Spring 2010 GX Schedules

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 The Malkin Athletic Center will be closed from December 22nd-January 23rd 2010. All group exercise classes for the month of January will be held at Hemenway Gymnasium. Please see the schedule below:

Hemenway Gymnasium January 2010 GX Schedule

The Spring 2010 GX Schedules will begin at both the MAC and Hemenway on Monday, January 25th 2010. Please see the schedules below:

Hemenway Gymnasium Spring 2010 GX Schedule

Malkin Athletic Center Spring 2010 GX Schedule

Hemenway Gymnasium

Group Exercise Spring 2010

Monday, January 25th-Friday, May 28th

NO CLASSES 2/15, 3/15-3/21, 4/4 or 5/27

Malkin Athletic Center

Group Exercise Schedule Spring 2010

Monday, January 25th- Wednesday, May 26th 2010 

No classes 2/15 or 3/15-3/21

Class Guidelines

• Classes are operated on a "first come, first served" basis.
• Present valid ID card and consent sticker to the front desk to acquire a class pass. Passes will be distributed no earlier than 30 minutes prior to class. No Exceptions!
• Once all the passes are distributed, the class is closed. The instructor will collect the passes during class.
• Passes cannot be reserved, and you may not pick up passes for others. If you decide not to attend class, please return the pass to the front desk.
• No participants will be permitted to enter class after 10 minutes due to safety concerns and to avoid disruptions. All participants should notify the instructor if leaving early.
• Athletic shoes are required for all classes with the exception of Yoga and Pilates.
• It is highly recommended that you bring water to class.
• It is strongly suggested that you wear layers for Yoga/Pilates and that you bring your own mat.

Class Guidelines for Indoor Cycling Classes:

• No participants will be allowed into class after 5 minutes. Please plan accordingly. Instructors are not permitted to make exceptions.
• New indoor cycling participants must arrive to class at least 10 minutes early to obtain instructor assistance with proper bike set-up.
• All indoor cycling participants must bring a water bottle to class.

Group Exercise Class Descriptions

• Please note that classes will vary from instructor to instructor. Try as many as you like!

Abs, Back and Glutes - An intense workout focusing mainly on abdominals, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and lower back.  Great for targeting those hard to work neglected areas!                                                                                                               

Advanced Step - An advanced, highly choreographed, dance-based step class designed for the intermediate to advanced stepper.  Come and shake your groove thing!

Aqua Aerobics:    Strengthen your heart and your muscles in the water with a workout that places minimal stress on the joints.  Since water provides 12 times the resistance of air, Aqua Aerobics is an excellent way to burn calories and tone muscles simultaneously. 

Aqua Strength & Power:  This water-fitness program is designed for individuals demanding a high intensity water workout with training benefits for agility, speed, strength, and flexibility with body awareness.  This is NOT your mother's aqua aerobics class!

Cardio Blast is a 3 part class.  It starts with a challenging cardio workout that combines traditional cardio moves with dance choreography.  Next , high intensity cardio drills will maximize your calorie burn.  Finish with muscle conditioning and ab work.  You're guaranteed to have a blast!

Body Bar- With a focus on strength and conditioning all major muscle groups this class utilizes a weighted body bar to target upper body, lower body and core muscles.                                      

Cardio Kicks - A total body cardiovascular choreographed workout incorporating basic punches, kicks, jumping jacks, and many other boxing combinations. These classes are packed with energy and provide stress relief!                                                                        

Core & More -     Get all the benefits of an abs class PLUS experience the freedom to move and flow in various planes of motion, which will ultimately increase flexibility and effectiveness.  Studio props such as mats and light free weights will be provided for that EXTRA challenge."

Indoor Cycling - A dynamic stationary group cycling experience led by a specially trained instructor, this class is set to motivating music and is a complete cardio training program.  Participants are encouraged to work at their own level.  A water bottle is required.  Padded bike shorts and stiff-soled shoes recommended.

Total Body Conditioning - The focus of this class is to strengthen all muscle groups using hand weights, your own body weight, and much more! 

Master Class - Up for a challenge?  Try this 90 minute class that combines the best of the best: step, power drills, muscle conditioning, floor work!  The first 45 minutes is Cardio, last 45 minutes is muscle work.  Not recommended for those new to exercise.

Step - A total body cardiovascular workout that involves stepping on and off an adjustable platform building a progressive, choreographed routine, providing a challenging workout.

Step Intervals- Step aerobics choreography combined with segments of muscle conditioning exercises and cardio drills to give you a heart-pumping, total body workout.

Zumba- This class combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries. This class utilizes interval training and resistance to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. This workout is fun and easy to do!

Yoga & Pilates Offerings

A yoga mat is recommended for all yoga classes, and is not supplied. Please plan to bring your own. Yoga mats, bags and carry straps can be purchased at the front desk of the MAC & Hemenway.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - A fast-paced series of sequential postures, based on 6 series of asanas, which increase in difficulty, allowing students to work at their own pace.   This class has a heavy emphasis on strength and fitness. Be prepared to sweat. 

Hatha Exploration- An ongoing investigation of the scientific, creative and spiritual elements of yoga practice.   Areas covered include Hatha yoga basics, modifications for persons of different abilities and further in-depth  ways of experiencing vinyasa, balancing, revolving, forward / backbending and inverted asanas, mantra, pranayama, engaging the bandhas ( energy locks to strengthen the core body ) and meditation.

Hatha Yoga - Use the body to attain enlightenment via the performance of asana combined with breath awareness and meditation.  In the process, the mind, body and spirit come into alignment and unite.  This is a slower, gentler form of yoga, and perfect for beginners.

Iyengar-Inspired Yoga- Iyengar yoga is distinguished by its integration of strength, flexibility, and balance. Expect to cultivate all three in this challenging class! The Iyengar method also integrates yoga philosophy and breathing techniques with the poses, resulting in a well-rounded practice. Classes typically begin with vigorous, energizing poses to get the body warmed up, and then move into deeper stretches and relaxation. These classes feature longer holds of poses, rather than flowing quickly through a sequence.

Power Yoga - A vigorous flow class focusing on strength, balance - and through them both - an open body and mind.  Not recommended for beginners.

Vinyasa Yoga -   A strength based form of yoga that links a series of postures together in a flow of breath.  This is a vigorous style of yoga - be prepared to sweat as you increase your flexibility, strength and balance. 

Mat Pilates- A strength building class which uses your own body weight to build core strength, balance and good posture. This traditional mat class will incorporate resistance tools such as the Pilates Fitness Circle that will result in a stronger, leaner and more defined physique. This class will target the Pilates Powerhouse which includes CORE muscles, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductors and abductors!

Power Pilates- This class is for the intermediate pilates student who has participated in a minimum of 15 previous Mat Pilates classes. Not recommended for beginners.

Vertical Pilates Strength & Grace: This class is a fusion style workout drawing from elements of ballet, fitness, pilates and yoga. The first half of class will focus on muscle endurance, balance and dynamic flexibility through a vertical sequence of powerful and graceful exercises. We'll end with traditional pilates moves that target the Pilates Powerhouse which includes CORE muscles, glutes, hamstrings, uadriceps, adductors and abductors! This is a barefoot class.

Yoga Levels - see class grid on page 1 for levels of specific classes

I-              Appropriate for all levels including the new exerciser and beginning yoga student.

II-             A minimum of 5 previous level I classes is strongly recommended as well as a strong fitness base.

III-            A minimum of 10 level I/II yoga classes is strongly recommended as well as a very strong fitness base.