I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I’m personally not a huge fan of the normal gym routine. That’s why I prefer to go to group fitness classes. They’re fun, they don’t take up too much time, and the best part is you have an instructor to guide you through a workout! It can’t get any better than that.
Now you’re probably wondering what classes would be good to try, and I’m here to tell you that it’s up to you. Every class has a different style of fitness, whether it be Pilates, or Yoga, or Cardio Pop, or even Zumba… there’s literally something for everyone. If you’re interested in looking at Campus Rec’s group fitness schedule take a look here.
If you got as far as looking at the schedule and are still unsure of what class is right for you, I have a few recommendations that might help you out.
Zumba
I took a Zumba class my sophomore year and it was a lot of fun. Zumba involves using Latin dance moves to get a well-rounded workout. There’s even a new class called Zumba Toning (which I haven’t gotten a chance to try yet) that focuses more on sculpting the body. There are multiple people that teach Zumba, so this class can be a little more flexible with your schedule if you need it to be. All the instructors make the class fun and high energy, so no matter what class you choose you’ll be sure to get a great workout!
Pilates
Pilates is my newest group fitness class that I’ve tried and I’m personally a huge fan. This semester it’s at 7:30 in the morning, which can be rough at times, but if you can get up you’ll definitely thank yourself later. Each class is different so you can always expect something fresh from every session. Apparently a lot of celebrities get their rockin’ bods from doing Pilates and after doing two classes I can definitely see how that’s possible. The class meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, so you might as well start those days early with an intense workout that will leave you feeling good all day.
Yoga
I haven’t tried Yoga at Campus Rec but I have friends who have tried it and swear by it. I’ve been wanting to try it here so you can hopefully check back within the next few weeks with an update on that. But until then I know a lot of people who regularly attend Yoga classes at the USF gym and love it. There are several different types of Yoga classes that are offered so you just have to find which one interests you the most. All of the classes sound like they are good no matter what, so if you have time you can try out each one and see which one you like the most.
These are just a few suggestions but I know every class offered at Campus Rec is great and they all have great instructors that teach them. I’ve found that classes are always a lot of fun when you bring a friend or two with you. Once you pick a class that piques your interest, grab a friend, and have fun on your journey to getting fit!
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