Recreation Hotline

Call for updated facility, intramural, and club sport information and schedules:

(717) 477-1561

 

 

Contact Information

Director - Galen Piper
gepipe@ship.edu
717-477-1755

Assistant Director - Melissa Hazzard
mphazzard@ship.edu
717-477-1123 x 3732

 

 GROUP FITNESS


The Department of Recreation offers group fitness classes throughout the school year.  All classes are included in the cost of ShipRec membership.  Individuals must present valid undergraduate ID, membership card, or punch card for access to ShipRec. 

Please review  ShipRec Group Fitness Policies   prior to attending a class.


CLASS SCHEDULE: 

 February Schedule

 


 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:  

Ab Attack 

A workout designed to strengthen the core while simultaneously tightening and toning the internal and external abdominal muscles, the deep abdominal muscles, and the love handles through various exercises, not just traditional crunches.  

Body Attack 

A very intense form of interval training which includes short bursts of cardiovascular drills combined with strength exercises done to failure. A training form called tabata is used along with interval and circuit training techniques. Great for athletes and individuals that are looking a challenge to take them to the next level in their fitness!  

Body Sculpt 

A cardiovascular conditioning and strength training class designed to scuplt and tone every muscle in the body.  A variety of fitness tools such as stability balls, weights, steps, and bands will be used to increase flexbility, balance, and strengthen the body while blasting fat and calories.

Butts n' Guts 

A class designed solely for tightening and toning the glutes, buns, & thighs as well as the entire abdominal area.  The class consists of strength building exercises such as squats and lunges, and tummy toning exercises.  

Cardio Heat 

 A fun cardio class that involves booty-busting dance steps with toning and sculpting moves that will leave you torching calories. Vibrant music and unique moves are the motivating ingredients. The interval training format allows you to get in shape while having a blast!  Everyone is invited, no dance experience necessary. 

Kickboxing 

This class combines a cardiovascular workout with the innovative variations of jabs, power punches, and many other basic kickboxing moves. These variations are blended together with sculpting exercises that blast fat.   

T'ai Chi 

Originally designed as a martial art of China, T'ai Chi training consists of choreographed movements and exercises to improve strength and flexibility and the circulation of blood, breath, and energy.

Washboard Abs 

An intense workout designed to build your core muscles and abdominal strength.  This class is designed for all levels and incorporates all different types of exercises.  Every class is different and you will never be bored. 

Yoga 

Yoga is a fitness practice used for creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility.  This is done trhough the performance of poses or postures, each of which has specific physical benefits.