Class Descriptions

Aqua Fit - a total body workout that will get your running & kicking in the water!

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength, improves range of motion, safe for post-injury rehab, excellent for beginning exercisers and those looking to reduce impact to joints. Average calories burned 300.

Cycle - a challenging and rewarding 60 minute ride on indoor bikes. Every ride is an experience led by a knowledgeable coach with music that gets you going! On-line sign-up required 72 hours in advance.

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength & endurance, improves respiration, strengthens leg muscles, little impact to joints, bikes feature a Power meter to measure fitness improvements. Average calories burned 450.

Group Groove® - if you can move, you can Groove! You’ll stomp, flick, wiggle, hip, hop, shake, slide, smile and laugh your way through this 60 minute fitness dance program. Experience a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles with motivating chart topping hits and retro-classic tunes. Supportive, funky, easy going instructors help you Get a Move On!

Benefits: improve cardiovascular strength, tone core muscles, improves coordination, practice smiling, have so much fun you don’t realize you’re working out. Average calorie burn 375.

Group Kick® -  This electric 60 minute fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking and smiling! Group Kick® will knock you out!

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength and endurance, speeds up reaction response, improves coordination, defines all muscles from legs to shoulders. Average calories burned 400.

Group Step® - Discover new heights with Group Step®! Utilizing the step in many positions and heights, this compelling 60 minute cardio program strengthens and shapes the lower body one step at a time. Energetic music and motivating instructors create this spunky group experience. Step this way with Group Step®. 

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength, improves respiration, shapes lower body muscles, improves coordination, includes 5 minutes of upper body conditioning. Average calorie burn 375.

Zumba® - Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba® is an effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. 

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength, reduces stress, builds body confidence, brings a smile to your face! Average caolories burned 350.

Benefits: improves muscular strength, helps maintain bone density, trains neuromuscular system to stabilize and coordinate movements, tones and defines muscle appearance, builds body confidence, helps to increase metabolism. Average calories burned 350. 

Muscle Circuit - featuring the 10 most effective movements to tone and strengthen your body, Muscle Circuit is 60 minutes of new challenging movements that will spice up your strength workout. A personal trainer/instructor guides you through exercises that require balance, stability through your core and muscle strength from head to toe. Levels are available for beginners to training athletes.

Benefits: improves muscular strength and endurance, helps maintain balance strength, increases metabolism, builds body movement confidence, tones and defines muscles. Average calories burned 350.

Cardio Circuit - change your body shape and burn baby burn! This class is 60 minutes of intense interval training with cardio drills and plyometrics. Moving quickly from one exercise to the next keeps your mind at task and makes the hour fly by.

Benefits: improves cardiovascular strength and endurance, improves respiration, sculpts every muscle, blasts fat. Average calories burned 415. 

Group Active™ - Activate your life in only 1 hour! Feeling fitter, stronger and more alive has never been more achievable or more enjoyable! Incorporating all elements of fitness, Group Active™ brings many fitness benefits in a supportive group environment with sign-along music and caring instructors. Get more out of life, Get Active!

Benefits: increases cardio fitness, builds strengths, improves balance and flexibility. Average calories burned 300.

Water Works - the whole “works” for your fitness benefit in the water! You’ll kick, ski, run and jump in the water to get your heart rate up all with minimal impact to your joints. Then, using the natural resistance of the water, you’ll target specific upper and lower body muscles to improve overall strength.

Benefits: minimal impact to joints, improves cardiovascular and muscular strength. Average calories burned 325.

Group Centergy® - Redefine yourself with Group Centergy®. Grow longer and stronger as you explore this 60 minute journey of yoga and Pilates movements. Positive uplifting music, group dynamics and supportive instructors will enable you to center your energy, reduce stress and smile.

Benefits: improves coordination, strengthens core stabilizers, increases range of motion and flexibility, improves self confidence and posture, relieves stress.

Pilates - Breathe. Use core muscles in the front, back and side of your body to stabilize your spine. Pilates Mat classes are 60 minutes of a series of thoughtful movements led by a specially trained instructor. Exercises will rebalance muscles around the joints. The gentle movements are appropriate for most people and elite athletes will benefit from the deep muscle control. Thoreau Club also offers a Pilates Bootcamp class that features increased repetitions and more challenging movements. 

Benefits: develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture without building bulk or stressing joints. Prevents injury and heightens body awareness. Enhances athletic performance, relieves stress and back pain.

Qi Gong - an ancient Chinese form of exercise that practices rhythmic flowing movements for health and vitality. Qi Gong is a highly effective health care practice involving breathing techniques and mental focus. Class takes place outdoors weather permitting.

Benefits: calms the mind, increases concentration, reduces stress, enhances balance in life.

Yoga - Hatha & Vinyasa - Unwind in this class that's suitable for all levels. Modifications are offered for the more challenging poses and each participant is encouraged to work at their own pace. Each class is different because it's a reflection of the Yogi’s unique training and personality. Improve your strength, flexibility and balance and then take some time to relax at the end.

Benefits: increases flexibility, enhances balance, strengthens muscles, relieves stress

Yoga - Heated Power - energetic, fitness-based approach to yoga modeled on the Ashtanga style. Added heat helps warm the body and soul to practice strength poses with emphasis on flexibility. Relax at the end and reflect on your hard work. Monday evening is 75 minutes, Wednesday morning is 1 hour, Friday morning is 90 minutes.

Benefits: promotes mental stability and concentration, improves flexibility and strength, releases tension and anxiety, raises physical endurance.