Group Fitness

Welcome to the Fitness Programs' Group Fitness Class (GX) page where you get the most up-to-date information on our current classes.

• Summer 2008 Schedule
• Specialty Class information
• Group Fitness instructor bios
• Group Fitness and Mind/Body Class fees
• Instructor Evaluation
• Group Fitness class descriptions

Summer 2008 Schedule

Dates

May 12—August 1, 2008
There will be no scheduled Group Fitness classes during the week of July 4.

Schedule

Classes in blue are held in the Pool.
Classes in black are held in the Activities Room.
Classes in purple are held in the Harjo Dance Studio.

TIME	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Sunrise Yoga +		Sunrise Yoga +		Sunrise Yoga +
11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	Aqua Aerobics *		Aqua Aerobics *		Aqua Aerobics *
Noon - 1:00 p.m.	Fit to Move	Yogilates +	Fit to Move	Yogilates +	Fit to Move
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Abs Express		Abs Express
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.	Basic Mat Pilates +	Hatha Yoga + Cardio Kickboxing	Intermedite Mat Pilates with Ball +	Hatha Yoga + Cardio Kickboxing	Intermediate Mat Pilates +
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Cardio Kickboxing		Cardio Kickboxing

+ See "Fees" below

Fees

Summer Fees

Group Fitness Classes				Mind/Body Classes +
	Students **	Faculty/Staff Alumni/Communty			Students **	Faculty/Staff Alumni/Communty
One Class	$4.00	$5.00		Two Classes	$15.00	$20.00
Ten Classes	$35.00	$40.00		Ten Classes	$65.00	$90.00
Twenty Classes	$60.00	$70.00		Twenty Classes	$120.00	$170.00
Unlimited	$90.00	$130.00		Unlimited	$150.00	$230.00
Providing the ultimate flexibility, these passes are valid only to Recreation Center members and are good for current semester only. Passes can be used for any traditional group fitness class (excluding yoga or Pilates).				Mind/Body Classes includes all pilates and yoga classes on the regular group fitness schedule. These passes cannot be used for workshops or specialty classes.

** Students may be asked to show verification of student status.

Fall/Spring Fees

Group Fitness Classes				Mind/Body Classes +
	Students **	Faculty/Staff Alumni/Communty			Students **	Faculty/Staff Alumni/Communty
One Class	$4.00	$5.00		Two Classes	$15.00	$20.00
Ten Classes	$35.00	$40.00		Ten Classes	$65.00 Save $10!	$90.00 Save $10!
Twenty Classes	$60.00	$70.00		Twenty Classes	$120.00 Save $30!	$170.00 Save $30!
Unlimited	$120.00	$160.00		Unlimited	$180.00 Save up to $500!	$260.00 Save up to $510!
Providing the ultimate flexibility, these passes are valid only to Recreation Center members and are good for current semester only. Passes can be used for any traditional group fitness class (excluding yoga or Pilates).				Mind/Body Classes includes all pilates and yoga classes on the regular group fitness schedule. These passes cannot be used for workshops or specialty classes.

** Students may be asked to show verification of student status.

How to Participate

To attend a class, please stop by the Operations Desk, just inside the Rec Center front doors on the right. Purchase a single, multiple, or unlimited class pass and your ticket to fitness is in your hands.

Questions concerning the Group Fitness Program may be addressed by calling the Assistant Director for Fitness AJ Moore at (713) 348-5765 or by e-mail to aj.moore [at] rice.edu

• All classes require a minimum of 5 participants.
• The Recreation Center is not responsible for lost or stolen passes.
• Passes are valid for current semester only.

Class Descriptions

Classes offered each semester will vary, based on instructor availability and member interest.
Listed in alphabetical order.

Abs Express

The name says it all! This class will fire up your core for an intense 30 minute blast to finish off your day the right way. No warm up is included in this class so don't be late!

Aqua Aerobics

A complete low impact cardiovascular toning, flexibility, and strengthening, workout in both shallow and deep water using flotation belts and hand weights. A great way to get fit without pain to joints, knees, or back. Floatation devices are provided. No swimming skills necessary.

Basic Mat Pilates

Condition the mind and body to strengthen the body's core unit. Series of mat work exercises will help to develop strength, flexibility and better body coordination while improving body alignment, and creating balance for more efficient movement. This class will be taught at a beginning level. Students with little or no Pilates experience will be able to learn the principles of the Pilates method as well as the basic set of exercises. This class is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Bi's and Tri's

Wake up your body! 30 minutes focused on strengthening and firming the upper body. Chest/Back/Shoulders/Bi's and Tri's – We'll hit it ALL!!!

Body Blast

A high intensity blast for your body! This class incorporates all the essentials into one powerful workout. Come experience a blast your body won't soon forget.

Butts and Guts

Want to firm up? Then get in here! Exercise for abs and gluteus maximus are the primary exercises. Additional exercises for legs and lower back are included. No warm up included so be ready to work!

Cardio Jazz

These powerfully fun and effective workouts will lift your spirits and strengthen your heart, muscles and core. Cardio Jazz is an introduction to Jazz dance movement, it includes simple dance steps in a fast-paced fashion to get you moving. You'll get a healthy dose of cardio, strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling energized and refreshed. You don't have to be a dancer to have fun taking Cardio Jazz! This class is open to all levels.

Cardio Kickboxing

This is an intense cardio aerobic class that utilizes the fundamentals of boxing and kickboxing. Cardio Kickboxing suits any fitness level. Beginning to advanced modification will be offered.

Dynamic Definition

Sculpt and define every muscle group with the use of resistance bands, bodybars, glidedisks, and dumbbells. This non-cardio total body workout focuses on gradual resistance while conditioning one muscle group at a time. This workout is ideal for everyone since participants select their own resistance.

Fit to Move

This 50-minute workout offers you safe, high-intensity, low-impact intervals, muscle conditioning, and a relaxing cool down all in one class! A true head to toe workout that is sure to improve your strength, stamina, balance and coordination.

Hatha Yoga

Designed to enhance physical, emotional and mental health, the class offers physical exercises to improve flexibility and strength as well as breathing and relaxation exercises to potentially reduce stress, enhance concentration and self-awareness.

Intermediate Mat Pilates with Ball

The stability ball adds a new dimension to your Pilates mat workout. Having to utilize continuously the deep core muscles to balance on the ball will increase body alignment, coordination, and muscular control. The goals of mat Pilates—to lengthen and strengthen muscles, to improve posture and balance, to utilize breathing for concentration and facilitation, and to create stamina and energy—are enhanced through the use of the stability ball. This class is recommended for the client who is familiar with the various Pilates mat exercises and is able to engage the core muscles as stabilizers.

Nia Movement

Nia, pronounced "knee yah", is an acronym for Neuromuscular Integrative Action. It incorporates a diverse blend of movements from martial arts and dance, with body-integration therapies including, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Duncan Dance, Jazz, The Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais and Yoga. It is non-impact and aerobic, encouraging whole-body movement. It is movement with purpose.

Pure Step

Bringing back the classic! Nothing but step combinations in a cardio class that offers variety, intensity, and energy! Get steppin'!

Saturday Sampler

A great cardio and strength workout for the exerciser that loves all group exercise. This class features a 60-minute smorgasboard of group exercise formats. You will never be bored with this weekend teaser.

Vinyasa Yoga

This class combines meditation and classic hatha postures linked into a flowing sequence. The practice of continuous movement builds flexibility, strength and stability through a variety of standing, supine, prone, sitting and inverted asanas.

Classes offered in previous semesters

Bi's and Tri's

Wake up your body! 30 minutes focused on strengthening and firming the upper body. Chest/Back/Shoulders/Bi's and Tri's – We'll hit it ALL!!!

Body Blast

A high intensity blast for your body! This class incorporates all the essentials into one powerful workout. Come experience a blast your body won't soon forget.

Butts and Guts

Want to firm up? Then get in here! Exercise for abs and gluteus maximus are the primary exercises. Additional exercises for legs and lower back are included. No warm up included so be ready to work!

Cardio Jazz

These powerfully fun and effective workouts will lift your spirits and strengthen your heart, muscles and core. Cardio Jazz is an introduction to Jazz dance movement, it includes simple dance steps in a fast-paced fashion to get you moving. You'll get a healthy dose of cardio, strength and stretch moves and finish up feeling energized and refreshed. You don't have to be a dancer to have fun taking Cardio Jazz! This class is open to all levels.

Latin Fusion

A unique, high-energy, fitness dance program that blends club, urban and Latin dance styles into a mind-blowing 60-minute class. You'll stomp, wiggle, giggle, shimmy, shake, slide and glide while getting in shape at the same time! Don't be shy, come on over and get your groove on tonight!

M.M.A. (Mixed Martial Arts)

This class introduces participants of all fitness levels to fun, physical and mental challenges of martial arts. No prior martial arts experience is necessary. The class is available to all those interested in unifying mind and body by integrating meditative movement with conscious breathing. Punch and kick your way up to progressively challenging multi-level drills and routines. Experience this circuit workout utilizing many martial art techniques such as Tai-Chi, Chi-Kung, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate, Western Boxing, and Eastern Boxing.

Sculpting With the Ball

Get "on the ball" with a class that includes use of all types of balls. The format of this class combines warm up on the ball, stretching, stability, and strengthening exercises. Physio-balls and med balls will be used. This is a great class to add to your cardio routine!

T.A.C. (Total Athletic Conditioning)

We're going outside for this one! Meet at the Corner of the Rec Center and Intramural Field 7 (the one with lights). We'll run. We'll do stairs. We'll challenge your whole body with agility, speed, and power drills. Come on! Get outdoors. Play like a kid again!

All classes are held in the Rice Gymnasium (Entrance #8 off University Blvd.) unless otherwise noted. Parking information is available at Rice Maps. For more information about the Fitness Program, contact AJ Moore, Assistant Director for Fitness at (713) 348-5765 or at aj.moore [at] rice.edu.