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Aquatic Group Exercise Class Descriptions
Aqua Express: Experience a rigorous cardio workout followed by stretching in this 45-minute class. Perfect for the intermediate/advanced aquanastics student who wants to work hard and go about their day!
Cardio Splash: A fun cardiovascular workout in the pool that will energize your day.
Cross Currents: A high intensity workout alternating a cardiovascular segment with a strength-training segment. A variety of equipment will be used to provide resistance.
H2O Challenge: High intensity class with a longer duration of cardiovascular activity.
Surfin’ Safari: A fun aerobic workout for all levels using unique choreography and music guaranteed to make you smile and feel great!
Water Walking: A non-impact class using walking in the lap pool for a mild cardiovascular workout. The class finishes in the therapy pool with light resistance and flexibility. Perfect for the new exerciser or the Aqua Arthritis graduate.
Pool Usage Schedule
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Group Exercise
The Buffalo Grove Fitness Center offers a variety of group exercise classes, including low-impact, cardio kickboxing, indoor cycling, step, core strength and stability, strength training and aqua aerobics. Classes are available for all ages and ability levels. The group exercise schedule also offers various times for classes, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. All group exercise classes are complimentary for members.
Group Exercise Class Descriptions
Level I: Level I classes feature a low to moderate intensity level with basic, easy to follow movements. Great if you are beginning group exercise or if you have not been at it for a while.
Chi Cardio: Low impact aerobics incorporating tai chi, jazz and ballet movements, with emphasis on balance, core stabilization and breathing.
Extra Lite: Low impact aerobics with simples choreography at a slower pace followed by body toning and stretching exercises.
Sit & Fit: Participants remain seated while performing exercises that increase muscle tone, strength and flexibility. Designed for people who are challenged to maintain balance while moving in a standing position.
Level II: Level II classes are medium-to-high intensity. Simple choreography patterns make up these classes.
Cardio Combo: A combination class featuring mixed-impact aerobics and various other formats which may include step, bosu, kickboxing or sports conditioning. Get it all here in one challenging package!!
Lite Aerobics: A low impact workout designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.
Lite Interval: A combination class featuring various aerobic formats combined with weights and balls.
Step Interval:Cardiovascular work utilizing the step and muscle conditioning exercises creatively mixed into a continuous class flow.
Level III: Moderate-to-high intensity sessions that include more choreography or longer duration cardio workouts. Recommended for our seasoned participants who have been doing group exercise for a while.
Cardio Kickboxing: High-energy sessions that combine boxing, martial arts, and various cardiovascular modes to provide a total body workout.
H.I.T.S.: High Intensity Training Sessions - A high impact class incorporating sports conditioning drills to improve speed, agility, muscular strength and endurance.
Step Express: A 45 min. extreme step workout, combining intensity variations for the step athlete.
Multi-level Classes: for all participants
Ballworks: Total body challenge in this stability ball class, which will leave you feeling strong and balanced.
Bike "Shorts": A "short" 30 minute strength, core and flexibilty conditioning class designed for cyclists and spin enthusiasts. No bikes or helmets required! Class formats will rotate every six weeks. Please wear athletic shoes to class.
Bosu Boot Camp: Cardio, strength, stabilization & flexibility class using the bosu.. Watch your fitness level soar with integrated balance training.
Cycle & Stretch: 40 minutes of cycling followed by 20 minutes of yoga/sports stretch.
Energy Flow: A low impact workout incorporating core strength, balance, flexibility and relaxation.
Flexibility: Gentle stretches to increase range of motion, flexibility, balance and stability. This class ends with a relaxation segment to calm the mind and center the body.
Healthy Back: Strengthening and stretching exercises to promote a strong and healthy back.
Pilates Basics: Improve your posture while increasing your core strength and overall lean muscle in this introductory class. Find a new inner strength by performing exercises on a mat without any equipment!
Plus: 15 minutes of strength, stretch and/or flexibility added to any class.
Power Cycling: A 45-minute stationary bike class using visualization and music for motivation. Climb hills and sprint your way to fitness. Non-impact and intensity is individually controlled. Sign up two days prior to class at the front desk.
P.U.M.P: Pursuing Ultimate Muscle Power - Work strength and endurance in this resistance class.
Quick Lift: 45 minutes of muscle and core strength utilizing a variety of equipment.
Quick 'n Fit: Alternating intervals of cardio and strength. IN THE WOMEN'S WORKOUT ROOM.
Salsa Aerobics: Let the rhythm of Latin music move you! Come improve your cardiovascular system while dancing your way to fitness! No previous experience required for this energizing, low-impact workout.
Strength & Stretch: Muscle isolation work incorporating core control to achieve definition and tone, followed by stretch and relaxation to lengthen the muscles. This class will leave you feeling strong and energized!
Treading: Instructor-led class held on the fitness floor treadmills incorporating speed and elevation intervals to take your cardio workout to a whole new level! Sign up two days prior to class at the front desk.
Yoga Basics: Exercise body and mind with breath awareness and relaxation techniques. Learn basic yoga postures to enhance flexibility, posture, balance and energy.
CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT AT THE LEVEL INDICATED.
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