Fitness Classes

All fitness classes will be held in the Valentine Health & Recreation Center. Classes are free and open to all SHU full-time students and those students who have purchased a Rec Center membership. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot.

Memberships are necessary for Graduate students, ESL students and part-time undergraduates.

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Class Descriptions

A great combination! Intense cardio workout to burn some calories, and a muscle intensive workout designed to reshape and elongate the body.

A strengthening and lengthening workout that will challenge your muscles!

Big Red Fitness is defined as “constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.” At Big Red Fitness, we offer a strength and conditioning program consisting mainly of a mix of aerobic exercises, body weight exercises, and Olympic weightlifting. Participants will lift, run, jump, pull, and of course, hit lots of burpees, on their way to a fitter version of themselves. Work with coaches to perform functional movements executed at high intensity and be ready for an amazing fitness experience.

All classes begin promptly at the times listed and are capped at 10 people per class. Late attendees will be turned away and all spots are on a fist come first serve basis. Any participant not abiding to the rules will be removed from class. 

Get your heart pumping as you battle a combo of interval training and strength & power moves.

A fun and intense workout that takes place on a specialized Spin bike. The room stays charged with great music as your instructor motivates you and guides you through various types of riding techniques.

HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training. A great way to train your fitness level to new heights, featuring 8 rounds of interval trainings - 20-seconds-on, 20-seconds-off.

Fight gravity and use your body weight to work on strength, flexibility, balance, and your core. You can control how hard you challenge yourself simply by adjusting your body position.

Yoga combines various postures to tone, strengthen and align the body; it focuses on strength, flexibility and spirituality. Yoga also incorporates breathing techniques and meditation.

Move fast and have fun! Zumba is a fast paced, Latin inspired, dance party-fitness class. Bring your energy and get ready to work your whole body to the beat of great music.