Specialty Fitness Classes

50+ Classes

NEW! Sit Fit

This 30-minute class is perfect for those who have balance challenges, injuries, or joint pain that prevents you from participating in activities. You'll improve your strength, stamina and flexibility whether in a chair or standing.

50+ Balance Mobility & Resistance Bands

This class is about functional movements and exercises that help you perform activities in your everyday life. Functional movements will target multiple muscle groups that will work together to improve overall mobility, strength, balance and coordination. For example, incorporating hip and knee exercises that translates to you getting up and out of a chair easier. This class will use light free weights, and your own body weight to strengthen your entire body to enhance your everyday life.

50+ Strength Training

Do you enjoy working out using machines? Do you have goals that you want to achieve in the gym? Looking for a structured program while working out in the weight room and cardio room? This class is led by a personal trainer who will have a structured program gear for a full body workout. You’ll work every muscle group while rotating around the weight machines. You will utilize both the weight room and cardio room to increase your strength, and cardiovascular fitness. The Fitness equipment 101 class is a good prerequisite to this class.

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circuit training

Circuit Training

Whether your goal is to lose weight, get healthy, or just get in shape, this training session is for you! This class is a small-group format led by a qualified trainer. This is a non-judgmental, non-intimidating way to start or advance your strength training. You’ll take part in a circuit program that incorporates cardio, weights, battle ropes, bosu balls, sleds, tires, deadlifts, resistance bands, box jumps, TRX bands, and MORE. These physical activities will get your heart rate up and burn calories! Come join a fun group of like-minded men and women for a session of strength and cardio circuit training.

Dynamic Force

Step out of your comfort zone and force your body to train like you have never trained before! Dynamic Force class is a small-group class that incorporates high intensity exercises while training your body with dynamic equipment in a circuit style format; rotating through different stations. This program is designed and led by a Personal Trainer who will enhance your workout routine by utilizing dumbbells, kettlebells, battle ropes, bosu balls, sleds, tire flips, deadlifts, resistance bands, box jumps, TRX bands, and MORE. The Personal Trainer will also provide guided nutrition basics to help achieve your fitness goals.

fitness equipment 101

Not sure what the weight room equipment does or how to use it? This 1-hour class is designed for new participants and current members who want to learn the basics in the weight room and the cardio room. This class covers the general operations of the machines, including technique and set up. We also cover safe and correct use of the cardio room, including treadmills, stair climber, Jacob's Ladder, and elliptical.

This class is FREE for Rec-Plex Members!

indoor cycling

RPX Cycling

Experience the high energy and excitement of Rec-Plex Xtreme Indoor Cycling! RPX Cycling is a spin class for everyone! Ride through intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs, runs, surges and jumps, all to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire! This is a great workout if you want to burn calories and increase endurance. Come on in for the ride The Keiser M3i bikes give you ongoing feedback on your progress and let you control the speed and resistance.

Note: Drop-ins are allowed on a 'space available' basis. Children ages 12 to15 may participate if accompanied by a parent; however, riders must be at least 4' 10" tall. All registered participants must arrive at least 5 minutes before class begins to guarantee they have a bike.

NEW! Social Cycle

This class will focus on the basics of indoor cycling while you social and jam out! Instructors will help you fit the bike to your specifications and teach you how to maintain proper form.

Note: Drop-ins are allowed on a 'space available' basis. Children ages 12 to 15 may participate if accompanied by a parent; however, riders must be at least 4' 10" tall. All registered participants must arrive at least 5 minutes before class begins to guarantee they have a bike.

Teen Cycle

Please visit our Youth Fitness Classes web page for more information.

stretch & Flow

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Tai Chi

This popular form of exercise is back at the Rec-Plex!

This class incorporates beginner principles of tai chi with a smooth progression into new forms aimed at improving balance, coordination and strength.

The CDC recommends different types of balance and coordination exercises at least 2 times a week for improving health and wellness and preventing falls. Practicing and participating in Tai chi has shown to reduce the risk of falls. Seated options are available in this class for those needing chair assistance.

yoga

Beginner Yoga

This class is designed as an introduction to the practice of yoga. Class is slower paced and focused on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational poses. Standing, balance and seated postures will be offered. The instructor will offer clear direction and plenty of modification options, including the use of props. All levels are welcome!

Chair Yoga with Strength

Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga class for beginners! While using a chair, participants will be stretching and strengthening most of the major muscles in their upper and lower body in a thorough and effective way. The class will start with Yoga poses and then move to hand weights. After engaging the major muscles in your body, the class will end with a cool down.

Hatha Yoga

Hatha-style yoga tightens and tones the entire body, enhances flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. This yoga style is for people of all ages and fitness levels who want to ease into yoga. The focus will be on form, control and relaxation. Modifications will be made to suit any individual.

NEW! P.M. Yoga

End your day centering your body and mind. This rejuvenating practice starts with mindful stretches and moves from gentle standing postures to grounded postures to calm your nervous sytem.