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Specialized Group Training

You don’t need 1:1 personal training to get personalized results. With Specialized Group Training, you’ll join 6 to 8 other participants in a concentrated workout with a certified trainer or instructor. Your trainer/instructor will help you find success through this creative, fun and dynamic workout experience, making it the best value for your fitness dollar.

Programs Offered

How to Sign Up

U‑M students and/or members of Recreational Sports can register online for one or more Specialized Group Training programs.


Program Offerings

There are 10 programs. Expand all into a list.

Beginner Running

Offering not available Winter 2024

Description

Are you interested in running, but not sure where to start? Designed for beginner runners, this program will progressively build up your endurance so you can run comfortably for 30 minutes. Your trainer, along with other health and fitness specialists, will provide expert training tips including supplementary workouts and measures to prevent injury. True to our small group training model, you’ll also have the support and accountability from your peers in this intimate, personalized virtual group. We understand every runner is different – and that’s okay! We’ll work with you each step of the way to make sure you reach your running goals. With limited access to gyms and the weather warming up, this is a great chance to get active outdoors!

5K Training

Offering not available Winter 2024

Description

No matter if you are a beginner or an advanced runner, this virtual running group can help you meet your 5K goals. Depending on your running experience, you’ll receive progressive programming to help meet your goal. You’ll receive expert advice along the way and peers to keep you accountable in your program and share in the training experience.  5K-specific speed workouts will increase your top speed, as well as decreasing your personal best in the 5K.

Each week, the group will meet virtually to do cross-training workouts, learn specific injury prevention techniques, hydration and nutrition tips, shoe fit, and related topics. By the end of week 12, you should be ready to tackle your next 5K!

Elevate Yoga

Register Here!- Registration opens December 16

Description

This program is for anyone who has a foundation in yoga and would like to take their practice to the next level. You will learn safe and effective ways to move into deeper twists, arm balances, and inversions.

Session 1: Tuesdays, January 16-February 20 – 6:30-7:30pm

Location:

Cost: $90

 

Beginner Ballet

Register Here!-Registration opens December 16

Description

This beginner ballet class is designed to introduce and refine the basics of ballet. Students will learn the basic positions, correct body alignment with both hands on the barre and an introduction to basic ballet terminology. This class is perfect for anyone who has been interested in dance but never really got the chance to see what it’s like. These classes will be taught in a welcoming and non-competitive environment.

Session 1: Mondays, February 5-March 18(no class 2/26) – 4:45-5:45pm

Location: IMSB Multipurpose Room B

Cost: $90

Beginner Hip Hop

Offering not available Winter 2024

Description

In this class you will gain comfort and confidence in your own body as a dancer as you learn and build upon basic hip hop routines. This wholistic class also includes warm-ups, stretching and core fusion exercises designed to engage your muscles important for dancing and to increase your flexibility. You will be challenged to push past your comfort zone in a supportive environment.

Bollywood

Offering not available Winter 2024

Description

Bollywood is a dance style made famous by the Indian movie industry, also known as Bollywood. It incorporates different styles of dance, including classical Indian dance, hip hop, Bhangra, and other styles to create a fun, fast-paced form of expression.  You will progressively learn and build routines in this Small Group Training course.

Foundations of Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness

Register Here!  – Registration opens December 16

Session 1: Thursdays, January 18-February 22 – 6:15-7:30pm

Location: NCRB – Multipurpose Rooms

Cost: $90

Description

If you’d like to improve your focus and engagement in day-to-day living and add greater self-awareness, this is the program for you. Little or no experience is required so it’s a great program for beginners or those who need to brush up on the fundamentals of alignment and mind-body awareness. You’ll learn about and practice different types of yoga as well as mindfulness practices that encourage wellness and resilience in all aspects of your life. At the conclusion of the program you’ll be ready to take your practice to the next level

Kettlebell 101

Register Here! – Registration opens December 16

Session 1: Wednesdays, January 17-February 21 – 6:15-7:15pm

Session 2: Tuesdays, February 6-March 19 (no class 2/27) – 7:00-8:00pm

Location: IMSB – Functional Fitness

Cost: $90

Description

This foundational program uses kettlebells to help you increase strength, cardiovascular endurance and overall fitness. You will master the foundational techniques of kettlebell movements (swing, clean and snatch) in order to optimize the use of kettlebells in your workout.

TRX Conditioning

Register Here! – Registration opens December 16

Session 1: Tuesdays, January 23-February 13 – 3:30-4:30pm

Session 2: Wednesdays, March 6-March 27 – 6:15-7:15pm

Location: IMSB – Functional Fitness

Cost: $60

Description

TRX is suspension training that uses body weight and gravity as resistance to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. In this class you will learn how to use this efficient, versatile tool. Join this class for an excellent full body workout.

Yoga for a Happy Back

Offering not available Winter 2024

Description

This class takes a systematic and holistic approach to promoting optimal back health and spinal alignment. Using alignment-based yoga, posture education, and mindfulness practices, this program will help reduce factors that aggravate back pain such as life stress, chronic tightness, as well as muscular weakness in other areas of the body. This program has been designed for both beginners to yoga and those with some prior experience.

Medical clearance is needed for those with back conditions/diagnoses.


What People are Saying

“I enjoyed the cardio and strength workouts to warm up before learning the dances and the pace was great so that we could improve not only our memorization, but also improve the style and moves. Outside of class, Gabby sent us videos she recorded of her/us, which was really helpful for practicing at home.”

“My goals were learn yoga, adopt my own practice, and discover new ways to incorporate mindfulness into my everyday life. I accomplished all of these goals and so much more, and I really have Anne and Cleo to thank for this.”

“Laura has been really nice throughout this class. She is very knowledgeable about kettlebell, which allows her to provide individualized feedback to her students.”

“Brendan is wonderful and I really loved coming to class every week! I especially found his meditation exercises surprisingly helpful.”


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