Falcon Fitness - Group Exercise Classes

A balanced mix of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility classes help move you on a fitness continuum to optimal health. Participants are encouraged to select a variety of classes to meet their needs and schedule. Purchase Group Exercise Passes at the Student Recreation Center Front Desk.  Refunds are not issued except for a medical reason, in which case a physician statement may be required.  All participants are required to have a group exercise pass and be at least 16 years of age.

Summer 2013 Group Exercise Schedule (May 20 - June 28)

Summer Session 2: July 1 - August 2 (No classes on July 4)

Summer 2013 Group Exercise Pricing

Attend unlimited classes by purchasing a Group Exercise Pass at the Student Recreation Center Front Desk.

Pass entitles participants to unlimited Group X classes. For BODYPUMP™, additional fee applies and pre-registration is required.

Class Descriptions

SPINNING

Six-Pack Spin
A perfect combination to achieve the fitness results you want!  This class offers a spinning session paired with a series of core exercises to burn calories and sculpt your midsection.

Power Pedal
Cycle your way to improved cardiovascular fitness! This high energy 45-minute spin class will push you to work to your full potential with the guidance of our enthusiastic instructors. Push your way to fitness by pushing yourself up hills, through jumps, and everyone's favorite high paced sprints!

Circuit Spin
If you like spinning and you like circuit training, then this class is for you. The class is split between working on a spin bike and traditional circuit training. Enhance cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance all in 45-minutes! Come and get a total body workout with Circuit Spin!

CARDIO & STRENGTH

AquaFit
A virtual weight room where every muscle and every joint can be strengthened…you’re sweating and burning calories…all without any impact on your joints in this non-weight bearing WET workout using dumbbells, noodles, and kickboards. Think you can’t sweat in water? Bring it on!

C.S.I. Bootcamp     
Cardio Strength Interval (C.S.I.) Bootcamp is a total body workout! During this 45-minute class, you tone and sculpt every major muscle group using interval training techniques, while still getting a great cardio workout! With modifications for every move, all exercise levels are welcome to this bootcamp.

H.I.I.T. Cardio-Core
High Intensity Interval Training (also known as H.I.I.T. classes) takes cardio moves from step aerobics, P90X®, INSANITY®, TurboFire®, and plyometric/strength training that are sure to get your heart rate up and keep it up! From beginners to fitness junkies this class offers high intensity moves with modifications for everyone to improve any range of fitness.

Rock Hard Abs
With a combination of crunches, lifts, twists, and “crunch-less” exercises this strengthens and tones your midsection while providing stability exercises for a total core-training workout! Burn those abs in just 20 minutes with fun music and easy to learn moves!

TRX® Suspension Training
An innovative exercise tool that helps build lean muscle, boost metabolism, tighten the core and increase endurance. This is a body weight workout that encourages “All Core All the Time!” Classes and demonstrations are held in the SRC Dance Room. 

TRX classes are now included on the Group X schedule and additional fees do not apply. Purchase a Group X pass and join us for a TRX Circuit class. We also offer private, individualized TRX® Suspension Training. Prices are based on personal training fees. For additional information, please contact Karyn Smith at 419.372.9309 or karync@bgsu.edu, or visit www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/recwell/fitness/page116296.

MIND/BODY

Yoga
Exercise your mind, body and spirit. This class is designed as the perfect introduction to yoga for absolutely any and every one using the Universal Principles of Alignment brings the body toward its optimal muscular, skeletal, and energetic blueprint.

CHOREOGRAPHED FITNESS

ZUMBA®
BGSU Group Exercise wants you to join the party! "The ZUMBA^® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. ZUMBA^® fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life." Source: http://www.zumba.com/us/.

TurboKick®
Turbo Kick^® is back! "This class combines boxing, kicking, Capoeira and bootcamp mixed with a hip hop urban flair set to the hottest music and slammin' sound effects. It's a booty kicking workout that just feels like you are at a great party!" Source: www.turbokick.com. No kickboxing experience required.

Aqua ZUMBA®
Known as the Zumba^® “pool party,” the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout! Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

SPECIALTY WORKSHOP

Les Mills' BODYPUMP™
The new BODYPUMP™ workout is the fastest way to shape up and lose body fat. This workout combines aerobic exercise with strength training to tone and condition your body through a 45 - 60 minute workout. Those new to weights-resistance exercise may start with light weights or go all out. By utilizing a step platform, a bar, a set of weights and compelling choreography, BODYPUMP™ is for just about everyone! 

It is not required to have a Student Recreation Center membership or a Group X pass to participate in the BODYPUMP™ classes, but additional fees do apply. For further details: www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/recwell/fitness/page124562.

EMPLOYEE CLASSES
Only available to BGSU faculty and administrative and classified staff and pre-registration is required. Contact Karyn Smith at 419.372.9309 or karync@bgsu.edu to register.

Spinning 101
Want to learn the basics of spinning? Then this class is for you! Learn the correct technique to get the most out of your ride. Your instructor leads you through different styles of rides with motivational music and class instruction. Class is limited to 25 employees.

ZUMBA®
This class is a mixture of cardio, total body toning and upbeat Latin dance music! No previous dance experience is necessary. The aerobic dance steps are easy and fun to learn. "Ditch the Workout - Join the PARTY!"