Fitness and Wellness

Group Fitness Class Schedule

Join the fun with Pitt Group Fitness! All fitness levels are welcome. Explore our semester schedule and class descriptions below.

Classes are scheduled to commence on January 8, 2025, and conclude on April 18, 2025.

Registration Required: Pre-registration is mandatory for all classes to ensure your spot. Reserve your spot 48 hours prior to scheduled event on our Member Portal.

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Class Descriptions

30:30

A workout that combines 30 minutes of one type of workout with 30 minutes of a different type. 30:30 workouts can enhance your body’s ability to adapt to different movements, maintain high energy and excitement during the duration of your workout, and allow your body to train different scopes of fitness. 

Cardio Dance

A cardiovascular workout that combines high-energy dance moves with music to increase your heart rate. Cardio Dance delivers numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, flexibility, balance, cognitive performance, and overall mood. 

Cycling

A workout that involves using a stationary exercise bike in a classroom setting. Cycling delivers numerous benefits, including increased muscle strength, cardio endurance, a sense of community, and a lower risk of injury due to the low impact on joints and bones.

Barre

This class is a dynamic and low-impact workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga using a ballet barre for support, focusing on isometric movements, small-range motion, and high-repetition exercises. Participants can expect a challenging yet graceful session, often accompanied by energizing music, to target various muscle groups and promote a balanced and lean physique.

HIIT

A workout with several rounds of short, high-intensity cardiovascular bursts—followed by brief periods of rest. The benefits of a HIIT workout include increased cardiovascular endurance, greater mobility, improvements in reaction time, and cognitive health. 

Pilates

A workout class that focuses on full mind-body exercises manipulating your own body weight and flows from essential breathing patterns. Pilates is shown to improve back pain, balance, mobility, and flexibility, alleviate stress, and increase muscle strength and endurance. 

Power Circuit

A workout class focusing on high intensity strength training challenging and testing your strength-endurance through stations. With a mixture of resistance bands, body weight exercises, medicine balls, and dumbbells, you will see how strong you truly are! 

Step

A fun classic workout class using high low rhythms, progressive routines, and step risers to get a great burn to the beat! You will increase your cardiovascular functions and energize your body. 

Yoga

A workout class intended to promote health, alleviate stress, improve skeletal alignment, and increase muscular strength and flexibility. Learn the fundamentals of yoga through various poses & sequences, relaxation techniques, proper breathing, meditation, and concentration. Expect to gain confidence, strength, and flexibility. 

Zumba®

A Latin-inspired dance-based aerobic workout that combines cardio with international music and dance. Zumba provides a fun way to move your body and delivers numerous benefits: conditioning your entire body, improving cardio endurance and coordination, boosting mood, exposing you to new cultures, and boosting confidence. 

Small Group Training

Transform your fitness journey with our Small Group Training programs! Join 3-8 participants for 3-6 weeks of personalized workouts led by student instructors. From goal-oriented classes to technique-based sessions, each class offers expert guidance and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to achieve your goals in a supportive group setting! Below, you can find the list of programs we offer, along with a description for each program.

Registration Required: Pre-registration is mandatory for all programs to ensure your spot. Reserve yours now on our Member Portal.

Panther FIT Xperience

Where we redefine fitness through dynamic and functional training sessions designed to challenge and elevate your performance. Our program focuses on small group training, ensuring personalized attention and maximum results.

Date: Friday (once a week)
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
   
Date: Tuesday / Thursday (twice a week)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
   
Location: Baierl MPR
   
Blocks:

•  Block 1: January 21 - February 28
•  Block 2: March 11 - April 18

   
Registration opens up seven (7) days prior to scheduled date.

Advanced Yoga Asanas

Emphasizing the integration of breath and mindfulness, this four-week program is for those who are looking to take their practice to the next level. Though modifications will be offered, participants are encouraged to challenge themselves in a series of advanced sequences, balance challenges, and strengthening poses and exercises. This is the perfect class for those who enjoy a vinyasa flow!
   
Date: Wednesday (once a week)
Time: 7 - 8:15 p.m.
   
Location: WPU Aerobic Room
   
Blocks:

• Block 1: January 29 - February 19
• Block 2: March 19 - April 9

   
Registration opens up seven (7) days prior to scheduled date.

Strength Training 101

Master the basics in this six-week journey with specialized sessions to elevate your strength and understanding of strength training. With emphasis on proper technique and a supportive group environment, unlock your potential and achieve holistic fitness.
   
Date: Tuesday / Thursday (twice a week)
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
   
Location: Baierl Turf Room
   
Blocks:

• Block 1: January 21 - February 27
• Block 2: March 11 - April 17

   
Registration opens up seven (7) days prior to scheduled date.

Cycling 101

Make the most of your cycling class! This four-week program will teach you how to match your ride with the beat, the proper form for various positions on the bike, and more! Part instruction, part workout - learn to improve your skills to better your ride!
   
Date: Friday (once a week)
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
   
Location: WPU Cycling Room
   
Blocks:

• Block 1: January 31 - February 21
• Block 2: March 21 - April 11

   
Registration opens up seven (7) days prior to scheduled date.

Private Group Fitness Classes

Elevate your next event with a private Group Fitness class! Campus Recreation provides student organizations and clubs with the opportunity to book an exciting and engaging event that promotes physical activity and fun.
    
Whether you’re interested in dynamic exercise classes, serene outdoor hikes, meditative yoga sessions, or educational workshops, we have a variety of options to suit everyone’s preferences.
    
Ready to get started? Click here to learn more about our Private Offerings and schedule your class today!