Class Information

Conditioning

BUMS, TUMS and THIGHS
You asked for it - a whole class of resistance and toning work for abs, butt and legs using a variety of techniques to leave your muscles quivering!

PUMP
Muscle conditioning class using barbells. A total body workout targeting all major muscle groups. Suitable for any fitness or strength level as weights used can be adjusted.

STUMP
A combination of Step and Pump classes. Stepping is all basic or athletic. The Pump component may use barbells, or other forms of resistance such as body weight. Ideal class for new or 'non-steppers'.

Cardio

LIFE FIT LOW
Basic low impact class with an emphasis on lifestyle, fitness, fun and opportunities to socialise while you exercise. Options throughout the class will allow participants to work at their own pace. Ideal for easy exercisers or seniors.

BLAT
Butt, LOW, Abs and Tone. A mixture of muscle conditioning and resistance work, targeting the butt, abs, arms and legs. A great fat burner and muscle toner in one session. This is a basic, low impact 'huff and puff' workout suitable for all fitness levels including beginners as all moves are uncomplicated.

BODY BLAST EXPRESS
Improve your all-over strength and cardio fitness. Alternating bursts of no frills cardio and muscle conditioning using machine and body weight exercises. Great for toning, stamina, sports conditioning and calorie burning. No fancy footwork 45 mins. Get results - fast!

ZUMBA FITNESS (TM)
Music is the key ingredient to Zumba classes. The easy-to-follow routines feature steady rhythms and resistance training combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. The specific beats and tempo changes, transition the workout from one toning, strengthening or cardio move to another, thus targeting every major muscle group in your body.

STEP Programmes

STEP BASIC
Basic stepping patterns, long progressions and a lot of repetition, ideal for new steppers and those who enjoy basic stepping without complexity. Provides a good cardiovascular workout. Take it easy or work hard.

STEP MIX
Step mix classes are a mixture of moves, moving from basic to more complex combinations - something for everyone.

STEP UP
Take your stepping to the next level! If you enjoy Step Mix and feel that you're ready for an additional challenge, then it's time to Step UP. Regular steppers with a sound knowledge of the base moves will excel in this class - expect new moves, variations of the old, and lots and lots of combos. Step UP: Sundays at 5pm.

STUMP
A combination of Step and Pump classes. Stepping is all basic or athletic and the Pump component may use barbells, or other forms of resistance such as body weight. Ideal class for new or 'non-steppers'.

If you are new to stepping at the Rec Centre:

• Be prepared to take 3 or 4 sessions to become familiar with step patterns, the names of the moves and negotiating the step height
• To begin with, only have one block under each end of the step - as you learn the moves you can add another block to each end. You can also step with just the platform
• The number of blocks is determined by how tall you are rather that how fit you are. One block at each end is recommended
• Because you can vary the height of the step and instructors provide high and low intensity variations in class, it is easy to work at your own pace in all step classes
• 'Stump' and 'Step Basic' have the most straight forward and easy-to-learn sequences. However, still be prepared to stick at it for 2 or 3 sessions to master the basics
• We use non-tap choreography so even if you have stepped before this style of stepping may be new to you
• Part of the enjoyment of stepping is the challenge of learning new moves and sequences so once the basics are mastered, variations will continue to provide challenge and fun
• 'Step Up' is an advanced class and recommended once you are a competent stepper