Group Fitness Classes at GVSU Recreation & Wellness are a fun and social way to stay active while balancing the demands of college life. Led by certified instructors, classes offer safe, effective workouts that help boost energy, reduce stress, and support overall well-being. With a variety of class formats and options for all fitness levels, students can jump in no matter their experience.
All class times and locations are subject to change. Please check Mindbody for the most recent class updates.
Winter 2026 Schedule
Monday
12:00pm with Meghan
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Start your week off strong as you pedal to pop, hip hop, and feel-good jams from the 2000's. This upbeat interval ride will build your endurance and strength all while having fun. All riders welcome!
5:00pm with Reagan
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Get ready to build strength and burn calories in this high-energy, full-body circuit workout! Using a mix of dumbbells, bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and more, this class is designed to challenge all fitness levels and keep you moving from start to finish. Whether you're looking to tone up, get stronger, or just break a sweat, you'll leave feeling accomplished and energized!
5:15pm with Alyssa
Location: Dance Studio
Join us for POP Pilates!! We will be working our core, glutes, legs, and arms for this full body strengthening and stretching workout that will leave you sweating. This is a low impact workout that is done on a mat. If you want to lengthen and strengthen this is the class for you!
6:00pm with Michael
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Heavybag Kickboxing classes are designed to be modified; beginners welcome and advanced boxers encouraged to push past potential! This is a great option for those that are looking for an effective, high-quality workout with all the fun of hitting a bag!
- Learn the fundamentals of boxing and kickboxing
- Learn how to properly punch, kick, and strike a heavy bag
- Build your stamina and gain confidence
- Strengthen and tone your arms, legs, and core with drills and high-intensity movements
- Motivating, fun, and fast-paced class
6:00pm to 7:00pm with Frankie & Reagan
Location: B9 Weight Room
Strength & HIIT is a fast-paced training experience designed to make you stronger, more powerful, and more resilient. Each session blends fundamental strength movements with heart-pumping high-intensity intervals to challenge both muscle and conditioning. Coached by Reagan and Frankie, this class emphasizes smart training, scalable workouts, and coaching cues that help you train hard, move well, and leave feeling accomplished.
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
6:15pm with Madison
FREE CLASS!!
Location: Dance Studio
Feel the energy and groove to the beat in this exciting NEW line dancing class! No partner? No problem. Move to a mix of pop and country hits, get your heart pumping, and have a blast. Perfect for all skill levels—dance, laugh, and let the good times roll!
7:00pm with Natalie
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Natalie for Bootycamp! This high-energy class targets and strengthens your glute muscles, while also getting a full body workout in. We will use dumbbells and bands to sculpt and tone lower and upper body muscles. This class is for all skill levels and will offer modifications for all exercises. Bootycamp will leave you feeling strong and confident as you go through the rest of your week!
7:00pm to 8:00pm with Michael & Gianna
Location: B9 Weight Room
Laker Lift offers an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment that focuses on learning how to improve muscular fitness. It consists of a total body workout and our certified personal trainers, Gianna and Michael, are excited to guide you through to achieve proper form, establish confidence, and expand your knowledge of fitness!
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
7:15pm with Madison
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
8:00pm with Hayley
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Hayley in quite literally what is a party on a spin bike! Lots of upbeat hits and dancing for the ultimate workout and a guaranteed good time! Jumpstart and end your week with this high energy class filled with good vibes that will leave you and your friends feeling energized and ready for anything! Newbies and experienced riders are ALL welcome!
8:15pm with Ainsley
Location: Dance Studio
If you're looking for a calm and relaxing yoga class to wind down in the evening, then this class is for you! We will go through a series of postures/flows intended to increase strength and flexibility while simultaneously releasing stress.
Tuesday
7:00am to 8:00am with Madison
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
10:00am with Amy
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
This Spinning® class brings you back to the basics of riding for performance. Rides will include focus on maximizing intensity to develop cardiovascular and strength with resistance, speed and intervals!
5:00pm with Amelia
FREE CLASS!!
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Amelia for a fun, full-body workout! We will practice a variety of movements that aim to target each muscle group, utilizing dumbbells, TRX straps, resistance bands, and more! With a positive and encouraging environment, participants will strive for personal successes and leave feeling empowered!
5:15pm with Fran
Location: Dance Studio
Join us for POP Pilates!! We will be working our core, glutes, legs, and arms for this full body strengthening and stretching workout that will leave you sweating. This is a low impact workout that is done on a mat. If you want to lengthen and strengthen this is the class for you!
6:00pm with Julianne
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Julianne for an upbeat ride. We will focus on different exercises on the bike such as endurance training, interval training, sprints, and much more! It's constant motivation through hard work to make sure you feel your best when you leave!
6:00pm to 7:00pm with Amelia & Lola
Location: B9 Weight Room
Women on Weights is a class taught by our wonderful women fitness specialists who are passionate about empowering other women! The gym doesn't have to be an intimidating place. This class will focus on building strength skills to make you feel more confident for when you go out into the gym by yourself. We will work on muscular strength and endurance for basic lifting skills.
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
6:15pm with Marlo
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
7:00pm with Maggie
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Maggie for a brand-new workout class!! Each week features a different character inspired by your favorite movies, TV shows, and books. Classes are broken into five components: a mobility-based warm-up, strength training, balance work, cardio conditioning, and a yoga-based cool-down. Every workout is designed to reflect the featured character, keeping classes fresh, fun, and engaging. Adaptable for all fitness levels, this class will leave you feeling strong, confident, and ready to take on your weekly battles!!
7:15pm with Ava
Location: Dance Studio
Get ready to move and groove with a high-energy cardio blast! We're turning up the heat with a mix of Latin, Hip Hop, African, Bollywood, Reggaeton, and more! Expect a killer combo of high and low intensity moves that can all be modified for any fitness level. The class is all about fun and high energy. Let's get this dance party started!!!!
8:00pm with Christina
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Welcome to DJ SPIN, a spinning remix that combines beat-based cycling with the hottest tracks to keep you motivated and moving. Pedal through heart-pumping climbs, exhilarating sprints, and get ready to groove! This class is encouraged for all levels, so clip in, turn up, and let the music drive you to your fitness goals! Challenge your endurance, build strength, and leave feeling energized and ready to conquer anything. Join and discover the power of music-fueled fitness! All are welcome, just bring the energy and ride the beat!!
8:15pm with Michael
Location: Dance Studio
Join Michael for a vibrant and invigorating yoga-workout session that will elevate your energy and uplift your spirit. It is perfect for all skill levels, from beginner to experienced. This class will build your strength, flexibility, and endurance while keeping the pace lively and fun. You can look forward to an upbeat vinyasa yoga flow, with a motivating and supportive environment that will leave feeling energized and refreshed. Get ready to have a great time at flow and glow yoga!
Wednesday
7:30am to 8:30am with Michael
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Michael to start your day off right with Spin & Stretch! This hour long class is a fusion between upbeat, choreography-based spin and a relaxing yoga flow that will surely leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to start your day. Michael will lead you through a variety of different exercises and choreo on the bike then transition to the mat for lower-body focused stretching. Get ready to sweat it out and center yourself at Spin & Stretch!
5:00pm with Amy
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
This is an introductory cycling class experience designed to help riders gain confidence with bike setup, learn correct movement and mechanics for riding, understand intensity, and give an overview of common cycle class myths. The class includes a lower intensity ride.
5:15pm with Madison & Alyssa
Location: Dance Studio
Get ready to dance it out at Louie's Dance Party! A class designed to feel more like a party than a workout. With a different format each week, you'll get to try everything from Hip Hop to Line Dancing to even moves from your favorite movies. Whether you're a total beginner or love to dance, this class is the perfect way to try out some new styles in a welcoming and safe environment. Just be sure to bring socks and tennis shoes!
6:00pm with Reagan
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Get ready to build strength and burn calories in this high-energy, full-body circuit workout! Using a mix of dumbbells, bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and more, this class is designed to challenge all fitness levels and keep you moving from start to finish. Whether you're looking to tone up, get stronger, or just break a sweat, you'll leave feeling accomplished and energized!
6:00pm to 7:00pm with Amelia & Lola
Location: B9 Weight Room
Women on Weights is a class taught by our wonderful women Fitness Specialists who are passionate about empowering other women! The gym doesn't have to be an intimidating place. This class will focus on building strength skills to make you feel more confident for when you go out into the gym by yourself. We will work on muscular strength and endurance for basic lifting skills.
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
6:15pm with Madison
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
7:00pm with Natalie
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Natalie for Bootycamp! This high-energy class targets and strengthens your glute muscles, while also getting a full body workout in. We will use dumbbells and bands to sculpt and tone lower and upper body muscles. This class is for all skill levels and will offer modifications for all exercises. Bootycamp will leave you feeling strong and confident as you go through the rest of your week!
7:00pm to 8:00pm with Frankie & Reagan
Location: B9 Weight Room
Strength & HIIT is a fast-paced training experience designed to make you stronger, more powerful, and more resilient. Each session blends fundamental strength movements with heart-pumping high-intensity intervals to challenge both muscle and conditioning. Coached by Reagan and Frankie, this class emphasizes smart training, scalable workouts, and coaching cues that help you train hard, move well, and leave feeling accomplished.
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
7:15pm with Hillary
Location: Dance Studio
This class combines the best of strength and cardiovascular training. Expect to challenge your mind and body as you alternate between low and high intensity exercises through timed intervals of strength training, plyometrics, cardio training, balance, agility and more...
8:00pm with Hayley
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Hayley in quite literally what is a party on a spin bike! Lots of upbeat hits and dancing for the ultimate workout and a guaranteed good time! Jumpstart and end your week with this high energy class filled with good vibes that will leave you and your friends feeling energized and ready for anything! Newbies and experienced riders are ALL welcome!
8:15pm with Ainsley
FREE CLASS!!
Location: Dance Studio
If you're looking for a calm and relaxing yoga class to wind down in the evening, then this class is for you! We will go through a series of postures/flows intended to increase strength and flexibility while simultaneously releasing stress.
Thursday
5:00pm with Madison
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Get your heart pumping and your energy soaring in this high-intensity step aerobics class! Move to upbeat music as you step your way through a full-body workout designed for everyone. Whether you're looking to build endurance, tone your legs, or just have a blast, this class will keep you moving and motivated from start to finish. Perfect for all fitness levels—sweat, smile, and get ready to Step It Up!
5:15pm with Fran
Location: Dance Studio
Join us for POP Pilates!! We will be working our core, glutes, legs, and arms for this full body strengthening and stretching workout that will leave you sweating. This is a low impact workout that is done on a mat. If you want to lengthen and strengthen this is the class for you!
6:00pm with Michael
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Heavybag Kickboxing classes are designed to be modified; beginners welcome and advanced boxers encouraged to push past potential! This is a great option for those that are looking for an effective, high-quality workout with all the fun of hitting a bag!
- Learn the fundamentals of boxing and kickboxing
- Learn how to properly punch, kick, and strike a heavy bag
- Build your stamina and gain confidence
- Strengthen and tone your arms, legs, and core with drills and high-intensity movements
- Motivating, fun, and fast-paced class
6:15pm with Marlo
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
7:00pm with Christina
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Welcome to DJ SPIN, a spinning remix that combines beat-based cycling with the hottest tracks to keep you motivated and moving. Pedal through heart-pumping climbs, exhilarating sprints, and get ready to groove! This class is encouraged for all levels, so clip in, turn up, and let the music drive you to your fitness goals! Challenge your endurance, build strength, and leave feeling energized and ready to conquer anything. Join and discover the power of music-fueled fitness! All are welcome, just bring the energy and ride the beat!!
7:00pm to 8:00pm with Michael & Gianna
Location: B9 Weight Room
Laker Lift offers an inclusive, supportive, and fun environment that focuses on learning how to improve muscular fitness. It consists of a total body workout and our certified personal trainers, Gianna and Michael, are excited to guide you through to achieve proper form, establish confidence, and expand your knowledge of fitness!
This class takes place in the B9 weight room which is located in the lowest floor of the fieldhouse (adjacent to the recreation center). A video showing how to get there is located on our instagram page @gvsurecwell
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17889629066863447/
7:15pm with Ava
FREE CLASS!!
Location: Dance Studio
Get ready to move and groove with a high-energy cardio blast! We're turning up the heat with a mix of Latin, Hip Hop, African, Bollywood, Reggaeton, and more! Expect a killer combo of high and low intensity moves that can all be modified for any fitness level. The class is all about fun and high energy. Let's get this dance party started!!!!
8:00pm with Amelia
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Amelia for a fun, full-body workout! We will practice a variety of movements that aim to target each muscle group, utilizing dumbbells, TRX straps, resistance bands, and more! With a positive and encouraging environment, participants will strive for personal successes and leave feeling empowered!
8:15pm with Michael
Location: Dance Studio
Join Michael for a vibrant and invigorating yoga-workout session that will elevate your energy and uplift your spirit. It is perfect for all skill levels, from beginner to experienced. This class will build your strength, flexibility, and endurance while keeping the pace lively and fun. You can look forward to an upbeat vinyasa yoga flow, with a motivating and supportive environment that will leave feeling energized and refreshed. Get ready to have a great time at flow and glow yoga!
Friday
9:15pm with Marlo
Location: Dance Studio
Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. We will focus on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways that few other workouts can.
10:00am with Michael
Location: Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS)
Join Michael for a 45 minute choreography-based spin class that guarantees you will leave sweating and smiling. This class includes a variety of different exercises on the bike to improve cardio fitness, resistance training to enhance muscular fitness, and choreo-based elements to encourage confidence and a fun ride. Get ready to feel empowered and finish your week strong at Power Pedal!
10:15am with Ainsley
Location: Dance Studio
If you're looking for a calm and relaxing yoga class to wind down in the evening, then this class is for you! We will go through a series of postures/flows intended to increase strength and flexibility while simultaneously releasing stress.
Class Locations
All group fitness classes take place in the following locations.
- Instructional Fitness Studio (IFS): Rec Center D030
- Dance Studio: Fieldhouse 160
- FH B9: Weight room located in the sub basement of the Fieldhouse
For more information about how to get to our classes, please visit our FAQ page.
How To Register For Classes
Step 1
Find Us On Mindbody.
Find GVSU Recreation & Wellness on the Mindbody app or website. An easy way to do this is by using the registration link below!
Step 2
Purchase Semester Pass.
Despite our classes being FREE to GVSU students, all participants must create a Mindbody account, purchase the GVSU GX pass class pass and complete their waiver before you are able to RSVP for any classes.
Cost: Free for Students / $145 for Non-Students
Step 3
RSVP
Download the Mindbody app and complete the RSVP process up to five days in advance of your desired class.
For additional information on RSVP guidelines, please visit the FAQs page.
Meet Your Instructors
Ainsley
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Mindful Movement Yoga.
Major: Environmental and Sustainable Studies
Fun fact: I love going on hikes and going outside!
Amelia
Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer
Instructor for Total Body Strength and Women On Weights.
Major: Health and Physical Wellness
Fun Fact: I can walk on stilts!
Christina
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for DJ Spin.
Major: Elementary Education
Fun fact: My goal is to someday write and illustrate a children's picture book.
Faith
Group Fitness Instructor
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Fran
Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer
Instructor for POP Pilates.
Major: Advertising & PR
Fun fact: I'm terrified of windmills!
Gabby
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Hayley
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Party Pedal.
Major: Nursing
Fun fact: When I'm nervous I sing the The National anthem
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Kiera
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Marlo
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Barre.
Major: Psychology and Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I competed in a national award winning show choir all four years of high school!
Michael
Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer
Instructor for Heavybag Kickboxing, Flow & Glow Yoga, Spin & Stretch, Power Pedal, and Laker Lift.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I am a barista and a coffee addict!
Natalie
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Bootycamp.
Major: Marketing
Fun Fact: I love to travel!
Reagan
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Build & Burn and Strength & HIIT.
Major: Supply Chain Management
Fun Fact: I am from a beach town.
Shelby
Group Fitness Instructor
Instructor for Bootcamp
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