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In person Group Exercise classes are cancelled until further notice. Check out the virtual programs page to stay connected and learn about the live and on demand fitness classes brought to you by some of your favorite AU Group Exercise instructors!

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Class Descriptions

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! 

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!

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! 

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! 

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.

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!

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. 

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*

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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 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!

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.

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. 

3/06 - Hip Hop | Cassell AB | Chelsea

Join us this Spring Break! We will be offering Group Exercise classes throughout the week at Jacobs Fitness Center. There will be no weekend classes.

Monday, March 9 

11:45 AM | Strictly Strength | Jacobs | Laura

5:15 PM | Yoga Flow | Jacobs | Sam

Tuesday, March 10 

11:45 AM | Express Cycle | Jacobs | Olivia 

5:30 PM | Express Boot Camp | Jacobs | Marsia

Wednesday, March 11

12:00 PM | Yoga Flow | Jacobs | Eva

5:30 PM | Express Cycle | Jacobs | Melanie

Thursday, March 12

11:45 AM | Express Cycle | Jacobs | Olivia 

5:15 PM | Yoga Flow | Jacobs Char

 

 

2016 Group Ex Instructor with Barbell

We Are Hiring Instructors!

Are you already a certified group fitness instructor? AU RecFit is looking for instructors to teach a variety of classes. You MUST already hold a current group fitness instructor certification to apply. To apply, please contact Olivia at ofgreer@american.edu.

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Participants in a group exercise class

Private Group Exercise Classes

We offer private group exercise classes for student organizations, academic classes, and other campus affiliates. Groups can use our facilities, if available, for their event or we can bring the class to you. We offer a wide variety of class formats suitable for all fitness levels and can tailor the event to your group's needs.

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