Instructional Programs

A variety of FREE group fitness classes, such as Cardio Kickboxing, Ab Blaster, Yoga, and more.  Each class has an Instructor that teaches and demonstrates the skills and movements needed for the class.  Instructors show modifications for all skill levels. Progression and difficulty are added throughout the semester. 

All classes are held in the Aerobics Room located on the Second floor of the Student Recreation Center.

To print a copy of Instructional Program Schedule Fall 2008 calendar format, click here.  To print a copy of Instructional Program Class Descriptions for Fall 2008, click here.

 

Ab Blaster

Build core stability as you strengthen your trunk muscles in this fantastic 25-minute workout. Classes focus on a wide variety of safe, effective exercises for the abs and lower back.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	7:00 PM – 7:25 PM	Ken	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Tues	7:00 PM – 7:25 PM	Loren	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	7:00 PM – 7:25 PM	Ken	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	7:00 PM – 7:25 PM	Loren	Aerobics Room

Body Blaster

Looking for a class to target all your major muscle groups utilizing Challenge Pro bars, dumbbells and Xertubes? This class will give you the burn you are looking for in a group setting.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	6:00 PM – 6:55 PM	Sarah	Aerobics Room

Body Sculpting

Using dumbbells, Xertubes, and Challenge Pro Body Bars discover ways to challenge your muscles to help get the desired definition you have been trying for. This class will increase your muscular strength and stability while improving your flexibility and endurance. Emphasis will be placed on correct form and technique to achieve the best results.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	8:00 PM – 8:55 PM	Catherine	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	8:00 PM – 8:55 PM	Catherine	Aerobics Room

Butt Blaster

This 25 minute work out is a condensed “butt only” class to target your rear. Various exercises will be used to help tighten, lift, and tone this often forgotten area. No experience needed.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	7:30 PM – 7:55 PM	Quinn	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	7:30 PM – 7:55 PM	Quinn	Aerobics Room

Butts and Guts

A workout targeting your abs, lower back, glutes, and legs. If you want a killer workout for your core and lower body, this is the class for you!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Wed	6:00 PM – 6:55 PM	Sarah	Aerobics Room

Calorie Blaster

This intense fat burning class utilizes miniature circuits that improve muscular strength and endurance. Circuits are performed in short timed intervals that are rotated throughout the class. Come try this high-energy head to toe workout that strengthens and tones all major muscle groups and abs.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	4:00 PM – 4:55 PM	Ken	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	4:00 PM – 4:55 PM	Ken	Aerobics Room

Cardio Hip Hop

A fun, upbeat aerobic dance class set to yesterday & today’s hip hop beats. Geared towards those who love to dance. A new, progressive routine is learned each class, generally five eight-counts in length. Come with no experience or tons of experience- either way, be ready to have fun!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	6:00 PM – 6:55 PM	Anna	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	6:00 PM – 6:55 PM	Anna	Aerobics Room

Cardio Kickboxing

Are you interested in burning 500-800 calories in one class? This class will keep you moving with punches, kicks, and different combinations that build muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance followed by core-strengthening moves towards the end of class. Get ready to burn those calories while having fun!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	3:00 PM – 3:55 PM	Morgan	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	3:00 PM – 3:55 PM	Morgan	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Fri	1:30 PM – 2:25 PM	Morgan	Aerobics Room

CoreStrength

A functional strength training program that is based on the popular Pilates workout. This class uses basic pilates positioning and movements that target your abdominals, thighs, and back to improve your core strength, toning, and flexibility. Enjoy an effective moderate intensity workout that will challenge your body in new ways and leave you refreshed and feeling the burn!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	4:00 PM – 4:55 PM	Lauren	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	4:00 PM – 4:55 PM	Lauren	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	1:00 PM – 1:55 PM	Lauren	Aerobics Room

Pump-n-Jump

For ALL fitness levels, a complete cardio and sculpt class focusing on total conditioning and designed to MOTIVATE!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	12:30 PM – 1:25 PM	Evan	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Fri	12:30 PM – 1:25 PM	Evan	Aerobics Room

Rope Burn

This 25 minute innovative JUMP ROPE workout is oriented for any fitness level with basic to intermediate skills. You will learn fundamentals that will enable you to continue jumping rope, adding a variety of tricks as you progress. With great music and fantastic inspirational highlights you'll see just how far this former schoolyard pastime has come!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	7:30 PM – 7:55 PM	Evan	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Tues	3:30 PM – 3:55 PM	Catherine	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	7:30 PM – 7:55 PM	Evan	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	3:30 PM – 3:55 PM	Catherine	Aerobics Room

Step

A cardio step aerobics routine will be followed by exercises targeting the abdominals and low back. All levels of participants are encouraged to attend!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	5:00 PM – 5:55 PM	Quinn	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	5:00 PM – 5:55 PM	Quinn	Aerobics Room

Step Into Shape

A beginners step class which incorporates a variety of routines followed by toning. Learn basic step and progress each week to learn more challenging routines! A great place to start if you wish to work up to more difficult classes

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	5:00 PM – 5:55 PM	Lara	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	5:00 PM – 5:55 PM	Lara	Aerobics Room

Step-Plus

NEW CLASS--We have added 20 more minutes of our calorie burning step class just for you! Step-Plus will challenge your cardiovascular training by increasing the step routine from 40 minutes to 60 minutes...come check it out!

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Fri	3:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Quinn	Aerobics Room

TaeKwonDo (TKD)

This class is designed for those who want to have fun in martial arts, but want to take their training seriously. The class will cover techniques of several Korean Martial Arts from white belt through Black Belt, with an emphasis on the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to earn and test for belt ranks. Students will also have many opportunities to participate in supplementary clinics, seminars, and tournaments at Truman State University and throughout Missouri and Kansas. All students, with or without prior experience, are welcome.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	8:00 PM – 8:55 PM	Justin & Leigh	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Thurs	8:00 PM – 8:55 PM	Justin & Leigh	Aerobics Room

Yoga

This class will stretch and strengthen your muscles. Yoga is a great way to relax and relieve the stress that we all deal with. Flexibility is not a prerequisite. All levels of fitness are encouraged to attend.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Tues	2:30 PM – 3:25 PM	Katy	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Wed	1:30 PM – 2:25 PM	Katy	Aerobics Room
Fall 2008	Sat	1:00 PM – 1:55 PM	Quinn, Catherine, & Lauren	Aerobics Room

Yoga-basic

NEW CLASS--There is no "wrong yoga." The goal of yoga is to maintain safe and proper formation. This class is open to beginners as well as advanced students focusing solely on correct body formation.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Mon	1:30 PM – 2:15 PM	Katy	Aerobics Room

Yoga-plus

NEW CLASS--This class consists of 60 minutes of vinyasa (or flow) yoga with an optional 15 minute meditation/ visualization/ relaxation at the end. This is yoga that will make you sweat and then relax deeply in the ending savasana (relaxation). Vinyasa means flowing from one position into the next with very few resting periods. This class is still offered to all and there are no prerequisites, but yoga basic is suggested for all yoga in order to learn and maintain proper form. Modifications will always be offered.

Date	Day	Time	Instructor	Location
Fall 2008	Fri	5:00 PM – 6:15 PM	Katy	Aerobics Room