Group Fitness

Our group fitness classes are free and open to all students, faculty and staff on both the University City and Hawk Hill campuses. All group fitness classes on the Hawk Hill Campus will take place in our group exercise room located in the O’Pake Fitness and Recreation Center. Group fitness classes on the University City campus will take place in Glasser 307.

All participants must register for classes in advance. If you are unable to make your registered class, please cancel so other can be taken off the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact us at recreation@sju.edu.

Class Registration

Hawk Hill

Gentle Yoga: A slower paced yoga with an emphasis on flexibility and lower impact movement. Most of the class will be down on the mat, with limited standing poses. Gentle yoga concludes with extended time in meditation and yoga breath work. Modifications provided to suit all levels of students.

Yin Yoga and Guided Meditation: Join us for a grounding yin yoga practice designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with your body. We will explore supported, floor-based poses held for at least three minutes to encourage deep, mindful fascial release. The class will close with a calming guided meditation. All experience levels are welcome; no prior yoga experience is needed.

Kickboxing: Bob, weave, jab, cross, and kick through this intense cardiovascular workout that blends athletic drills with martial arts movement. This workout will challenge your endurance and improve your coordination.

Pilates: Mat-based Pilates class focuses on strength, stability, posture, proper breath control, and flexibility. Each class will work to balance all muscle groups' strength and flexibility, with an emphasis on challenging the core muscles with each movement. Classes will be taught using slow, controlled movements.

Cycling: This high-energy cycling class combines motivating music, cardio, and varying resistance to help build endurance, improve cardiovascular fitness, and challenge yourself at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, get ready to sweat, move, and have fun!

Boot Camp Tabata: A classic boot camp class with a twist. This class utilizes the concept of high intensity training in timed intervals to work your body to the max!

Butts N Guts: Get your butts in gear with this workout targets your core and lower body. We promise it will be one of your weekly favorites.

University City

Yoga: The purpose of this series is to bring awareness to body alignment as a way to build balance, stability, strength, and flexibility. From beginners to long-term students, this class will focus on alignment, movement, and breath. The class provides opportunities for students to discern what feels supportive in postures. Prop use is encouraged.