Free Group Exercise Classes
Join fellow “J” members in a variety of classes for every fitness level. Classes are taught by personable certified professionals who love to teach and motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Download our group schedule and class descriptions for more information.
View our Group X schedule:
group x schedule handout_ revised may 2012
Group Class Descriptions
These group classes are free to JCC members.
*NEW! Half hour options – Mix & Match to create your own personal Power Hour!
- *Ab Lab: Attack your abs with a 30 minute class full of exercis¬es for your entire core.
- Athletic X Training: This class focuses on total body muscle strength and endurance and may include drills. It offers short recoveries and lasting results.
- *Body Blitz: Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome.
- Burn and Firm: Burn and Firm incorporates high energy cardio and toning exercises for a total body workout. This class uses a variety of fitness equipment to keep you mentally and physically motivated.
- *Cardio Blast: A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat-burning workout.
- *Cardio Kickboxing: This high-speed, intense aerobic workout will get your heart pumping! Learn kicking and punching techniques while strengthening the entire body. Be ready to jab, hook, roundhouse, and totally empower yourself!
- Cycle & Sunrise Cycle: A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs. Weather permitting, the sunrise cycle class will be held outside by the pool.
- FitJAM: Intense cardiovascular class incorporating kickboxing and Capoeira (Brazilian martial art utilizing dance elements).
- Gentle Yoga: This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy. It’s a great way to start getting in shape. Bring your own Yoga Mat.
- *J Barre: A total body workout that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body, burn fat and improve flexibility, balance and poise through simple, concentrated movements.
- Low Impact Water Aerobics: Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. This low impact class is geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis.
- Mat Pilates & Advanced Pilates: Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture.
- Advanced Pilates is the same as Mat Pilates but is a faster paced and more advanced class.
- Stretch, Flex & Balance: A great class to increase flexibility, proper posture mechanics and balance control This 3-part format begins with moving stretches, advances to core and balance, and ends with relaxing static stretches. Increase your flexibility and help reduce injury!
- Svaroopa/Vinyasa Yoga: This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses to create a core opening by relaxing the deepest layers of tension in the body.
- *TriFit A & B: The ultimate 90 minute full body workout! Burn calories on the spin bike for 30 minutes, switch for 30 min¬utes to a full body workout training targeting various muscle groups, then stretch and lengthen your body in a 30 minute yoga session. Choose any or all of the 30-minute sections.
- Vinyasa Flow Yoga: This yoga practice uses postures in a flowing manner, connecting each posture with a breath. This class is appropriate for all levels.
- Water Pilates: Pilates exercises for the pool elongate the entire body with unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Water Pilates appeals to wide spectrum of ages and fitness levels. Modifications are addressed with most exercises.
- Zumba®: This is a fast-pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves to burn calories while learning to move your body in ways you never thought possible. Subject to change without notice.
Classes & Events:
Attack your abs with a 30 minute class full of exercises for your entire core. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced Pilates is the same as Mat Pilates but a faster paced and more advanced class. Large Studio -- 50 min. class
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Burn calories and move to the beat in ways you never thought you could in this high energy fun new class. JCC Fitness Center Members only.
| Time: | Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7 a.m.
This high energy strength and cardio training program incorporates core strength movements with traditional cardio and bootcamp equipment.
Instructor: Shelly Hollander
Monthly program: $150/8 class session.
Register at Fitness Desk.
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Sunday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Monday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Burn and Firm incorporates high energy cardio and toning exercises for a total body workout. This class uses a variety of fitness equipment to keep you mentally and physically motivated. 50 min. class
| Time: | Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Burn and Firm incorporates high energy cardio and toning exercises for a total body workout. This class uses a variety of fitness equipment to keep you mentally and physically motivated. 50 min. class
| Time: | Tuesday & Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| Ends: | Monday, Oct. 29 |
A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Maggie |
Monday & Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Monthly program: $150 / 8 sessions
Join this customized/ group personal training J Barre style class.
You will get elements of J Barre which includes a total body workout
that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body along with
bootcamp style workouts to get your heart rate up.
Instructor: Brooke Tovstein, Group X Specialist and Personal Trainer.
Register at Fitness Desk or call (949)435-3400 ext 283.
This high-speed, intense aerobic workout will get your heart pumping! Learn kicking and punching techniques while strengthening the entire body. Be ready to jab, hook, roundhouse, and totally empower yourself! Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
This specialized bootcamp allows you to come get personalized attention with your own group of friends. Choose the bootcamp specialist of your choice and we'll help design a bootcamp just for you.
$150 / 8 classes. 6 person minimum, 12 person maximum.
Register at the Fitness Desk or Call (949) 435-3400, ext. 283
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class
| Time: | Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class.
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class.
| Time: | Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. |
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class. All classes start at 9:30 am except for Sunday which starts at 9:10 am.
| Time: | Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Practice simple exercises that will improve your balance skills and stretching to increase your range of motion. These flexibility exercises can improve overall ease of movement, decrease stress on the joints and reduce risk of injury. Good balance can help prevent falls, improve your equilibrium and your ability to participate in sports and fitness activities. JCC Members only. $50 per 8 week session. Try one class free.
| Time: | Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| Starts: | Thursday, May 17 Add to Outlook |
| Ends: | Thursday, July 5 |
| $50 for members. |
Wednesdays & Fridays
Materials: Bring your own Yoga Mat.
This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy. It's a great way to reduce stress and improve physical condition. All Ages are welcome.
Only JCC Members, No Charge.
| Time: | Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| Instructor: | El Rubin |
Gain the benefits of mind body wellness in a gentle yogalates class that integrates gentle core exercises with yoga and meditation providing a complete and balanced experience. Each class ends with a meditation session allowing the body and mind to reflect and relax. Registration required in advance. JCC Members only. $50 per 8 week session.
| Time: | Monday from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| Starts: | Monday, May 7 Add to Outlook |
| Ends: | Monday, June 25 |
| $50 for members. |
Total body workout that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body, burn fat and improve flexibility, balance and poise through simple concentrated movements. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.
| Time: | Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Please Register for this bootcamp at the Fitness Desk Only. Mon/Wed 8:00-9:00a.m. and Tues/Thurs 8:00-9:00a.m.
Monthly program: $150 per person/ 8-class session.
This bootcamp for women is an intense cardio and total body workout incorporating speed & agility training, cardio interval training, plyometrics, and power with a focus on the core throughout!
Instructor: Shane Johnston, Head Trainer
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. Low impact class geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis. JCC Fitness Center Members only.
| Time: | Monday & Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. This class strengthens your core and conditions your muscles while keeping them long and lean. All classes 50 min
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
MELT Method system to improve flexibility,
mobility, posture and reduce aches, pains,
tension and stress.
Conference room A&B
| Time: | Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture.
| Time: | Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
Practice methods to relax your mind and body & improve your health.
JCC Members only. No charge
| Time: | Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Challenge yourself in a high intensity low impact workout on a stationary bike. Strengthen your lower body while you get an incredible cardio workout. All classes are 60 min long. Poolside.
Instructor: David
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. |
A great class to increase flexibility, proper posture mechanics and balance control. This 3-part format begins with moving stretches, advances to core and balance, and ends with relaxing static stretches. Increase your flexibility and help reduce injury!
| Time: | Tuesday & Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses to create a core opening by relaxing the deepest layers of tension in the body.
| Time: | Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesday and Thursday 6-7am.
Monthly program $150/ 8 class session.
This bootcamp is for the hardcore!! It's an intense cross fit style workout incorporating intense cardio and total body conditioning. Workouts will always be different and will be sure to build your stamina, strength and endurance.
Instructor: Shane Johnston, Head Trainer
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
This yoga practice uses postures in a flowing manner, connecting each posture with a breath. This class is appropriate for all levels.
| Time: | Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. Low impact class geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis. JCC Fitness Center Members only.
| Time: | Monday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
18+:This program adapts Pilate’s exercises for the pool. Elongate the entire body with unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Focus on breathing for exercise and energy enhancement. Improve posture and body awareness. Learn how to move the body as an integrated whole. Instructor: Jen Massey
| Time: | Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses and breath techniques.
| Time: | Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
This is a fast pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves that make it fun and high energy. Burns many calories and move your body in ways you thought you never could!
| Time: | Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |