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Class Descriptions

Yoga, Pilates, Wellness Classes

ASHTANGA YOGA

Follow the yogini in a sequence of asanas (postures) known as the Primary Series.  This sanskrit-based class forms the foundation for the athletic vinyasa yoga practice.  

PILATES

Total body exercise program that strengthens each muscle in an elongated state.

PILATES AND PROPS

Advanced Pilates class using various tools to increase and challenge strength, flexibility.

Pilates on the CorePole

Access muscle groups in a variety of positions while you perform Pilates Reformer moves utilizing the CorePole.  Shoes optional.

PILATES/YOGA Fusion

A blend of Pilates exercises and yoga poses.

Power Yoga

Follow the instructor in this enthusiastic practice where the familiar meets the unexpected.

SLOW FLOW YOGA

Take your body through its full range of motion, by moving mindfully from one posture to the next.  All levels.  

VINYASA I

Deepen the connection between body and breath as you move through simplified yoga flows.

VINYASA II

Cultivate your ability to be present in a cardio intensive, heat-building practice that links breath to movement in a free-flowing sequence. Intermediate to advanced.

VINYASA II PLUS

Warm up with a deep, heat-building, hip-opening vinyasa flow followed by wall work, including inversions.  Ideal for experienced yogis who like to turn their world upside down.

YOGA BASICS

Move beyond introductory poses into a fully integrated yet accessible practice in this open-to-all-levels class. 

YOGA GENTLY

For students of any age and experience, including those new to yoga, who wish to practice gently and relax deeply.

 

Cycle Program

CYCLE AND STRENGTH

Interval workout combining cycle and resistance training with heavy weights.

CycleFIT
30 minutes of cycle followed by 30 minutes of core, balance and unilateral moves that will improve body symmetry and stabilization.
Cycle Tech

An indoor cycling class that guarantees you a workout that will prepare you for race day; some of the techniques, specific ride profiles and drills are those used by competitive cyclists.

RHYTHM RIDE (+Abs)

Cycle to the BEAT! Pedal calories away while connecting to the rhythm of your ride.
Includes 10 minutes of ab work after cycle.

Studio Cycle

Based on sound cycling principles; while focus is on cadence and getting a great workout; sport specific drills, climbs and sprints can be used to make an unpredictable ride fun and challenging.

 

Cardio, Toning, Sculpting & Strength Classes

AB, THIGH, BUN

Lower body work using bands, balls etc.

BEGIN WITH MUSCLES

Improve muscular strength, endurance and balance at a beginning level with additional instruction.

Bench and Ball

Moderate intensity cardio workout using the bench and a medicine ball.

CARDIO KICKBOX

High energy blend of kicks and punches. Advanced class.

CARDIOGA

Combines strength, balance, and yoga with a cardio edge that creates a lean, streamline body. Developed by Becky Franklin for the Houstonian Club.

CORE MOTION

A non-stop cardio workout emphasizing functional movement, fat-burning and core strength.  You’ll be amazed at the intensity and results by using only a 4 pound medicine ball!

Core Performance

Improve agility and balance AND get your cardio workout by performing high intensity, functional exercises using various core-stabilization tools and the bench.

Drill Max

An intense athletic and challenging workout that includes agility training, boot camp conditioning and functional training at its best.

FAT BURNER

Keep the heart rate up with high energy, non-impact simple moves!

"Just Weights"

A Muscles Class designed with MEN in mind.  NO choreography & NO coordination needed.  Plan to do your cardio before you come, in this class you'll do 40 minutes of "Just weights".

LOW IMPACT

High energy class with lots of fun, low impact choreography. All levels.

MUSCLES

Be prepared to be pushed to the limit as we take you through a total body weight workout.

Muscle CUT

Take our traditional muscle class up a notch by incorporating cardio bursts between sets in your weight workout.

Muscle Pump

Combine the cardio and endurance you get in a pump class with the strength and heavy weight work in a muscle class.

PUMP

Continuous movement on the bench with hand weights targeting upper and lower body in this cardio class.

Run Core

A cardio workout of walking, jogging and drills to improve running skills.

Stretch Dynamics

Improve your balance, muscular control and flexibility through movements taken from Pilates, Yoga and Sports Conditioning. Class is taught on a yoga mat in bare feet.

Triple Threat

A total body workout done in three 25-minute sections. Think cardio-cardio-strength!  Fifty minutes of 2 different types of cardiovascular exercise, followed by 25 minutes of strength work.

URBAN REBOUNDING

Stop running and start jumping into shape! Get your cardio workout on the mini trampoline.

X-PRESS WEIGHTS

Thirty minutes of weights, various types of cardiovascular exercise or bench.

 

Dance Based Classes

EVERYBODY DANCE

Experience the style and flavor of urban hip hop in a cardio format that all levels can groove to.

 

 

 

 
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