GROUP EXERCISE
Villanova offers our faculty, staff and students the benefit of group exercise classes including spinning, yoga, zumba, bootcamps and pilates.
All group exercise classes (except pilates) will be held in Canon Hall at The Commons.
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Registration, Pricing, Class Descriptions and Booking
- Registration for Fall 2024 group exercise classes will be held on Tues (8/27) and Weds (8/28), and Thurs (8/29) from 12PM-2PM and 4-6PM in the Canon Hall group exercise facility.
- During registration, you must have your payment ready. Payment can only be cash, check, or wildcard. NO credit cards.
- You will also have to sign a waiver. Waiver form document is provided below.
- If you are registering a friend, you must have their payment and waiver ready at registration.
- Group Exercise Waiver Form
- After registration you will receive an email with instructions on how to enroll in a class.
- If you cannot attend in-person registration, please email keith.lowery@villanova.edu to register (this will be on a rolling basis).
- Packages purchased must be used in the semester they are bought (in this case, Fall 2024). They will not carry over if you have any unused.
- Refunds will only be accepted for 24 hours after payment is complete and the package is unused.
- You can purchase more classes at any point of the semester at the front desk of Canon.
- If a class is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be no make-up class.
- If interested in private reformer pilates classes, contact keith.lowery@villanova.edu to inquire.
Regular Group Exercise Classes (Fall and Spring semesters)
| Number of Classes per Semester | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 class | $10 |
| 6 classes | $25 |
| 12 classes | $45 |
| 24 classes | $80 |
Small Group Reformer Pilates Classes
$50 for any 6 reformer pilates classes or $100 for any 12 reformer pilates classes during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer 2024 reformers pilates classes are priced at $30 for 4 classes.
Refunds are only valid 24 hours after a package is purchased and it must be unused.
20-20-20 (Cardio, Strength, Yoga)
20-minute bursts of cardio, strength and yoga mixed into one class.
30 for 30 (Spin & Weights)
30-minutes of spin and 30-minutes of weight training. This class gives you the best of both worlds by achieving your cardio and strength workout in one shot.
Gentle Yoga
This hatha practice offers a combination of gentle, yin and restorative asanas in an inviting, peaceful environment as you unwind from your day. Gentle classes provide a chance to slow down and include extended time for meditation, yogic breathwork and relaxation while offering a deep stretch of the connective tissues for the body.
Mat Pilates
A mat based class designed to increase flexibility, core strength and toning. We will be developing an awareness of breath and spine alignment to strengthen the deep torso muscles and increase fluidity and control of the body.
Power Yoga
A high-intensity, calorie-burning class that combines the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. Power yoga builds strength flexibility, focus and endurance while connecting breath with movement.
Rhythmic Spin
Rhythmic Spin offers a fun way to spin to the beat of the music. You will be "dancing" on the bike as well as challenging yourself through intervals, sprints and hills climbs.
Spin
Utilizing a stationary bike, this indoor cycling class is designed for all fitness levels. Classes focus on drills that build power and endurance on the bike and brief, high-intensity bursts that push past your anaerobic threshold to increase your cycling power all while having fun.
Vinyasa Yoga
A class that combines the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. Vinyasa yoga builds strength, flexibility, focus and endurance while connecting breath with movement. Choose between a dynamic paced "Strong Flow" working core strength, or a gentler “Slow Flow” spending less time on the hands in poses.
Vin-Yin Yoga
Explore the balance of opposites in this combination Vinyasa and Yin class. Where Vinyasa is the Yang high flowing energy, Yin brings a slower energy with passive floor stretches. The Yin and Yang come together to warm the body then allow access to the deeper connective tissue and fascia, restoring balance to the mind and body. All levels welcome and encouraged to explore. Challenges and modifications provided as needed.
Zumba
The Zumba workout provides calorie-burning fitness routines through upbeat Latin and urban dance moves. The routines use intervals of fast and slow rhythms to burn fat while toning and sculpting the body.
Once you’ve purchased a group exercise package with a member of the Recreation Staff, you will receive an email from Villanova Recreation (external email from services@mail.EZFacility.com) inviting you to register for self service. You may need to check your spam/junk folder for the second email. Then, follow these steps:
- Accept the invitation
- Create a username and password, then select register
- On the left-hand side select “Book Sessions”
- Click the class(es) you want to attend and select book
You have two weeks up until the class begins to add a class. You have 12 hours up until the class starts to drop it.
- All classes are open for faculty, staff, and students. Friends of Villanova can register for Reformer Pilates only.
- Classes will serve on a first come, first serve basis based upon booking through EZFacility. Once the max amount of people (30 for group exercise room, 25 for spin, and 5 for reformer pilates) enters the room, no other participants will be allowed to enter.
- It is recommended to arrive between 10-15 minutes early to class for check in.
- No food or drinks (besides water) are allowed in the group exercise rooms.
Fall 2024 Group Fitness Schedule
Classes will run Tues (9/3) until Fri (12/13). Abbreviated schedules may occur around holidays and break periods.
Location: Canon Hall Group Exercise Facility
*Monday Zumba with Michael, Wednesday Slow-Flow Vinyasa with Krista, and Thursday Spin with Kathy are FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY classes.
| Day | Time, Class, & Instructor |
|---|---|
| Sundays: | 3:30-4:30pm - Zumba with Leslie 4-4:45pm - Rhythmic Spin with Mariah 5-5:45pm - Rhythmic Spin with Mariah |
| Mondays: | 12:15-1:15pm - Gentle Yoga with Terri 4:45-5:45pm - (F&S ONLY) Zumba with Michael 6:15-7:15pm - Power Yoga with Abbie |
| Tuesdays: | 12:15-1:15pm - Strong Flow with Krista 1:30-2:30pm - 20|20|20 Cardio, Strength & Yoga with Terri 5-5:45pm - Rhythmic Spin with Sophia 6-7:00pm - Mat Pilates with Maddie 6:30-7:15pm - Rhythmic Spin with Mariah |
| Wedesdays: | 12:15-1:15pm - (F&S ONLY) Slow Flow Vinyasa with Krista 1:30-2:15pm - Intro to Weight Training with Kate 4-5pm - Vin-Yin Yoga with Krista 5:30-6:15pm - Spin with Kathy 6-7:10pm - Core Cycle (Weights & Spin) with Colleen |
| Thursdays: | 12:15-1:15pm - Slow Flow Vinyasa with Krista 5-5:30pm - (F&S ONLY) Spin with Kathy 5:45-6:30pm - Cardio Dance Party with Terri 6:30-7:15pm - Rhythmic Spin with Sophia |
| Fridays: | 12:15-1:15pm - Strong Flow with Krista 2-2:45pm - Spin with Colleen 3-3:45pm - Spin with Colleen |
Fall 2024 Small Group Reformer Pilates
Classes will run Tues (9/3) until Fri (12/13). Abbreviated schedules may occur around holidays and break periods.
Location: Davis Center, 3rd floor Reformers Pilates studio
| Day | Time and Instructor |
|---|---|
| Mondays: | 12:12-45pm - Tricia 1-1:45pm - Tricia |
| Tuesdays: | 7:15-8am - Tara 11-11:45am - Brynne 12-12:45pm - Tricia 4-4:45pm - Tara 5-5:45pm - Tara |
| Wednesdays: | 12-12:45pm - Tricia 1-1:45pm - Tricia 5-5:45pm - Tara 6-6:45pm - Tara |
| Thursdays: | 7:15-8am - Tara 8:15-9am - Tara 11-11:45am - Tricia 12-12:45am - Tricia |