Fitness Class Descriptions

Work out every day and enjoy five lunch hour classes for the price of one. A different class is offered each day. All of these classes are free for BCIT students/staff and are on a first-come, first-served basis. *NEW* Participants must register online for each Group Fitness Class they would like to attend. Registration is free, and lasts for the whole term.

Monday- Cardio Strength +

Ready to elevate your fitness game to a whole new level? Join our exhilarating Cardio Plus Fitness Class and combine heart-pounding cardio exercises with a diverse range of strength and flexibility training to create a comprehensive workout experience.

No class: Oct 13

Tuesday – Strength & Conditioning

This class is designed to increase physical strength and muscular endurance using weight-bearing and compound strength building exercises. All major muscle groups will be worked using dumbbells, bodyweight and core exercises.

No Class: Sep 30, Nov 11

Wednesday- Group Spin

Get you ready for next level outdoor riding. On the road, the gravel trails or the mountains. 40 minutes of hill climbs, fast flats and sprints will make you stronger and fitter for any riding you do.

Thursday- HIIT

Alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. HIIT involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity.

Friday- Mobility Stretch (In-person/online)

Help improve posture and alleviate tight and over stressed muscles with this 40 minute rehabilitation focused class. Registration required for virtual attendance.

Group Fitness Public Pass

Public Members can purchase a Group Fitness Public Pass to take part in our Group Fitness program. You can purchase this pass at the front desk in SE-16.

Bachata (Lady Styling)

Learn the intricate footwork and hip movements of the sensual Bachata dance originating from Dominican Republic.

You will feel graceful and confident putting learned moves all into a choreographed routine.

Beginner Ballet Technique

Ballet helps to build a strong base, clean technique, and proper alignment, all of which are essential for any kind of dance. Barre exercises, center room, and a floor stretch are taught to classical music variations. This class is for those with little or no dance background, you’ll learn all the basics at this level

Hip Hop Fundamentals

Hip-hop dance is a unique and stylistic form of street dance that is performed to hip-hop music. It’s a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements, grooving, footwork, and free flow. Expect a warmup of foundational grooves, then an energetic, heart-pumping combination full of foundation and party-ready choreography. This is a beginner level class.

Barre-Pilates Fusion

A full-body workout that will increase muscular stability and improve your core strength. It fuses ballet-inspired moves with elements of pilates, dance and yoga to work and strengthen the body. We follow the beat of the music with low-impact, high-repetition movements that build endurance and keep you moving. No dance experience required, all levels welcome.

Zumba

This high energy dance fitness workout feels more like a party than a workout. Groove to the beats of salsa, merengue, and other popular dance styles while burning calories, strengthening your core and improving your flexibility and balance. This ‘exercise in disguise” workout will emphasize moving to the music and having a good time, no rhythm required. Studies show that dance helps reduce stress, increase serotonin levels, improve brain function, and memory.

Cross trainers or shoes with very little tread work best (shoes for running are not recommended).

Bootcamp

Utilizing kettlebells, dumbbells, resistance bands, TRX, and bodyweight exercises, this challenging bootcamp class provides a full-body experience suitable for all fitness levels. Prepare to sweat, push your limits, and have fun in a motivating and supportive environment.

TRX Mobility

Come and build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and core stabilization using the TRX suspension training system.

TRX Strength

Build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, core and joint stability with a suspension training rig, body weight, and gravity as resistance. There will be the option to introduce light hand-weights into the workout.

Boxing 1: Fundamentals

This introductory class will give you the skills needed to jab, cross and upper cut your way through the school year! Suitable for those with little to no previous boxing experience, or for those looking to fine-tune the fundamentals.

Boxing II: Advanced

Take your boxing to the next level! This class will reinforce the fundamentals learned in Boxing I by challenging participants with more complex combinations and longer rounds with less rest in between. Bring your water bottle and get ready to sweat!

*Previous experience required*

Deep Stretch Yoga

Unwind and release with this slow, restorative class focused on deep Stretching and relaxation. Ideal for anyone feeling tight, stiff, or stressed, this session targets deep muscles tension, improves flexibility and enhances mobility. Poses are held for longer periods to allow the body to fully open and release.

Hatha Yoga (Wednesdays)

Build strength and flexibility while harmonizing your body, mind and spirit. Class focuses on physical pose alignment and breathwork.

Hatha Yoga (Thursdays)

A gentle, foundational style of yoga that emphasizes physical postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Ideal for beginners, Hatha yoga focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.

Intermediate Stretch

This intermediate level stretching/mobility class is appropriate for those with some experience with stretching. Various techniques will be used including contract-relax exercises and partner-assisted methods to increase your overall flexibility. Participants can expect to work toward mastering the splits, back bends, and more advanced stretching positions.

Beginner Mat Pilates

Participants can expect a supportive and accessible class focused on safe movement, proper alignment, and core engagement. Emphasis will be placed on breathing, spinal mobility and stability, and improving overall flexibility, strength, and body awareness.

Intermediate Pilates

Participants can expect this dynamic class features coordinated full body sequences that challenge core strength, balance, and precision. Each exercise integrates both a strength and a lengthening component, with a focus on smooth transitions, refined control, and increased intensity for participants with previous Pilates experience.

Mat Pilates All Levels

Mat Pilates All Levels emphasizes core strength, flexibility, alignment, and mindful movement to improve overall physical and mental well-being. Through a series of low-impact, mindful movements, you’ll build stability, improve posture, and enhance overall mobility. Modifications and progressions are offered throughout, making this class accessible and challenging for everyone.

Spin

A high-energy indoor cycling workout that combines cardio, endurance, and strength training. Set to motivating music, spin classes incorporate varying resistance and speed to simulate hills, sprints, and flat roads.