Group Fitness 101 Programs

UREC offers level 1 programs for those who are new to this type of group fitness class and/or exercise programs. Many serve as an introduction to weekly group fitness classes.

Questions?
Contact Holly Wade at wadeha@jmu.edu or 540-568-8715.

  » Worldbeat Dance
» Exercise Ball
» BOSU
» Stretching
» Pilates
» Boxing
» Kickboxing
» Senior Send Off
» Fit JMU

Offered during weekly group fitness schedule:
» Cycle
» First Step
» Yoga
» Chakra Meditation

Worldbeat Dance 101

Join the celebration of movement and music!
Date: 1/17/2010
Time:   3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Register by:   1/16/2010
Level:
  1
Wellness Passport

Exercise Ball 101

Strengthen and stretch your entire body using one piece of equipment.   Find out how to gain core stability and add variety to your workouts.  For all fitness levels.
Date: 1/29/2010
Time:   03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Register by: 1/28/2010
Level:
    1
Wellness Passport

BOSU 101

Challenge your body in new ways. Learn to utilize stabilizing muscles, increase strength and balance.

Date:
 1/30/2010
Time:   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Register by: 1/29/2010

Date:   3/19/2010
Time:   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Register by:  3/18/2010

Level:
    1
Wellness Passport

Stretching 101

Any balanced workout plan includes flexibility training.  Learn how to effectively stretch each muscle group of your body.
Date: 2/6/2010
Time:   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Register by:   2/5/2010
Level:
1
Wellness Passport

Pilates 101

Build core strength, lengthen and strengthen your body through Pilates. This class offers a foundation to begin your practice.
Date:  2/7/2010
Time:   04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Register by:  2/6/2010
Level:
  1
Wellness Passport

Boxing 101

Jab, cross, and hook your way to fitness.   Learn everything you need to know for Boxing Fitness classes from putting on your wraps and gloves to hitting the bags safely.

Date:
 2/13/2010
Time:   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Register by:  2/12/2010

Date:   3/20/2010
Time:   1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Register by: 3/19/2010

Level:
    1
Wellness Passport

Kickboxing 101

Learn the basic punches and kicks used in Kickboxing classes.

Date:
 2/20/2010
Time:   01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Register by:      2/26/2010

Date:    3/26/2010
Time:   03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Register by: 3/25/2010

Level:
1
Wellness Passport

Senior Send-off

Join us in celebrating with the Group Fitness Instructors who will graduate.  A fun class is in store!
Date:   4/30/2010
Time:   5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Register by:  4/29/2010
Level:   2

Fit JMU

Join the biggest Group Fitness class at JMU!  Experience several types of Group Fitness classes:  Cardio Craze, Kickboxing, and Worldbeat Dance!
Not offered Spring 2010.
Level:
  1

Cycle 101

Pedal your way through various terrain in the cycle studio.   Learn how to set up your bike to fit you. Experience various drills used in Cycle.
Offered during weekly group fitness schedule through 3/1/10.

Level:
1
Wellness Passport

First Step

V-step.  Turn step.  Basic.  What do these mean?  Come to Step 101 to find out.
Offered during weekly group fitness schedule through 3/1/10.
Level:
    1
Wellness Passport

Yoga 101

Begin your journey to well-being and stress-relief by experiencing Sun Salutations and standard poses used in Yoga classes.
Offered during weekly group fitness schedule through 3/1/10.
Level:
1
Wellness Passport

Chakra Meditation

This guided meditation class focuses on chakras, 7 energy centers that run along the spinal column.  Each week will focus on a different chakra.
Offered during weekly group fitness schedule through 3/1/10.
Level:
1
Wellness Passport