Class Descriptions

Description

Benefits

Levels

TURN

 

Indoor Cycling

Indoor Cycling L1

60 minutes of Indoor Cycling on the brand new 2007 CycleOps Indoor Cycling Pro-300 PT (fixed gear) bikes. This is work that emphasizes the sport of cycling, proper form, and, of course, cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance.

 

Indoor Cycling L2

(Winter Only)

This 90 minute Indoor Cycling class will further test your limits, as you push each other to improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance.  The use of these fixed gear bikes with heavy fly wheels will notably strengthen your pedal stroke as you burn calories in this bumping level 2 class. 

Efficient and effective fat burning workout, improved leg strength and coordination.  All with an onboard computer to help you make sense of your workouts and track your progress

 

 

 

Use of largest muscle groups in the body to maximize the metabolic impact and calorie burn.  Improved cardiovascular health.

Open to all levels. Including non-Cyclists looking for ways to cross train. First time? Come early to be properly set up. Cycling shoes & shorts recommended, water required! Each instructor has an individual style and passion they bring to class!

Level 1 prerequisite, or extensive road experience preferred.  Cycling Shoes and Shorts are recommended, extra water is required!

Outdoor Rides

(Spring and Summers Only)

Form has weekly group rides originating from FORM, which takes the riders through Portola Valley and Skyline. The rides are guided by Form Fitness Racing team along with other staff members. The rides have two to three groups based on experience level. Look into our coaching program for more details.

A great way to learn proper technique on your road or Mt. bike. Putting to work what you have learned from Indoor Cycling.

All levels, especially beginners.

RELEASE

 

Kickboxing Bag Work L1

Kickboxing Bag Work: Free standing soft bags are used in this high impact workout. These energy packed classes emphasize proper technique and provide a great total body workout that will test and push you mentally and physically! Get ready to sweat!

 

Improved coordination: strengthen arms, shoulders, abs, and legs while improving endurance. Constant cardio for a great calorie zapping workout! Major focus on technique. First step in self defense.

 

Open all levels. Must use wraps and gloves which are available for purchase in our pro shop.

 

 

 

Strength & Conditioning Classes

 

Ab Blast: Condition your core for 30 minutes in this class focusing on the rectus abdminus, transverse abdominus, Internal/External Obliques, and Lower Back.

Body Blast: An hour of muscle toning and fat burning. Total body strength training, no cardio or impact. Each participant works at their own station with a set of weights, bar, and bench.

Core & More:  The Core & More workout is a full body strength training workout using a complete arsenal of equipment. Tools such as the stability balls, core boards, and medicine balls make frequent appearances.   Work the entire body with emphasis on core strength, balance, and stability.

Boot Camp:  Boot Camp is an intense workout with resistance and cardio intervals.  This high-impact class does not slow down, so neither does your heart rate.  Tone your muscles and burn calories for about 45 minutes, and finish with an awesome AB Blast!

 


 

Improved core strength, endurance andstabilization.

 

Increased muscular strength & endurance.  Total body strength & coordination

 

Total body strength, coordination, and balance with an emphasis on Core Strength.

 

 

Strength meets cardio in this action-packed hour.  Improve strength and control of your body weight, become faster and more athletic.



 

 

 

Open for all levels. Mat required. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

 

 

Advanced moves and high intensity drills. Involves High Impact and Balance training, try Body Blast and Ab Blast prior to Core & More or Boot Camp.

PEACE

 

Yoga: Strength, Flexibility, Mind & Body!

 

Mind & Body Classes

Mat Pilates (mat required)

A series of movements synchronized with the breath to create a safe and challenging workout for the core, while strengthening and stretching the body. All classes begin and end with sitting meditation breath. There is emphasis on proper form and spinal alignment.

Yoga (mat required)

Designed to stretch all the muscles of the body. Improve and challenge yourself mentally and physically. One of the best investments in your body. Doris - Power Yoga, Lisa - Vinyasa.

Flow (mat required)

A perfect blend of Ballet, Strength-training, flexibility and core work. Strengthen and lengthen your muscles from the core.  This class utilizes the traditional ballet warm-up on the Ballet Bar while mixing in a challenging abs series and stretching, mostly using your own body weight for resistance.  Nothing else will change your body like Form-Flow.  Consider yourself hooked once you try this class.

Flow Level 2 (mat required) Flow Level 2 takes the difficulty up a notch, and also features longer sets of work. This class is the next level of an already challenging,yet effective class, so please have a few level 1's under your belt before trying level 2.

 

 


Breath awareness training, improved posture and flexibility. Strength to improve bone density and re-create overall well being, health and fitness.

 

Improved flexibility, joint movement & posture. Leave feeling lengthened, opened, and invigorated! Power Yoga with Doris on Mondays, Vinyasa with Lisa on Wednesdays and Sundays

 

 

Balance, Muscle Tone, Core Strength and Flexibility.

 

 

Balance, Muscle Tone, Core Strength and Flexibility.

 


Open for all levels. Mat required. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

 

All levels, beginners please talk to instructor about modifications for high impact movements. Bring a mat and a towel!!!

 

 

Challenging class, but all levels welcome. Notify instructor upon first visit, mat required

 

Challenging Level 2, please get comfortable in Level 1 before trying Level 2.

 

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