Group Exercise Classes
For many of our members a big part of the BodyScapes experience is about community, working out together, pushing each other, or simply getting to know your Longwood neighbors. Our Group Exercise Program is a great way to get fit and connect, and the classes are always free. The following is a representative list of options, ranging from the classics to the newest stuff. Regardless of your interests, we will have something that fits you. To check out what a typical weekly schedule looks like, just click here.
BodyPump
BodyPump is a high energy resistance training class for all abilities that is a full-body workout targeting muscle group to helps tone, improve strength endurance, and burn calories by boosting metabolism. The class is designed to get you lean, toned, and fit, using fun motivating music.
Restorative Yoga
Using props and gentle yoga postures to bring deep relaxation to the mind and body. All levels welcome!
Vinyasa Yoga
A popular, evolving form of traditional hatha yoga that focuses on integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility, yoga practice and daily life. Likened to a dynamic dance, postures or asanas are connected through breath for transformative and balancing effect. All levels of fitness are welcome.
Cardio Dance
Get ready for the most fun 45 minutes of your day! Move, groove, and sweat to top hits with easy-to-follow choreography that will have you feeling like a star. A 10-minute toning section in the middle of class strengthens and sculpts for a full-body workout. No dance experience or equipment needed – just your dancing shoes!
TKO-Technical Knockout
A total body workout based in boxing/kick boxing guaranteed to take the routine out of your current workout!
HIIT
HIIT is a full-body workout. The class is a rigorous interval training sequence with high-intensity exercises. It builds cardiovascular fitness while improving muscular strength and endurance. You are challenged to push your limits and walk out feeling strong.
Zumba
Zumba combines Latin rhythms with cardiovascular exercise to create a fun, easy-to- follow, calorie-burning dance routine. The class moves between high- and low-intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. The choreography is designed to be easy to follow, even for those with no dance experience. Great for all levels.
Cycling
Experienced cyclists to first-time riders are challenged to increase their endurance and burn calories in this high-energy cycling class. Interval training techniques are used to simulate actual riding. Go on a journey with your instructor as they encourage you to push yourself.
Sprint Cycling
With great music pumping and the group cycling as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding. In an RPM workout you repeatedly rotate the pedals to reach your cardio peak then ease back down, keeping pace with the pack to lift your personal performance and boost your cardio fitness.
