Mount Holyoke Fitness Center Class Descriptions

Boot Camp
This six-week, advanced level class is designed to work your entire body while improving and increasing your overall fitness level.  Interval-style classes will alternate between cardio bursts, strength, and core work.  Modifications are provided, so you can choose your level of intensity.  Great class for both men and women – no choreography.

Kickboxing
Kickboxing combines martial arts and aerobic moves to provide you with a fun, heart-pumping fat-burning workout.  Pace yourself or go no-nonsense in this unique class.

Pilates
A full-body mat workout with an emphasis on core strength and flexibility.  Benefits of regular practice include increased muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, improved posture, better alignment, enhanced body awareness, and longer, leaner muscles.  Appropriate for all levels of fitness, with modifications provided for various abilities or injuries.

Spinning
Spinning is a fun, energizing workout while burning calories.  Spinning is easily customized for all levels of fitness, from a beginner to the avid cyclist.  In the group environment, you will feel more motivated than ever!  If you are new to Spinning, please come 10-15 minutes early for your personal bike fitting by the instructor.

Step Interval Training (IT)
Step-IT combines high and low impact movement performed on and off the step platform. This class utilizes the principals of work and recovery intervals of step aerobics and resistance training.

Strength Training Circuit
Learn to use the selectorized strength training equipment in the Fitness Center.  Circuit includes instruction to adjustments on each machine, as well as body weight exercises using accessory equipment.  Intervals of low weight and high repetitions increase strength and endurance to jump-start metabolism.

YogaFit
The YogaFit style tightens and tones the entire body, enhances balance, improves flexibility and builds core strength by combining traditional fitness training, focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses. The result is a mind-body workout that improves health, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels.

Zumba
Zumba Fitness^® is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.  All ages and abilities welcome and encouraged to join, whether you are a seasoned Zumba Fitness® participant or brand new to the party!