Group Exercise

Moving together towards a healthy lifestyle

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202-885-6272

Fax: 202-885-1007

ofgreer@american.edu

Contact:
Olivia Greer
Fitness Coordinator, Group Exercise

Jacobs Fitness Center

Recreational Sports & Fitness 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United States

Group Exercise

With a variety of formats, group exercise participants at AU RecFit enjoy a fun and inclusive group atmosphere. Our certified instructors teach classes that cater to all fitness levels and interests.

RecFit members can purchase an unlimited semester pass which allows you to take as many classes as you would like all semester. Or you can purchase an individual class pass. To purchase, visit either Fitness Center front desk.

Spring Semester Prices

Unlimited Semester Pass $75
Single Class Pass: $9

Monday - Spring

11:30a-12:30p: Gentle Yoga w/ Cynthia @ Cassell A
11:45a-12:30p: Express Cycle w/ Carly @ Jacobs
5:30p-6:15p: Rhythm Ride w/ Melanie @ Jacobs
5:45p-6:45p: Strictly Strength w/ Olivia @ Cassell B
6:00p-7:00p: Zumba w/ Ayla @ Cassell A
7:15p-8:15p: Candlelight Yoga w/ Katelyn @ Cassell B

Tuesday - Spring

6:45a-7:45a: Sunrise Yoga Flow w/ Char @ Cassell A
11:30a-12:30p: Yoga Flow w/ Alex-Marie @ Cassell B
11:45a-12:45p: Strictly Strength w/ Laura @ Cassell A
5:30p-6:30p: Yoga Flow w/ Alex K. @ Cassell A
5:30p-6:30p: Zumba w/ Chelsea @ Cassell B
6:00p-6:45p: Express Bootcamp w/ Marisa @ Jacobs
6:55p-7:15p: Performance Stretch w/ Marisa @ Jacobs
7:15p-8:15p: Yoga Flow w/ Sam @ Cassell B
8:00p-9:00p: Glow Cycle w/ Emmy @ Jacobs
8:15p-9:15p: Zumba w/ Chanettia @ Cassell A

Wednesday - Spring

6:45a-7:30: Express Cycle w/ Olivia @ Jacobs
11:30a-12:30p: Yoga Flow w/ Eva @ Cassell B
11:45a-12:30p: Express Cycle w/ Cynthia @ Jacobs
5:30p-6:30p: Zumba w/ Suad @ Cassell A
6:00p-7:00p: Rhythm Ride w/ Melanie @ Jacobs
6:00p-6:45p: Express Bootcamp w/ Jenn @ Cassell B
6:55p-7:25p: Hard Core w/ Jenn @ Cassell B
7:15p-8:15p: Gentle Yoga w/ Sam @ Jacobs
8:00p-9:00p: Hip Hop w/ Chanettia @ Cassell AB

Thursday - Spring

6:45a-7:45a: Sunrise Yoga Flow w/ Char @ Jacobs
11:30a-12:30p: Yoga Nidra w/ Erina @ Cassell A
12:00p-12:45p: Express Bootcamp w/ Olivia @ Jacobs
5:30p-6:30p: Rhythm Ride w/ Emmy @ Jacobs
5:30p-6:30p: Zumba w/ Ayla @ Cassell B
6:00p-6:45p: Killer Kettlebells w/ Marisa @ Cassell A
6:55p-7:25p: Hard Core w/ Marisa @ Cassell A
7:15p-8:15p: Gentle Yoga w/ Alex K. @ Jacobs

Friday - Spring

11:30a-12:15p: Killer Kettlebells w/ Laura @ Cassell A
11:45a-12:30p: Express Cycle w/ Carly @ Jacobs
12:25p-12:45p: Performance Stretch w/ Laura @ Cassell A
5:15p-6:15p: Free Happy Hour Rotation @ Cassell AB

Saturday - Spring

10:15a-11:15a: Rhythm Ride w/ Melanie @ Jacobs
11:30a-12:30p: Hip Hop w/ Chanettia @ Cassell A
12:15p-1:15p: Yoga Flow w/ Sam @ Jacobs

Sunday - Spring

12:00p-12:45p: Express Bootcamp w/ Marisa @ Jacobs
12:15p-1:15p: Gentle Yoga w/ Alex-Marie @ Cassell A
1:30p-2:15p: Express Cycle w/ Emmy @ Jacobs
4:30p-5:30p: Zumba w/ Chanettia @ Cassell AB

Class Descriptions

Express Cycle

This 45-minute class offers a high-intensity indoor cycling workout. Each instructor will lead you through a belnd of climbs, flats, and sprints to help reach your goals. This class is open to all level!

Glow Cycle

Cycling....With black lights, neon glow sticks, and exhilarating music! Come ride with us in this high energy one-hour class developed for all levels, providing lots of sweat and fun!

Rhythm Ride

Indoor cycling ride set to exhilarating beats. The instructor will lead you through an hour of uniquely blended climbs, flats, and sprints to the beat of the music. This class is open to all levels!

Express Bootcamp

Using various equipment, this 45-minute H.I.I.T (High Intensity Interval Training) class combines a variety of strength, plyometric and anaerobic movements to get you in shape. All levels are welcome!

Hard Core

Your core is the foundation of all your strength. This 30-minute class will develop and strengthen all the muscles of your core including your abs, glutes, and lower back.

Killer Kettlebells

A balance of kettlebells and body weight exercises for the perfect combination of strength and power. This class is a great way to get yiour cardio and strength workout in 45 minutes!

Strictly Strength

This class is for anyone who wants to develop muscular strength and endurance. We'll tackle basic resistance training exercises using strategic principles. This easy-to-follow workout challenges every major muscle group.

*20/20/20

This class blends cardiovascular exercise with strength training and mat work to give you a total body workout. Join us for 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of core work! *Try out this class on February 7th during our Happy Hour class time*

Candlelight Yoga

Gentle candlelight fosters an atmosphere of tranquility, liberation, and self-realization through movement. Center your mind and body while flowing through various postures that promote increased strength, focus and flexibility. All levels are sure to have a great workout while lowering stress.

Gentle Yoga

Center your mind and body while flowing through various postures that promote increased strength, focus and flexibility. This class will introduce foundational yoga postures, teach you how to breath and help you feel more comfortable in the yoga practice. Open to all levels.

Yoga Flow

Get your flow on in this dynamic yoga class! Yoga Flow links movement and breath creating a sense of flow and release tension. You'll glide and flow into a blissful relaxation. All levels are welcome and will leave feeling centered and renewed.

Yoga Nidra

This meditation focused class will help you relax and quiet your mind. We will begin with a restorative flow and then you will follow along to the teacher's cues brining attention to different parts of the body. Yoga Nidra will quiet your mind by leading you through a deep, extended relaxation period turning your focus inward.

Performance Stretch

Improve posture, recover from workouts, and increase flexibility. This 20-minute class utilizes foam rolling to increase blood flow, reduce muscle soreness, and decrease injury risks. The instructor will also lead you through static and dynamic stretching techinques.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a great way of working out the body through fun and rhythmic exercise. Dancing can set you on course for a healthier and more active lifestyle!

Zumba

Join us for fund, dance and fitness that incorporates many styles of dance, international rhythms, and a club-like atomosphere that leaves all Zumba participants hooked! No dance experience is required.

Happy Hour Schedule

A rotation of RecFit Instructors will offer a different class every week! Be prepared for anything from Yoga, to Zumba, to Barre! Happy Hour is FREE for Spring 2020.

1/17 - Barre | Cassell AB | Laura

1/24 - Gentle Yoga | Cassell AB | Robin

2/07 - 20/20/20 | Cassell AB | Olivia

2/14 - Zumba | Cassell AB | Suad

2/21 - Yoga Flow | Cassell AB | Katelyn

2/28 - Candlelight Yoga | Cassell AB | Charlene

3/06 - Hip Hop | Cassell AB | Chelsea

3/13 - Zumba | Cassell AB | Suad

3/20 - Bootcamp | Cassell AB | Marisa

3/27 - Yoga Flow | Cassell AB | Sam

4/03 - Bootcamp | Cassell AB | Olivia

4/10 - Rhythm Ride | Jacobs | Melanie*

4/17 - Yoga Flow | Cassell AB | Alex Marie

4/24 - Bootcamp | Cassell AB | Marisa

*Cycle classes start at 5:30 PM in the Jacobs facility*