Group Exercise Classes

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

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

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.

Breathwork

Practical breathwork techniques designed to improve calm, focus, and energy in everyday life. Each session guides participants through accessible breathing practices that can be immediately applied to reduce stress, increase presence, and support emotional balance. Participants will gain a personal toolkit of breath exercises to enhance wellbeing, resilience, and confidence in high-pressure situations.

Cycling

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

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.

HIIT - Core

High-energy workout designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and build a strong foundation. A mix of cardio intervals that will get your heart rate up paired with targeted core exercises to build stability, strength & balance. This workout will primarily focus on core strength but will target the full body. Open to all fitness levels, alternatives will be provided to work at your own pace while still feeling challenged.

Owl Pump

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!

Pilates

This class is for all levels and will help you to develop a strong connection to your core.

Power Yoga

This class will challenge your body and mind as you move through progressive, fun, and energetic postures to find your edge.

Stabilized Yoga

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.

Tango

Tango is a group exercise class that emphasizes core strength, precise movements, balance, and posture. It focuses on leg health and body control, contributing to endurance and overall wellness. Tango is designed to enhance locomotor system awareness and is based on deep listening, communication, lead, and follow skills. The class consists of solo tango technique, plus vocabulary, and is driven by the variety of tango music genres. Open to all fitness levels, no prior experience required.

Water Aerobics

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

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

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.