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SouthFit Group Exercise Class Descriptions
 
 
Classes are for all fitness levels and modifications will be shown.
 

Aqua Zumba® (NEW for 2012!):  Challenge yourself with dance rhythms against the resistance of the water.  Shallow water.  One-piece swimsuit recommended.

Cardioboxing/Turbo Kick®:  :  A high-energy kickboxing class with punches & kicks. No physical contact. Low- or high-impact (your choice).

Cardio Climb: Go up…the rock wall, that is! This class will improve your cardio and challenge your strength.  Meets at the Rock Wall on the lower level.

Cycle: Similar to Spinning®, this is indoor bike riding with climbs, sprints, and more! Non-impact & no choreography. Maximum of 25 people per class (first come, first serve). If you have never participated in a Cycle class, please arrive 10 minutes early to learn bike set-up.

Hip Hop HUSTLE™ (NEW for 2012!):   Do you like Zumba®? Then you’ve love hip hop dance!  Each “round” is choreographed to music.  Low- or high-impact (your choice).

Kickboxing: A martial-arts style boxing class. Physical contact on punch shields, clappers, speed bags, and heavy bags. Bring hand wraps. Low- or high-impact (your choice).

Step:  Up the intensity of stepping up & down on a box with fun footwork. Low- or high-impact (your choice). Step 1 is simple beginner choreography.  Step 2 has intermediate/advanced choreography.

Trekking:  A treadmill routine with changes in speed and incline to make you sweat! No choreography.  Low or high-impact (your choice).  Meets in the Cardio Theater.

Water Aerobics: Join us in the pool for a full-body workout! Shallow-water and deep-water classes.  No swimming ability required, but must be comfortable in the pool.  One-piece swimsuit recommended.

Zumba®: Like to dance? This class is for you! Latin-based moves for a cardio workout. Low-or high-impact (your choice).

 

Body Sculpt: Resistance train with dumbbells, exercise bands, Body Bars, medicine balls, stability balls, or kettlebells.

Warrior Fitness:  High-intensity 30-minute strength workout that uses body-weight and resistance band exercises.

 

Bootcamp: Alternate between cardio and strength stations for an all-body workout.  Low- or high-impact (your choice).

______ & Sculpt: Any of our cardio classes may be combined with 15-20 minutes of resistance training to give the best of both worlds!

 

Pilates: Based on Joseph Pilates' methods, this class will strengthen your core including your abs, back, and hips. Mat needed.*

Yoga: Lengthen, strengthen, and balance your body. Please ask individual instructors what type of yoga will be practiced. Mat needed.*

*For health reasons we do not provide mats for yoga & Pilates classes. Please bring your own.  Mats are provided for cardio & sculpt classes.

 

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