Fitness & Leisure Classes
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- For more Information
Call the Program Coordinator, Dana Foster at (319) 273-5859 or email at dana.foster@uni.edu - Registration Begins -- Register Online NOW!
Online: Monday, August 10th
Online and WRS 101: August 17th - Classes Start
Monday, August 31 through December 11.
- Payment - Must accompany registration. Check, U-bill charge (student) or payroll deduction (UNI
employee). No Refunds After Wednesday, September 9.
- Classes will not be held on
Monday, September 7 (Memorial Day)
Monday, November 23 - 27 (Thanksgiving Break) - Class Types
Student fees partially funded by Student Activity Fee.
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Days per Week Two Days Three Days Four Days Five Days Student/Paid User $37.00 $47.00 $57.00 $67.00 Employees/Retirees/Spouses $47.00 $57.00 $67.00 $77.00 UNI Affiliate Fee $62.00 $72.00 $82.00 $92.00
Fitness Classes
Aerobics and Strength Training
A fun and non-traditional total body workout. Focus is on cardiovascular, strength training and functional core stability.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Meet at Welcome Desk | 12:05pm-12:55pm MWF |
An upbeat cardio workout while enjoying free body movement, floor patterns, jumps and turns to keep your blood pumping. Very popular class.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | WRC 87 | 6:45pm - 7:35 pm MW | |
| 30 | WRC 176 | 6:10pm - 7:00pm TTh |
Using boxing and kickboxing techniques, sparring, and boot camp to make this a fun, yet challenging workout.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | WRC 87 | 3:30pm - 4:20pmTTh | |
| 20 | WRC 87 | 4:05pm - 4:55pm MW | |
| 21 | WRC 87 | 7:00pm - 7:50pm TTh |
Best of cardio conditioning with step, kickboxing and spinnercise
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | WRC 85 | 12:05pm - 12:55pm MW | |
| 9 | WRC 85 | 5:15pm - 6:05pm MW | |
| 10 | WRC 85 | 7:10pm - 8:00pm TTh |
Sculpt and strengthen the body's major muscle groups by using the machines, hand weights, and bars.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Fitness East | 5:15pm - 6:05pm TTh |
Rated as one of the top four aerobic classes to burn calories and get fit. Low impact/high cardio. Towel and water bottle required.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | WRC 85 | 6:30am - 7:20am MWF | |
| 13 | WRC 85 | 6:30am - 7:20am TTh | |
| 14 | WRC 85 | 3:30pm - 4:20pm TTh | |
| 15 | WRC 85 | 4:10pm - 5:00pm MW | |
| 16 | WRC 85 | 5:30pm - 6:20pm TTh | |
| 17 | WRC 85 | 7:45pm - 8:35pm MW |
Includes land/step aerobics, kickboxing, boot camp and toning.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WRC 176 | 6:30am - 7:20am TTh | |
| 02 | WRC 85 | 4:30 pm - 5:20pm TTh | |
| 03 | WRC 176 | 5:15pm - 6:05pm TTh | |
| 04 | WRC 87 | 9:45pm - 10:35pm MW | |
Cardio Mix on Friday afternoons. Great start to a weekend. If you register for any two sections of our classes, you can get this Friday cardio class for free. Must register in WRS office 101. Space is limitied
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | WRC 87 | 12:10pm - 1:00pm F |
This 90 minute class gives you cardio-endurance, muscular strength and lots of variety. Land, step aerobics, kickboxing, strength and core stability.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | WRC 176 | 3:30pm - 5:00pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student/Paid User | $39.00 |
| UNI Employee | $55.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $70.00 |
Night owls welcome! This 75 minute class gives you more time to cycle and tone.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | WRC 85 | 9:15pm - 10:30pm MW |
After a powerful cycling workout, stretch and cool down with a 25 minute yoga class. Your body will thank you.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | WRC 85 | 6:15pm - 7:45pm MW |
New to the weight room? Come to this class designed for women and leave 8 weeks later with a better understanding of strength training, safety, and a newfound confi dence to continue your own regimen.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | WRC 153 | Oct. 5 - Dec. 4 |
6:00pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student / Paid User | $20.00 |
| Employee & UNI Affiliate | $25.00 |
Register Online NOW!
Water Aerobics/Aquatics
Cardiovascular workout with the added bonus of moving in water. A great calorie burning workout without high impact on joints.
| Section | Room | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 23 |
Leisure Pool |
6:30 am - 7:20 am
TTh |
24 |
Leisure Pool |
12:05 pm - 12:55 pm
MWF |
25 |
Leisure Pool |
4:30 pm - 5:20 pm
TTh |
26 |
Leisure Pool |
5:15pm - 6:05pm MW |
Water aerobics with a cardio and strength challenge. A higher intensity class that will use circuit training, fitness equipment, added water resistance, and music.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Leisure Pool | 4:10pm - 5:00pm MW |
Combines shallow and deep water aerobics, using belts, kickboards, and barbells for a total body workout in 50 minutes.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Leisure Pool | 5:30pm - 6:20pm TTh |
Small, personalized class for persons of all abilities who want to learn basic swimming skills or wish to improve their strokes.
| Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Pool | Sept 14 - Oct 14 | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Leisure Pool | Oct 19 - Nov 18 | Mondays and Wednesdays |
Register online at www.uni.edu/wellrec/certifications/index.html .
Register Online NOW!
Pilates/Yoga
An ab-solutely fabulous and most popular class designed to target the abdominal and core stability muscles.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | WRC 85 | 7:30am - 8:00am TTh | |
| 37 | WRC 85 | 7:30am - 8:00am MW | |
| 38 | WRC 85 | 3:30pm - 4:00pm MW | |
| 39 | WRC 87 | 5:05pm - 5:35pm MW | |
| 40 | WRC 87 | 6:15pm - 6:45pm TTh | |
| 41 | WRC 176 | 8:45pm - 9:15pm TTh |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student / Paid User | $19.00 |
| Employee | $25.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $29.00 |
Combine relaxing poses with strength and core stability for every major muscle group. Breathing awareness and relaxation components to release stress. *Mats supplied
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | WRC 87 NEW | 9:00am - 9:50am MW | |
| 43 | WRC 176 | 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm MW | |
| 45 | WRC 176 | 5:10pm - 6:00pm MW | |
| 46 | WRC 87 | 8:15pm - 9:05pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student / Paid User | $45.00 |
| Employee | $55.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $65.00 |
Change the way you use and move your body with great core strength, flexibility and balance. Anyone can do Pilates and see benefits in one semester.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | WRC 87 | 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm MW | |
| 50 | WRC 87 | 3:30pm - 4:00pm MW | |
| 51 | WRC 85 | 6:30pm - 7:00pm TTh | |
| 52 | WRC 87 | 7:40pm - 8:10pm MW | |
| 53 | WRC 87 | 7:55pm - 8:25pm TTh | |
| 54 | WRC 87 | 9:10pm - 9:40pm MW |
Longer class for more results as you change the way you
use and move your body with great core strength, flexibility
and balance.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | WRC 87 | 12:05pm - 12:55pmTTh | |
| 56 | WRC 176 | 3:30pm - 4:20pm TTh | |
| 57 | WRC 87 | 5:10pm - 6:00pm TTh |
Designed to sculpt and strengthen the body’s major muscle groups by using weights, bands, bars and the body’s own resistance.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | WRC 87 | 4:30pm - 5:00pm TTh | |
| 33 | WRC 85 | 8:40pm - 9:10pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student / Paid User | $19.00 |
| Employee | $25.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $29.00 |
Use weights, bands, bars, stability balls, medicine balls and the body’s own resistance. Shape up your core and redefine your muscles.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | WRC 176 | 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm TTH |
Thursday or Monday only for 1 1/2 hours of total yoga. More time to perfect poses or benet from the stretching and added relaxation portions. *Mats supplied.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | WRC 87 | 8:30pm - 10:00pm Th | |
| 48 | WRC 176 | 8:30pm - 10:00pm M |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Student / Paid User | $39.00 |
| Employee | $55.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $70.00 |
Register Online NOW!
Leisure Classes
This class is a low impact activity that improves flexibility, balance and coordination. Students will be able to practice and demonstrate the philosophy of Tai Chi, Chi and Yin Yan theory while increasing health and fitness knowledge.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | WRC 176 | Aug 31 - Oct 9 |
8:30am T Th |
| 59 | WRC 87 | Aug 31 - Oct 9 |
5:40pm MW |
| 60 | WRC 176 | Oct 12 - Nov 20 |
8:30am TTh |
| 61 | WRC 87 | Oct 12 - Nov 20 |
5:40 pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $35.00 |
| UNI Employee | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $35.00 |
Chinese Martial Arts, also known as Wu Shu, is the physical
form of Kung-Fu. You will learn and practice the fundamental
techniques, punches, kicks, and self-defense, with
and without weapons.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | WRC 87 | Sept 1 - Oct 6 | 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm T |
| 64 | WRC 87 | Oct 13 - Nov 16 | 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm T |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student / Paid User | $35.00 |
| UNI Employee | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $35.00 |
A ballroom class covering just the Latin dances!
Learn the Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, and Merengue.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | WRC 187 | Sept 1 - Oct 6 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm T |
| 66 | WRC 187 | Oct 13 - Nov 16 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm T |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student / Paid User | $30.00 |
| UNI Employee | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $45.00 |
Join this Friday afternoon fitness/health club. Your personal coach will lead you in a 75 minute workout. Each week we will also focus on a new wellness topic to give you extra motivation.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | WRC 85 | Sept 4 - Oct 16 | 2:00pm - 3:15pm F |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student / Paid User | $20.00 |
| UNI Employee | $25.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $30.00 |
A 75 minute self-defense program for women taught by UNI Police. Learn simple techniques to ensure personal safety. Every woman should take this course.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | WRC 85 | Sept 1 - Oct 8 | 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm TTh |
| 68 | WRC 85 | Oct 13 - Nov 19 | 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm TTh |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student / Paid User | $15.00 |
| UNI Employee | $15.00 |
| UNI Affiliate | $15.00 |
Register Online NOW!
Instructor Training
Learn to teach a group aquatic exercise classes. Learn shallow and deep water formats, strength training and leadership skills. Student fitness instructors must be current UNI students and commit to teaching 2 semesters after training is completed. Must have current lifeguarding certification before teaching. Must attend all sessions.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 250 | Sept. 18 & 25 | 2:00 - 5:00pm (Fridays) |
| Leisure Pool | Oct. 2, 9, 30, & Nov. 13 | 2:00 - 4:00pm (Fridays) | |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $65.00 |
Learn to teach the basic mat principles, proper alignment, execution and breathing for the major Pilates moves. Also learn coaching skills, proper cueing, planning and implementing a quality group exercise class. Learn to use body bar, and stability and yoga ball. Open to public. Book and text included. 12 hour course. To inquire about date and times, contact Dana Foster at dana.foster@uni.edu or 273-5859 for info.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Contact Dana Foster |
for more |
October 9 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
information |
October 10 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $120.00 plus text |
Covers all aspects of teaching step, floor, kickboxing, strenght conditioning, and indoor cycling. Student fitness instructors must be current UNI students and commit to teaching at least 3 semesters after training is complete.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
70 |
250 |
Sept 18 - Dec 4 |
2:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $95.00 |
Learn the class format, instructor cueing, proper set up and safety precaution on the bikes. will practice interval training, jumps, hills, sprints with music to motivate. Open to public
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
71 |
85 |
October 24 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $65.00 |
Register Online NOW!
Turkey Trot
With online coaching support, walk, run, cycle, swim, use equipment, or take a WRS fitness class to get fit. With three levels of participation: beginning, intermediate, or advanced. Record your aerobic minutes, enjoy incentives, and improve your fitness level in 30 days. Sweatshirt upon completion and lots of chances to WIN!
| Level | Current Activity | 30-Day Goal | Daily Average |
|---|---|---|---|
Beginner |
Exercise less than 3 days a week | 500 Minutes |
17 Minutes |
Intermediate |
Excercise 3-4 times a week for 30 minutes or more | 750 Minutes |
25 Minutes |
Advanced |
Exercise 5 or more days a week for 30 minutes or more | 1000 Minutes |
34 Minutes |
Turkey Trot Starts October 12 and ends November 13
Sign up online along with your Fitness/Leisure classes!
Cost of $25.00

