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Rippit! Class Info

TCU’s Rippit fitness program provides classes that encourage total health, physical fitness, social interaction, diversity, and fun for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. The classes are scheduled and designed with these purposes in mind. Whether this is your first time in a fitness center or you work out regularly, we have classes that can meet your needs.



Class Schedule - Fall 2009

Classes will begin on August 24th and end on December 18th. See full schedule for more detail.



Prices

All Class Pass - $80

Mind & Body Pass - $40
Cycle Pass - $40
Water Aerobic Pass - $20
10-Class Pass - $30


Class Descriptions

Boot Camp – This boot camp inspired workout will leave your heart pounding and your muscles fatigued. Ready for a challenge? This class is for you.

Cardio Craze - Think sweaty! Anything from hip hop to toning this class is certain to get you into shape.  Floor aerobics with a flare!  Come join the fun of a high or low intensity cardiovascular workout – the choice is always yours.

Cardio Dance
– A fusion of cardio, dance, and great music. Every BODY is welcome!

Cycle
– This energy-packed class emphasizes intervals, drills, and race-day style indoor cycle workouts that are sure to “spin” you into shape!  Come prepared with water and a towel because this class will make definitely make you sweat.

Hardcore Abs –
Who doesn’t want a solid core?  Here we will work on the entire core, which includes not only your abdominal muscles, but your back muscles as well.  This class will teach you proper breathing and technique so that you can get the results desired.

Hi/Low
– High intensity cardio meets low impact. Your heart and joints will thank you!

Lower Body Blast –
Tone those glutes and thighs in just 30 minutes!  This class is sure to whip that lower body into shape in no time.  Perfect for those with limited time in the gym!

Mind Body Fusion -
This class is a fusion of the fundamentals of your favorite mind body classes: Pilates, yoga and Tai Chi. Come experience the ultimate mind body experience in just 50 minutes!

Pilates –
This class is based on the principles of core strength and stabilization as created by Joseph Pilates. Pilates is an all-encompassing mind, body, and spirit exercise - a whole approach philosophy that is often shared with other techniques such as yoga and tai-chi.

Restorative Yoga
– Release stress from your body and mind through a more lengthening yoga filled with stretches and deeper poses. For those who want less challenging postures, props may be used. For those who want to challenge themselves, there are numerous variations for increasing difficulty. Each class ends with a long period of deep relaxation or meditation.

Rise & Shine Yoga
– You won’t want to sleep through this yoga class!  Designed to challenge the body yet refresh it for the weekend, this class offers the perfect start to any Saturday!

Shift & Life Cycle
– Sculpt and tone while you cycle.

Step
– Step into shape with heart-pumping combos and defining moves!

Stress Management
– Relax and renew through meditation and focusing on the breath.

Stretch & Release
– Soothe away tension and tightness while you lengthen and stretch your muscles.

TNT (Tone-N-Tighten) –
This is the ultimate resistance training workout. It will utilize dumbbells, body bars, tubing, and bands for a full body burn.

Upper Body Blast –
Tone up that upper body in just 30 minutes of strength training!  This class uses a variety of equipment to sculpt biceps, triceps, shoulders and more. Perfect for those on a busy schedule!

Water Aerobics
- Enjoy less impact on the joints, perfect for those just beginning an exercise program or those who regularly exercise. Move at your own pace as the instructor provides a variety of movements. Water Aerobics will give you a complete aerobic & resistance training workout in the water! 

Yoga
– Perform series of sun salutations, back bends, forward bends, inversions, twists, and hip openers to lengthen and strengthen your mind and body.

Yogalates
– Release stress from your body and mind through a more lengthening yoga filled with stretches and deeper poses.

Zumba
– ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

 

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