Specialty fitness programs are designed to give participants more specific, personalized feedback from their instructor, while working in a group setting. You must be a Recreational Services member to purchase and participate in specialty fitness programs. View all of our current offerings below!
Les Mills Limited Edition: Pilates
Magical choreography, hypnotic music, and the latest exercise science. A 45-minute mind-body workout designed to improve strength, mobility and happiness.
Slow, simple movements tone your abs, glutes, back, and hips. Expert guidance builds technique and control. Modern breathwork creates renewal and bliss.
Traditional Pilates meets the Les Mills experience, leaving you feeling strong, uplifted, and calm.
Class Dates:
- January 27 - March 12 (14 Classes)
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: CRWC, AR3
Fee: $75
This is a limited edition group fitness class that requires registration. By signing up, you are guaranteed a spot for the duration of the class.
Les Mills Limited Edition: Shapes
This is the workout you never knew you needed. An invigorating blend of Pilates, barre, and power yoga set to modern beats. With small, controlled movements, you sculpt and strengthen all major muscle groups, improve alignment and increase flexibility. It’s a low impact but intense way to heat up your training.
Tested and refined by a team of physiotherapists, exercise scientists, Pilates purists and fitness pros, Les Mills Shapes has been crafted for results.
Just six weeks of Les Mills Shapes can lead to a 35% increase in abdominal endurance, a 26% increase in back endurance, and 20% better balance and hip stability.
Class Dates:
- January 27 - March 12 (14 Classes)
- Mondays and Wednesdays
- Time: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
- January 28 - March 13 (14 Classes)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: CRWC, AR1
Fee: $75
This is a limited edition group fitness class that requires registration. By signing up, you are guaranteed a spot for the duration of the class.
Les Mills Limited Edition: Strength Development
This is progressive strength training, meaning each workout focuses on a specific training protocol for building strength over 12 different workouts. This ranges from Foundational Strength, to Hypertrophy, to Pure Strength, while the structure and feel is very different to BODYPUMP™.
The music is there to provide great workout tracks without moving to the beat. Instead, Les Mills Strength Development uses Time Under Tension, as well as rep-ranges depending on the prescribed protocol of the workout.
Whether new to lifting or a seasoned pro, Les Mills Strength Development will build muscle, improve technique, and grow your confidence so you can train more powerfully in the studio and on the gym floor.
Class Dates:
- January 28 - March 13 (14 Classes)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 6:45 - 7:30 a.m.
- January 28 - March 13 (14 Classes)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Location: CRWC, AR1
Fee: $75
This is a limited edition group fitness class that requires registration. By signing up, you are guaranteed a spot for the duration of the class.
Specialty fitness program policies:
How to register online:
- Sign in to our online registration portal with your Hawk ID or community account.
- Head over to our Online Registration FAQ page to learn more about the process.
Payment:
- Payment must be made at the time of registration online or at the membership desk.
- Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Check (made out to The University of Iowa), Credit Card, U-bill (Cash, Check, and U-bill are in-person only).
- No refunds will be given 3-days prior to the first class.
- There are no makeup sessions if a participant must miss a class due to their own scheduling conflicts.
- If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, participants will be contacted prior to the start of class.
- If a cancellation is needed due to extenuating circumstances, the participant will need to speak with the Associate Director of Fitness immediately in order for a refund to be considered.
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