Contact Us
Contact:
Nancy Zhou
Fitness Coordinator, Group Exercise
Welcome to Group Exercise
17吃瓜在线 Students have access to 础尝尝听group exercise classes for FREE. To participate, stop by the front desk of Jacobs Fitness Center and Cassell Fitness Center ~10 minute before the start of class to check-in. Kindly request a group exercise entry pass at the front desk and give it to the group exercise instructor before class starts.听
Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Community Members must purchase a pass at the front desk. August 26-September 1 is FREE for all active gym members.
- Early Bird Unlimited Semester Pass Sale (January 13听- January 20)听- $70听
- Unlimited Semester Pass (January 21听- March 2) - $75
- Mid Semester Pass Sale (March 3听- May 2) - $45
- Group Fitness Day Pass (Access to All Classes available during the day)听- $15 听听
Group Exercise at 17吃瓜在线 is for people of all fitness levels. Beginners are always welcome!
Group X Info
General Spring 2025 Group Exercise Schedule:听Jan听13听- Apr听25
No Classes:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day听Weekened - Jan 18 - Jan 20
Spring Break - Mar 8 - Mar 16
Finals Week (Modified Schedule): Apr 28 - May 2听
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Now Hiring Group Exercise Instructors!
Are you a certified Group Exercise Instructor looking to join our team? If so, send your resume to Nancy at nzhou@american.edu.听
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Summer 2024 Group X Class Schedule
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Become a Group Exercise Instructor!
Are you interested in becoming a group exercise instructor? Apply to join our Group Exercise team! No experience is required. Participants will learn everything they need to pass their Group Fitness certification and receive a discount on their Group Fitness certification exam.
To apply: send your resume & cover letter to Nancy Zhou at听nzhou@american.edu.
Private Group Exercise Classes
Interested in hosting a group exercise class for your group? We offer private group exercise classes taught by one of our certified instructors! We can tailor your session to your groups needs and offer a variety of group exercise classes for every level! Let's chat about hosting a session for your team, register below.听
Class Descriptions
Mat Pilates
A mix of low-impact exercises that aim to increase your muscular strength and endurance while improving flexibility and postural alignment. Learn mind-muscle connection and feel your inner abdominal wall working!
Barre
Full body workout that combines techinques from Pilates, Yoga, and Ballet. Barre is a low-impact class that focuses on high repetitions of small range movements utilizing body weight, resistance bands, the bar and much more!
Zumba
Join us for fun, dance and fitness that incorporates many styles of dance, international rhythms, and a club-like atmosphere that leaves all Zumba participants hooked! No dance experience is required.听
Total Body Circuit
A full body workout that is designed to strength and tone your whole body! This class will challenge you thorugh bursts of body weight movements and cardiovascular training. All levels are welcome and will leave feeling acomlished and empowered to take on the day!
HIIT Strength
This听High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class combines a variety of strength, plyometric and anaerobic bodyweight movements to get you in shape.HIIT Strength will challenge you through bursts of exercise and short recovery breaks. All levels are welcome!听
Refresh & Stretch
Follow along through a series of soothing static and dynamic stretches to improve flexibility, mobility, and relaxation. Equipment such as yoga blocks, yoga straps, resistance bands, and/or foam rollers may be used to relieve tension and unwind. Beginner friendly.
Express Cycle
This express style class offers a high-intensity indoor cycling workout. Each instructor will lead you through a blend of climbs, flats, and sprints to help reach your goals. This class is open to all levels!听
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Galaxy Cycle
Cycling under the stars with exhilarating music! Come ride with us in this high energy indoor cycling class developed for all levels. This might be your new favorite class!听
Candlelight Yoga
Gentle candlelight fosters an atmosphere of tranquility, liberation, and self-realization through movement. You will flow through various postures that promote increased strength, focus and flexibility. This class is a great way to unwind from your day!听
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is a slower practice, and you'll hold poses for longer than you would in a flow-style yoga class.听This is a great practice for beginners and for people who want a more gentle activity that can help reduce stress and create mind-body awareness. Beginner Friendly.听
Vinyasa Yoga
A quicker-paced style of yoga that smoothly connects the movement and breath in a flow from one pose to another. This provides versatility to participants who are looking to enhance their fitness, relaxation, and mental focus. All levels are welcome.
Beginner Yoga
Come join us for a highly detailed introductory yoga class. This class will go over the fundamental principles, common poses, and modifications based on your current needs. The slow flow sequence will promote fluidity and coordination. Beginner friendly.
Beginner Yoga Workshop
Join us for a short yoga session designed to introduce basic poses and breathwork. This class offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions to help build your confidence and create a welcoming, supportive community. It鈥檚 a perfect space for newcomers to get comfortable and explore mindfulness for overall well-being. Beginner friendly.