Group Fitness Classes

Group Fitness Classes are included as part of your Body Shop membership. Classes are ongoing and you can join in at any time throughout the semester.

Rosters are maintained for all classes. So please enroll before attending. We honor the "first come, first served" standard for meeting class sizes. If the class is already full when you enroll, we will notify you. If you are no longer able to attend class, please call to be removed from the roster to make room for others.

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• Summer 2008 Class Schedule
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Group Fitness Class Schedule

Summer 2008

May 5 to August 23,2008

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To enroll in Body Shop Fitness (new and returning participants):

1. Call (859) 257-3772 to schedule a Health & Fitness Consultation (HFC). You cannot enroll without one. The HFC consists of a health history assessment and measurement of height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate. Physician clearance may be required for individuals with health risks.

2. Complete and return the enrollment form and fees to: UK Health & Wellness,
116A Seaton Center, Lexington, KY 40506-0219.

3. Your photo will be taken and you will be issued a key tag, or your key tag will be updated. Access will not be granted to the fitness facilities, group fitness classes or Mind/Body classes without your key tag and photo.

Only University of Kentucky employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are eligible for UK Health & Wellness services and programs.

Group Fitness Class Descriptions

(AFLW = All Fitness Levels Welcome)  

Aqua Jog -  Jog your way through deep currents with a flotation belt. This lunch time class is easy on your joints.  AFLW

Aquatone - Increase muscle tone and flexibility with this evening class.  Should be able to swim, class takes place in shallow water.  AFLW

Body Bootcamp - Boost your body into shape military style!  Expect to be challenged with push-ups, sit-ups, interval training, and cardio work-out.  AFLW

Cardio Step - Intermediate-advanced choreography utilizing the Reebok step.  Challenge yourself with this class and you will have the opportunity to get an intense workout. Click Here for a short video of Cardio Step

Combo Class - A  total body workout!  This class consists of a 30-minute cardio portion which could be step, kickboxing, or high/low followed by a 30-minute toning portion.  AFLW

Deep Water Works - Work all the major muscle groups and keep the heart pumping. Participants should be able to swim; this class takes place in deep water. AFLW

Health & Happiness - A  fun, low impact, strength training class.  Designed for those 40 and older, however, all are welcome.  Get a dose of your weekly exercise with us and you will feel healthier and more energized in no time. 

Toning & Sculpting - Increase muscle tone with this resistance training class.  AFLW

Triple Fit - 10 minutes of abs, 10 minutes of back/gluts, and 10 minutes of legs.  Spend 30 minutes toning your core!  AFLW

Zumba - Dance your way to a healthier, fitter you!  Enjoy Latin/International music as you reggae, samba, salsa, merengue, and cumbia!  AFLW

Group Fitness Videos

Want to see a sample of a fitness class before you sign up? Check out this video of Triple Fit. (You may have to click the play button twice.) Want more? Click on the Cardio Step link below, then come join the fun!

Triple Fit is a dynamic class that spends 10 minutes working your abs, 10 working your back and glutes, and 10 working the legs.

Cardio Step. Intermediate to advanced choreography using the Reebok step for an intense workout.

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