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SouthFit Group Exercise Class Descriptions
 
 
Classes are 50 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
 

Beginner Cycle: This is a 30-minute indoor bike riding class for true beginners. Build your endurance with this non-impact excercise.

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. Must have completed Belay Certification before first class. Click here for Rockwall information.

Core Focus: A 15-minute class to increase your core body strength and endurance. Abdominal and lower back excercises to improve functional movement, balance and coordination.

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:  A combination of hip-hop and dance moves choreographed to high energy and motivating music. All moves are broken down and taught step by step. Low- or high -impact (your choice).

H.I.I.T.: High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) 30-minute class. Brief intervals of high-exertion
cardio exercises alternated with brief rest periods. Expect some high-impact exercises.

Just Dance: Various dance styles and music.  All moves are broken down and taught step-by-step.  Low- or high-impact (your choice).

Kickboxing: Click Here for small group training

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.

TRX: Click Here for small group training

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!

 

Meditation: Held the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sunday of each month. Sit easy and rest your mind as a meditation coach guides you. Bring a mat.

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, as their routines may change from week to week. Gentle, Power, and Beginner classes are labeled as such. 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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