Falcon Fitness
Let's Stay Active and Stay Well Together!
Make movement a fun part of your everyday life with Group X! Our encouraging, certified fitness instructors are here to support you with your fitness & well-being goals! There is something for everyone – find a class that fits you and enjoy movement in a fun, motivational environment! With an unlimited Group X pass, you can attend any class on the schedule, which means lots of opportunity to unleash the power of physical activity:
- More energy and better focus
- Improvement in mood and self-esteem
- Relief from stress and anxiety
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced health and mental well-being
Patrons and guests with disabilities are requested to indicate if special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications are needed to fully participate. Contact Accessibility Services at access@bgsu.edu or 419-372-8495 prior to the activity.
Spring 2025 Group Exercise Passes
Access all classes, any day, all semester long!
- Students/SRC Members: Regular Price: $30
- Faculty/Staff/Retiree/Senior: Regular Price: $50
- SRC Non-Members: Regular Price: $70
Individual Day Pass: Access all classes for one day: $5
Passes can also be purchased at the Student Rec Center Welcome Desk.
| Day | Class |
Time | Instructor | Location |
| Monday | BODYPUMP™ | Noon - 12:45 PM | Sam | Studio B |
| Monday | Yoga | 4:30 - 5:15 PM | Davis |
Studio B |
| Monday | Cycle | 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Theresa | Studio A |
| Monday | Slow Burn Yoga | 5:30 - 6:30 PM |
Rebekah | Studio B |
| Monday | Express Strength Circuits | 6:45 - 7:15 PM | Olivia | Studio B |
| Monday | Zumba | 7 - 7:45 PM |
Alli | Studio A |
| Monday | Stretch & Relax |
7:30 - 8 PM |
Olivia | Studio B |
| Tuesday | Vinyasa Flow Yoga |
12 - 12:45 PM |
Rebekah | Studio B |
| Tuesday | Express Pilates |
4:30 - 5 PM |
Ashley | Studio B |
| Tuesday | BODYPUMP™ | 5:30 - 6:15 PM |
Theresa | Studio B |
| Tuesday | Aqua Zumba Free Well-Being Class |
5:30 - 6:15 PM |
Shannon | Cooper Pool |
| Tuesday |
WERQ® Dance Fitness | 6:30 - 7:15 PM | Claire | Studio B |
| Tuesday | TRX Strength | 7 - 7:45 PM |
Matthew | TRX Training Room |
| Tuesday | Vinyasa Flow Yoga | 7:30 - 8:15 PM |
Kendal | Studio B |
| Wednesday | Yoga | 7:30 - 8:15 AM | Davis | Studio B |
| Wednesday | BODYPUMP™ | 12 - 12:45 PM | Jodi | Studio B |
| Wednesday | Cycle |
5:30 - 6:15 PM |
Theresa | Studio A |
| Wednesday | Vinyasa Flow Yoga | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Rebekah | Studio B |
| Wednesday | Express Strength Circuits |
6:45 - 7:15 PM |
Olivia | Studio B |
| Wednesday | Zumba | 7 - 7:45 PM |
Alli | Studio A |
| Wednesday | Stretch & Relax | 7:30 - 8 PM |
Olivia | Studio B |
| Thursday | HIIT Cardio & Core | 12 - 12:45 PM | Lauren | Studio B |
| Thursday | Cardio Drumming Free Well-Being Class |
1:30 - 2:15 PM |
Sarah | Studio B |
| Thursday | Express Pilates |
4:30 - 5 PM |
Ashley | Studio B |
| Thursday | BODYPUMP™ | 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Ashley | Studio B |
| Thursday | Cycle | 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Shannon | Studio A |
| Thursday | Vinyasa Flow Yoga | 6:30 - 7:15 PM | Kendal | Studio B |
| Friday | Cycle | 10 - 10:45 AM | Adrienne | Studio A |
| Friday | Buti Yoga | 12 - 12:45 PM | Claire | Studio B |
| Saturday | Step & Tone | 10:15 - 11 AM | Aaron | Studio B |
| Saturday | Cycle | 11:15 AM - 12 PM | Shannon | Studio A |
| Sunday | Serenity Yoga Free Well-Being Class begins 1/26 |
3 - 4 PM |
Davis | Studio B |
| Sunday | BODYPUMP™ | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Theresa | Studio B |
| Sunday | BODYBALANCE™ | 6:45 - 7:30 PM |
Theresa | Studio B |
Passes can be purchased at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, through the BGSU RecWell app for iPhone or android, or online using the MyRec portal: https://myrec.bgsu.edu/. BGSU faculty & staff are eligible to purchase continuning Group X passes using payroll deduction. Learn more about payroll deduction.
- BGSU Students, Faculty & Staff: When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password.
- Community Members: Contact Karyn Smith at karync@bgsu.edu to receive your username and password.
Semester Group X Unlimited Access Pass - Access all classes, any day, all semester long!
- Students/SRC Members: $30
- Faculty/Staff/Retiree: $50
- SRC Non-Members: $70
- Individual Day Pass: $5 - Access all classes for one day
Once a pass is purchased, Group X members can reserve a spot in a fitness class up to a week in advance. Reserve your spot in class using the BGSU RecWell online portal:
- Select 'Fitness', then 'Group Fitness', from the upper left drop-down menu
- Select the class or classes in which you would like to participate, then select 'Register'
General Information
Prior to attending a class, review all the rules and regulations and helpful tips below that are designed to provide the safest environment possible. Group X participants are also responsible to observe all Student Recreation Center and Recreation and Wellness Rules and Regulations.
- Studio capacity is limited.
- Participants are encouraged to clean equipment before and after use.
- Patrons are encouraged to bring their own mat, workout towel and water bottle. Yoga class, participants are encouraged to bring their own mat, blocks & straps, although these items are also provided in the studio.
- Participants must be at least 14 years of age or older to participate in a Group X class. Children ages 14-15 must be accompanied in class by a parent/guardian Group Exercise passholder.
Strength Classes
BODYPUMP™ - Transform your body with a breakthrough in resistance workout training, focusing on low weight loads and high repetition movements to challenge all major muscle groups. Burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning during squats, presses, lifts and curls. With great music, a choice of weight and highly-trained instructors, you can get the results you’ve been looking for!
- Improves strength and general fitness
- Shape and tone muscles
- Protects bones and joints
- Up to 800 repetitions each workshop
- Feel confident and GET IN SHAPE FAST!
This high-energy class will keep you moving through multiple different exercises. Each class contains a rotation of several exercises, each targeting something different. This is a quick, effective, full-body workout for varying levels!
Looking for total body strength and cardio in one class? Total Body Burn is the class for you! Try this High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) circuit class designed to deliver a fun, calorie burning sweat session. The class utilizes body weight, exercise equipment, and cardio moves for a total body workout. The exercise equipment utilized includes: free weights, kettlebells, and TRX® suspension training equipment.
An innovative exercise tool that helps build lean muscle, boost metabolism, tighten the core and increase endurance. This is a body weight workout that encourages "All Core All the Time!"
Benefits:
- Functional
- Maximize training time
- Weight bearing
- Improve balance
- Increase core strength
- Unlimited versatility
- IT’S FUN!!!
When TRX classes are offered they are included on the Group X schedule and additional fees do not apply! Purchase a Group X pass at the Student Recreation Center or Perry Field House Welcome Desk. TRX® Suspension Training is held in the Functional Training Zone.
Falcon Fitness offers private, individualized TRX® Suspension Training. Prices are based on personal training fees.
For More Information Contact Karyn Smith at 419.372.9309 or karync@bgsu.edu
Change the way you train! Learn more at www.trxtraining.com.
This 30-minute express class incorporates simple, repetitive mat-based movements to engage and strengthen your muscles. You'll enjoy a gentle yet effective workout designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, leading to improved posture, balance, and confidence. This class is suitable for all levels.
Mind & Body Classes
This class provides a fresh, dynamic twist to your usual yoga experience. Try Buti Yoga for a fun, empowering class that combines power yoga with cardio-intensive West African dance moves and primal movement to sculpt long, lean muscles. Leave class feeling proud, strong, and sweaty.
(All Levels/Intermediate) Energize your yoga practice with this dynamic Ashtanga-based Vinyasa flow using breath and movement to sync mind and body. Each fast-paced, exhilarating session concludes with the freedom to explore your 'freestyle flow,' promoting physical strength and mental resilience utilizing Sun Salutation A, B, and "C" or main flow.
(All Levels/Intermediate) Build heat slowly and move your body with ease, enjoying a deeper stretch with less resistance while strengthening your core to support your back. To get the most out of this class, close your eyes to embark upon a journey within, improve your listening skills, and build trust with your body and mind.
A more traditional side of yoga, this class will work on balancing, aligning, and strengthen your mind, body, and breath. This is a great class for both beginners and veteran yogis alike. Move through different poses, while staying in tune with your breath.
Using a variety of stretching methods (active and passive stretching) this class focuses on the breath and releasing tension throughout the body. It is great for improving flexibility, range of motion, posture, while reducing muscle tension and tightness.
Ideal for anyone and everyone, LES MILLS BODYBALANCE® is a new generation yoga class that will improve your mind, your body and your life. You can expect to bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves, elements of Tai Chi and Pilates while an inspiring soundtrack plays in the background.
Cardio Classes
This shallow water aqua class combines cardio and strength training that is low impact and easy on the joints. Instructors guide you through various exercises while utilizing aqua equipment and resistance from the water to provide a fun, full body workout! All fitness levels welcome.
Join Falcon Fitness for a “pool” party! This aqua class integrates a cardio dance formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. This fun dance class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that is cardio conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, enjoyable!
A step based class combining cardio with toning exercises on and off the step board for all ages. This is a great way to increase co-ordination, build fitness and introduce cardio into your workout as well as tone up different muscle groups in one session. For ages: 14-99
WERQ® is a fiercely fun dance fitness workout class based on pop, rock, and hip-hop music taught by Certified Fitness Professionals. The signature WERQ® warmup previews the dance steps used throughout class, so you’ll feel rockstar-ready by the end of class! The signature WERQ™ cool-down focuses on balance and yoga inspired poses to help the body stretch effectively after WERQing it.
Join the Falcon Fitness Dance party! Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a high-energy, calorie blasting, total body cardio dance workout. It provides a great mix of Latin flavor and international beats designed to tone and sculpt your entire body while dancing your workout away!
Join Dr. Sarah Rainey-Smithback for an upbeat cardio drumming session - a high-energy, fun way to enjoy your body, build community, and enjoy new music! Sessions are appropriate for ALL bodies and fitness levels, no experience necessary, and can even be done in a chair.
Cycle your way to increased cardiovascular fitness! This 45-minute class focuses on increasing strength and improving your cardiovascular system. Work your way through hills, jumps, sprints, and climbs with high-energy music to become a stronger you!
HIIT Cardio Core is a higher intensity class that includes cardio and core movements. Participants will perform circuits that keep their heart rates up and will use a variety of equipment including VIPRs, TRX, dumbbells, Pilates balls and more! Come get your sweat on and your body moving!
Updated: 01/11/2025 03:19PM