News and Special Considerations
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Fall classes will begin on Monday, August 25! We are so excited to welcome our new and returning participants. Join us for a fun workout!
- Need inspiration or guidance for your daily workout? Check out our Sample Workouts and Exercise Video Library!
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Virtual Fitness Classes are offered on the UWYO Campus Recreation YouTube Channel and live online through the fitDEGREE app.
Fitness Class Descriptions
Strength and Conditioning
This class will utilize resistance bands, kettlebells, TRX® suspension trainers, ViPR PRO®, and other fun equipment to provide a very interactive, high-energy strength and conditioning workout to improve overall health and performance. Each instructor has their own special flair so try them all!
This is a group fitness class tailored to a slightly older demographic than the typical college age. It gives this population the opportunity to build community support and work toward achieving fitness goals together. Objectives are to improve overall health, increase confidence, learn proper movement mechanics and enjoy this fun and motivating environment.
This class infuses the breath into foundational shapes of Pilates to strengthen the
core and sharpen the mind. Work through slow and controlled movements of the arms
and legs
that challenge the stability of the abdominals to improve posture and overall muscle
tone.
This class focuses on core movements, both isolated and dynamic, for strength and performance outcomes.
Water Based Classes (Corbett)
Exercise performed in water strengthens and tones while helping protect muscles and joints. Water provides a medium of resistance to move against that is both supportive and challenging. This class occurs in semi-shallow water, from 3 ½ - 5 ft deep. Ask for floatation belts if you are uncomfortable treading water.
Note: patrons of water-based classes should be comfortable in water and will get wet!
This class is delivered on floating mats in the pool! Make a splash in your fitness routine by completing strength and conditioning movements on the unstable and dynamic surface of a Boga Board! Moderate swimming ability is necessary. Be prepared to work hard, get wet, and have fun!
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to enjoy an exercise session with friends, increase your cardiorespiratory fitness level and burn calories at the same time. Come enjoy the ride!
This class blends sets of cycling (rolling hills, sprints, Tabata sets, standing climbs, etc.) with strength sets using body weight (planks, pushups, squats, lunges, etc.) and some equipment (dumbbells, medicine balls, etc.). It offers a nice combo of aerobic conditioning with some strength training to improve both strength and cardiovascular fitness.
Dance
This is a partner-based social dance class that teaches the fundamentals of Lindy
Hop, a historical jazz swing dance from the 1930’s. Attending with a partner is not
required- the practice of rotating
partners will be implemented to give everyone the chance to practice the skills of
leading and following. Lessons are from 7-8pm. Social dancing is from 8-9pm.
Zumba® classes combine various Latin music and dance styles to create a dynamic and
playful fitness party for people of all levels. Once the rhythms take over, you’ll
see why Zumba® is like a
workout in disguise leaving you feeling tired but also energized and happy!
Yoga
This is a Hatha-Vinyasa style yoga class. Incorporating breath control and meditation, this class will gradually awaken the body and mind, finding movement to a slightly slower-paced vinyasa flow. This well-balanced practice can help regulate the nervous system, helping you feel revitalized and ready for your day. Many modifications and variations to poses will be offered, welcoming new and long-time practitioners of yoga alike.
Yin is a meditative, grounding, and cooling practice. Poses are passively held for longer (anywhere from 3-6 minutes), creating more physical and energetic space by working into the deep, connective tissues and joints in the body. This practice can help increase flexibility and circulation, emotional awareness and regulation, and reduce stress and anxiety. Yin yoga contrasts and compliments other forms of yoga such as Vinyasa yoga.
