Group Fitness
Group fitness classes are offered at ShipRec and are included in the cost of 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.
All classes are 1 hour including a 5 minute warm-up and 5 minute cool-down. Ab Attack
This isn't your ordinary abs class! It is a workout designed to strenghthen the core while simultaneously tightening and toning both the internal and external abdominal muscles, the deep abdominal muscles which are the hardest to train, and the love handles through various exercises, not just the traditional crunches.
Abs/Lower Body
A class that emphasizes lower body strengthening including the glutes, inner and outer thighs, hips, lower back, calves, quads, and hamstrings. The abdominal portion of the class is designed to crunch the upper and lower abs into shape. (The class is divided into 30 minutes of lower body toning and 30 minutes of abs).
Abs/Upper BodyA class that emphasizes the upper extremities including the biceps, chest, upper back, triceps, and shoulders muscles. The abdominal portion of the workout is designed to crunch and curl the abs into shape. (The class is divided into 30 minutes of upper body training and 30 minutes of abs).
Boot Camp
A combination of high intensty cardio and high reptition toning in a military style setting that uses positive motivation to encourage and push you to the limit make this class a favorite! The keys to achieving the desired outcome of improved strentgth and power in this challenging class are the uses of weight training and of one's own body weight as resistance.
Cardio/Abs
A class that contains various exercises that enhance cardiorespiratory training which get the heart pumping and sweat pouring. The abdominal portion of the workout challenges the abdominal muscles, targeting the hard to reach areas like the deep muscles and the internal and external obliques.
Guts & Butts
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 tons of tummy toning exercises such as crunches and sit ups.
On the Ball
A class designed to enhance core stability while simultaneously improving balance and overall stability through total body toning with the use of a stability ball.
Pilates
A mat Pilates work out that focuses on improving core strength and stabilization. Pilates work outs strengthen the muscles supporting the spine (the neck, shoulders, abs, hips, and thighs) to bring balance into the body. Pilates helps to realign the spine as it increases flexibility, decreases tension, and strengthens the entire body! Using your own body weight and gravity (in addition to props such as stability balls and resistance bands), the matwork will strengthen, lengthen, and tone your entire body. All levels are welcome!
Total Body Toning
A combination of high repetition training with the use of light weights to build endurance, paired with low repetition muscle training with heavier weights to enhance strength. The muscle groups targeted include both the upper and lower exteremities and everything in between from the biceps to the glutes to the abs!
Zumba
This class combines amazing, irresistible Latin and international music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves, using their unique intermittent training format. Burn calories, tone muscle groups, and incorporate full range of motion with a variety of rhythms including salsa, merengue, samba, belly dancing, flamenco, and more! No dance experience is necessary.