Group Fitness Class Descriptions
We offer two types of group fitness classes. In-person classes take place in the Group Fitness Hub in Studios C114A, C114B, C117, and C121. You arrive, check-in at the desk, and then go to the studio. We do not have a reservation system for our classes, it is first come first serve. If you have any questions, the friendly Fitness Hub Attendant is happy to help, or ask the class instructor. We also offer in-person Les Mills classes with a virtual instructor. These classes also take place in the Group Fitness Hub studios and lead by an instructor being streamed onto a large screen in the studio.
For both types of classes, arrive early to set up equipment so you are ready to go at the class start time. We encourage you to move at your own pace and make modifications that suit your body and fitness level.
Looking to build confidence and master the fundamentals? Although we do not offer beginner classes try a Boost 4-week series—a supportive, small-group experience designed to help you develop proper technique, understand how to adjust intensity, and connect more deeply with your workouts. With personalized guidance and in-depth instruction, you'll gain the tools to move safely, effectively, and with purpose.
- Setting up your Schwinn Bike for a cycling class (quick fit setup video)
- Understanding the computer on your Schwinn Bike (video)
- Try a BOOST series if you don't know where to start!
Group Fitness Class Descriptions
CYCLING:
Click here for Quick Fit Setup Video for the Schwinn Indoor Cycling Bikes
Cycling
Our indoor cycling program offers an energizing, cycling-inspired group exercise training with expert coaching, exhilarating music, and a unique mind/body philosophy – all at a self-directed pace. During class the instructor will educate and motivate you in drills that use the bike features of distance, time, and effort. Together, you will experience drills that simulate flat roads, climb hills, sprint, and race! It is truly a fantastic cardiovascular class. Bring a towel and water and be ready to sweat! No experience needed! Our instructors will design their rides to fun music that will motivate you to new levels of fitness.
Ride & Refine
Get ready to power up and tone up with Ride and Refine, the ultimate indoor cycling and strength training combo designed for all fitness levels! This 45-minute high-energy class features a 25-30-minutes heart-pumping rhythm ride followed by a 15-20-minutes with light weights, bands, and pilates balls that targets all major muscle groups to enhance overall strength.
Total Body Cycling
The class consists of a workout for all levels using a variety of techniques on the bike to condition the body. We will use (optional) arm weights, crunches, and push ups while moving to the beat of the music. This class is meant to feel like a dance party on the bike and moves to the music. Fall in love with yourself as you fall in unity with the beat of the music. This is a total-body, total-mind, and total-heart workout. You in?
Cycle & Barre
Get ready to combine cycling and barre with this fun, energetic, powerful class! Starting with 25-30 minutes of total body cycling, followed by 25-30 minutes of barre. This class is for anyone who loves both and wants to join them together!
Cycle & Yoga
This class will combine your favorite parts of a total body cycling class with yoga flow. We will use (optional) arm weights, crunches, and pushups while moving to the beat of the music while on the bike. After 25-30 minutes, transition to the yoga studio for yoga flow, where you will be guided to link poses to breath to reveal body awareness, inner strength, and gentle opening.
CARDIO AND DANCE:
Step Aerobics
Join us for an energizing workout designed to uplift your spirit! Our sessions include dynamic movements to upbeat music, blending step and floor exercises. Expect to sweat with steps, bodyweight moves, dumbbells, and resistance bands—a full-body workout that enhances endurance, stability, and strength. These step aerobic routines keep things fun and challenging.
Cardio Dance
Fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away, no experience necessary. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Participants are invited to make up their own moves, to laugh and to have fun! You don’t have to be a dancer to participate in this class. Come and dance!
Ballet Dance - (Traditional ballet with a barre.)
Step into a graceful, energizing workout inspired by the foundations of classical ballet with a barre. This ballet dance class focuses on building strength, balance, flexibility, and proper alignment through traditional barre exercises, center work, and gentle stretching. No previous dance experience is required.
Shuffle Dance
Shuffle dance is a high-energy, footwork-focused street dance style known for its fast heel-toe movements, smooth glides, and rhythmic “shuffling” steps. The dance typically features moves like “Running Man” and “T-step”. With freestyle expression for arm movements, spins, and transitions, you make this dance your own.
STRENGTH:
Barrelates Fusion
Barre classes are best described as Pilates-evolved, allowing everyone to find more ease in movement, coordination, and flexibility. Barre Fusion brings together the disciplines of Yoga, Pilates, and sports conditioning into one system, strengthening postural muscles. This class is a mat structured Barre class, off the Barre, with an emphasis on basic sequences and movements using small weights, bands, and balls. This class is highly recommended for any Barre fitness beginner or enthusiast!
Core & Restore
A perfect blend of the dynamic energy and precision of Pilates and the calming benefits of restorative practices. It includes functional core work with restorative practices to support strength, mobility, and nervous system regulation. The first half of class focuses on accessible core activation think stability, breath-led movement, and body awareness. The second half shifts into gentle, restorative poses and guided relaxation to help you unwind and reconnect.
HIIT Strength
Get ready to push your limits with our HIIT Strength class! This high-intensity interval training session combines powerful strength exercises with bursts of cardio to maximize your effort. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class uses a variety of equipment to keep your workouts challenging and engaging. Join us for an energizing and efficient workout that will leave you feeling stronger and inspired.
Les Mills BODYPUMP™ (BodyPump Video)
BODYPUMP™ is a strength training class. Using light to moderate weighted barbells with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will guide and motivate you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques, pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music – helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.
Mat Pilates
This class is a classical and integrative approach to the principles and essential exercises of Pilates mat work. The focus is on proper postural alignment, breathing, coordination, and movement patterns that focus on using the core or “powerhouse.” If you want to have a positive mind-body experience while improving muscular endurance and flexibility, explore this upbeat and inspiring class.
Pilates Fusion
Experience the perfect blend of mat Pilates and Yoga Flow in our Pilates Fusion class. This unique session combines core-strengthening Pilates exercises with the fluid, mindful movements of yoga. Enjoy a balanced workout that enhances flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Suitable for all levels, this class will leave you feeling centered, strong, and revitalized.
Power Pilates
Experience a dynamic blend of traditional Pilates and functional fitness in our class. This invigorating workout incorporates weights, resistance bands, balls, and other equipment to enhance your strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Perfect for all fitness levels, Pilates Fusion focuses on core stability and functional movements to improve your daily activities and athletic performance. Join us to discover a powerful fusion of Pilates principles with modern fitness techniques that will leave you feeling strong, balanced, and energized.
Restorative Pilates
Our Restorative Pilates class blends classical Pilates principles with therapeutic movement to support recovery, enhance body awareness, and improve functional mobility. With an emphasis on controlled motion, deep stretching, and guided breathwork, this class promotes relaxation with gentle strength.
MARTIAL ARTS:
Cardio Kickboxing
This martial arts class is practiced across the world as a popular fighting style that incorporates strikes with your hands and feet. The methods presented will improve a combination of your boxing, kickboxing, and martial arts techniques while improving your fitness. You will learn how to dodge, defend and counter the offensive attacks of your opponent. Come with wraps and get ready to spar with a partner and pads. Need some wraps purchase some when you check in for class.
Mind Body:
Yoga Flow
This class offers a foundation in yoga flow through traditional yoga postures. Participants will be guided to link poses to breath to reveal body awareness, inner strength, and gentle opening. This class explores the traditional asanas (or "poses") of yoga. Calming breathing techniques and the meditative aspect of the practice may be featured.
Vinyasa Yoga
Come ready to raise your body temperature and find your edges. Our focus will be on developing the strength to perform a dynamic asana practice. Poses are designed to strengthen the core, improve body awareness, alignment, and avoid imbalances that lead to overuse injuries. You will breakthrough mental and physical edges while exploring a soft gaze and steady breath. This experience leaves you feeling revitalized, connected, and balanced. (Power Yoga can be physically demanding and participants should have a basic understanding of yoga postures, body awareness and strength).
Yoga Flow and Restore
The first half of this class will include a flowing practice that emphasizes uniting breath with movement, waking up the spine, and releasing tension. The practice will gradually transition into passive postures that gradually open the hips, thighs, pelvis, and lower back. This class will: free up blocked energy, calm the nervous system, increase flexibility, joint health, and ease of motion, create balance, and cultivate the ability to stay present. Come to this class if you are looking for a yoga practice that will help you de-stress!
Gentle Yoga
This gentle flow will offer a compassionate hatha yoga practice to calm the nervous system. Their will be an emphasis on stretching, seated poses, and low-impact movements. Participants will be taught to link poses to breath to a slower paced class with less intense positions. Special attention will be given to releasing muscle tension and creating softening through the joints. This will include extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. Walk away with flexibility in the mind and body.
Power Yoga
Come ready to raise your body temperature and find your edges. Our focus will be on developing the strength to perform a dynamic asana practice. Poses are designed to strengthen the core, improve body awareness, alignment, and avoid imbalances that lead to overuse injuries. You will breakthrough mental and physical edges while exploring a soft gaze and steady breath. This experience leaves you feeling revitalized, connected, and balanced. (Power Yoga can be physically demanding and participants should have a basic understanding of yoga postures, body awareness and strength).
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation and healing. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds with the support of blocks, bolsters, and blankets. Restore alignments while health through stillness and deep breathing.
Boost Class Descriptions
Boost: A Four-Week Fitness Journey
Are you looking to kickstart your movement journey? Join Boost , our exciting four-week movement series designed just for you! This series is absolutely FREE with a group fitness pass. Unlike our drop-in classes, Boost lets you train with the same group for four weeks, helping you build a strong community and stay motivated. Whether you’re new to movement with Campus Rec or just looking to mix things up, Boost is the perfect way to get started.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Weekly in-person sessions that progress over a full month
- Hands-on guidance with equipment and technique
- Expert advice on proper form and avoiding common mistakes
- A supportive group to inspire and motivate you
- One-month commitment
Prior signup is required. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to commit to your well-being and have fun while doing it!
Each Boost class includes:
- A quick check-in for the group
- A focus and theme for the class that progresses each week
- Movement - progressed and tailored to the group
- Time throughout class and at the end of class for questions and accommodations
Ballet Barre
This class is perfect for beginners who would like to learn or relearn the basic techniques of ballet. We will work on developing the flexibility and core strength used in ballet through exercises both at the barre and at center. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. This class will teach the positions of the body, and the core techniques used. The class will also explore musicality and how to connect music to body movement. Brain-Compatible Dance will also be used help reconnect your body to your brain. This is a light fun class meant to explore ballet technique and have fun! This class is meant for all and all are welcome!
Sound Bath Yoga
Unwind, reset, and reconnect through this 4-week Sound Bath Yoga series designed to support deep relaxation and holistic wellbeing. Each session blends gentle, restorative yoga with immersive sound healing to calm the nervous system, release tension, and cultivate inner awareness.
Participants will be guided through slow, accessible movement and supported postures, followed by an extended sound bath experience using instruments such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, and meditative soundscapes. This combination encourages physical ease, mental clarity, and emotional balance—making it ideal for all levels, especially those seeking stress relief and restoration.
Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your self-care practice, this series offers a welcoming space to pause, breathe, and recharge.
Salsa
This four-week salsa series is designed for beginners who want to build confidence, learn strong fundamentals, and feel comfortable on the dance floor. You’ll develop timing, rhythm, and footwork while learning essential partner techniques including turns, cross-body movements, and fun combinations. Emphasis is placed on connection, musicality, and smooth transitions in a supportive, high-energy environment. No prior experience or partner required - just bring your energy and get ready to dance!
Gym-Timidation - Empower Your Fitness Journey
Unlock Your Path to Health and Wellness with Our Empowering Class
Overview: Join us for a transformative journey that combines foundational strength training with the opportunity to sign up for personalized Health & Wellness Coaching. Over the course of four weeks, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the world of strength training. This class is for people who are NEW to our Fitness Center or to the fitness world.
Class Structure:
- Location: Fitness Center
- Weeks 1-2:
- Focus: Learn fundamental movement patterns and strength training techniques.
- Weeks 3-4:
- Focus: Learn how to read a program and apply it effectively.
What You'll Gain:
- Comprehensive Support: We'll guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition into strength training.
- Essential Knowledge: Understand the key principles of strength training.
- Proper Form: Master the correct techniques for a safe and effective workout.
- A Workout Program: Receive a general fitness program to help you feel confident in the weight room.
Why Join Us:
- Welcoming Environment: Build a healthier, stronger you in a supportive and inclusive setting.
- Confidence: Develop the confidence to navigate the weight room with ease.
- Community: Connect with others who share your wellness goals.
Additional Support: We highly recommend signing up for FREE Health & Wellness Coach in conjunction with this class. Coaching sessions are designed to help you set meaningful goals that align with your unique aspirations. Gain the support and motivation you need to thrive.
Women on Weights: Empowering Strength Together
Build strength, boost confidence, and have fun in this empowering fitness experience!
Join our Women on Weights class, designed specifically for female or non-binary identifying students looking to take their weightlifting to the next level and build strength in a supportive group setting. This is for people looking to refine their technique, this class offers expert guidance on proper lifting form and safe weight training practices.
We will apply a four-week program that explores how to effectively use free weights, machines, and bodyweight exercises to achieve your fitness goals. Participants will walk away with knowledge of how to apply a balanced, sustainable workout routine. Connect with like-minded individuals and enjoy the camaraderie of a team lifting environment.
What to Expect:
- Location: Fitness Center
- Small-group sessions (10 max) led by certified trainers.
- Hands-on demonstrations and technique corrections.
- A welcoming, affordable, inclusive atmosphere that celebrates progress and effort.
Men, and people of all genders, are welcome to access fitness opportunities through our fitness programs or if interested in a similar Boost class, please reach out to Justina Reichelt to inquire.
Les Mills VIRTUAL Instructor Class Descriptions
Top five ways to get setup for a Virtual Fitness Class at the Group Fitness Hub:
- Bring a towel, water, and go to the bathroom before the class begins.
- Work out in a way that feels respectful and safe for your body.
- Set up equipment before class starts.
- Let the desk know if you have issues with accessing equipment, bike set up, lighting, volume, or fans.
- Want a different release or class, come see us at the desk, we can change this!
Les Mills™ Virtual classes take place in the UVM Campus Rec Group Fitness Hub Studios. They combine Les Mills™ classes, pumping sound, and motivation from world class instructors. Virtual classes are in-person and lead by an instructor being streamed onto a large screen in the studio. Arrive early to set up equipment so you are ready to go at the class start time. We encourage you to move at your own pace and make modifications that suit your body and fitness level.
Les Mills RPM™
RPM™ is a world-leading, cardio peak cycle workout using simulated climbs and sprints to improve fitness. This is a fun, low impact class with great pumping music and the group moving as one, you repeatedly reach your cardio peak and then ease back down, keeping pace with the pack to lift personal performance and boost cardio fitness.
Equipment needed: indoor cycling bike
Les Mills SPRINT™
SPRINT™ Cycling is a 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout, using an indoor bike to achieve fast results. It’s a short, intense style of training where the thrill and motivation comes from pushing your physical and mental limits. A high intensity, low impact workout, it's scientifically proven to return rapid results. The 30 minutes you put into a LES MILLS SPRINT workout drives your body to burn calories for hours. You combine bursts of intensity, where you work as hard as possible, with periods of rest that prepare you for the next effort. The payoff? You smash your fitness goals, fast.
Equipment needed: indoor cycling bike
Les Mills THE TRIP™
THE TRIP™ is a fully immersive workout experience that combines a 40-minute multi-peak cycling workout with a journey through digitally-created worlds. This IMMERSIVE FITNESS™ workout takes motivation and energy output to the next level.
Equipment needed: indoor cycling bike
Les Mills BODYBALANCE™
BODYBALANCE™ is a yoga-based workout for anyone wanting to improve their flexibility, core strength and sense of wellbeing. For anyone new to yoga this is a great introduction and there are plenty of options for the more challenging exercises. For the more experienced, it offers more variety than a traditional yoga class with the inclusion of Tai Chi and Pilates movements in addition to the yoga exercises. This class improves flexibility and core strength while reducing stress levels, and focusing the mind to create a lasting sense of wellbeing and calm.
Equipment needed: mat
Les Mills BODYPUMP™
BODYPUMP™ is a strength training class. Using light to moderate weighted barbells with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will guide and motivate you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques, pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music – helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.
Equipment needed: step, weight bar, weight plates, mat
Les Mills CORE™
CORE™ is a scientific core workout for incredible core strength and endurance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your posture, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do. All the moves in LES MILLS CORE have options, so it’s challenging but achievable whatever your level of fitness. During the class, trained Instructors guide you through correct technique as you work with resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as bodyweight exercises like crunches, hovers and exercises to strengthen the hips and lower back.
Equipment needed: small weight plates, mat, band
