All SIRA's Fitness Classes offer a great workout and a chance to interact with your SU peers in a healthy, fun-filled environment. BIG FUN, small prices...
New Year's Resolution Special
Sign up for two classes (e.g. Pilates and
Zumba)
and get the less expensive one for half-price!
Note: Total classes/week must be 3 or
more for this special discount to apply.
Most classes listed below will begin the first week of classes and continue through Spring Break. Please click and download the pdf document for more information (e.g. specific class dates, fees, and instructors).
CLASSES ARE LISTED BELOW IN
ALPHA-ORDER AND
SPACE IS LIMITED.
Choose your method to register...
#1 - REGISTER ON-LINE AND PAY WITH YOUR PIRATE CARD
#2 - DOWNLOAD A REG FORM (pdf) AND ATTACH CASH/CHECK
If you have questions about any program listed here, contact us at SIRA@southwestern.edu or call 863-1665.
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Argentine Tango Class
Argentine tango is a social dance that evolved in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is renowned for its beauty, subtlety, and sensuality. It is danced in a spectrum of styles and embraces from close (upper torso connection) to open (connection through the arms). In class we will explore the various connections and embraces as you learn proper technique of movement, how to establish a solid connection with your partner, and a sense of musicality with the dance. Combined with a few simple steps and a little practice you will learn to dance Argentine tango beautifully and comfortably.
No experience or dance partner is necessary since we rotate partners. Comfortable shoes that won't fall off (e.g. no flip-flops) and shoes that won't grip the floor (e.g. no running shoes) are recommended.
Class meets in the CJR Aerobics Room Wednesdays from 6:30-7:20pm
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Pilates Class
Pilates utilizes fluid movement elongating the muscles while strengthening the muscles. Pilates is a system of physical conditioning developed by Joseph H. Pilates in the early 1900's. The exercises emphasize the core muscles of the abdomen, gluteus and back. The Pilates system brings about muscle balance and spinal alignment, which improves posture and body mechanics, and builds strength throughout the entire body.
Class meets in the CJR Aerobics Room on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
from 12:00-12:50pm
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Ultimate Fitness
Ultimate Fitness will work through every aspect of physical conditioning. This class will feature agility training, core stability, functional training, speed and explosive movement training, balance training and more. We will utilize a variety of modalities in order to work through all areas of human movement and push the body towards its Ultimate Fitness level!
Class meets in the CJR Aerobics Room on Mondays and Wednesdays from
6:30-7:20pm
Spring I - Ultimate Fitness Info - pdf
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Yoga Class
Nurture and energize the entire self through the fusion of dynamic poses, breath work and deep relaxation. The practice of yoga encourages greater flexibility, strength, balance, self-awareness and tranquility. Participants of all levels are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your own mat, if you wish, or use a mat provided by SIRA.
Classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 5:15-6:15pm and
Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm
in the CJR Aerobics Room
Monday - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday - Focus on Form Yoga
Wednesday - Focus on Form Yoga
Thursday - Hatha Yoga
Friday - Gentle Yoga
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Zumba®
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!
The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba® class! Recently, Zumba® has spread like wildfire, and it is positioning itself as an innovative, influential movement in the industry of fitness.
Classes are offered Sundays 6:00-7:00pm, Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
in the CJR Aerobics Room,
as well as 12:15-1:00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays in the
Walzel Gym
