Group Exercise Classes
In-Person Group Exercise Classes Begin June 7
Campus Recreation and Harper Wellness offer a variety of group exercise classes FREE for Harper students and Health and Recreation Center members! Our classes are led by certified group exercise instructors with expertise in providing motivating, challenging and fun group exercises classes to a wide range of populations. Formats include HIIT, strength, yoga, spin and full body circuit and total body barre. Our in-person group exercise classes are limited to ten participants (first come first served) to follow physical distancing protocols. Masks are also required and we have implemented preventative cleaning procedures.
In-Person Group Exercise Summer Schedule - June 7 to September 12
Monday
9 - 9:50 a.m. Total Body Barre w/Cindy
6 - 6:50 p.m. HIIT w/Beth
Tuesday
9 - 9:50 a.m. Yoga w/Cat
Wednesday
9 - 9:50 a.m. Spin w/Jenn
6 - 6:50 p.m. Full Body Circuit w/Cindy
Thursday
9 - 9:50 a.m. Strength w/Julie
Saturday
9:30 - 10:20 a.m. HIIT w/Beth
Note: Classes will not be offered on Monday, September 6.
In-Person Group Exercise Class Descriptions
Full Body Circuit Training
There is power in simplicity. If you want to get better at something, sometimes the best thing is to do it and do it often. The first portion of this workout is designed to build strength and endurance as well as induce a metabolic boost by tapping into the principal of EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute). The second portion of the workout combines qigong breath & stretch along with slow and controlled circuit-style body weight strength and balance work. (All Levels)
HIIT
This non-stop powerhouse workout is guaranteed to burn calories and get your heart
pumping. HIIT includes High Intensity Interval Training by combining strength exercises
with cardio in short intervals. (Intermediate/Advanced)
Based on the principals of Joseph Pilates, this mat based class will strengthen and
lengthen muscles, while opening joints and releasing tension. This is a powerful workout
designed to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and coordination. (All Levels)
Spin
This high-energy studio cycling class will take you on an exciting journey of hill climbs, sprints, and intervals that focus on form, speed, strength, and endurance. Heart rate monitors will be available for checkout in the Spin Studio before class. (All Levels)
Strength
This class is designed to build lean and strong muscles while increasing overall endurance. Equipment includes a variety of hand weights, medicine balls, the body bar, resistance tubes and your own body weight for a total body workout. (All Levels)
Total Body Barre
This class combines core training with easy to follow ballet exercises designed to lengthen and tone muscles. These body weight exercises will help activate the abdominals, pelvic floor, and lower back to strengthen the core, increase balance and enhance hip mobility. (All Levels)
Yoga
Synchronized poses along with breath work are sure to enhance circulation, flexibility, stamina, strength, balance and inner calm. (All Levels)
Campus Recreation Virtual Workouts
Campus Recreation wants you to stay healthy and physically fit while you continue to practice social distancing. We will continue to offer a selection of live virtual workouts provided by our certified group exercise instructors.
Coronavirus (COVID19) Update
The Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center (Building M) has begun opening on a limited basis. Harper’s COVID -19 Response team continues to monitor data and regional guidance on a weekly basis. The safety of our students, faculty and staff are our only priority. When it is safe to return to campus we will notify our members immediately. Please continue to check the Harper Advisory web page for updates. If you have questions regarding your membership please visit our FAQ's page.
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