fitness forum

The Fitness Forum offers classes for everyone!

From Yoga to Balletone and from boxing to Barre, beginners and advanced enthusiasts can get your sweat on and learn new techniques!

Extreme HIIT Chaos

Sunday, April 19 | 3:00pm-3:45pm | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Carolyn Erickson, Savvier Fitness

Extreme HIIT Chaos is a muscle stimulating workout experience delivering random high-intensity interval training (HIIT), peripheral heart action training (PHA), and powerful, mindful movement that utilizes real-time feedback and challenges all body systems to work in collaboration. Transform your body and mind in a brand-new way; because when you train in chaos, you are prepared for anything.

Life Fitness Academy Interval Training

Sunday, April 19 | 4:15pm-5:00pm | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Life Fitness Academy

This intense, high energy session will get your heart rate pumping as you push yourself through intervals of all-out effort followed by short periods of rest. Using a mix of equipment and body weight, you’ll be sure to torch calories even after you’re finished.

Early Morning Workout

Monday, April 20 | 6:30am-7:30am | Expo Hall

Feel the difference: Barre Intensity® combines attributes of Pilates, dance, and functional fitness training to present a powerful barre fitness class. You’ll experience small isolated movements to fatigue the muscles, a large range of motion to elevate the heart rate, and sequencing that incorporates upper and lower body work to make every minute count.

Barre Intensity® – Not Your Average Barre Program

Monday, April 20 | 6:45am-7:30am | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Stephanie Lyons, Barre Intensity
Sarah Lewis, University of Nebraska

Feel the difference: Barre Intensity® combines attributes of Pilates, dance, and functional fitness training to present a powerful barre fitness class. You’ll experience small isolated movements to fatigue the muscles, a large range of motion to elevate the heart rate, and sequencing that incorporates upper and lower body work to make every minute count.

Core Board Rebound Circuit By Aqua Body Strong™

Monday, April 20 | 9:30am-10:15am | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Gia Lucy, Aqua Body Strong
Laura Mathieson
, Aqua Body Strong

Workout on land with the sensation of working out on the water. This dynamic core stability circuit class will have you burning calories, increasing strength, balance, endurance, and focus while having the time of your life working out on our exclusive hybrid stability board (think full-body Bosu) and trampoline! From Pilates, Yoga and Barre inspired moves to pop-ups and “surfing the curl” this is one result-driven workout that you will not want to miss.

Life Fitness Challenge

Monday, April 20 | 9:30am-10:15am | Life Fitness Booth #701

Presented by
Life Fitness Team

Test your grit in the Life Fitness booth with our fitness challenge! Winner will receive a gift-filled swag pack. While you’re here, learn about Life Fitness’ newest offerings.

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Practices

Monday, April 20 | 9:30am-10:15am | Wellness Lounge (Room 132A)

Presented by
Darci Kruse, National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)

It’s estimated that one-third of participants in a mainstream yoga class have experienced trauma. Learn about yoga’s effects on the autonomic nervous system, recommended yoga practices, and contraindications. Instructor considerations will also be addressed, providing participants with firsthand insight to inform their response to victims of trauma in a mainstream class.

YogaFit Flex & Flow

Monday, April 20 | 11:45am-12:30pm | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Brandi Bernard, PT, DPT, CIAYT

Unite your mind and body in this YogaFit, vinyasa-style yoga class containing repetitive flows and long holds which work the muscles in a variety of ways. Isometric contractions and strong pulsing moves create strength and mental focus. Explore breathwork to keep your mind and body at ease, even during the most challenging sequences.

Balletone

Monday, April 20 | 12:45pm-1:30pm | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Lauren George, Savvier Fitness

A fusion of nonstop cardio and strength that blends techniques from ballet, Pilates and fitness. This class will leave you feeling graceful, strong, and elegant! No fancy dance choreography knowledge or prior ballet experience is required. If you love the cardio portions of a barre class, you will love Balletone. Come join us as we try out this new format!

Pink Gloves Boxing – Fit Is a Feeling, NOT an Image

Monday, April 20 | 1:45pm-2:30pm | Fitness Forum

Presented by
Garret Garrels, Pink Gloves Boxing
Kelly Crosby, Pink Gloves Boxing

Knock out the stress and frustration of the day! Experience the unique stimulation that Pink Gloves Boxing offers in its circuit-based, high-intensity, fun, community-building workout. Strength, agility, power, and endurance are all challenged in every PGB session. Reveal YOUR champion and help others reveal theirs with Pink Gloves Boxing.