Group Fitness Class Descriptions

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Aquatic Classes

Women's Only: H2O Boot Camp

45-minute fun and challenging low intensity fitness class designed for the pool using the resistance of the water.  Get your strength and interval training with our aqua belts, weight and noodles. Challenge yourself and get ready for a top to bottom workout!! All fitness levels welcome.

H2O Paddleboard Core

Is your Core up to the challenge of UTM's Paddleboards? Engage your core and stabilizers as you move through a total body workout challenging you to stay on top of your paddleboard!  Simple movements become taxing with the added instability of the paddleboard. Light a fire in your core with this new class that is sure to leave you feeling strong,  mindful and more aware of your body.

Cardio Classes

Beginner Boxing

Learn how to pack a punch in this technical workshop designed to teach beginners the basics of boxing. This session provides instructions on boxing stance, footwork, and fundamental mechanics of the jab and cross. Join this fun session to stay in shape and build your confidence! 

*Hand wraps, gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended!

 

Boxfit

Learn the foundational movements of kickboxing in this fun and energizing class! This class combines kickboxing and bodyweight exercises to improve endurance, strength and conditioning. Target your arms and core in this full body workout.

*This session is non-contact.

Cardio Dance

Cardio Dance is a high energy and fun fitness/dance class that blends exciting club music and world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography. Come and join the fun and find your rhythmic groove! No dance experience required. All levels welcome.

Cycle Core

This class offers a fusion experience of traditional high intensity indoor cycling with implementation of core exercises to fire up your whole body! Get registered today to improve your cardiovascular and core endurance, and strength

Rowfit

Rowing is a total body workout great for developing your cardiovascular fitness and muscular system at the same time.  Class takes place on our indoor rowing machines.

Indoor Cycling

Increase your cardio and strength with our indoor cycling class. Get your heart pumping with a series of sprints, hills, and drills to build endurance, burn calories and relieve stress. This multi-level class will motivate you through music and moves that allow you to set the intensity of your workout and cruise at your own pace.

Zumba

A high energy and fun fitness/dance class that blends exciting club music and world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography. Come and join the fun and find your rhythmic groove! No dance experience required. All levels welcome.

Cardio Dance HIIT

Retro Aerobics is back! Join us for our hardcore, fun fitness class that incorporates aerobic interval training with music you love and easy to follow fitness choreography.

Intermediate Boxing

Build upon the foundations of the jab and cross learned in our Beginner Boxing class. This class introduces the hook, uppercut, and more complex sequences focused on building rhythm. Some boxing experience is recommended if participants have not yet attended our other boxing classes. 

*Hand wraps, gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended!

Salsa and Bachata

Learn the basics of Salsa and Bachata, the most popular Latin club dances. This group class puts the focus on social interaction, teaching you to lead, follow, and develop a sense of musicality for a smooth dancing experience. 

Please bring clean smooth-soled shoes for dancing; partners are not required. 

Swing and Cha Cha

Learn the basics of Swing and Cha Cha and have fun dancing to Top 40’s and timeless classics. Stay on your toes with these energetic rhythmic dances. Learn to lead, follow, and feel the rhythm of the music. 

Please bring clean smooth-soled shoes for dancing; partners are not required. 

Skip and Box

Combining 2 of the best ways to train your endurance capacity into 1 full body workout! Tone your arms, legs, and core with intervals of skipping and shadow boxing. 

No experience required, modifications will be provided for those new to skipping and boxing. Challenge your coordination, stamina, and skip into shape!

Mindfulness Classes

Meditation & Movement

Join us for a guided meditation paired with a physical practice to help us move our bodies into wellness including stretching, yoga, Pilates, and walking.

Mindfulness is about being present and in the moment. No prior experience with mindfulness or meditation is required -- everyone is welcome, students, staff, and faculty! Offered on a weekly basis from 12:10-12:40pm at the Dance Studio.

Pilates

Achieve a balanced and toned body with the ultimate core fitness workout!  Incorporate Pilate’s postures with traditional core exercises to help improve posture, strength, and range of motion.  Rejuvenate your workout with a focus on your breathing and find those deep core muscles in the abdomen and that surround the spine.  All fitness levels welcome.

Flow Yoga

Energize your day with our Flow Yoga class. Move seamlessly through poses synchronizing the breath to movement while elevating your heart rate for this total body mindful workout.

Hatha Yoga

This gentle class begins with a guided meditation, introduces yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the body, and teaches relaxation practices to reduce stress and calm the mind. Taught in a supportive environment, this 45-minute class is ideal for beginners, but all levels are welcome. Yoga mats are provided.

Yogilates

Yogilates blends the movements and postures of yoga with the core-focused exercises of Pilates, incorporating strength, flexibility, and relaxation techniques into one 45-minute class. All fitness levels welcome.

Yin Yoga

Join this traditional Yin Yoga class that focuses on postures to remove blockages and stimulate the connective tissues in the body focusing on the hips, pelvis and spine.   Although Yin postures can appear simple and are accessible to all fitness levels, they are typically held for longer periods of time from 5-20 minutes and can challenge areas of tension in the body.  Leave feeling refreshed and Zen!

 

RAWC WOD (Workout of the Day)

RAWC WOD

Are you new to fitness and exercise? Worried about hurting yourself or using machines incorrectly? Want to get started but don’t know how? Then join us for a RAWC Workout of the Day led by our certified personal trainers. Learn the proper technique and a variety of exercises to add to your own workouts. From dumbbells to barbells, no matter what your fitness goal is… we got you covered!

Women's Only: RAWC WOD

Join us for RAWC WOD sessions led by female personal trainers. Learn the proper technique and a variety of exercises to add to your own workouts. From dumbbells to barbells, no matter what your fitness goal is… we got you covered!

Ask A Trainer

Ask A Trainer

Not sure if you're using the right muscle(s)? Don't know why you're not gaining muscle mass or strength? Want to learn a new exercise or get some advice on your technique or form? We're here to educate and guide you along your fitness journey! Our “Ask a Trainer!” session are dedicated to addressing your particular questions and concerns. Walk away with the confidence that you're training both effectively and safely. To get the most out of these sessions, come prepared with your questions on what you would like to learn

 

Resistance Training Classes

Barbell 101 

Barbells are one of the most essential pieces of equipment in the gym. They can help you lose weight, reduce body fat, increase strength, and build muscle. Knowing how intimidating they can be, our trainers will provide you with a supportive space to get comfortable using barbells and teach you the proper form for the squat, deadlift, bench press and row. This is a technique-oriented class.

Boot Camp

A high-intensity class that incorporates plyometrics, strength and interval training. Build your cardiovascular and muscular endurance using various types of equipment and bodyweight movements. Challenge yourself and get ready for a top to bottom workout. 

Body HIIT Boot Camp

This class will take you through 3 rounds of challenging circuits designed to target your full body, heart, and core muscles. Challenge yourself and get ready for a top to bottom workout. 

Glutes, Core & More

 A Pilates-inspired fitness class that offers the benefits of Pilates training with an emphasis on the powerhouse muscles including the glutes and hips, abdominals, low back muscles and deep pelvic floor muscles.  Join us and get the strength back in your glutes and core!

Athletic Strength & Development

This program is designed to educate and support those seeking to enhance athletic performance. Using a variety of tools and methods for improving movement quality, health, and physical performance (strength, speed & power), this program emphasizes physical preparation and injury prevention to meet the demands of recreational and competitive sport. Athletic Strength & Development program is evidence-based programming focused on long term progressive-overload with consideration of the specific demands of sport.

Hypertrophy101

Our hypertrophy class is designed to build muscle size.  This tailored program will combine an educational piece and a targeted workout where you will learn how to efficiently build body mass and build confidence in your body's capabilities. We will focus on proper form, technique, and tempo of specific exercises and muscle groups to safely help you get to your fitness goals. Embrace the challenge, push your limits, and see results, as you sculpt a stronger, more powerful you! The class is suitable for all levels of fitness. 

Strength 101

Have you hit a plateau or feel like you’re not getting any stronger? Our expert trainers will guide you through the steps to achieve your strength goals with a dynamic and strength targeted workouts. We will use a variety of exercises and state of the art equipment in our Strength and Conditioning Center.  Challenge yourself in a supportive and motivating environment and achieve your fitness goals with our invigorating strength class.  No matter your fitness level, this is a perfect class to learn the proper technique, fine tune your strength training program, or take it to the next level as an experienced lifter.

Women's Only Classes

Women on Weights! (WOW) 

A class that caters to women's needs and wants! Providing a safe space to get energized while building up strength and muscle. Push yourself and raise your limits with our women focused circuit training using a mix of cardio and weights. An inclusive, fun, and supportive environment that will teach you effective exercises and challenge you to reach your goals.

Women’s Only Barbell 101

Barbells are one of the most essential pieces of equipment in the gym. They can help you lose weight, reduce body fat, increase strength, and build muscle. Knowing how intimidating they can be, our trainers will provide you with a supportive space to get comfortable using barbells and teach you the proper form for the squat, deadlift, bench press and row. This is a technique-oriented class.

Women's Only Cardio HIIT

A 45-minute-high intensity interval training class for all fitness levels. Use a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment such as Ski Ergs, Rowers, Curve Treadmills, weights and more to build cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Women's Only TRX Fusion

This class will give you the opportunity to get fit using unique equipment such as TRX suspension systems, Equalizer bars, kettle bells and more. You’ll get a good sweat while learning new skills, building strength, and endurance. All fitness levels welcome.

Women's Only: Hypertrophy 101

Our hypertrophy class is designed to build muscle size. This tailored program will combine an educational piece and a targeted workout where you will learn how to efficiently build body mass and build confidence in your body's capabilities. We will focus on proper form, technique, and tempo of specific exercises and muscle groups to safely help you get to your fitness goals. Embrace the challenge, push your limits, and see results, as you sculpt a stronger, more powerful you! The class is suitable for all levels of fitness. 

 

Women's Only: RAWC WOD

Join us for RAWC WOD sessions led by female personal trainers. Learn the proper technique and a variety of exercises to add to your own workouts. From dumbbells to barbells, no matter what your fitness goal is… we got you covered!

Women's Only: H2O Boot Camp

45-minute fun and challenging low intensity fitness class designed for the pool using the resistance of the water.  Get your strength and interval training with our aqua belts, weight and noodles. Challenge yourself and get ready for a top to bottom workout!! All fitness levels welcome.

Women's Only: Strength 101

Have you hit a plateau or feel like you’re not getting any stronger? Our expert trainers will guide you through the steps to achieve your strength goals with a dynamic and strength targeted workouts. We will use a variety of exercises and state of the art equipment in our Strength and Conditioning Center.  Challenge yourself in a supportive and motivating environment and achieve your fitness goals with our invigorating strength class.  No matter your fitness level, this is a perfect class to learn the proper technique, fine tune your strength training program, or take it to the next level as an experienced lifter

Women's Only: Boxfit

Learn the foundational movements of kickboxing in this fun and energizing class! This class combines kickboxing and bodyweight exercises to improve endurance, strength and conditioning. Target your arms and core in this full body workout.

*In-person programs are subject to change due to provincial health regulations.