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If you are struggling with real-life activities or day-to-day tasks, functional training may be for you. It incorporates movements into a fitness routine which makes it easier for people to live their everyday lives. Workouts focus on squats, lunges, bent-over rows, and balance exercises to help people in the real world.
Build stronger muscles
Improve balance and overall stability to reduce falls
Enhance balance and stability to decrease the chance of a torn muscle or injury
Enhance quality of life and improve your ability to complete tasks at work or at home
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Functional Training Classes
Barre
Combines Pilates, Dance, and Functional Fitness Training. Using a ballet barre/light weights, challenge and engage your entire body and mind. Shoes optional. Grippy socks are recommended to keep from sliding.
BODYPUMP
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
BODYPUMP Express
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
Box & Burn
Train like a boxer in this high intensity cardio and strength workout. Gloves are needed for combat against boxing bags.
Combination Training
This fun class provides you with cardio and strength training with different equipment followed by some yoga stretching.
Core Fusion
A dynamic workout blending the best of Pilates and Yoga! Challenging yet accessible way to improve your core strength and overall fitness
Cycling - 45 min
This innovative program involves cycling techniques modeled after outdoor cycling. Your ride can be easy or intense - you decide. Motivating techniques & music will allow you to take your workout to the next level.
Gentle Senior Express
Are you new to fitness or coming back to fitness? By combining cardiovascular and resistance, this class will help prepare you for daily activities. Most exercises are done seated.
Hip Hop Step
This high-octane class will surely get you steppin' and sweatin' to all your favorite hip hop tracks.
Hyperkick & Strength
A high-energy, challenging class for all levels that combines kickboxing, strength, and cardio.
LesMills Virtual BODYBALANCE
A yoga-based class that will improve your mind, and body through elements of breathing exercises, Tai Chi and Pilates.
LesMills Virtual BODYCOMBAT
A non-contact, high-energy, Martial Arts inspired workout featuring moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Kung Fu.
LesMills Virtual RPM
An indoor cycling workout where you are in control. This low-impact exercise will take you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding.
LesMills Virtual SPRINT
A high-intensity, low-impact workout combining bursts of intensity with periods of rest.
Low-Impact Cardio
Get your heart pumping, blood flowing, mind thinking, and muscles moving with 25-minutes of cardio moves followed by dumbbell strength and comfortable stretch in this low-impact strength class.
Strength Express
A quick strength class in your morning workout. We utilize weights to strengthen the large muscle groups and finish with a thorough stretch.
Strong Nation HIIT
combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.
Suspended Strength
Build your core while moving on noodles and using weights to strengthen upper and lower body simultaneously.
The G.O.A.T.
Get moving and combine a variety of training techniques! Intervals of step, hi-lo, strength training, & kick boxing will keep you invigorated.