Group Fitness

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Group Fitness Classes

  • Class sizes are limited. Registration is required for all classes for monitoring safety and assessing need.  Without a registration, members will not be permitted into the class, unless there are open spots available
  • You can reserve your spot 3 days in advance online, click link below. Or you can call up to 2 days in advance (941) 742-5923 if you prefer.  You must be a member to reserve a class, drop ins are welcome but limited to availability the day of.
  • Please be on time for your class.  Due to safety concerns NO LATE entry will be allowed.   

    Registration in now open for all

    Group Classes

    at 12pm (noon)

    3 days prior to the class

  • As of March 1, NO LATE ENTRY into the class;  the 5 minutes grace period has been removed, as it has become a safety concern. Members must be present at start of class to claim their spot.  This is disruptive to the instructor and the participants.  Especially when there is equipment involved or doing a meditation.  Please be on time for your class.

To reserve a spot online, please use the link below. If you are an existing member you will need your username and password to access your account. If you do not know your username and password, please call (941)742-5923 and we can provide you with that information. Class schedule is modified on holidays.
 

Online Registration

Current Group Fitness Schedule

 

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Cardio Flex Class

The G.T. Bray Recreation Center offers many group fitness classes each week, with something for every interest and fitness level.  Whether you are a beginner or a fitness enthusiast, you are sure to find a class that suits your needs.  Classes are included with a recreation membership, if space allows non-members can drop into a class for $10.00/class.

Group Fitness Class Descriptions

Aqua Fit: A low impact but high intensity water aerobics class where no swimming skills are needed. Improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, muscle tone and endurance using the resistance of the water to cushion the feet, knees and back. Exercises are performed to lively, motivating music and are effective and easy to follow. 

Athletic Yoga: Expect to move in this class, but with minimal flow, more basics poses and longer holds.  This class will help you improve your range of motion, balance and understanding of physical limitations.  Working all parts of your being, power, strength, and speed are directly connected to the overall alignment of our body.  Join and watch the transformation happen. 

New CLASS!  Aqua Zumba   Aqua Zumba combines some of the traditional elements of aqua fitness classes (such as jumping jacks and cross country skiing) with the upbeat dance moves and music Zumba is famous for. The class focus is on aerobic endurance, resistance training and creating an enjoyable atmosphere. with music. 

Ballroom Dance: Whether you're a novice or seasoned dancer, this class is for you. Come to learn new moves, or as a refresher for all dance styles.

Barre Fusion/Barre: Fun, funky, strength, flexibility and balance workout.  Graceful but intense Freedom Barre combines great music and ballet aesthetic to give you a fully toned and balanced body.

Beginner Line Dance: Take it slow. Spend more time with each dance to ensure the steps are clear to everyone.

Boot Camp: Increase your strength and cardiovascular endurance while pushing through body weight, plyometric, cardio, and strength exercises. Outdoors.

Body Worx: Move at your own pace,  your range of motion with your dumb bells weight choice to this interval strength and endurance class for all levels. Bring mat for core and stretch.

Cardio Flex: This low impact cardio class will get your blood flowing. Upbeat aerobics followed by total body strength training.

Cardio HIIT: Improve cardio endurance and performance as you alternate between high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate, followed by short periods of lower intensity movements.  Not only will you burn more fat, but you’ll also increase stamina and strength.

Cardio Kickboxing:  
Ready to take your workout to the next level!  This high-energy workout challenges your body and your mind. Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and maximize your calorie burn as you build lean muscle with this fun and challenging workout.  

Chair-obics : This is a seated cardio workout combining strength, balance, coordination and flexibility.

Chair Yoga: If you do not want to get on the floor this is a great class to stretch, meditate and learn therapeutic moves, all seated in a chair.

Circuit Training: Hit each muscle group and raise your heart rate in this circuit training strength and cardio based class. Squats, Lunges, Push Ups, Cardio intervals and Mat work performed. Outdoors Tues-Thurs evenings.

Core & More/Total Core:  Strengthen and condition your core muscles...and more! This class will work your core, which includes the abdominal and low back muscles. Additional exercises incorporate upper and lower body as a way to strengthen your core, giving you a full body workout! Outdoors on Thursday.

Cycle: 
Nothing beats an indoor cycle class! This is a low impact- high intensity cardiovascular workout designed to torch calories and increase leg strength and endurance.  Class space is very limited!

Dance Fit: Get your heart pumping in this dynamic, energy-filled dance fitness class. Set to wide variety of music, old and new, this fun-filled sweat session is appropriate for all fitness levels.

Foam Rolling (Rollasage): Self manual therapy using massage tools such as foam rollers and therapy balls to increase flexibility, reduce muscle tightness and improve muscle recovery.

Gentle Yoga: A time to reconnect your mind to your body through pranayama (the Yoga breathing), careful and authentic Yoga practice and complete relaxation.
 
High Beginner Line Dance: Even though these are still beginner dances, there are more steps that might be just a little more challenging.

Latin Dance: An intro to Latin dance. Learn Salsa, Bachata, Samba and Merengue. A perfect way to get your body moving and have some fun!

Pilates: Strengthen and lengthen the essential muscles of your core and more with focused exercises and restorative stretches. Outdoors.

Power Dance: Is a group exercise class with HIIT training and some serious attitude.  BANG is a unique fusion of boxing, cardio, HIIT, hip-hop, world dance and body weight training, w/optional weighted gloves.

Power Yoga: a more challenging, flowing sequence of poses that wakes up your body, can increase your heart rate and get deep into your stretches.

Pure Strength: Weights, Resistance Bands and Body Weight. Weight training only in this high sets and reps class. Outdoors.

Relaxation/Wake-up Yoga: A time-out class to stretch, relax, and connect with your breath. A great class for everyone from kids to seniors, athletes to office workers, and those with sciatic troubles to tight hamstrings. Use of chairs for assistance is optional.

Step Aerobics: Let's go back in time to an aerobic workout, performed by stepping onto and off an elevated platform while doing upper body movements. Improve your cardiovascular system while also targeting your legs and core, building strength and flexibility.

Step & Sculpt:  The first half of the class is easy to follow step (platform optional) sure to rev up your heart rate. The last half is a series of exercises using dumbbells for strength conditioning benefits 

Strengthen & Lengthen:
Come learn new moves in this 45-minute workout of total body strengthening and stretching exercises.

Sit & Get Fit (Chair): A chair activity that addresses  physical maintenance and aerobic training. Fun seated exercise workout for those who need to sit, exercise and get fit.  Feel the fitness and health benefits.

Tai Chi: Tai Chi is a gentle healing art. It is an excellent way to open up the joints and stretch the tendons, which allows for greater mobility, and greatly replenishes energy. Open to all, it is a safe and effective exercise.

Total Body:  A strength training class designed to help improve muscle strength and endurance. Squats, Lunges and mat work performed. Outdoors on Thursdays.

Vinyasa Yoga:  A journey into the connection between mind, body, and spirit.  Learn a greater understanding of flexibility, breath, and movement through a flowing sequence of yoga poses, with options.

Zumba: This Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, dance fitness party exhilarates the senses and works all major muscle groups.