Class Descriptions
Boot Camp
Front & Center! High energy, intense cardio training guaranteed to boost your energy and metabolism to new heights. Easy to follow step
moves, plyometrics, drills, ab work and push-ups. Drop and give it your all!
Cardio Strength Training
Strength training as mentioned below with bursts of cardio. Using your body weight for power to help develop, strengthen, tone as well as
increasing your heart rate allowing your body to burn excess fat.
Cardio Combo
Any combination of aerobics, hi-lo, step, cardio kickboxing, and strength training. Cardio, strength training, and flexibility all rolled into one!
Cardio Kickboxing
Styled after martial arts, this aerobic class provides an intense cardiovascular and full body work out. Kicks, punches, cardio intervals, and
strength training. Rid yourself of stress with this one!
Cross Training Cardio
Any combination of calisthenics, hi-lo, step, cardio kickboxing, and strength training. A great class for those NEW to Group Fitness!
Iron Grip
A strength training class featuring barbells and plates.
Pilates
A system of anatomically based exercises based on modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles designed to enhance core strength
and stability, produce longer and leaner muscle, and help to relieve back and stress pain.
Step & Abs
A cardio and strength based class which moves through various steps on a platform of varying heights – ending with an intense ab workout.
Challenge: A faster pace class and/or complex choreography.
Interval: A mix of step aerobics and strength training in intervals of 2 to 5 minutes.
Xpress: Warm up and get going! 45 minutes of an aerobic intense workout.
Strength Training
A muscle conditioning class offering the benefits of increased lean body mass and bone density, helping to improve posture, muscle strength,
and balance. Dumbbells, Iron Grip (barbells and plates), balance balls, tubing and steps may all be used during this workout.
Core Strength: Isometric exercises, integrating pilates movements improving back muscles and posture, allowing for better control in all fitness activities.
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
Wally Ball
A variation of Volley Ball that is a fun and creative way to get a workout! No experience required!
Please check the marker boards outside of the studios for up to date Instructor Rotations.
For questions and feedback please contact Kelli, Group Exercise Director, at 603-659-3151 x105 or kelli@portsmouthathleticclub.com.
Yoga Class Descriptions
Flex and Flow
This multi-leveled class will combine different styles of yoga, linking movement with the breath through a flowing sequence of postures. This mind body work-out features cardiovascular benefits as well as strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation. Modifications and props may be used to help each student access each pose. All levels of experience are welcome.
Power Flow
This class offers a rigorous flow of Asanas, synchronizing breath with movement. Power flow uses the Ashtanga primary series as framework. Each class provides variation and emphasizes a focus, leading to a cleansed body and purified mind. Power flow is open to those who seek a challenging practice.
Form and Flow
Form and Flow yoga is a moderate level practice with emphasis on the needs of the "continuing student". The focus will be moving into intermediate Asanas, refining body alignment, working with Pranayama (breath techniques), and the "energetics" of poses.
Strength and Rejuvenation
Emphasizing strength, proper form, and Pranayama (breath techniques) in the Asanas, this class is open to all practitioners. Each students various abilities and limitations are deeply respected, and modifications will be offered encouraging the practitioner to find the "best pose for their body".
Mind Body Flow
The tools of body awareness, breath and intuition are used to understand the connection between the body, mind and spirit. Flowing from posture to posture to gain flexibility of the body and mind, sustaining postures to gain strength of the body and mind, breathing to create energy within the body and focus of the mind, and relaxation to allow further understanding of the connection between the body, mind and spirit. A general knowledge of postures is helpful but not required. All levels are welcome.
Relaxation/Meditation is included in all classes.