Mount Holyoke Fitness Center Class Descriptions

 REMINDER - *You must swipe your OneCard at the Fitness Center to receive a Class Card for admittance to any drop-in class!

STRENGTH & BALANCE (F/S ONLY)
The strength and balance fitness class is a fun, circuit-style class that focuses on improving strength, balance, cardio, and proprioception. The class starts with a warm up, and then it moves through a circuit of exercises that combine strength and balance. For example, we do lots of exercises on one leg, or in other positions that engage the ankle, knee, and hips to stabilize the body. The class also works on improving core strength for full body stabilization. Because each exercise will have modifications for increasing or decreasing the challenge, this class is great for all ages and abilities.
 
ZUMBA
This Zumba class is a high energy workout in a relaxed environment. We’re all here to sweat, have fun and have a period in the day to clear our minds and feel better after moving our bodies. I include many different styles of dance in my Zumba class and all fitness levels are welcomed! No prior Zumba or Dance experience is needed. I look forward to dancing with you all!
 
MINDFUL MOVEMENT YOGA (F/S ONLY) (coming in October)
Enjoy a gentle, guided mindful yoga session to help you: reset your nerves, enhance your energy and brighten your mood. Plus, check off your 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise for the day!
 
AFTERNOON UPLIFT YOGA (coming in October)
Move and breathe to strengthen and stretch your body, lifting your energy before the evening of study or play begins. Plus, learn the many variations on Sun Salutations that you can use on your own.
 
YOGA STRONG (F/S ONLY)
You love the mindfulness of yoga, you love moving and breathing, you love feeling strong.  Let’s combine them all in Yoga Strong.
 
This class focuses on connecting the body and the mind through functional yoga asana, mindful breathing, body weight exercises and resistance training using thera-bands.   You’ll build strength and flexibility, allowing you to move with more confidence and ease while you develop your mindfulness muscles so you can live with more awareness.
 
YOGA FLOW
In this alignment-based slow-flow yoga class, we will explore a variety of yoga poses, including standing poses, arm balances, backbends & restorative yoga. Strength and mobility as well as body awareness, alignment and mindfulness will be key elements of this class. Explore and enjoy how the body and breath move together.
 
SPIN (w/ LISA)
Get your heart rate up and your weekend off to a great start with this Friday afternoon Spin class. We will ride using the beat of the music as our guide. Every class will start with a short warm up followed by a variety of hills, sprints, jumps, and endurance work, guaranteed to make you sweat and leave class energized. This class is great for both beginners and more experienced Spinners. The instructor will give cues based on effort level, so you can create the perfect challenge level for you. If you are new to Spinning, arrive 10-15 minutes early to get set up on a bike.