Fitness Classes - NMU Rec Sports

*Classes at the Fit Zone are for NMU Students only. 

Session #2: March 12-April 28

Class Descriptions

Zumba: Zumba® takes the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check. This class is an hour long and does not require any additional equipment.

Core and More: A 45 minute class that targets your “POWERHOUSE”. Your core will be the focus incorporating traditional core exercises, balance and low impact standing dynamic movements. No equipment needed. 

Yoga Flow: This class incorporates basic yoga and tai chi moves and is set to awesome music! Great stretching and balance round out a perfect 45 minute workout to get your energy flowing. A smile during this class is a requirement! No equipment needed. This class is located at the Fit Zone and is ONLY available to current NMU Students with a Rec Pass on Wednesday's. This class is available to all members of the PEIF on Monday's and Thursday's in the PEIF Fitness Studio. 

Pilates: A 45 minute Pilates class using calm modern music. This class incorporates Pilates exercises allowing you to work on flexibility and strengthen your abs and back muscles for functional daily activities such as hiking, horseback riding, golf, tennis, water activities and just life in general. Your posture will improve along with your muscle-mind awareness. No equipment needed.

Limber Up At Lunchtime: Do you need an afternoon reset?  Are you longing to unwind some tension? This gentle, flowing sequence will target the neck, shoulders, back, hips and hamstrings. The goal of the session will be to relieve muscle tension that you’ve accumulated in the first part of your day/week and leave you feeling refreshed and energized for the afternoon.  Attending via Zoom? All you need is a quiet space and a sturdy chair placed on a non-slippery surface. Attending In - person:  Mats and or chairs are provided based on your preference. Come as you are. Moveable clothing is desirable but not necessary. 

Kettlebell: Kettlebell training includes dynamic moves that target endurance, strength, balance and cardio endurance. 

Beginning Cycling:  Let's ride together in this high intensity cycling class! Whether you are an experienced rider or have never hopped on a bike before this is the class for you. This fun-themed cycling class will help you reach your fitness goals and spin off all your negative vibes!

Slow Flow Yoga: End your week with a series of yoga poses that work deep into the muscles promoting flexibility, recovery, balance, and stress relief. During Slow Flow, yoga poses are held for longer, static periods of time allowing for a deeper opening and stretch within the body. The toned-down speed of these classes does not, however, mean that the poses are any less beneficial for building strength. Slower styles of yoga offer students the chance to take their yoga practice to a more meditative place focused on awareness, posture, and breath. All levels welcome.

Effort and Ease Yoga with intention setting :  A marriage between the strong Power Vinyasa Yoga and the more passive Yin Yoga. The first half of class will offer active and standing flows to bring vitality and heat into the body followed by 30 minutes of passive, floor-based Yin Yoga where postures are held for longer periods of time and focus upon opening and releasing muscular engagements. This class is located in the Fit Zone and only available to current NMU Students with a Rec Pass. 

Yoga Sculpt: A 60-minute class designed to strengthen, relax, and restore you. Yoga Sculpt is a fun and powerful style of yoga that focuses on connecting breath to movement and flowing from one pose to the next using small hand weights or body weight. Especially building strength in the core, legs, and arms, while reducing stress and anxiety in the mind, Yoga Sculpt is both a workout and a work- in.

Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga places emphasis on stillness, meditation, and holding poses for longer periods of time to work deeply into the body.  Yin Yoga targets deep connective tissues of our body such as our fascia, ligaments, joints, and bones, rather than our muscles, like a Power Yoga practice would. During a Yin Yoga practice, students bring their body into a posture where they feel moderate levels of sensation and allow their muscles to relax within the pose, remaining relatively still for 3-5 minutes.

Yoga Power Flow:All level Vinyasa Flow with emphasis on strength, balance, and flexibility. 

Booty Burn: This barre/pilates hybrid class tones the buns, abs, and arms with small, repetitive exercises that target many forgotten-about muscle groups.  This class is fully customizable for all levels. Prepare to feel those shakes! 

Sunrise Yoga: Start your day and wake up as you connect to your body, mind and breath. This class guides you through movement that develops strength and flexibility. In the yoga discipline, the morning is considered as a “divine time” and when an individual’s spiritual energy is at its peak. Clarity, creativity, and peace of mind and body are benefits of a sunrise yoga practice because of fewer distractions prior to starting your day. No experience needed, just your smile and maybe a cup of coffee!  Can't wait to see you! 

Roll and Flow Yoga: Feel your tension literally “Roll and Flow” away in this Yoga class.  Participants will begin class by receiving guided instruction to softly massage away their tension with Yoga Tune Up balls.  After about 10 -15 minutes, the balls will be set aside and the class will progress into a Yoga Flow that emphasizes areas  targeted with the balls.  Yoga Tune Up balls are provided and can be checked out at the front desk prior to the start of the class. 

Led by Mary Connor ERYT 500. Register for this course.

Led by Amanda Hofacker. Register for this course.

A 40 minute class that targets your "POWERHOUSE". Your core will be the focus incorporating traditional core exercises, balance and low impact standing dynamic movements. No equipment needed.

Led by Charise Baker. Register for this course.

A moderate paced yoga class to move the body, center the mind, and change your attitude for the day. Classes are 30 minutes long. All you need is a quiet space. Carpet or a yoga mat. 

Led by Mary Connor ERYT 500. Register for this course.

Have you ever wanted to try meditation? This class will teach you to successfully harness the tools of meditation. Learn stress relief through daily meditation as well as some lifestyle changes to get us through COVID-19 and beyond. Quieting the mind is the goal. A life of peace, joy, fulfillment is actually achievable through this process. These classes will be 20 minutes long and each class will build on the previous class to increase your meditation techniques and help quiet the mind for longer durations. No equipment needed.

Led By Mary Connor Certified Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor. Register for this course.

Each class will focus on a different theme and/or body part. With the series including: Yoga for Strength, Yoga for Hips, Yoga for Upper Body, Yoga for Lower Body, Yoga for Tight Shoulders, & Yoga for Core. Each class will last between 20-30 minutes. No equipment needed, simply use your carpet, a mat or a towel. 

Led By Amanda Hofacker. Register for this course.

This class incorporates basic yoga and tai chi moves and is set to awesome music! Great stretching and balance round out a perfect 30 minute workout to get your energy flowing.  A smile during this class is a requirement! No equipment needed. 

Led By Lynne Mestnik. Register for this course.

A 50 minute strengthening class that targets all the muscle groups. This class is set to upbeat music while keeping the “fun in fitness” mindset. You can use weights or things you can find around the house for resistance, your instructors will give you ideas.

Led by Charise Baker & Lynne Mestnik. Register for this course.

A 40 minute class that targets your “POWERHOUSE”. Your core will be the focus incorporating traditional core exercises, balance and low impact standing dynamic movements. No equipment needed.

Led By Charise Baker & Lynne Mestnik. Register for this course.

A 30-40 minute Pilates class using calm modern music. This class incorporates Pilates exercises allowing you to work on flexibility and strengthen your abs and back muscles for functional daily activities such as hiking, horseback riding, golf, tennis, water activities and just life in general.  Your posture will improve along with your muscle-mind awareness. No equipment needed.

Led by Charise Baker. Register for this course using either form linked below:

• Form 1
• Form 2

High energy, beat bumping cardio ride for 45 minutes and then 15 minutes of weights for strength. 

This is a HITT (high intensity TEMPO training) class! Every move is perfectly synced to music creating a workout that will push you to the next level! We have modifications and progressions making this workout easily accessible for everyone! This class will last between 30-40 min minutes. No equipment needed.

Led by Meli Loonsfoot. Register for this course.

Four different types of classes make up this bundle. Participants would receive Power 50 for strengthening and fitness fun, Yoga Flow for balance and flexibility, Core and More to target your whole “POWERHOUSE” and Pilates for enhancing daily activities outside of the gym. 

Led by Lynne Mestnik and Charise Baker. Register for this course using either form linked below:

• Form 1 
• Form 2

We know that virtual fitness classes can be outside of the norm for a lot of our patrons. We wanted to make sure that the experience runs as smoothly as possible. 

Here are some tips to ensure the best virtual workout possible: 

1. Make sure computer software is up to date: This can be as simple as shutting down and restarting your computer or doing a more advanced update. 
2. Find a quiet and open space: Minimize the amount of noise, items on the floor, or people around. This will help you avoid environmental hazards and give you a chance to focus on your workout.
3. Workout near your router:The closer you are to your router the better, this will allow for the best signal. Plug in an ethernet cord directly to your computer for the best results. 
4. Close other applications running on your computer: Any unnecessary windows or programs that are open can cause your computer to run slower than normal. Closing these down will speed up your processing abilities. 
5. Plug your device in or charge it in advance: This will keep the device from dying in the middle of the workout.
6. Put on comfortable athletic clothing: Loose fitting clothing and supportive shoes can give you freedom of movement. 
7. Keep a water bottle or towel near you: Stay hydrated during your workout and keep any sweat from entering your eyes. 
8. Enjoy yourself : The most important tip is have fun and be safe, know your limits. 

Bonus Tips: 

• Connect to your T.V.: Connect your computer to your smart tv or to any tv with an HDMI cord. Your sound and picture will be enhanced. 
• Connect to a sound system: Wireless speakers, wireless headphones, or surround sound can help you hear the videos clearly.