Schenectady, NY Group Exercise Class Descriptions

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

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 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.

GENTLE YOGA: Will focus primarily on the flexibility and relaxation components of a traditional yoga class

HI/LO: Traditional floor aerobics - you can bounce if you want, or keep your feet planted on the floor throughout the class

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

KICKBOXING EXPRESS: 30 minutes will all it take to get you started. Action packed, heart pumping class, guaranteed to make you sweat. Appropriate for all fitness levels.

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.

POWERBALL: Skills, drills, and sequences to keep you moving non-stop. Learn basic drills, plyometric progression and strength building using a weighted medicine ball. Come ready to work. Specialty

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.

TABATA: A Tabata is an interval training cycle of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated without pause 8 times for a total of four minutes. Specialty

TURBO KICK ®: Turbo Kick® is a combination of intense kickboxing moves as well as dance moves all perfectly choreographed to high energy and motivating music. It’s the ultimate cardiovascular challenge that’s a unique blend of intense intervals, strength/endurance training, and a relaxing cool-down. Turbo Kick® requires no previous kickboxing experience or equipment. You’ll have more fun doing Turbo Kick® than any other format.

VINYASA YOGA: Emphasizes carefully sequenced poses, continuous movement and deep relaxation.

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.

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.

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.