The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness & Well-Being
Class Descriptions
30 Min Spin & Sculpt
Get the best of both worlds in this fast-paced, full-body workout! 30-Minute Spin & Sculpt combines cardio-focused cycling intervals with upper-body strength training using light weights, all from the bike. You'll elevate your heart rate with energizing rides and fun music, then challenge your arms, shoulders, chest, and back with strength segments designed to build muscular endurance and improve overall fitness. This class is designed for all fitness levels. You'll have the flexibility to adjust your resistance and choose the weight options that work best for you, creating a workout that meets you where you are while helping you reach your goals.
Barre
Barre is a low-impact, bodyweight, toning workout that uses a ballet barre to activate muscular endurance in the arms, legs, glutes and core. Classes are 30 minutes.
Circuit Training
Circuit Training gives you everything you need to deliver a varied, high intensity functional training program that engages members of every fitness level. It's designed to achieve the maximal post exercise benefits of HIIT training, developing rest aerobic and anaerobic capacity to new levels! Participants will rotate through various exercises targeting different parts of the body.
Pilates
Dive into the art of connecting mind and body. Beyond just exercise, Pilates develops a deep understanding of how breathing, focused concentration, and precise movements work together to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Our Pilates class will emphasize core Pilates principles like control, centering, and flow, encouraging you to sync your movements with intentional breathing for a holistic workout experience. Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, join in to discover how this mindful approach can boost your physical well-being and mental clarity, making you feel energized and focused for your health journey.
Pound
Pound is a cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Using Ripstix, lightly-weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out!
Slow Flow Yoga
Yoga classes place emphasis on physical alignment, understanding of correct anatomical movement, and various deep relaxation techniques. It increases strength, flexibility, and awareness of the body, developing more healthful movement. Relaxations techniques help with stress more effectively!
Spinning
This class is a stationary group bike ride with a rhthmic feel! The instructor will take you on a music-driven imaginary road course consisting of hills, cruising, and sprinting. This is an upbeat, intense interval training class.
Spin HIIT
This class is a stationary group bike ride, that alternates between high intensity intervals and heavy hills, both in and out of the saddle, for a well-balanced ride. Each class has fun playlists with music themes to keep you on beat and having fun.
Strength Split: Upper Body
Build strength, improve endurance, and feel empowered in this upper-body focused workout! This class targets the chest, back, shoulders, biceps, and triceps through a variety of strength-training exercises designed to help you move and feel better both in and out of the gym. Whether you're new to strength training or an experienced lifter, you'll find options that meet you where you are. Instructors provide modifications and progressions so you can choose the challenge level that's right for you. Expect a supportive, encouraging environment where the focus is on proper form, steady progress, and building confidence, one rep at a time. Pair this with Strength Split: Lower Body for a full-body workout!
Strength Split: Lower Body & Core
Build a strong foundation with this lower-body and core-focused strength training class! You'll target the glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves, and core through a variety of exercises designed to improve strength, stability, balance, and overall functional fitness. Whether you're just getting started or have years of lifting experience, this class offers options for every fitness level. Instructors provide modifications and progressions so you can work at an intensity that feels right for you while continuing to challenge yourself. Expect a welcoming, supportive environment where the focus is on proper form, steady progress, and building confidence with every workout. Pair this with Strength Split: Upper Body for a full-body workout!
Vin to Yin Yoga
Join Vin to Yin Yoga! A fun, welcoming class that starts with a light, easy Vinyasa flow to warm up the body and build confidence in basic moves. Then we slow it down with relaxing Yin stretches to melt away tension. Perfect for beginners who want a little movement, a little chill, and a whole lot of feel-good energy.
Vinyasa Yoga
Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. Come to your mat to humble yourself using centering, meditation, inward reflection, and challenging postures. Allow the body and mind to cultivate compassion and pride in your practice to fulfill our shared purpose of empathy off our mats. All levels and experiences are welcomed!
Zumba®
This class is one hour of calorie burning, low and high intensity dancing. It is a total body workout combining cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, more energy, and lots of fun!
Zumba Toning®
Zumba Toning is perfect for those who want to party but put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define muscles. We'll grab a pair of Zumba Toning sticks to add resistance and help you focus on specific muscle groups. This class targets arms, core, and lower body so you and your muscles stay engaged!
