Classes, Activities & Equipment

10-10-10: 10 minutes of high intensity cardio; 10 minutes of core; 10 minutes of yoga/stretch.

Zumba: (maximum of 40 participants) “Ditch the workout — Join the PARTY!!!” Working out has never been so much FUN! Zumba Latin Dance-Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away.

Jazz Dance: A pulse-pounding, beat-pumping, body blasting fitness program that gets you results. High intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, hip-hop, yoga and kickboxing.

Spinning: (30-minute spin) class where the cycling journey is all terrain (flats, hills, acceleration, jumps, runs) to target a wide range of performance zones (65–95% max heart rates). Students will work aerobically and anaerobically.

Vinyasa Yoga: A flowing dynamic yoga practice that cultivates presence by connecting movement with breath. Most classes feature sun salutations, standing poses, preparation for arm balances and dynamic stretching. This practice will build strength, aid balance and weight loss, while reducing stress and increasing vitality.

Hatha Yoga: An alignment-oriented practice that emphasizes the forms and actions within yoga postures. Traditional asanas are held in accurate alignment. Emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility and balance as well as concentration and breath control. This class is based on physical postures (asanas), deep breathing, mindfulness and listening to the body.

YogaStretch: An easy reset to a stressful day. Focuses on stretching all major muscles of the body utilizing traditional yoga poses.

Intense Core: A 30 minute non-aerobic, muscle toning class focusing on the major muscles of the abdomen and back. Think six-pack abs when you're done.

Hardbody: (Max 20 Participants) This intensive one-hour weight training class focuses on the entire body. Every major muscle group is targeted for toning.

Kickboxing: (Maximum of 25 Participants) Each class teaches you more basic or advanced kickboxing moves. You will use wrist wraps and gloves along with punching bags and mitts for a fun yet challenging workout.

Bootcamp: Interval training with bursts of intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter activity. A combination of strength, cardio, muscle endurance, flexibility, core and functional movement patterns. You get EVERYTHING you need in a small amount of time! Classes are 45 minutes in length.

Cross Cycle: Interval training combining Spinning and Body Sculpting. You are on and off the bike throughout the class. Hand held weights are used for upper body strength training so you get a total body workout.

Circuit: Circuit training is an excellent boredom buster! This high intensity interval training class is designed to sculpt and tone your body while using a variety of stations. Your mind won't have time to wander while you are performing burpees, jump rope, squats, planks or conditioning on the stability ball.

CardioDrills: A total body conditioning that integrates interval training techniques with sports related movement. Designed to improve your overall fitness level.

Bouldering is climbing horizontally and vertically underneath a 12-foot line without being attached to a rope. Bouldering allows individuals to climb without a partner or the confinement of a rope so they are free to move easily in all directions. Bouldering problems (taped climbing paths) are set on a regular basis and holds are moved around to offer variations in the climbing terrain for individuals just learning to boulder as well as seasoned veterans. Bouldering can occur any time the wall is open for open climbing.

Rope climbing involves at least two people. One person is the belayer and one the climber. The climber ties themselves into the rope and climbs vertically up the wall. The belayer holds the rope and catches the climber in case of a fall as well as lowers them to the ground. Vertical taped routes are set on a regular basis.

The Fitness Center provides all the necessary equipment. Experienced climbers may bring their own shoes, harnesses and belay devices provided they pass inspection.

If you are a Fitness Center member, there is no additional cost to participate.

The Fitness Center provides complete management of the climbing program and receives technical assistance from the Expeditionary Studies program. The climbing wall is always supervised by trained and experienced student climbers. They have the skills and knowledge necessary to instruct you on how to climb safely.

First, check in at the front desk of the Fitness Center where you will need to provide proof of Fitness Center membership and sign an acknowledgment of risk form. Next, you will be issued a climbing wall access card and climbing shoes if needed. If bouldering on the wall, you do not need to be belay certified. To become belay certified, you will need to attend a training session. Once you pass your belay test, you will be issued a belay card. You will need to present your belay card each time you check into the Fitness Center and you will be issued the appropriate access card in order to rope climb.

NOTICE: Operation of the indoor climbing wall is currently suspended.

Fitness Center members must follow these guidelines. Infractions of these policies or other behavior deemed unsafe, inappropriate or threatening to the well-being of self or others may lead to loss of climbing privileges.

• All climbers must have a signed waiver, check in at the Fitness Center desk and with the climbing wall supervisor each time they climb.
• All belayers and roped climbers must be certified for the appropriate type of climbing in which they are engaging (top roping or lead).
• All climbers must tie in with a figure eight follow-through knot with a backup finish.
• All climbers must use an approved belay device and harness.
• All climbers must double-check each other and use the proper belay commands each time they climb.
• Only climbing shoes or clean athletic shoes may be used on the wall or in the gym.
• No cell phones in the gym.
• No lounging on the bouldering mats.
• No smoking inside the gym.
• No alcohol or drugs allowed or climbers under influence of these substances.
• No loose chalk allowed. Only chalk balls.
• Backpacks, book bags, food and other personal items are not allowed at the climbing wall. Climbers are permitted to have a water bottle and towel.
• All jewelry, objects in one’s pockets or affixed to one’s body that may a pose a threat to climber or belayer must be removed prior to climbing. For example, scarves, rings, bracelets, watches, necklaces, keys, etc.
• No sitting or lying down when belaying.