  {"id":3034,"date":"2026-08-18T17:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/?page_id=3034"},"modified":"2026-08-24T09:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T09:19:37","slug":"gfdescrips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/gf\/gfdescrips\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Fitness Class Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-table-sortable\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><table><thead><tr><th>Class<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Format<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AquaFit<\/strong><\/td><td>Focus on resistance without any impact while doing strength and cardio exercises in the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">shallow end of the pool<\/span><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Note:<\/span> the ability to swim is not require, but let the instructor know if you cannot swim so they can provide appropriate exercises<\/td><td>Strength + Cardio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycle<\/strong><\/td><td>Utilizing stationary cycle bikes, this no-impact, high-intensity class will challenge your cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance<\/td><td>Cardio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pilates<\/strong><\/td><td>A low-impact, full-body workout to increase muscular strength and improve posture, balance, and flexibility<\/td><td>Mind &amp; Body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Power Yoga<\/strong><\/td><td>Build endurance and strength while working on flexibility, stability, and mobility through poses and breath work<\/td><td>Mind &amp; Body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Restorative Yoga<\/strong><\/td><td>Use this practice to rest and renew your mind and body through long holds in restorative poses and breathwork<\/td><td>Mind &amp; Body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vinyasa Yoga<\/strong><\/td><td>This practice will move through a &#8220;vinyasa,&#8221; or flow. The sequence will be broken down, then start to move at a quicker pace toward the end<\/td><td>Mind &amp; Body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TRX\u00ae<\/strong><\/td><td>Work on muscular strength, endurance, mobility, stability, and balance, with the core being the root of all exercises<\/td><td>Strength-based<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cardio + Core<\/strong><\/td><td>Increase your cardiovascular fitness and increase the strength, endurance, and stability of all the vital core muscles<\/td><td>Strength + Cardio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HIIT<\/strong><\/td><td>High-intensity interval training focused on short bursts of high-intensity movements and short rests including cardio and strength exercises<\/td><td>Strength + Cardio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Functional Strength<\/strong><\/td><td>A variety of equipment and bodyweight exercises will build strength and mobility to keep your body moving efficiently and effectively <\/td><td>Strength<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Drum Fitness<\/strong><\/td><td>Using drum sticks, you will move through fitness-based choreography that fits to the beat of the music with constant fun and energy<\/td><td>Dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hip-Hop Dance<\/strong><\/td><td>Learn hip-hop dances that will increase your heart rate, work your full body, and have you moving with the music<\/td><td>Dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>K-Pop Dance<\/strong><\/td><td>Get a breakdown of K-Pop choreography for the top hits in a class that will have you moving and raise your heart rate while keeping it fun<\/td><td>Dance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yin Yoga<\/strong><\/td><td>Deep stretches held for several minutes guide this practice intended to increase flexibility, reduce tension, and lower stress<\/td><td>Mind &amp; Body<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Rec Center (Health, Wellness, &amp; Recreation Building)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingdance-studio-formerly-aerobics-room\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandabledance-studio-formerly-aerobics-room\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandabledance-studio-formerly-aerobics-room\">Dance Studio (formerly Aerobics Room)<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandabledance-studio-formerly-aerobics-room\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingdance-studio-formerly-aerobics-room\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then&nbsp;go up the stairs on the right across from the Equipment Desk. At the top of the stairs, walk straight forward and the doors will be right there!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcycle-room\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecycle-room\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecycle-room\">Cycle Room<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecycle-room\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcycle-room\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then&nbsp;go up the stairs on the right across from the Equipment Desk. At the top of the stairs turn left and then walk down the hallway (all the way along the back of the Cardio Room) and the room is at the end in the corner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingfunctional-fitness-room\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablefunctional-fitness-room\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablefunctional-fitness-room\">Functional Fitness Room<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablefunctional-fitness-room\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfunctional-fitness-room\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then turn to the right immediately past the Equipment Desk (before passing the stairs) and the room is on the right, across from the Indoor Pool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingindoor-pool\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandableindoor-pool\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandableindoor-pool\">Indoor Pool<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandableindoor-pool\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingindoor-pool\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway. You can get to the Indoor Pool directly or enter through the Locker Rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">To go directly into the Indoor Pool area<\/span>, turn to the right immediately past the Equipment Desk (stairs are across). You will see the entrance doors for the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">To enter through the Locker Rooms<\/span>, go past the stairs toward the basketball courts. Before getting to the courts, the Locker Rooms will be on your right. To get to the Indoor Pool from the Locker Rooms, walk to the back of the Lockers and there will be a door to lead right into the pool area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather notice:<\/strong> Both Indoor and Outdoor Pools closes for thunder\/lightning. When possible, we will cancel the class in advance. A message will be sent from the Rec Portal as soon as possible, so check your email and\/or the registration page for cancellations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Other Campus Locations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingcummings-hall-classroom\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablecummings-hall-classroom\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablecummings-hall-classroom\">Cummings Hall Classroom<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablecummings-hall-classroom\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingcummings-hall-classroom\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> you do not need to live on campus to join this class. If the front doors are locked, please follow the instructions on the door to contact a Housing Staff Member to open the door, letting them know you are there to attend the Group Fitness class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter James Cummings Hall, then walk towards the elevators when you get to the elevators, turn right, then around the elevators to find the door. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headinglibrary-387\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablelibrary-387\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablelibrary-387\">Library 387<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablelibrary-387\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headinglibrary-387\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Enter the Library and make your way to the third floor. Go into the Curriculum Collection space, walking straight back, then turning left when you get to the bookshelves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Class Description Format AquaFit Focus on resistance without any impact while doing strength and cardio exercises in the shallow end of the poolNote: the ability to swim is not require, but let the instructor know if you cannot swim so they can provide appropriate exercises Strength + Cardio Cycle Utilizing stationary cycle bikes, this no-impact, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":174,"featured_media":0,"parent":227,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3034","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/174"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3034"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3039,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3034\/revisions\/3039"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/camprec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}