Group Fitness Tips
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Be sure to bring a towel and a bottle of water.
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Be aware of the health and rec center’s dress code before attending class or the weight room.
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Show up a couple minutes early to get a spot.
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Let the instructor know it’s your first time.
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Watch and listen for cues from your instructor.
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Modify movements according to your fitness level.
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Bring a friend for accountability.
Cardio and Core (women only)
Mon 8:00-8:45am and Thurs 4:00-4:45pm
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Abbey Hubin
This class is designed to get you moving, aimed to burn calories and increase core strength. This 45 minute class will guide you through circuits of running, jump roping, and core specific exercises. Class starts August 22nd.
Total Tone (women only)
Mon and Fri 4:30-5:15pm
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Andrae Sherwood
Total Tone is the ideal class for women looking to get lean, toned and fit. Using light to moderate weights, you will get a total body workout. The instructor will walk you through the moves and techniques to give you confidence in your abilities. This class will be full of encouragement and motivation for any fitness level! Class starts August 22nd.
Men’s Strength Camp (men only)
Tues and Thurs 5:00-5:45pm
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Alec Stevens
Ready to build your endurance through strength and conditioning training? Challenge your entire body from top to bottom using bodyweight and some equipment in this Group Fitness class for men. Class starts August 23rd.
Update: This class has been discontinued untill further notice
Jiu jitsu (Co-Ed)
Tues and Thurs 6:00-7:30pm
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Reed Hammen
For those interested in a practical martial art or those simply looking for a new way to maintain fitness, Jiu-Jitsu provides the perfect opportunity. With the aim of teaching effective combat and self-defense techniques, Jiu-Jitsu has shown itself to be viable in a variety of situations. It also has the added benefits of improving cardio, strength, and flexibility. The classes themselves will consist of warmups, learning techniques (with both demonstrations and applications), and an end-of-class period for controlled practice and the addressing of remaining questions. The movements themselves take place primarily on the padded ground and can be learned by anyone interested, regardless of previous experience, size, or gender (though there will be no co-ed contact). Class starts August 23rd.
Functional Fitness (women only)
Tues 8:00-8:45pm
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Jessica Hightower
This class will focus on improving the basic functional movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, etc.) through strength training, circuit training, Tabata-style, and light cardio. Each class will target the major muscle groups and utilize resistance, such as hand weights or your own body weight. This class is for all fitness levels and the instructor will make modifications for movements as needed. Class starts August 23rd.
Movement Through the Decades
(women only)
Saturdays from 9:00-9:40am
in Levering Gym
Taught by: Abbey Hubin
In this workout, you will build, tone, and sweat through the decades! Each class will be catered to a specific decade, as you workout to the 20th century’s greatest hits. You won’t want to miss this class! Class starts August 27th.
Why?
The purpose of the HRC Dress Code is to promote Christian virtue, gospel living, and love for one another in the way that we dress. By defining clear guidelines for appropriate dress, we support the principles of Christian modesty and godly discernment for the purpose of loving one another.
All
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Modest apparel is expected in all areas of the HRC
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Apparel with inappropriate language or pictures are not permitted
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With the exception of the pool area, shoes are required in all areas of the HRC. Closed toe shoes are required in the weight room
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Excessively short or form fitting shorts are not permitted (bicycle shorts)
Women
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Shirts that cover the chest and midriff must be worn at all times
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No crop tops or shirts that open and expose the lower back
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No form-fitting or excessively loose tank-tops
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Yoga pants are permitted as long as the fabric is thick enough not to see through
Men
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Shirts must be worn at all times
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No form-fitting or excessively loose tank-tops that show the large portion of the chest, abdominals, and back area (stringers)
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Shorts that go above the mid thigh are not permitted