Fitness

Group Fitness

Why work out alone when others can motivate you to do your best? Variety is what makes the Group Fitness Program at Campus Recreation so popular. We offer an assortment of classes at various times to fit your schedule. We are sure that you will find something that will provide the motivation to achieve your goals or the challenge to improve your level of fitness.

All Group Fitness Classes are held in the Rec Room on the lower level of the Spencer Student Recreation Center. No sign-up or pre-registration is required to attend regular classes (Progressive Classes are an exception) and all classes are FREE to WIU students and other Spencer SRC members - just a swipe of your ID and you're in!

Fall 2008 Group Fitness Schedule

This schedule does not reflect breaks and holidays. All of these classes are FREE to members – just a swipe of your ID and you're in!

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
TBC 6:15-7:15am	Boot Camp 7-8am	TBC 6:15-7:15am	Boot Camp 7-8am
Lunchtime Crunch 12:15-12:45pm	Circuit Blast 12:15-12:45pm	Lunchtime Crunch 12:15-12:45pm	Circuit Blast 12:15-12:45pm	Lunchtime Crunch 12:15-12:45pm	Cycle Pump 12-1:00pm
Core Express 12:45-1pm	Core Express 12:45-1pm	Core Express 12:45-1pm	Core Express 12:45-1pm	Core Express 12:45-1pm	Core Express 1-1:15pm
YogaFit 3-4pm	Body Sculpt 3-4pm	YogaFit 3-4pm	Body Sculpt 3-4pm	20-20-20 3-4pm
Abs N' Ends 4-5pm	Cycle BOSU* 4-5pm	Abs N' Ends 4-5pm	Cycle BOSU 4-5pm
Kickbox Core 5-6pm	Yoga 5-6pm	Kickbox Core* 5-6pm	Yoga 5-6pm
Circuit Training 101** 5-6pm	Aqua Cardio Tone*** 5-6pm	Circuit Training 101** 5-6pm	Aqua Cardio Tone*** 5-6pm
Cardio Funk* 6-7pm	TBC* 6-7pm	Cycle 6-7pm	Belly Dancing 6-7pm
20-20-20 7-8pm	Step N' Sculpt 7-8pm	20-20-20 7-8pm	Step N' Sculpt 7-8pm
Hard Core 8:15-8:45pm	Core Express 8-8:15pm	Hard Core 8:15-8:45pm	Core Express 8-8:15pm

Key

All group fitness classes meet in Campus Recreation Fitness Studio West unless otherwise stated.

*8-Week Progressive classes meet the week of September 8, 2008 thru the week of October 27, 2008, and require advanced registration.
**Class located in Fitness Studio East
***Class located in Pool Area.

View the list of Class Descriptions below.

Policies and Procedures

Arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class to receive directions from the instructor.
Leave all coats, bags, and other personal belongings in lockers.
Enter class more than 5 minutes after its scheduled time at your own risk. An appropriate warm-up (provided during each class) is essential to prevent injuries.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement and flow of air. Avoid long baggy pants, sweatshirts, and denim.
Wear comfortable footwear that provides adequate support.
Return all equipment to its appropriate place after each class.

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Class Descriptions

20-20-20

The challenge of cardio, resistance training, and yoga or core strength combined into one!
Push your body to the limit with this new class that gives you an all-over, well-balanced workout.

Abs 'N Ends

Do you want to firm and tighten you buns, thighs, and abs?
This is the resistance training class that targets the abdominal, back, and gluteal muscles.

Aqua Cardio Tone

You can do TBC (Total Body Conditioning) in the water!
Try an exhilarating water workout that's easy on your joints and allows you to battle the resistance of the water.
Combine cardio and toning to give yourself a total body workout that leaves you refreshed and empowered.
No swimming experience is necessary!
Located in the Spencer SRC Aquatics center.

Belly Dancing

Enhance your inner beauty while sliding, circling, and rolling to become more fit!
Learn to incorporate movements and dance routines that transform your body and mind.
No experience is necessary!

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Body Sculpt

Like resistance training? Need to do more? This is the class for you!
Strengthen and define every part of your body and reach your goals in just 50 minutes.

Cardio Funk

Get your workout moving to hip hop music during this fun filled exhilarating class.
Show off your moves and dance to the beat of the music!
No experience is necessary!

Circuit Blast

Blast away the pounds in this fun, 30-minute class!
Enjoy a variety of exercises that keep your heart rate up and help tone muscles.

Circuit Training 101

30 to 50 minutes of instructor-led weight training
Move through the circuit and develop your muscular strength and endurance.
Classes are instructed by students from Campus Recreation and Department of Kinesiology.

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Core Express

No time to spare? Try this fast class!
Sculpt your abdominals, obliques, and back in 15 minutes of intense core training.

Cycle

Experience 50 minutes of nothing but the best cycle!
Cycle your way through a high intensity cardio workout that includes sprints, hills, jumps, flats, and much more!

Cycle BOSU

Experience the ride of your life in this more than your ordinary cycle class that incorporates sprints, jumps, hills, and flats in 30 minutes.
Following Cycle is the newest craze - 20 minutes of toning "Both Sides Up" on our BOSU balls for an experience you'll never forget.

Cycle Pump

The class includes 30 minutes of cycle followed by 20 minutes of resistance training.
Challenge your cardiovascular system with the hills, jumps, sprints and isolations during the first half and your muscular strength and endurance the last 20 minutes!

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Hard Core

Your results will amaze you.
Let this blistering non-stop core training class, which focuses on various abdominal and back exercises solidify your middle.

Kickbox Core

Knock out your aggression! Kick, duck, and jab your way to the finish!
A 10-minute, all-out abs section will follow the intense cardio segment to help you develop a strong core.

Lunchtime Crunch

Strengthen your entire body during your lunch break!
This resistance class will pump you up in no time while using the latest fitness equipment.

Step 'N Sculpt

Thirty minutes of all out cardio step to help you get your sweat on!
Followed by twenty minutes of total body resistance training completely dedicated to sculpting your bod!

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TBC (Total Body Conditioning)

A full body workout
30 minutes of cardio followed by 20 minutes of resistance
Step, kickboxing, cycle, slide or circuit blast are possible for the cardio portion!

Yoga

Clear your mind while you stretch your body
Release your tension and just relax!
No experience is needed.

YogaFit

An active style of yoga that focuses on strength and flexibility.
Fitness Oriented.
No experience is needed.