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Fitness

We have fitness classes for all interests - dance, cardio, strength, conditioning, mind-body and more! Our instructors are not only knowledgeable and professional: but they also make fitness fun. the unlimited fit pass allows you to attend as many classes as you want.  

Group Fitness Programs

All Group Fitness Classes are FREE the first week of every term.

New!! Purchase an Unlimited Annual Fit Pass which allows you to attend ALL group Fitness classes from Sept. 4, 2007 through June 13, 2008. Mix and match your classes! This year we are also selling Unlimited Term Fit Passes. See the term schedule for prices and the schedule of classes.

Class tracks to choose from include: Mind/Body, Dance, Cardio, Adult & Sr., and Sports and Strength Conditioning

1:1 Fitness programs

30 minute orientations

FREE; no appointment necessary; Stop by the Fit services desk in Weight room #1 or Rec Services desk and ask(radio) for a Fitness Specialist. (on duty from 7am-10pm Monday-Friday, 10-2 Sat and 3pm-10pm Sun. Break hours will vary)

Get Started

1.5 hour visit; this session is to help you get your fitness routine started with the help from our Fitness Specialist. This intro session will give you the tools you need to get the most out of your workouts. This session includes:

1.Evaluating YOUR goals

2.Proper use of the equipment or exercise most appropriate for you.

3.Orientation to the facility and all fitness services

4.Creating a well balanced fitness routine individualized to YOUR needs.

All sessions expire at the end of the school year.

 

FIT PASS CLASSES

To participate in a Fit Pass class, members must purchase a Fit Pass at RecServices. With your Fit Pass you can go to any of the fitness classes offered during that term. Times, days of the week and locations are listed in the term schedule and on the web. Fit Passes are non-refundable.

Dance

Belly Dance

Learn rhythms and dances from Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Explore contemporary Raks Sharki choreography and musical interpretation. Cultivate posture, balance and grace and enjoy the benefits of a low impact, aerobic, full-body workout. Get fit and express yourself through beautiful and ancient dance movements.

Hip Hop

Get yourself ready for the dance floor! Hip Hop teaches participants dance moves to funky music. Choreography is broken down so that even beginners can learn.

Nia
Nia is an expressive body-mind movement and dance class that is relaxing yet energizing at the same time. Done barefoot to diverse and inspiring music, Nia teaches you to be more joyful, expressive, and alive in your body, both inside and outside of the studio. Nia draws from dance arts, martial arts and healing arts to create purposeful movement that stenghtens, tones and creates flexibility within the body.
Salsa

 

Cardio

Advanced Heart Rate Cycle
Cardio Sculpt
If variety is what you want, this mix of cardio interval moves (jump roping, ladder drills, etc) and toning is for you! Instructor will teach & incorporate sculpting moves while teaching you proper form, using various mediums (dumbbells, bands, balls, etc) making this a total body workout!
Cycle Endurance Ride

Cycling class for all skill levels. This class offers the cycling enthusiast the opportunity to ride for 1.5 hours on an instructed endurance ride.

Cycle Fit

One-hour ride to cross-train, prepare for a competitive event or for the individual who just wants a great cardio-conditioning workout. Instructors will lead you through a variety of rides teaching cycling terms, safe cycling protocol, and having fun to great music.

 

Cycle Sculpt

One hour and 30 minute combo class. Cardio conditioning followed by a sculpting/core workout using various methods. For those individuals who are short on time and want to complete their workout efficiently!

Kickboxing

Cardio conditioning workout with upper and lower body kickboxing moves. Instructor mixes it up each session with various combinations, boxing circuits & intervals. High energy, fast paced class using kick bags and focus mitts.

 

Step

Come and get your full cardio workout using a variety of step combinations; New steppers to advanced steppers are welcome to this high energy and motivating environment.  Some core workout during the cool down section will be incorporated and routines will change each week! 

Step Sculpt 
Combo class that combines cardio and sculpt components in to one hour.  Get your cardio conditioning through step moves/combo’s followed by a sculpting/core workout using various mediums.  For those individuals who are short on time and need to do a combo workout in one hour. 
Turbo Kick
Kickboxing with a “club” style; choreographed very closely with the movements instructed with each musical series. Intermediate to advanced levels.

 

Mind + Body

Fitness Yoga

Focusing on physical movement of body, breathe and mind; one breathe to one motion; centered on the Sun Salutations and standing poses. Working on cardio, strength, flexibility and relaxation. This class will help create a lean, healthy body and a calm, centered mind.
Pilates

This class is for those individuals who need strengthening, toning, increased flexibility, and the ability to decrease their stress in a calm, relaxing environment. Led by a certified Pilates instructor. Great mat work class!

Yoga

The practice of Hatha Yoga will be explored through this energetic, joyful, and relaxing experience. All levels are welcome! Cultivate increased flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and peace of mind, body and heart.

 

Sports / Strength Conditioning

Body Sculpt

Add to your cardio routine; sculpt, shape, and tone using your body, thera-bands, hand weights, and balls for resistance.

  

Core Abs

Work the “core” of your body including abs, low back, and the entire mid-section. The use of all types of equipment as well as great music make this 30-minute class sail by quickly.

Circuit Training:   

A class for the individual who wants to increase muscular endurance, incorporate resistance exercise into their workout, & learn appropriate lifting technique & form.  Warm up, stretching, 8 to 15 weight stations targeting major muscle groups of the body, and a cool down at the end. 
  

Class is led by an instructor in a progressive format over a 10 week term.

Functional Training

These new classes target beginner to advanced fitness levels by implementing “functional” training tools (i.e. plyometrics, core strength, stability, posture, explosive agility drills) to increase functional strength and endurance for daily living.

Judo

Designed for beginners to learn the basics of Judo as well as continuous training for those with a Judo background. Throwing and groundwork techniques will be taught and practiced.

Self Defense
To expose participants to and increase knowledge in self defense techniques that they can use for the rest of their lives.  Each participant will also be able to develop positive thinking about themselves and their lifestyle. 


Total Body Conditioning:

A class designed to increase muscular strength and endurance while shaping and defining your body.  Various mediums are used beyond the typical weight machine.

Adults & Seniors

 

Balance & Strength
Cardio Conditioning
Water Fitness

A non-impact workout in the deep-well pool providing a great cardio workout through water jogging and cardio moves combined with sculpting exercises. You will feel your heart rate elevate, your muscles fatigue while having fun in the water!

Other Fitness Workshops and Programs

Special Conditioning

One-two hour sessions based off of clients needs; can be designed for multiple individuals, sport clubs, and greek or res life living groups. By appointment only – contact Erika Green at 737.6808

Fitness Services on the Road

Fitness Services is available to come to your resident hall, worksite, greek or res life living area. Programs and services can be catered to your needs. Contact Erika Green and 737.6808.

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) Want to become a fitness instructor at Dixon Rec Center and build your resume? This class will prepare you to instruct Cycling, Water Fitness, and Group Exercise (GX) - (i.e. step, kickboxing, sculpt). OSU freshman are qualified to take the group exercise track.

You can also become a Fitness Specialist (ACSM protocol), with a prerequisite of EXSS sophomore academic status and have passed Anatomy 341.

Fitness Instructor Training is offered fall and winter terms. See the term schedule for the dates and times of class offerings.

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