Group Fitness
Group Fitness Program Announcements
- 1/2/16: SHALA opens for 2016 (for eligible Stanford faculty and staff to be eligible for the BeWell rate for 2016 programs)
- 1/6/16: 9:00 a.m. Registration opens for Winter 2016 Recreational Fitness Programs
NEW! Group Fitness Pass Program
All participants will pay a single fee for the entire quarter and will be able to drop-in to any of the classes available on the Stanford Recreation Group Fitness Schedule throughout the quarter including TRX, Jungle Gym, Cardio Dance, Yoga, and more. Classes are designed for all fitness levels. Participants can purchase the pass at any time during the quarter.
Overview:
These are non-credit classes provided by Stanford Recreation Fitness Programs. The goal of the Group Fitness is to provide participants with a safe and fun workout environment.
Eligibility:
Stanford students, Faculty/Staff and Stanford Community are eligible to participate in Recreation Classes. Stanford Community members are Dependents 18 and older, Spouses, Hospital Employees who have purchased an Athletic Access Card, Alums who have purchased an Alumni Membership, Retirees, or Partners of a Student, Faculty or Staff.
What does this mean?
No more waiting at your computer to sign up for classes! There are no longer individual class registrations; all classes offered on the Group Fitness schedule are for a single price, and participants can drop into any class on the schedule throughout the quarter.
How does it work?
You will purchase a “Group Fitness Pass” online and receive a sticker that goes on the back of your ID card. This sticker gives you access to all of the classes on the Recreation Group Fitness Schedule. After online registration (opens Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 9:00am), stickers will be distributed the first two weeks of each quarter, and on an as-needed basis if the pass is purchased later in the quarter.
Classes Outside of the Fitness Centers
For all classes that take place outside of the Fitness Centers (NOT TRX, Jungle Gym, Boxing, or Indoor Cycling), there are NO ONLINE RESERVATIONS, you will show your Group Fitness Pass sticker to the instructor teaching your class.
Classes in the Fitness Centers
For classes that take place in the Fitness Centers: TRX, Jungle Gym, Boxing, and Indoor Cycling, you have the ability to reserve for your class online one day before class to ensure your spot.
a. Everyone who has purchased the Group Fitness Pass will have access to make reservations via the system by logging into MindBody Online. After your purchase of either single class passes or the Group Fitness Pass, you will receive information on how to log in and create your MindBody Online account. Stanford Recreation MindBody account is available here.
How does MindBody Online work?
a. Reservations open the day before classes (not 24 hours before a specific class), i.e. you can reserve any time on Tuesday for classes on Wednesday.
b. You can only reserve one class per day.
c. Each participant will get THREE ‘late cancels’ or ‘no shows’ before being disallowed to use the reservation system for two weeks. Please be sure to cancel at least one hour before the start of class to avoid these penalties and allow your fellow Group Fitness Pass users to be able to enjoy the classes.
Wait List
a. There is a wait list for every class. If someone cancels their reservation, you will be alerted via email to take action immediately and sign up for class.
b. One hour before class, the wait list CLEARS and any open spots are available to ANYONE regardless of if they were on the waiting list or not.
Single Class Passes
If you purchased 1, 5, or 10 class passes, you will need to register for the MindBody system using the same steps above. You will have access to reserve the number of classes purchased on MindBody Online. If you wish to take classes outside of the Fitness Centers, please notify recreation@stanford.edu so we can issue you paper class passes to give to the instructor for single class redemption since these classes do not have pre-reservations.
Thank you! Please contact recreation@stanford.edu if you have any additional questions.
How do I get my BeWell berry (for eligible staff and faculty)?
BeWell berries will be automatically applied at the end of each quarter (please allow 2-3 weeks for it to show up in your BeWell account). If you have questions about berries or your berry is not showing up in your account, please contact bewell@stanford.edu.
How do I get my BeWell rate for the Group Fitness Pass?
Click here for BeWell registration instructions.
Quarter Fees for Group Fitness Pass
Students/Post-docs: $60
Staff and faculty: $110
Alumni, hospital employees, partners, spouses, retirees, dependents over 18: $120
BeWell: $60 (For eligible Stanford staff and faculty only. Please click here for instructions on how to register with the BeWell rate.)
Class Descriptions
Aqua Boot Camp: This class combines a swim and land workout to improve cardiovascular conditioning and strength. Land exercise portion consists of body-weight exercises on the pool deck.
Aqua Zumba: Splash your way into shape with an invigorating low-impact aquatic exercise. This class gives new meaning to the idea of a refreshing workout. Integrating the Zumba philosophy with traditional aquatic fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a workout that is cardio-conditioning, body-toning and most of all exhilarating beyond belief. Come join the party!
Bouldering for Fitness: This class provides a full body workout for everyone! Bouldering is rock climbing at a low height without ropes. The class is targeted toward those looking to change up their fitness routine and explore training through bouldering. All levels of climbers are welcome.
Boxing: This non-contact, fitness-based class will use boxing fundamentals such as punch combinations, mitt/bag work, and high intensity cardio intervals, as well as partner and technique work for a great, full-body workout. *Participants must bring their own boxing gloves in order to participate.*
Burn & Build Boot Camp: This is 45-minute high-intensity class that alternates intervals of cardio and strength training in choreographed routines set to music. No equipment is needed. *Because of the high-intensity nature of the class, athletic shoes are required and it is strongly advised that you arrive promptly for the full warm up.*
Cardio Dance: Cardio Dance combines traditional aerobic routines with dance-based choreography including swing, salsa, hip-hop, modern, African and Jazz. No experience necessary; just a love of movement and upbeat music!
Cardio Kickboxing: Punch and kick your way to an improved fitness level. Use jabs, crosses, round kicks and other movement patterns to create safe and effective combos.
Cross Training: This class will focus on combining different types of exercises to work the body as a whole to develop cardiovascular fitness as well as overall body strength and power. All fitness levels are welcome. Class sessions will have exercises that focus on the body in three main parts: upper, lower, and core. Examples of exercises used in class are stadium stair workouts, rowing, running/sprinting, core tabata, interval training and many more!
Hip-Hop: A hip-hop dance- fitness workout utilizing high energy music! Learn some new moves, keep your heart rate up, and have some fun!
Indoor Cycling: Indoor cycling classes welcome all levels and abilities. Instructors motivate participants through jumps, hill climbs, intervals and flat roads for a fantastic cardio workout. Fun, upbeat music keeps you motivated and makes class fun!
Jungle Gym: The adult fitness playground class! Using the Life Fitness Synrgy 360, this ultimate multi-station equipment lets you have it all! This interval-based class utilizes a variety of equipment including cables, weights, monkey bars, TRX, kettle bells and more. You can increase strength, power, coordination, and agility, all with a fun cardio kick!
Prenatal Swimming: a low-impact, cardiovascular workout that will improve circulation, build endurance and increase muscle tone, and strength through lap swimming and drills/exercises in the pool.
Prenatal Yoga: Prenatal yoga links postures and breathing exercises to strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid digestion, exercise the spinal column, and relieve fatigue. Yoga can alleviate many of the common pregnancy ailments such as nausea, constipation, swelling, back pain, and sciatica.
Total Body Challenge: Challenge your body with a combination of cardio and strength movement patterns, high intensity intervals and Tabata training. This class is perfect for anyone trying to improve their fitness and health. Beginners can work at their own levels and intermediate and advanced students will be pushed to their limit by this full-body workout.
TRX: TRX Suspension Training is a workout utilizing a system of suspended straps with handles, allowing the user to leverage their body weight as they train. This interval-based class will keep the heart rate elevated while transitioning between cardio and strength intervals to develop strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and core stability.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Vinyasa flow yoga focuses on connecting breath to movement, building heat, strength and flexibility.
Yoga Basics: This class is an introduction to yoga for those who are new to yoga or for those who want to get re-acquainted with the yoga. The class will focus on beginning poses with attention to posture and the breath, and build a foundation for a continuing practice. Everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities.
Yoga Pilates Fusion: Designed for people who want a vigorous yoga practice and those seeking an expanded Pilates practice. The timeless traditions of yoga blend seamlessly with postural strength and balance practice of the Pilates Method to create peaceful alignment in your body, better posture, increased energy and good health.
*Stanford students, Faculty/Staff and Stanford Community are eligible to participate in Group Fitness Classes. Stanford Community members are Dependents over 18 years of age, Spouses, Hospital Employees who have purchased an Athletic Access Card, Retirees, or Partners of a Student, Faculty or Staff.
*Alumni must be members of the Stanford Alumni Association as well as have purchased an Alumni Membership (6 month or annual) for the recreation facilities.
**Stanford Community members are Dependents 18 and older, Spouses, Hospital Employees who have purchased anAthletic Access Card, Retirees, or Partners of a Student, Faculty or Staff.
Click here to register beginning Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 9:00AM.
Questions
Please contact Stanford Recreation at recreation@stanford.edu or (650) 724-0449.
BeWell Registration Instructions
Verifying the SHALA to receive the BeWell rate doesn’t happen automatically. When you go through the registration process, you will get to the payment page (5th and final step of the registration process). At the top of the payment page, there is a section where it will verify that you have taken your SHALA with your SUID and SUNet ID.
You need to press the green button to verify your eligibility.
If you have taken your SHALA this calendar year, the discount will show the class price for the BeWell rate. Your SUID and SUNetID will automatically populate- you just need to press the green button.
