Drop-In Group Fitness classes are offered at both the Student Recreation Facility and the Sport & Fitness Center, and are FREE to UIC students and Campus Recreation Members.  Classes vary per semester please check the curent schedule.

Group Fitness Drop-In Calendar Finals Week Spring-2013 

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Class Descriptions

Conditioning and Cardio Classes:

ALL ABOUT ARMS
Worried about toning up those upper extremities? We have the class for you! All about arms will focus on toning and strengthening the arms, chest, back and shoulders.

BOOT CAMP
This class is for anyone looking for a fun and challenging workout! Instructors incorporate interval exercises along with circuit stations and sports drills to offer a total body workout for any person who is ready to take their fitness to the next level. Basic body-weight and resistance exercises, coupled with non-stop cardio intervals will ensure that you feel the burn in each class.

FLEX
This is a simple, easy-to-follow, yet demanding class that will tone up every major body part, including those muscles sometimes forgotten about! Equipment options for this class may include: the step, stability balls, dumbbells, bands and bars, used with controlled and slow movements to tone and strengthen.

HARD CORE
Get ready to strengthen your core and tighten your abs for better functional strength with this class. Focusing on the abdominals, obliques, and lower back muscles, you will challenge the powerhouse of your body in just 25 minutes!

LOWER BODY BLAST
Using a variety of strength training equipment, this class will focus on strengthening your glutes and legs. Squat and lunge your way to power.

Combo Classes:

STEP CIRCUIT: An excellent class filled with simple choreography and circuit stations ranging from cardio to strength.  Come and join this class for a fun and exciting way to interval train!

STEP-n-ARMS
For the die-hard steppers out there, come and step, PLUS get a great upper body workout!

STEP-n-CORE
This class will include basic step patterns with a gradual build in choreography and intensity and Hard CORE exercises for a fun and exciting workout!

TOTAL BODY WORKOUT
Have only an hour to get your workout in? No problem! This class combines various types of cardio and strength training to firm you up and slim you down! An excellent full body workout followed by core training.

Indoor Cycling:

Experience the thrill and challenge of a bike ride through hills, climbs, tempo changes and more in the comfort of our indoor spin studio! Indoor Cycling will allow you to get the benefits of bike riding and a great workout without leaving the fitness center. All of our cycling classes are designed to challenge you, but will allow you to change resistance and tempo based on your personal fitness level. Classes are great for all fitness levels.

CYCLE EXPRESS
40 to 45 minutes of action packed cycling- designed for those who are short on time but high on motivation. Get ready for a great ride!

RISE-n-CYCLE
This invigorating, early-morning cycling class will leave you inspired and ready to face your day with confidence and vigor.