Drop-In Fitness Classes
Fall Session #1: September 3 - October 18
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, final schedule released August 21, 2019
| Class Name | Instructor | Time | Location | |
| Monday | Ballet Barre | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | PEIF Dance Studio |
| Vinyasa Yoga | Leah | 6:30pm-7:30pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| PiYo | Kait | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Tuesday | Body Strength & Sculpt | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | PEIF Dance Studio |
| Release & Restore | Kait | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Power 50 | Mary | 4:30pm-5:20pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Power 50 | Charise | 5:15pm-6:05pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Yoga Flow | Lynne | 5:30pm-6:20pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Core and more | Charise | 6:15pm-7:05pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Functional Power Flow | Kati | 7:30pm-8:30pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Zumba | Mark | 8:30pm-9:30pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Wednesday | Group Strength Train | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | PEIF Fitness Studio |
| Power 50 | Lynne | 5:15pm-6:05pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Power Vinyasa | Amanda | 5:30pm-6:20pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Boxing | Kevin | 6pm-6:50pm | PEIF Fitness Studio | |
| Thursday | Pilates | Sheree | Noon-12:45pm | PEIF Dance Studio |
| Power 50 | Lynne | 5:15pm-6:05pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Zumba | Mark | 6:15pm-7:15pm | PEIF Dance Studio | |
| Yoga for Emotional Wellness | Amanda | 6:30pm-7:20pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Functional Power Yoga | Kait | 7:30pm-8:30pm | Fit Zone* | |
| Friday | Vinyasa Yoga | Leah | 5pm-5:50pm | PEIF Dance Studio |
*Classes at the Fit Zone are for NMU students only.
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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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 |
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
Group Strength Training*
A full body, high-intensity resistance circuit that will help you burn fat and boost your metabolism.
Level of intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
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
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
Power Vinyasa
This modified class focuses on the traditional ashtanga vinyasa primary series sequence, put together by K. Pattabhi Jois. In this class I removed many of the ashtanga poses in order to focus on the core poses that intermediate practitioners will be able to perform. All of the poses that I have selected are very well known poses that many vinyasa classes use on a regular basis. The idea of this class is to build a basic foundation for students so that they may have a sequence to take with them and practice anywhere. The sequence will never change in this class.
Level of Intensity: Intermediate
CORE and more…:
HIIT: 30 minutes of CORE work incorporating Pilates and Yoga flow. Followed by 20 minutes of low impact interval training to boost your metabolism.
Level of Intensity: Intermediate
PiYo:
This high energy class is designed to take your yoga and fitness to the next level. Expect advanced yoga flows, HIIT, cardio and core work to heat you up and then some restorative stretching to cool you down. This is a challenging yet judgment-free class, yoga and exercise experience are recommended but NOT mandatory. Bring water, a towel, and a friend and be ready to have fun, move and sweat!
Level of Intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Release & Restore
This class begins with an all level slow flowing Vinyasa linking your breath to your movement for strength, balance and energy then ending with calm and restorative yin poses to increase flexibility, relieve stress and detox the mind and body.
Level of Intensity: Beginner/Intermediate
Yoga for Emotional Wellness:
Incorporates breathing exercises, meditation, and specific postures that target the parasympathetic nervous system to promote calmness of the mind for anyone who struggles with emotional distress. Multiple studies have shown that yoga can help ease symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression. Students or faculty who struggle with anxiety, insomnia, or depression will find this safe and welcoming yoga environment helpful in promoting balance and reducing stress in their lives. Please bringa water bottle and wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. No prior experience with yoga needed.
Level of Intensity: Beginner
Functional Power Yoga
Is a Vinyasa Flow that incorporates mobility of the body and functional movement. Lift your heart rate and then enjoy a relaxing cool down. Open to all levels.
Level of Intensity: All levels
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!