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Our approach to endurance training focuses on the cardiovascular system in order to increase overall endurance. This form of training will lead to more enjoyable and efficient workouts, and support cardiovascular health. This steady training can include running, swimming, or cycling paired with weightlifting or resistance training–a great way to stay lean and in shape.
Increase overall cardiovascular fitness & endurance
Improve bone density and help prevent osteoporosis
Enhance the immune system
Increase metabolism and prevent diabetes or other chronic diseases
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Endurance Training Classes
Ab-solution Walking Workout
Learn ways to stroll through the water and strengthen your abdominals. Experience simplistic patterns and isolation techniques that create a powerful water walking program emphasizing core muscle use. Suitable for all ability levels. (starts at 4:10pm)
Aqua Motion
Splash into fitness with a wet & wonderful workout! Simple choreography & resistance variations will give you a fun & effective workout.
BODYPUMP
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
BODYPUMP Express
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
Cardio Craze
Combine body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric integrating music, boxing, and dance for this energizing class. All ages and abilities can participate for an overall fitness challenge.
Cardio Drumming
A fun dynamic cardio workout that combines drumming rhythm and music. Using drum sticks to hit a exercise ball placed in a bucket.
Combination Training
This fun class provides you with cardio and strength training with different equipment followed by some yoga stretching.
Cycle & Strength
This combination workout will incorporate cardio training on the cycling bike and strength training utilizing a variety of exercise equipment.
Cycling
Join us in the cycling room for a high-calorie burn. The class name is the same, but the instructors vary with the music they play and the way they instruct.
Cycling
If you’re looking for a high-intensity cardiovascular workout, our bikes are waiting for you! Arrive 5 minutes early so we can adjust the bike to fit you. (50 min)
Cycling - 45 min
This innovative program involves cycling techniques modeled after outdoor cycling. Your ride can be easy or intense - you decide. Motivating techniques & music will allow you to take your workout to the next level.
Dynamic Yoga Flow
This fluid, energetic practice combines yoga postures with breath control. You'll move through sequences, testing your strength, flexibility, and balance. It's more vigorous than traditional yoga, perfect if you're looking for a heart-pumping workout.
Early Splash
Start your morning off with this energizing cardio class. This class will get that heart pumpin’ and leave you ready to face the day’s challenges. All levels welcome.
Hip Hop Step
This high-octane class will surely get you steppin' and sweatin' to all your favorite hip hop tracks.
Hydro HIIT
A combination of bursts of intense exercises & varying periods. This class is a fun way to train your whole body.
Hyperkick & Strength
A high-energy, challenging class for all levels that combines kickboxing, strength, and cardio.
LesMills Virtual BODYATTACK
A high-energy workout combining cardio, strength, and agility exercises that will also build cardio stamina, improve coordination, and agility.
LesMills Virtual DANCE
A high-energy workout featuring 10 tracks with new choreography including a warm-up, cardio peaks and a cool-down. It combines innovative dance moves with the latest music.
LesMills Virtual SH'BAM
SH'BAM™ is a fun-loving, insanely addictive dance workout. Your instructor will guide you through simple, sassy dance moves, all set to a party playlist.
LesMills Virtual SPRINT
A high-intensity, low-impact workout combining bursts of intensity with periods of rest.
LesMills Virtual TRIP
A fully immersive workout experience that combines a 40-minute multi-peak cycling workout with a journey through digitally-created worlds.
Line Dance
Enjoy a throw-down, boot stomping good time with choreographed line dances that combine body movement and footwork from country, hip-hop, and Latin dance moves. Easy to follow directions.
Line Dancing
This fun Line Dancing class can help you improve your fitness level by having fun! A variety of music is played, so there is something for everyone. Steps are shown at the beginning and during each dance.
Strength Express
A quick strength class in your morning workout. We utilize weights to strengthen the large muscle groups and finish with a thorough stretch.
Tabata Strength
Each cycle consists of Eight, Twenty second rounds with a 10 second rest in between each round. This class primarily focuses on total body strength training. Specific Tabata music is played as well to provide a fun and different structure to your workout.
The G.O.A.T.
Get moving and combine a variety of training techniques! Intervals of step, hi-lo, strength training, & kick boxing will keep you invigorated.
Turn & Burn
Get the best of both worlds with this cycling and strength training class that will challenge your overall physical fitness. In this class, the possibilities are endless.
Warrior Workout
Total body workout using barbells for both upper and lower body. Also mixing in kettle bells, dumbbells and adding in core strength