Group Exercises - Fitness Services - Christopher Newport University

Fitness Services

Group Exercises

The Captains Passport allows students and staff to participate in the group fitness classes and they can purchase their captain's passport at the Fitness Pavilion Welcome desk located inside the Freeman Center.

Students and staff have to sign-up and pay for the Captains Passport before they can register for group fitness classes online.

Captains Passport Pricing

  • Students
    • $40/semester
    • $75/year
  • Staff
    • $55/semester
    • $105/year

Class Descriptions

Enjoy this high-energy cycle class with upbeat playlists and dynamic movements. Throughout this class, you'll tone your upper body with a quick arms section to add to your cardio workout. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged!

Come join for an exhilarating workout set to the tunes of your favorite artists from the 2000s and on. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this class offers a dynamic and exciting way to burn calories and boost your mood. Don't miss out on the chance to groove, sweat, and make new friends in an upbeat, welcoming environment!

Themed sessions like Glow in the Dark dancing, Girl Icons, and Just Dance Hits. Imagine breaking a sweat while dancing to your favorite tunes in a glow-in-the-dark setting or channeling your inner diva with hits from legendary female artists. This is not just a workout; it's a weekly dance party where fitness meets fun, and everyone is welcome!

Relax your body and mind after a busy day with a slow-paced, meditative yin yoga practice. In the yin style, yoga poses are held for 3-7 minutes to allow ample time for your muscles to soften, relax, and deepen into each stretch. Yin yoga offers benefits for both mind and body; your instructor will guide you through breathwork and meditation exercises to accompany the physical poses. Various modifications are available for all skill levels, whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner. Mats, blocks, and straps are available to borrow; however, you are welcome to bring your own.

Wind down from the day with a yoga class focused on breath, intention, and poses. By working through a variety of balancing, strengthening, and lengthening postures, we will work towards peace and relaxation. Various modifications are available for all skill levels, whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner. Mats are available to borrow; however, you are welcome to bring your own.

Start your morning with a refreshing, energizing yoga practice! We will flow through a variety of poses designed to wake up your body and develop balance, strength, and flexibility. The class will begin and end with mindful meditation and breath work designed to set a positive intention for your day. Various modifications are available for all skill levels, whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner. Mats are available to borrow; however, you are welcome to bring your own.

Get ready to increase your strength as we utilize weights and interval training to Muscle Up! All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged!

This 20-minute, core-focused class will prove that you don't need a ton of time to feel the burn.

Get ready to turn up the heat in this high energy, total body class! Fun, varying bodyweight movements will keep you engaged and ready to push yourself. Modifications are offered for all fitness levels! Bring your water and get ready to sweat!

This class will incorporate both weights and bodyweight movements with a focus on the glutes and core. Slow, controlled movements will have you feeling the burn in the best way!

The best way to start your week, this class will elevate your heart rate and your mood! No repetitions in the workout allows you to push yourself through each movement. Come in and start your week right!

This 45 minute Cycle class is designed for all fitness levels. The Coach by Color training system delivers real-time, color-coded intensity feedback to the rider on their bike’s customized console. The cycling class involves various drills, including hill-climbing, sprints, and races that offer an exhilarating 45-minute cardiovascular workout.

Through the utilization of interval-style training, you will experience a quick HIIT of cardio exercises for all levels of fitness, along with brief strength segments targeting upper, lower, and core muscles.

This lunch hour class is a strength training class that will challenge all of the major muscle groups. Pumped up utilizes a barbell, step, plates, and dumbbells to strengthen and tone the entire body. High repetition and high energy makes Pump up both an effective and enjoyable class.

Open to all fitness levels, Cycle for 30 minutes with diverse cycling drills, from intense hill-climbing to heart-pounding sprints and competitive races. Then move into 30 minutes of strength training to work your lower body, upper body, and core.

Night Cycle is a 50 minute Cycle class designed for those who love heart-pumping music and want a Cycling challenge. Explore different terrains on the bike involving high intensity and longer duration drills. Wear white and see yourself glow underneath the neon lights.

Fall 2024 Fitness Class Schedule

Please note there are no fitness classes on Saturday.

Sunday

Class Time Location
Restorative with Keira noon-1 p.m. MPR 1

Monday

Class Time Location
Sweat with Katie noon-1 p.m. MPR 1
Cycle & Arms with Julie 2-3 p.m. MPR 1
Cycle with Adalyn 6-7 p.m. MPR 1
Muscle Up with Keira 7:30-8:30 p.m. MPR 1
Yin Yoga with Stephanie 7:30-8:30 p.m. MPR 2
Core Express with Keira 8:30-9 p.m. MPR 1

Tuesday

Class Time Location
Zone Cycle with Katie 8-8:45 a.m. MPR 1
Pumped Up Strength with Katie noon-1 p.m. MPR 1
Night Cycle with Adalyn 8-9 p.m. MPR 1

Wednesday

Class Time Location
Zone Cycle with Katie 8-8:45 a.m. MPR 1
Sweat with Katie noon-1 p.m. MPR 1
Cycle & Arms with Julie 2-3 p.m. MPR 1
Zumba with Trinity 3:30-4:30 p.m. MPR 1
Yoga for Stress Relief with Stephanie 6-7 p.m. MPR 2
Fit Fusion with Keira 7:30-8:30 p.m. MPR 2
Night Cycle with Adalyn 8-9 p.m. MPR 1

Thursday

Class Time Location
Zone Cycle with Katie 8-8:45 a.m. MPR 1
Cycle Bootcamp with Katie noon-1 p.m. MPR 1
Glutes & Core with Keira 4:30-5:30 p.m. MPR 1
Dance Aerobics with Trinity 8:30-9:30 p.m. MPR 1

Friday

Class Time Location
Morning Flow with Stephanie 10-11 a.m. MPR 1
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