Class Descriptions

Cardiovascular/Weight Training/Mind & Body Classes: The skill level is mixed (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Each instructor will put a different spin on their class design based on their talents and expertise in the fitness industry.
Spinning: A low impact; calorie burning cardiovascular workout led by a certified instructor on a spin bike. They will have you climbing, sprinting, running, and jumping to energizing music. Their various options will match your fitness level, new or experienced, come get stronger and fitter by taking a ride.
Boot Camp: A strength & cardio based interval class. This class will help you change up your workout routine, burn calories and build muscle. Come hydrated and ready to sweat!
"RamFit": is a type of functional workout that combines endurance based weight training exercises performed at a high intensity. RamFit is competitive, performed in a small group setting, and the workouts vary day by day.
"The Fordham Condition": The class begins with a cardiovascular warm-up. Next the class focus is to increase the total body’s muscular endurance, strength and flexibility using free weights, bars, or bands. The class ends with core and stretch work. Think Boot Camp meetsPilates!
ZUMBA: DITCH THE WORKOUT, JOIN THE PARTY. Combining fitness moves with easy-to-follow, fun choreography set to the hottest Latin and world music. Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, calorie-burning dance fitness workout. Burn mega calories, dance your socks off, maybe even make some friends -- it's Exercise in Disguise!
Power Kickboxing: Come and learn, or just to fine tune your boxing technique. This class combines boxing punches, kicks and strength training all in one. Practice boxing combinations in a cardiovascular, muscular endurance and strength workout.
Total Body Weight Training: A total body conditioning workout which will focus and enhance particular muscle groups. The class ends with stretching and relaxation. You’ll be encouraged to push yourself to the next possible level to find the super hero in YOU! This class is a quest and journey to find your true self.
Capoeira: an Afro-Brazilian martial art. It combines fighting, dancing and singing into a game that is a fight and a fight that is a game.
“Thirty: Thirty”: A 30 minute Spin class followed by 30 minutes of weight training in a circuit!
Circuit Drills: Make your way around weights, cardio, and core stations that are set-up in a circuit and timed!
"Fordham Staff & Faculty"- Yoga: gentle yoga set for the campus staff and faculty. The focus is on breath and physical alignment to help you release and let go of mind chatter and daily stressors. Return to work feeling lighter and rejuvenated!
Vinyasa Yoga: This class is open to all levels. This class provides detailed description of asana poses so that you maintain proper aliment in each pose as well as a focus on your breath to remain present in each moment. The environment is created for you to explore where you are holding onto tension or stress and link your body and breath with those spaces so that you may release, let go and ultimately recharge your mind, body and spirit.
Pilates Core: A take on the traditional Pilates discipline. The class focus is to develop strength within core muscles, which are the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back. Developing stability throughout your entire torso will help to relieve any back pain. You will learn how to properly stabilize your trunk which allows for more efficient movements.
Basic Self Defense: Each week you will learn a new self-defense technique led by a 1st degree black belt. You can learn proper chokes, or different types of wrist techniques, leaving you feeling much more confident. This class begins with a warm-up/stretch section. Next the self-defense technique is demonstrated and explained. Finally it’s your turn to try it with a partner. The class will finish with a question/answer period towards at the end of class.

Dance Classes:

Jazz Dance: This class will familiarize students with a variety of upbeat, energizing and motivating jazz styles (and music) with an emphasis on proper placement, technique and terminology. During class you will sweat and raise your heart rate and at the end of class you will walk away with a great jazz combo to work on or to use.
Modern Dance: This class combines the grace of lyrical dance and the power of jazz dance while learning proper placement and technique. You will strengthen your body and gain flexibility while learning a variety of combos across the floor and in the center to various national and international music.
Ballet Level 1: The class will incorporate beginner level barre, center and across the floor ballet exercises, along with jumps and grande allegro choreography in the center. There will be an emphasis on technique, proper body alignment, flexibility and strength.
Ballet Level 2: The class will incorporate a more advanced level barre, center and across the floor ballet exercises, including adagio and petite and grande allegro choreography in the center, along with turns and leaps. There will be an emphasis on technique, proper body alignment, flexibility and strength.

Attention Fordham Faculty, Staff, Administrator’s! Do you have co-workers, a department, or an athletic team that wants private classes held on a certain day/time? Contact me: sbickford@fordham.edu !