Group Classes
Our group exercise program offers a variety of fitness and mind/body classes to help you move in all the ways you desire throughout the week! Our current class schedule offers cardio, strength-based, and yoga classes to help you maintain or improve your fitness, meet friends, and have a good time! The best part is that classes are FREE for Rec Center members!
Class times and descriptions can be found below:
Fall 2025 Schedule
The Fall schedule runs from Aug. 25 - Dec. 19.
Classes will not be held: Sept. 1; Oct. 13-14; Nov. 24-28.
The following link includes the PDF version of the schedule: Fall 2025 Group Exercise Schedule
Class Descriptions
- Beginners Flow
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Are you new to yoga? Learn how to do it with this beginner-friendly flow. Start your week off right. The pace of this class is fit for beginners - you will learn the general poses and concepts to feel comfortable in any yoga class.
- Box & Burn
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Box & Burn is an interactive boxing cardio and fitness class that incorporates the basics of boxing and cardiovascular training to create a one-of-a-kind fun experience! In the class, you will learn the basic mechanics of punching and footwork while burning calories and improving cardiovascular health.
- Core & Curve
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A focused workout that strengthens the core and builds glute power. This class combines functional core training with lower-body exercises to improve stability, posture, and strength. All fitness levels welcome, with options to modify or progress movements.
- Cycling
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A 45-minute indoor stationary cycling class that combines basic cycling movements with motivational coaching, breathing awareness, and heart rate training. This non-impact, individually paced, cardio class will definitely move you! This class may involve any of the following: interval training, hill rides, sprinting, and endurance rides.
- Gentle Flow Yoga
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Geared for those new to yoga or interested in a gentle practice, this flow class features slower-paced movements focused on releasing tension and stress while increasing strength and flexibility.
- Owl Pump
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Hold on to your barbells! This full-body strength and conditioning class is guaranteed to strengthen and tone your entire body faster than your average weight routine!
- Mat Pilates
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This mat-style Pilates class is for all levels and will help you to develop a strong connection to your core.
- Power Yoga
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This class will challenge your body and mind as you move through progressive, fun, and energetic postures to find your edge.
- Stabilized Yoga
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Drawing from Hatha yoga principles, this class is based on the stabilizing effects of yoga through strength and flexibility. The focus will be on creating uniform pressure around the joints, strengthening weak muscle groups for increased stability and balance, all while maintaining mindful connection to the breath.
- Water Aerobics
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A low-impact and moderate-intensity water aerobics class where no swimming skills are needed. This class is designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, muscle tone, and cardiovascular endurance while using the resistance of the water to cushion the feet, knees, and back.
- Vinyasa Yoga
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This class will engage and require your entire presence to move your breath through a strong practice at a moderate pace. As you practice thoroughly, allow the body to settle and relax into the movements. This class is recommended for yogis of all levels.
- Zumba
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An energizing dance fitness class featuring Latin and International music, Zumba is an exercise in disguise! You'll burn lots of calories and have a great time doing it!
Feel free to email us at healthy@rice.edu with any questions or comments.