Drop-In Fitness Classes
Winter Fitness Session #2: March 11- April 26
*Dance Studio, located in the center of the PEIF, room 130.
**Fitness Studio, located near the Info Center, room 113 in the Racquetball hallway.
***Fit Zone Studio, located in Wildcat Fit Zone-Student only recreation area
Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes prior to class, as space can become limited.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
| Day | Class Name | Instructor | Time | Location |
| Monday | Ballet Barre | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | Dance Studio |
| Relaxation Yoga | Avery | 4pm-4:50pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Zumba | Mark | 5pm-5:50pm | Dance Studio | |
| Booty Boot Camp | Makayla | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Functional Power Yoga | Kati | 6pm-6:50pm | Dance Studio | |
| Ab Inferno | Makayla | 6:15pm-6:45pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Bedtime Yoga | Mary | 7pm-8pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Tuesday | Body Strength & Sculpt | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | Dance Studio |
| Relaxation Yoga | Avery | 4pm-4:50pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Power 50 | Charise | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Dance Studio | |
| Yoga Flow | Lynne | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Yin Yoga | Kait | 6pm-6:45pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Pilates | Charise | 6:15pm-7:05pm | Dance Studio | |
| Upper Body Builder | Makayla | 7:15pm-8:05pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Ab Inferno | Makayla | 8:15pm-8:45pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Wednesday | Ballet Barre | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | Dance Studio |
| Yin Yoga | Kait | 4pm-4:45pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Zumba | Mark | 5pm-5:50pm | Dance Studio | |
| Power 50 | Lynne | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Core Strength | Austin | 5:30pm-6:15pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Functional Power Yoga | Kati | 6pm-6:50pm | Dance Studio | |
| Thursday | Pilates | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | Dance Studio |
| Vinyasa Yoga | Kait | 4pm-4:50pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Power 50 | Lynne | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Dance Studio | |
| Pound | Jolene | 5pm-5:50pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Intro to Boxing | Kevin | 6:15pm-7:15pm | Fitness Studio | |
| Bedtime Yoga | Mary | 7pm-8pm | Fit Zone*** | |
| Friday | Beginner Yoga | Avery | Noon-12:45pm | Dance Studio |
Participants must check in at PEIF Rec Center front desk to receive hand stamp or fitness studio pass. All participants must have membership or purchase a day pass to participate.
All NMU Sports Complex schedules are subject to change without notification. Every effort will be made to post changes and cancelations of classes on this Web page and outside the studio 24 hours in advance. Questions about fitness and wellness programs can be emailed to recsport@nmu.edu or you can call 906-227-2519.
For a list of group fitness studio rules, click here.
Ballet Barre*
Using postures inspired by ballet and other disciplines like yoga and Pilates. The barre is used as a prop to balance while doing exercises that focus on isometric strength.
Level of intensity: Beginner
Functional Power Yoga*
Join us in our functional movement yoga class to find maximum engagement and mobility in your body in each asana (pose). Step into the present moment and connect with your breath. Enjoy warming up your body followed by a relaxing cool down.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Zumba*
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Dance to great music, with great people, and burn a ton of calories without even realizing it. Everyone modifies to their own ability. Laughter, sweat, and getting loud are highly encouraged! Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate |
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Booty Boot Camp* A high-intensity resistance workout targeting your lower body while burning calories. Weights, bands and body weight movements will be utilized. Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate |
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Pilates** A perfect blend of deep muscle toning, stretching and balancing with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles with each movement. A challenging and safe way to sculpt your body and increase agility. |
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Level of intensity: Intermediate/Advanced |
Ab Inferno*
This functional workout will develop your abdominal muscles while strengthening your core to create a strong foundation for many other movements. You'll have abs on your abs.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Upper Body Builder*
An intense arm and back focused circuit that will help strengthen your upper body while shedding some pounds to create a more toned physique.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Power 50**
Using barbells and benches to perform high reps and dynamic movements, our energetic teachers Lynne and Charise will help you to sculpt lean muscle across all of your major muscle groups. This class will leave you sweating and craving more.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Yin Yoga*Restorative and grounding poses are held for 3-5 minutes at a time to enhance flexibility and inner peace.
Level of intensity: Beginner
Full Body Burn*
A full body, high-intensity resistance circuit that will help you burn fat and boost your metabolism.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Morning Warrior Yoga*
Kickstart your day (and week) with Yoga! This class is perfect to compliment a short workout or simply to get your body moving and clear your mind for the day. This 50 minute class will include a little bit of everything (meditation, cardio moving vinyasa, strength conditioning (asana), gentle stretching and conscious relaxation).
Level of intensity: Beginner
Bedtime Yoga*
A wonderful way to end your day by combining gentle movements with restorative, relaxing poses to calm the nerves and prepare your body for bed and a good sleep.
Level of intensity: Beginner
Beginner Yoga*
Interested in Yoga but unsure if it's right for you? All levels of experience are welcome but this class is especially helpful for beginners. In this class you will learn the basics of proper alignment and technique. No pervious yoga experience is necessary-just the desire to move and have fun.
Level of intensity: Beginner
Vinyasa Yoga**
This class offers slow flow and faster flow transitions through challenging poses to enhance strength, endurance and balance.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Intro to Boxing*
Learn the fundamentals of boxing and get some cardio in. Participants will learn basic fighting stances, footwork as well as a few punches (Jab, Cross, Hook & Uppercut)
Level of intensity: Beginner
Back to Basics*
A 45 minute workout, recover and prehab session targeted towards injury prevention and full body mobility. This class will be utilizing myofascial release, static stretching and dynamic stretching.
Level of intensity: Beginner
Body Strength and Sculpt*
A great way to define, strengthen and sculpt lean body tissue through use of bodyweight and basic resistance movements.
Level of Intensity: Beginner
Pound*
Fuses cardio interval training with drumming to provide a challenging, hurt pumping, full body workout.
Level of Intensity: Beginner
Fitness Class Levels
Novice- *
For participants who are new to classes in a group setting, or need help to start an exercise program. These classes focus on technique, terminology and intensity with an emphasis on proper form.
Energy- **
Designed for any fitness level to add a quick energy boost during his/her day. These classes focus on technique, intensity and proper form.
Enhance- ***
For participants who enjoy physical activity on a regular basis that are looking for a challenge in his/her day. These classes focus on enhancement of intensity, proper form and technique.
Advance- ****
For participants who are looking for a challenge to his/her normal day. These classes focus on advanced fitness moves, techniques and extra motivation to get you through the class period.
Checkout the Health & Wellness website for fitness tips and more!