscle sculpt class. Pairs floor and standing pilates sequences with light to moderate weights and classic isometric poses that challenge difficult muscle groups. The class will include body re-shaping core, leg, arms and back pilates poses, push ups with a twist, side plank pulses, balance challenging poses, squat pulses and cool down stretches.

POWERSTEP: This step class is all about Power. Get your heart rate up with combinations that appeal to all steppers. Choreography will be fun and athletic based.

POWER YOGA: A vigorous, fitness-based approach to yoga with an emphasis on strength and flexibility. A great class for people who want yoga as a way to work out as well as relax the mind and body.

RECESS:Remember when recess was the best part of your day it can be again! No grapevines no dancey choreography just athletic style training combining plyometrics, agility and strength training. This class will also improve your cardiovascular endurance. Great for all participants as the intensity is 100% participant controlled.

STEP CHALLENGE: This class is high intensity, faster pace with challenging choreography. Intermediate to advanced level.

STEP JAM: This step class offers participants a high power workout with more advanced choreography. Mambo, pivots, and twirls are all options.

STUDIO CYCLING: Studio Cycling is a cardio workout on a stationary bike designed to burn calories, build muscle and promote a healthy heart. Classes are real terrain based and focus on cadence, heart rate zones, hill work, climbs and sprints, which makes for an unpredictable ride that is both fun and challenging. Sign up starts 30 minutes prior to the class start time. Participants must sign up 30 minutes prior to the class start time. Water and a towel are recommended.

TABATA: Interval training 20 seconds of maximum intense exercise with a 10 second rest; Repeated without pause 8 times of a total of 4 minutes. This class is appropriate for all fitness levels.

TOTAL CORE: This 45 minute core class is not just about crunches this will work your total core to give you a stronger foundation. This is for all fitness levels

YOGA: A gentle approach blending various styles of yoga to improve flexibility, balance, strength and breathing techniques. The posture sequence lengthens and stretches the muscles at the same time it builds strength and lean muscle mass. It can reshape your body and mind! This class is wonderful for all fitness levels.

willPower&grace:A formatted fusion of postures and drills, willPower & grace® is the high-energy, cardiovascular solution that mind-body practitioners have been looking for, and the foot-fitness conditioning program that athletes need. This workout is as philosophical is it is physical; a full-body functional workout meets sports psychology. We integrate the smartest and safest barefoot training methods to strengthen your feet while progressively correcting imbalances in your ankles, knees and hips. This unique workout appeals to “morning moms”, sports athletes, and teens, but must be experienced to be understood.

ZUMBA®: Is a fun & easy-to-follow cardio workout. It incorporates exciting and unique Latin and International music and moves that help burn away those calories. Come shimmy and shake and leave energized.