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Free Drop In Classes

Campus Recreation offers free fitness classes to current students and gym members. For more information regarding classes, please call ‭(208) 282-4854‬.

Free Classes for Faculty and Staff!

We support ISU Faculty and Staff! 
Even if you're not a gym member, present your Faculty or Staff Bengal ID at the Student Recreation Center front desk and j
oin us for the group fitness classes.

Drop-in group classes only.  Does not include gym use.

🟢 Zumba (12-12:45 PM) will be offered Labor Day (Mon, Sep. 1)

🔴 Cycle & Tone (5:30 PM) and STRONG (7 PM) canceled Labor Day (Mon, Sep. 1)

🔴 No classes over Fall Break

Fall Group Fitness Schedule - Starts August 25

Monday 

Zumba | 12 - 12:45 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Molly

Cycle and Tone | 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Rec Center, Spin Room 287 | Genevieve

STRONG Nation:  HIIT + Rhythm | 7 - 7:45 PM
Reed Gym, Room 208 | Joni

Tuesday

Yoga Core | 12 - 12:45 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Ann

UpBeat Pilates | 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Steph

Wednesday

Spin | 12 - 12:45 PM
Spin room Rec 287  | Laura

B.E.A.S.T. | 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Katelyn

Yoga | 7 - 7:45 PM
Reed Gym, Room 208 | Heather

Thursday

Yoga | 12 - 12:45 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Jesse

UpBeat Lift | 5:30-6:15 PM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Steph

Friday

Morning Yoga | 9 - 9:45 AM
Rec Center, Room 277 | Sally

Class Descriptions

B.E.A.S.T (Bengal Endurance And Strength Training)
Drop in for B.E.A.S.T, a high-energy HIIT class designed to build strength and endurance, improve athletic performance, and push your limits. This workout combines bodyweight exercises, resistance training, and dynamic cardio in short, intense bursts alternated with recovery. Perfect for all fitness levels, including beginners, this class will leave you feeling stronger, faster, and more energized!

Cycle & Tone 
Get ready to pedal and sculpt in this dynamic Cycle & Toning class! This high-energy workout combines the cardio blast of indoor cycling with targeted strength exercises to tone your entire body. You’ll power through sprints and climbs on the bike, then hop off for intervals of resistance training using weights, bands, or bodyweight moves. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class torches calories, builds endurance, and leaves you feeling stronger with every beat of the music

Spinning 
Drop in for a low-impact, high-intensity indoor cycling workout in the newly renovated cycling studio. Ride brand-new Matrix spin bikes while experiencing intervals, rolling hills, sprints, climbs, surges, and jumps—all set to music hand-picked to motivate and inspire. This class is perfect for burning calories and boosting endurance.

STRONG Nation:  HIIT Meets Rhythm
Drop in for STRONG Nation® which combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, every lunge, every burpee is driven by the music, helping you make it to that last rep. In each class you’ll burn calories while toning arms, legs, abs and glutes. Plyometric or explosive moves like high knees, burpees, and jumping jacks are interchanged with isometric moves like lunges, squats, and kickboxing. 

UpBeat Lift 
UpBeat Lift® is a high-energy, music-driven strength training class that combines heavy-weight supersets with drop-set endurance exercises to target all major muscle groups. You’ll build strength, boost endurance, and improve overall fitness in a motivating group environment. Designed for all levels, we'll provide guidance and modifications to ensure a safe, effective, and fun workout that leaves you feeling empowered and accomplished.

UpBeat Pilates 
UpBeat Pilates® delivers an energetic, faster-paced session that still honors the essence of traditional Pilates, targeting every muscle group. You’ll deepen your mind-body awareness, sometimes incorporating tools like weights, bands, or balls for variety. Our trained instructor emphasize breath guidance and controlled movements, ensuring a powerful workout that leaves you refreshed and uplifted.

Yoga
Drop in for a yoga class and create space for yourself, physically and mentally. Classes offer beginner-to-intermediate practice with pose options for all levels, combining slow flow with a unique set of poses. The focus is on intention setting and learning how your body moves. Our classes emphasize mindful movement, breath connection, and non-judgmental exploration. Each session includes warm-ups, physical practice, and relaxation. Feel better in your body. Equipment provided.

Zumba
Zumba is a Latin-based dance fitness party with easy-to-follow moves. Songs from all over the world are incorporated to achieve a total-body cardio workout at various intensity levels. Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise because they're accessible, fun, and effective.