Group Exercise Class Descriptions
Due to limited capacity, we strongly encourage you to RESERVE a spot in the Group Ex class you plan on attending.
Mind/Body Classes
Mat Pilates
Intensity Varies
Get long, lean & toned! Pilates improves your core muscled strength, flexibility, balance, & posture without building bulk.
PiYo
Moderate Intensity
A perfect blend of traditional Pilates & Yoga moves this class will help you improve balance & muscle tone while relaxing the mind.
Tai Chi
Low Intensity
Improve your balance, stability, & focus in Tai Chi. Slow, controlled movements & breathing maintain your physical & mental balance.
Total Barre
Low-Moderate Intensity
Total Barre integrates elements of Pilates, dance, cardio, & strength training. Focus on your glutes, hips, abs, & arms with this class.
Yoga Classes
Gentle Yoga
Low-Moderate Intensity
A slow flow with deep stretching, basic poses and breathing techniques. Designed to increase flexibility and mobility, restorative in nature. Attempt to combine the various energy levels within the body, ultimately resulting in balance. Great for those new to yoga as well as more experienced yogis.
Mindful Yoga
Moderate-High Intensity
An energetic combination of poses based on the foundations of traditional Hatha Yoga. Designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance and mobility in the body and mind by harnessing the power of the breath. Recommended for a variety of experience levels from beginner to advanced.
Flow Yoga
Moderate-High Intensity
A Vinyasa Yoga, characterized by stringing postures together so you move from one to another seamlessly, guided by the force of inhales and exhales. Classes may include more dynamic and complex postures. Accessible to all experience levels.
Power Yoga
Moderate-High Intensity
Power Yoga takes Flow up a notch with an increased pace, challenging postures and extra core work. Plan to work hard, sweat and enjoy the sweet reward of savasana. This class is intended for experienced practitioners.
Yin Yoga
Low-Moderate Intensity
A practice that includes grounded, passive poses that are typically held for a longer periods pf time (1-5 minutes). The practice targets fascia and other connective tissue to produce deep effective stretching of the body. This style is suitable for most practitioners. It is great for athletes and offers a balance to more active and intense pursuits.
Cardio Classes
Cycling
Moderate-High
Get ready to sweat! Lose yourself in this fun, fast paced cardio workout on the bikes. Classes are great for beginners & avid riders alike.
Core & Cycle
Moderate-High Intensity
This class with get your heart pumping and muscles burning! Class includes 25 minutes of cycling along with 25 minutes of strength building!
Dance Fitness
Moderate Intensity
Dance your way healthy with this 45 minute class. This all cardio workout will feel like a dance party with friends more than a workout.
Total Body + Cardio
Moderate Intensity
Make the most of your workout with this total body routine complete with cardio intervals.
Zumba
Moderate-High Intensity
Set to fun and funky Latin music, this dance inspired workout will have you shaking your way slim. Zumba is a great cardio workout for anyone, no dance experience necessary.
Strength Training Classes
Barbell
Lots of repetition using barbell and weights of your choice. Goal is to get strong, lean and fit.
Build Better
Moderate
This class is focused on building strength efficiently with a focus on proper form and effective combinations.
Get Strong
Moderate
Class combines strength training, muscle conditioning and plyometric training bursts for a full body workout.
Get Toned
Moderate-High
This strength class is focused on building strength and increasing functionality using primarily dumbbells. It includes upper body, lower body, and full body circuits with built in progression.
Combination Classes
Boot Camp
High Intensity
Total body, high intensity workout filled with times cardio, strength, & core drills. Challenge yourself, see the benefits!
Go Time
High Intensity
Ready. Set. Go! This high intensity workout is filled with intervals of cardio, strength & core.
HIIT
High Intensity
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) combines bursts of strength, plyometric & athletic training to really give you a total body workout.
Senior Fit Club
Low Intensity
Masters Fitness is now Senior Fit Club! This social and fun class is great way for active older adults to stay in shape, and include full body, functional fitness designed to enhance posture and balance. Every class will look to maintain strength with either long stretches, isometric, or weights/bands and cardio options. Exercises will have chair options and standing options, depending on ability.
Step & Strength
Moderate-High Intensity
Step aerobics combined with strength training moves will give you a total body workout.
Studio Sculpt
Intensity Varies
This class encompasses flexibility, strength training and mobility to provide a dynamic workout that tones and tightens core muscles. Shoes are a must with this full variety class that will encourage you to keep your heart and mind healthy while strengthening your overall fitness journey and burn calories.
Aqua Classes
Aqua Tabata
Moderate-High Intensity
A fun, high intensity-low impact water workout that combines cardio, core, balance, and strength training. This is an interval style class set to music that uses various HITT and Tabata training techniques to improve overall fitness.
Aqua Fitness
Low-Moderate Intensity
A low impact water workout that combines cardio, core, balance and range of motion.
Aqua Zumba
Low-Moderate Intensity
All the fun of Zumba, but in water! This medium impact water workout is set to music.
Water Aerobics
Low-Moderate Intensity
Varying cardio & strength exer-cises utilizing water weights, noodles, etc. A challenging workout with little to no stress on your joints.
Poolaties
Intensity Varies
Pilates & Water Fitness combine for a total body workout! Class will strengthen your core & have you coming back for more.
Youth Classes
Parents do not have to attend with their child but MUST remain on campus.
Kids Stretch & Salutations
Intensity Varies
Kids can strengthen their bodies and minds through yoga-inspired poses and motor activities. Kids will not only build their self-confidence and self-esteem, but also increase their strength and flexibility. Open to members, ages 6-13.
Kids In Motion
High Intensity
This class covers basic fitness fundamentals. Body weight and plyometric, mixed with great fun. Open to members, ages 6-13. Let’s have fun while getting fit!
Class Etiquette
- If you are new to a class, speak with the instructor beforehand. They can give you an idea of the class format and provide details you may need to know.
- Medical clearance from your physician prior to starting any exercise program is highly recommended.
- If you are waiting for a class to begin, do not enter the current class until it has finished.
- It’s very important to be on time.
- Arrive early for all Spin classes in order to set up your bike prior to class.
- Wear appropriate workout clothes. Sneakers are required for all classes except Yoga and Pilates. All shoes worn inside Group Ex rooms should be different from street/outdoor shoes. Benches are provided outside of the studios to change shoes before and after class.
- Refrain from wearing strong perfume and cologne. This includes scented body sprays, lotions, essential oils, and in some cases scented soap. Overly strong scents can cause severe reactions in some participants.
- Non-breakable water containers are allowed while food is not permitted.
- Respect is imperative at the JCC. Be mindful and keep personal conversations to a minimum.
- All phones must be turned OFF, left in lockers, or placed on silent-mode during class.
- Any equipment used during a class should be cleaned and returned to their proper location when class ends.
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