Group Fitness Classes

Cardio-Focused

Cardio + Core
Increase your cardiovascular fitness and increase the strength, endurance, and stability of all the vital core muscles

Dance Fit
Learn new moves and have a great time moving in this hip-hop-based class that will keep the fun going the whole time

Mind & Body

Power Yoga
Build endurance and strength while working on flexibility, stability, and mobility through poses and breath work

Restorative Yoga
Use this practice to rest and renew your mind and body through long holds in restorative poses and breathwork

Yin Yoga
This practice will focus on poses that release tension and tightness in tendons and ligaments to increase flexibility

Strength-Focused

Functional Strength
Utilize functional movements, light loads, and mobility to build muscular endurance and move more freely

Raider Strong
Work your muscles for strength, power, and endurance using a variety of equipment and your body weight

Strength + Cardio Focused

Raider HIIT
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) focuses on short bursts of high-intensity movements with frequent rests to train your heart rate

Aerobics Room (Dance Studio)

After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then go up the stairs on the right across from the Equipment Desk. At the top of the stairs, walk straight forward and the doors will be right there!

Cycle Room

After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then go up the stairs on the right across from the Equipment Desk. At the top of the stairs turn left and then walk down the hallway (all the way along the back of the Cardio Room) and the room is at the end in the corner.

Functional Fitness Room

After scanning in at the Front Desk, walk down the hallway and then turn to the right immediately past the Equipment Desk (before passing the stairs) and the room is on the right, across from the Indoor Pool.

Do I have to have experience or be at a certain fitness level to attend the classes?
Absolutely not! We welcome all experience levels and abilities into our classes and assure everyone can get a workout that matches their fitness level. That being said, some classes will provide more challange and intensity (like Cycle), but all our instructors provide several options to either increase or decrease the intensity as you need. We promote non-judgemental environments and always encourage you to work at your own pace and intensity to assure you get a great workout and reduce risk for injury. 
We do ask that if you have a special request or know of a modification needed that you let the instructor know when you get to the class. This will help them help you!

When does registration open?
Registration opens 48-hours on the dot before class start time. For example, a Wednesday class at 6:15pm will open for registration on the prior Monday at 6:15pm. You must register for each class you want to attend every week. 

What do I do if I am having trouble with registration?
If it's within business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm), you can email fitness@mtsu.edu for assistance. If you do not get a response in time or it's outside of business hours, you're welcome to drop-in to any class and ask the instructor to help you register (but be advised some classes have limited spaces). 

Do I still have a chance to attend if the class is full?
Possibly! You can show up to the class to see if someone cancels last minute or no-shows. Any un-reserved spots are first-come, first-serve. Any spots not filled by the start of class time (even if reserved) are open to drop-ins. 

Do I need to bring anything?
We will provide all the equipment and only ask that you bring water (in a sealed container)! You are welcome to bring your own yoga or exercise mat is you'd prefer. Please set aside your phone and silence any notifications for safety reasons and to take the time to disconnect and focus on yourself - it's a great opportunity to step away from technology and unplug for a little bit!

Why can't I join the class late?
We know it can be disappointing when you are late and can't join in the class. But we assure you, there are important reasons:

• In order to get the best workout and prevent injuries, a proper warmup led by the instructor is vital before any workout
• We review the workout and proper form for each exercise at the start of class, which is vital to keep everyone safe and on the same page
• We want avoid disruptions for the rest of the participants (especially in yoga classes)
• For classes with equipment adjsutments (like cycle and TRX) the instructor helps everyone get properly adjusted for the class begins and will not be able to stop to help you (which is a safety and liability risk on our end)
• If you are not on time, a drop-in participant can take your spot so there may not be space for you

1. Visit the Rec Portal
2. Sign in by clicking “Sign In” then the teal “MTSU ID” button (or use your email for non-student/faculty/staff members)
3. Click on your name in the upper right corner and select “Profile”
4. On a phone: Click the drop-down box that says “Profile” at the top, then select “Program Registrations”
   On a computer: Look at menu on the left (under your picture) and select “Program Registrations”
5. Find the class you’d like to cancel and click the 3 dots on the right end of the row (you may need to scroll over to the right on your phone)