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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Cost:

FREE! Current Campus Recreation and Wellness Center members show an active Cougar One or Membership card when signing up for a class. Participants must register electronically on a Campus Recreation Management system at the CR Welcome Desk.  A fitness waiver must be signed once every fiscal year.  A written sign-in log is also kept.  A fitness card will then be issued for that class.  You are only permitted to sign up for yourself.  Fitness cards will be given from 30-minutes prior until start time of each class.  No cards are given after class has begun.

GX Cycling (All are Advanced)

GX Cycle. This is an indoor adventure on a stationary bike to simulate a real road experience. Energy zones include: endurance, strength, interval, and race day. New participants must arrive 15 minutes prior to class for proper bike set-up. Heart rate monitors are highly recommended. A towel and water bottle (at least 20 fl. oz.) are required. This 45-minute ride can be adjusted to the rider’s self-monitored level of exertion, though experienced riders will be encouraged to stay within specified heart rate parameters.

AQUATIC CLASSES (Intermediate to Advanced)

Aqua Aerobics:  These shallow water classes are cardiovascular workouts, with minimal impact on the knees and other joints.  Muscular endurance is also improved, using the water as resistance.  Swimming proficiency is not required, so come ready to make a splash and have a blast!

 Deep Water Aquajog:  Come and experience a full body workout without the added impact to your knees and other joints.  Your muscular and cardiovascular endurance is improved, using the water as resistance.  This deep water class makes of use of flotation devices to ensure a safe and challenging workout.  Swimming proficiency is not required, so come ready to make a splash and have a blast.

MIND/BODY & Martial Arts CLASSES

Pilates (All levels):  Based on teachings of Joseph Pilates, this mat class focuses on flexibility and strength for the entire body, most specifically, deep core muscles.  Harmony & balance are achieved by integrating mind & body in fluid series of movements.

Yoga (All levels):  This is a strong form of Hatha Yoga, focusing on muscular endurance & flexibility. 
Emphasis is on poses and teachings derived from Ashtanga Yoga.  Class includes breathing practices
and relaxation techniques that reduce stress.
 
Yoga Strength (advanced): This takes yoga poses to the next level.  By incorporating light hand
weights, poses are intensified and muscles are strengthened.  
 
Yang Style T’ai Chi (Beginner):  T’ai Chi is a growing practice for stress relief and relaxation. 
The mind and nervous system will fight the rigors of anxiety, and therefore allow healthy functions
of the body to operate much more efficiently.
 
Chen Style T'ai Chi (Intermediate): A martial art that emphasizes relaxation, proper body
mechanics and circular motion.

Karate I:  An introduction to the unique mind-body exercise of the martial arts.  Classes will emphasize dynamic physical conditioning and mental concentration through fundamental martial arts techniques and forms.  Perfect for those who have always been interested in the study of the martial arts and are looking for a proper introduction to it.

Karate II:  The complete Beginner to Blackbelt program and a companion to Tuesday’s class. Thursday’s class will deepen the study of the art, ritual, and action of the martial arts for those who are interested in greater depth and complexity in their training, including modern self-defense techniques, kumite and kata, and ancient weaponry.

 

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (CR Group-X)

Athletic Conditioning (Advanced):  Use the step benches as a prop for lunges, squats, and impact drills,
 while utilizing floor space for shuffles, jumping jacks, and other athletic intervals.  The first half of this class
is cardio, while the second half is strength
.
Belly Dancing (Beginner):  The most distinguishing feature about belly dancing is its isolated movements
 of the abdomen.  These movements may be circular, angular, or vibrating, and are unique to this type
of dance.  Form-fitting clothes are recommended.  If you own a scarf, belt, or sarong, please bring it to tie
around your hips.  This will allow you to really see and accent hip movement.

Body Sculpt (All levels):  This class is designed primarily to increase muscular endurance through series
of light weight/hi-repetition sequences.   Major muscle groups throughout the entire body are targeted.

Bootcamp:  No wimps allowed!  This is an hour that should leave you feeling like you have been to the army
and back.  Be ready to sprint; be ready to crunch; be ready to push up; and be ready to like it!

Cardio Dance; You will be shaking your rump all over the dance floor!  Great cardio workout! Come prepared
to sweat like crazy, shake your tailfeather, let loose, and have an AWESOME time! 

Hip Hop (All levels):  This is the very most popular form of dance practiced by pop starts today.  Step-by-step,
 you’ll practice some of the same dance moves you’ve seen choreographed in music videos!  
 
Jump Rope Sculpt  (Advanced):  This class presents 15-minutes of Jumprope then 15-minutes of rock solid 
full-body toning for a comprehensive cardio and strength workout in only 30-minutes.  Your heart, upper, and
 lower body will thank you!

Latin Dance (All levels); Dance like you are in the streets of Havana!  Throughout this class, you will learn
the basics of Latin inspired dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba, and Cha Cha.  Bring your
dancing shoes and have a blast!

Salsa (Beginner/Advanced): This dance fuses African, Cuban, and other Latin rhythms that traveled from
the islands, to New York.  Learn the basics and advanced styles of this popular Latin dance form.  Whether you're
dancing alone or with a partner, you're sure to have a blast!  

Summer Abs (All levels):  Keep the abs of summer ALL YEAR LONG!  This 20-minute compact class will be
all you need to better develop and strengthening the muscles of your abdominals.  

Step I (Beginner):  Never be deterred from taking another group exercise class again, because “I’m not coordinated.”
Become coordinated!  This class will teach you fundamental step aerobic moves and prepare you for more complicated choreography.  

Turbo Kick Box (Advanced):  A pre-choreographed kick boxing routine.  TKB is not comprehensive on true
boxing technique and execution.  However, it is one heck of a rush when it comes to being a fantastic cardio workout!

 


 

  

 
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