Northern Illinois University

Recreation Services

Class Descriptions

Fall 2009

New!  Ab Lab

A 30-minute class focused on developing the strength and awareness of the core abdominal and lower back muscles.

Abs, Glutes, & Thighs

A strength and conditioning session focusing on the lower body.  Class will utilize a variety of fitness tools and personal body weight to provide fun and unique ways to tone the abdominals, gluteals, hips, thighs and more!

Bootcamp

A heart pumping cardio experience!  A total training session that includes athletic step, drills, rope jumping, plyometrics, and running/power walking.

New!  Circuit Training

Combine intervals and stations of cardiovascular and muscle toning for a workout guaranteed to rev up your metabolism!  A variety of equipment and techniques will be used to keep you engaged and moving.

Cycle

Journey to better health and improved fitness in this stationary biking experience.  Focus on your own success, at your own level in this complete cardiovascular training program.

Kickboxing

Challenge yourself in this exciting, calorie-burning workout that combines punches, blocks, kicks, plyometric exercises, drills, rope jumping, core strength and flexibility.

PiYo

 

An athletic blend of pilates, yoga, and more!  Sessions include modifications for the group exercise environment that provide exercise progressions to challenge all levels of participants.

 

New! Sports Conditioning

 

Achieve your fitness goals with a high energy, drill-based, interval session. Your agility, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and core stabilization will be challenged through body weight and equipment-based drills. 

Step 'n Tone

Combine the best of both worlds:  cardio and strength training!  Step your way towards increased cardiorespiratory and muscular endurance. 

New! Stadium Club

 

Meet at Huskie Stadium for an outdoor cardio and plyometrics session.  Class will utilize the turf, bleachers, and personal body weight for a head-to-toe workout!  Instructor will meet participants on the west side of the stadium starting at 1:50 p.m.

 

Step Funk

 

Traditional step meets a little bit of hip hop!  Have fun in a 60 minute workout that combines funky moves and fitness choreography!

 

Total Body Conditioning

 

Strengthen and define your entire body in this complete upper and lower-body workout.  Use a variety of fitness tools to tone your core, legs, arms, chest, shoulders, back, and more.

 

New! Turbo Kick

 

Experience the ultimate cardiovascular challenge complete with a sport specific warm-up, bouts of intense intervals, and a Tai-Chi like cool-down.

 

New!  Water Fitness

 

Enjoy a non-impact environment to gain cardiovascular fitness and strength in the shallow water.  Non-swimmers welcome.  Lifeguard on duty.

 

Yoga

 

Challenge and connect your mind and body with yoga poses, conscious breathing, and relaxation techniques.