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Group Fitness Class Schedules


Special Information

All Group Cycling Classes are now included in membership rates!

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Zumba Fitness

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Aqua Dynamics
60 min. » Beginner level
This class covers everything from cardio to muscle conditioning and is suitable for all age and fitness levels.
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Aqua Kidz
60 min. » Advanced
This seasonal program is for the advanced swimmer. All practices are done in the 25 meter lap pool. Work on all four (4) competitive strokes. Jr. Life guarding and all around conditioning. Meets for 1 hour 1 time a week. Must be a good swimmer.
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Aqua Power
Beginner to intermediate levels
The goal of this class is to provide highly effective conditioning to develop cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. The class will also strive to improve balance, coordination and posture, with favorable changes in body composition.
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Arthtritis Aquatics
This program provides relief for those who suffer from the conditions of arthritis, Using slow, full range of motions movement in our warm hydrotherapy pool. Extra fee for first timers.
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Butts and Gutts
Totally core! Learn the various ways to utilize different types of equipment to work your abs, legs and glutes.
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Cardio Mix
60 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
A mix of all types of cardio options. Excellent for the person who is limited on time. This class will allow you to get a total body workout in 1 hour.
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Cardio Ride
45 min. » A beginner level cycling class
Travel on a riding adventure as the instructor interweaves low tension with high tension intervals for a great calorie burning workout.Class is limited to 15 students.
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Daybreak Ride
45 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
A fat burning cycling adventure. The instructor will take you thru multiple levels of intensity going up hills and into valleys, standing and sitting. Class is limited to 15 students.
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Express Fit
30 min.
Toning exercises instructed by a certified personal trainer in a group format in our fitness area. Great for the person on the go!
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Extreme Circuit
60 min. » Beginner to advanced levels
This is NO dance class! A circuit class combining strength and toning exercises with cardio, speed, agility and core work for a hardcore total body workout to the max!
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Extreme Fit
A bootcamp style workout. Be ready to work hard or go home!! A fitness evaluation at the beginning and the end of the 6 weeks. Instructed by a certified personal trainer. Call for dates and times. Sign up and extra cost is required.
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Functional Fusion
60 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
Traditional weight lifting and toning exercises fused with non-traditional exercises to enhance body appearance, awareness & function. Learn proper form & safe weight lifting techniques. This workout promises to target all of those desirable body parts and then some.
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Hardcore Abs
Beginner to intermediate levels
This class works the complete core with combinations designed to work upper, middle and lower abs. Class is beginner friendly yet challenging enough for the advanced exerciser.
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Hip Hop Hustle™
A New and fun class recently added to our schedule!
Get your groove on in this easy to learn hip hop dance class. Taught in the style of the hustle, its easy to learn and a great workout. From the creators of Turbo Kick (Turbo jam).
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H²O Aerobics
60 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
High intensity water aerobic class combining cardiovascular and toning exercise with minimal impact on joints.
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Pilates
60 min. » Beginner level
This is a beginner class consisting of very gentle exercises done on a mat in either a sitting or lying down position. The primary focus is on awareness of the spine, proper breathing, core strength and flexibility. The outcome of Pilates training is a balanced body which is strong and supple, flat stomach, balanced legs, and a strong back. It is appropriate for all ages because it tones and strengthens the muscles without impacting the joints.
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Step & Tone
60 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
Alternates a step workout with toning exercises for a total body shaping workout.
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Stretch & Tone
30–45 min. » Beginner class designed for the senior participant
A low intensity class providing flexibility exercises for joints and light toning exercises for major muscle groups. Contains no aerobic conditioning.
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Sunrise Cycle
45 min. » A beginner level cycling class
Travel on a riding adventure as the instructor interweaves low tension with high tension intervals for a great calorie burning workout. Class is limited to 15 students.
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Turbo Kick™
60 min. » All fitness levels
The ultimate cardiovascular challenge complete with a sport specific warm-up, bouts of intense intervals, easy to follow combinations, kickboxing specific strength/endurance training and a Tai-Chi like cool-down. The Funkiest Kickboxing class on the planet!
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Yoga – Balance / Strength
60 min. » Beginner to intermediate levels
This Yoga class will integrate the body and mind through a series of basic poses that will allow you to gain all benefits of Yoga such as: increased flexibility, strength, and endurance while energizing yourself for the day ahead.
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Yogaflow
45 min. » All fitness levels
An upbeat, high energy yoga session. This Yoga class will integrate the body and mind through a series of basic poses that will allow you to gain all benefits of Yoga such as: increased flexibility, strength, and endurance while energizing yourself for the day ahead.
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Zumba
All fitness levels
Zumba is a Latin inspired cardio dance class that infuses dances from all over the world together in one fun high energy session. It’s easy enough that “anyone” can learn how to do it. Zumba will wake up your core muscles.
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20/20/20
60 min. » Beginner to advanced levels
3 types of workouts in one session! 20 minutes of cycling, 20 minutes of a bootcamp workout & 20 minutes of core or strength!
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Group Fitness Class Schedules

For more information or to join us, please contact:
Gary Coovert, Director
SOMC LIFE Center
1202 18th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Telephone: (740) 356-7650
FAX: (740) 356-6102
E-Mail: CoovertG@somc.org

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