GroupX Studio

GROUPX STUDIO

Take your workouts to the next level and join the fun with the GroupX Studio at the JCC . Our group exercise classes are innovative, inspiring, and challenging . Whether you are new to exercise or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, there is a class at the JCC for you! Varied class options are offered weekly including: Yoga, Pilates, Barre, High Fitness, Zumba®, Spin, and more – all taught by Calgary’s top instructors . We also offer exclusive experiences for those new to exercise or are active older adults . To find your perfect class, please see our class descriptions or contact Diane Thuna at 403-444-3150 or dthuna@cjcc .ca . View our GroupX schedule online at calgaryjcc.com . Please note that the schedule and instructors are subject to change without notice . The JCC reserves the right to reschedule / cancel classes based on attendance . ATHLETIC TRAINING Cardio Cutz. A seamless combination of power cardio moves and muscular strength / endurance intervals done at your own station . Cardio Pump. Intervals of step and high-low cardio alternate with weight training sets . Cardio Tabata. A fierce interval class of high intensity cardio alternating with intervals of weights and core, improving your overall fitness . If you want variety and good music, this is your class! HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Take your fitness to the next level . Various portable equipment is used in this explosive full body workout . HIIT boosts metabolism and improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness . Power Hour. Warm up with boxing combinations of jabs, crosses, uppercuts, and hooks . Ramp up your heart rate with some plyometrics such as burpees and jumping jacks . Targeted core exercises end this fun and powerful class .

Barre. Ballet-based fitness with weight intervals and core conditioning . This class will lengthen, strengthen, and tone your thighs, arms, abdominals, and glutes . For all levels . Buti Yoga. This calorie-scorching workout fuses power yoga with cardio-intensive tribal dance and body sculpting primal movement . The result: long, lean muscles and a super fit body! Gentle Yoga. Designed for adults of any age, including seniors and those with minor physical ailments who prefer a slower paced or more relaxed practice . Includes beginning yoga postures and principles of body alignment and breath awareness . Modifications are provided to ensure that poses are accessible for anyone with tight hips, cranky knees, or other minor limitations . All levels are welcome, including those who are new to yoga .

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YOUR JCC MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ACCESS TO OUR GYM, POOL, AND WEIGHT ROOM, PLUS FREE GROUPX AND AQUA FITNESS CLASSES BODY & MIND

GROUPX STUDIO

BODY & MIND Pilates. A mat class blending core strength, flexibility, and alignment . Create long, lean muscles and improve body awareness . All levels welcome! Vitality Stretch. Enjoy this slow-paced stretch and flexibility class . We stretch with purpose to renew length and balance in our bodies . Yoga Flow. Physical postures (asanas) combined with inhales and exhales, create a steady internal rhythm . This class places a strong focus on the power of breath awareness, designed to cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences involving sun salutations, standing, seated, and balancing postures . Moderately intense, this class is open to all levels with modifications given .

Cardio Remix. A sweaty blast! A fun, moderate intensity class combining popular music (new and old) with intervals, plyometrics, and easy-to-follow cardio . HIGHLow. A throwback to the old school days of HiLo Aerobics, bringing the same energy, intensity, and effectiveness of a HIGH Fitness class with lower impact . The same songs and choreography are used but without burpees and tuck jumps! Low impact options will be demonstrated first, followed by higher levels of impact so people can choose their preferred level of impact . 20/20/20. Get the variety you crave! Mix it up in this fun interval training class . Intervals are 20 minutes each of step, hi/low cardio, and resistance training . Zumba®. Join the party! Latin flavor, hi and low impact, dance-based movement to awesome music will make you forget it’s a workout! No experienced needed .

CHOREOGRAPHY FOREVER YOUNG EverFit. This gentle moving class will help improve overall fitness including strength, balance, and cardiovascular health . Options are provided for all levels .

Bands ‘n’ Balance. This is a low impact, moderate to high intensity class that uses a variety of resistance bands and weights . Your balance will be challenged with compound exercises that activate your mind-muscle connection . Your muscles will be toned and your balance improved! Tone & Sculpt. Shape, tone, and define your muscles using a variety of fitness equipment including weighted bars, free weights, and exercise balls . Target every muscle group for a total-body toning workout – improving strength, balance, and coordination while defining muscles .

Spin. Fire up your cardio fitness in this supersweaty cycling workout! Spin & Pump. Spin into shape and then challenge your major muscle groups with weights and core strengthening . Bike ‘n’ Bands. A low impact, moderate to high intensity class that combines a spin class, variety of resistance bands, and weights . Get your cardio in while you tone every muscle in your body!

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Questions? Comments? Feedback?

Please contact: Diane Thuna, Fitness Program Manager 403-444-3150 • dthuna@cjcc .ca