Training for a special event? Looking to hone your practice? Need support feeling comfortable in the fitness center? WellWorks has a class for that!
In an effort to provide niche programming to clients seeking individualized attention from group fitness instructors, WellWorks offers specialty classes. Due to the limited class sizes and the training required of our instructors, all classes are fee based, which means participation in the class is not included in the cost of a membership. Though, members do receive a discount on all specialty classes.
Learn more about our most popular specialty classes below. New offerings are constantly forming, so check back often!
Learn how to dance the style of hip-hop! You will learn different moves of the style of hip-hop along with choreography from the instructor. These moves will make you sweat and feel amazing! Friendly to skill levels new to experts!
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The Women on Weights (W.o.W.) program is aimed at teaching women how to properly utilize free weights to help improve balance, posture and strength while addressing participants' unique body mass goals.
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Note: the class runs for five weeks. Though, you must be registered in advance of the first class of each session.
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This 60 minute class will meet once per week for 4 weeks. This class series is focused around building knowledge of alignment and how yoga can be used as a restoration method. The class will include slow flow yoga movement to build heat, gentle & restorative postures, breath & guided meditation. The course participants will utilize the yoga wall and other props to achieve relaxation of body & mind. A small class size guarantees personalized assistance on pose and body alignment.
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Beginner to Advanced. This yoga series applies to anyone who has tension, stress, or body pain. We’ll explore ways that yoga can help provide relief from pain - head to toe! Each week, this yoga series will focus on a different body part/area to learn ways to help relieve pain, to stretch, strengthen & lengthen muscles and how to use active relaxation to relieve tension.
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Annually, in January, we offer a Triathlon Training to prepare you for Triathlon season and Race for a Reason.
Join us for Triathlon Training to jump-start your health and wellness goals in the new year! Triathlon Coach Bill Hauschild will help prepare your bodies and minds for the triathlon season.
This 14-week class incorporates some short lectures on how to properly prepare for and navigate a triathlon. The class meets once a week and alternates between swim, bike, and run workouts. Along with weekly classes, your class registration includes a progressive 14-week physical training program to help you get into top shape. This program is timed to complete the week prior to the Race for a Reason - Ohio University, though participation in Race for a Reason is not required to attend the class.
Each class must receive a minimum of 14 registrants. If minimum registrations are not reached in advance of the class beginning, participants will be given the option to transition to an alternate class time or to receive a refund.
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You got this! We know you have it in you to complete a Triathlon (Swim 500m, Bike 25k, Run 5k) and we want to support you as you train. Join us for our 2023 Triathlon Training class.
What: Triathlon Training
Who: The class is open to anyone! Each class section can accommodate up to 25 participants.
When: January through April, annually.
Where: WellWorks, Aquatics Center, on campus
Why: Get in shape, gain exposure to an exciting life-time sport, jump-start your New Year’s resolution, and prepare for the OhioHealth Race for a Reason - College of Health Sciences and Professions Sprint Triathlon (Registration in Race for a Reason not required for participation in Triathlon Training). New to triathlons? Not a problem! This class is tailored to beginner/intermediate training levels so will not require any technical equipment.
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Note: Each class must fill to at least 14 participants or the class may not be offered. Class days and times are subject to change based on pool availability.
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This class will include a training plan for recommended movement to perform outside of class. Ensure you have the appropriate space necessary to perform this movement:
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Equipment Details: The classes are tailored to beginner/intermediate level. For that reason, we do not require any technical equipment for this class. Please review the basic, suggested equipment below so you're prepared to be comfortable for each class.
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There are currently no offerings of Glove Boxing.
Class Description: This is a 60-minute specialty class that meets one day per week for four weeks to teach the fundamentals of boxing with equipment. Class participants will work in pairs (two participants share a sparring pad and set of gloves) The class series will build on these fundamentals by offering workouts that challenge the aerobic capacity, control, and strength of participants. Participants are invited to bring their own equipment or to rent WellWorks' equipment (at an additional cost).
Each class will begin with a 10-minute dynamic whole body warm-up. The first class in the series will focus on introducing the proper form of the six types of boxing punches: the jab, the cross, front and back hooks, and front and back uppercuts. Correct stance and body positioning will also be covered. Remaining classes will offer more advanced movements.
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Interested in registering someone else? We offer gift registrations, too!
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- Cost for Members who will bring their own gloves/wraps: $30
- Cost for Non Members who will bring their own gloves/wraps: $40
- Cost for Members need to rent gloves/wraps: $40
- Cost for Non Members who need to rent gloves/wraps: $50
The Out and Strong program is an inclusive program designed to provide a supportive, judgement-free space where LGBTQ+ members of our OHIO community can focus on fitness goals including how to properly utilize free weights and improve balance, posture and strength, while addressing participants' other unique fitness and wellness goals.
We recognize that exercise spaces can induce anxiety and carry unpleasant memories for many in the LGBTQ+ community. No matter your body type or level of fitness, this program has only one goal: To help you feel confident and increase your sense of well-being as part of a supportive group.
Let's get #StrongerTogether!
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Note: the class runs for five weeks. Though, you must be registered in advance of the first class.
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