Body Blast

Description

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

Benefits

Increased muscular strength & endurance. Total body strength & coordination

Level

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

Abdul's Body Blast

Description

This advanced version of our Body Blast class includes plyometrics and agility drills for further athletic development.

Benefits

Increased muscular strength & endurance. Total body strength & coordination

Level

Advanced moves and high intensity drills available. Involves High Impact and Balance training. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

Core & More

Description

The Core & More workout is a full body strength training workout using a complete arsenal of equipment. Tools such as the Stability Balls, BOSUs, Resistance Bands, Dumbbells and Barbells make frequent appearances. Work the entire body with emphasis on core strength, balance, and stability.

Benefits

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

Level

Advanced moves and high volume sets. Involves low-impact movements and balance training. Try Body Blast prior to Core & More, and please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

TRX

Description

This class utilizes the TRX suspension training straps for an efficient and easy-to-modify total body workout like you've never done before! Body weight TRX exercises are combined with traditional strength training and core training for a unique class experience.

Benefits

Suspension training constantly challenges your core by forcing your body to stabilize against gravity while performing exercises in all 3 planes of movement.

Level

All levels are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to come early to learn about the equipment.

Cardio Circuit

Description

Cardio Circuit combines moderate to high intensity resistance and cardiovascular training in a fun and efficient circuit format. Each exercise is performed in sequence for a specific number of repetitions or period of time with short rest breaks in between exercises. Complete your daily cardio and strength requirements in one hour with this hybrid class!

Benefits

This structured, total-body workout is designed to build muscle and melt fat all while improving your cardiovascular endurance.

Level

Advanced moves and high impact drills available. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

Tone & Sculpt

Description

Tone & Sculpt is a high impact class designed to mold your body into great shape. This class incorporates innovative exercises with the use of barbells and dumbells. Expect a little boot camp thrown in there for good measure!

Benefits

This is a total-body workout with an emphasis on building core strength and enhancing muscle tone all over!

Level

All levels are welcome. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.

Zumba

Description

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. This exhilarating, effective, and easy-to-follow workout will get you fit and send your energy levels soaring! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party.

Benefits

Increased cardiovascular health, coordination, range of motion and mobility using a new and unique format.

Levels

All levels, beginners to advanced. Please wear dance shoes or cross-trainers - running shoes are not recommended.

Kids Hip Hop

Description

This beginner friendly class teaches your kids the foundational movements and skills in hiphop, basic rhythm, coordination and dance discipline. This is an ideal class to instill dance appreciation and values in young performers.

Benefits

Children will learn to work together as a team to put together dances and pieces in a friendly and encouraging environment.

Levels

Open for all kids ages 8 to 12.

Power Cycling Level 1 & 2

Description

60 minutes of Indoor Cycling on the CycleOps Pro-300 PT bikes with consoles that display your instantaneous POWER! These are fixed gear bikes, which are great for developing even leg strength, and improved pedal-stroke. This is based on real cycling, and proper form is encouraged. The instructors take you through drills such as sprints, climbs, surges and accelerations. Level 2 lasts for 90 minutes (winter only).

Benefits

Efficient and effective fat burning workout, improved leg strength and coordination. All with a PowerTap and onboard computer that shows instantaneous power output (watts) to quantify your workouts and track your progress

Levels

Open to all levels. Including non-Cyclists looking for ways to cross train. First time? Come early to be properly set up.

Flow (mat required)

Description

Flow offers the perfect mix of Ballet Barre Conditioning, Strength-training, flexibility and core work. This class utilizes the traditional ballet warm-up on the Ballet Barre while mixing in a challenging abs series and stretching, mostly using your own body weight for resistance. Nothing else will change your body like Flow.

Benefits

Balance and Joint Stabilization, Lengthen muscles, increase Tone. Build Core Strength and improve Flexibility.

Level

Mixed-level class, so all are welcome. Our instructors will happily modify an exercise for you upon request. Notify instructor upon first visit.

Flow Level 2 (mat required)

Description

Flow Level 2 takes the difficulty up a notch, using longer and more intense sets of work.

Benefits

Balance and Joint Stabilization, Lengthen muscles, increase Tone. Build Core Strength and improve Flexibility.

Level

Challenging Level 2, please have about (10) regular Flow classes under your belt before trying Flow Level 2.

Kickboxing (Enter the Bag)

Description

Free standing soft bags are used in this high impact workout. Class starts with a warmup using speed ropes and some calisthenics, and moves into bag and partner work (Non-contact). 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!

Benefit

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.

Level

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

One-on-One Pilates

Description

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

Benefits

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

Level

Open for all levels.

Yoga

Description

A dynamic, active class that uses the yoga poses as well as an emphasis on the breath.  This creates an atmosphere where people can feel comfortable moving and opening up their bodies, offering more space for a sense of clarity, both in body and mind

Benefits

Lauren's class focuses on building strength, flexibility and relaxation throughout the body.

Level

Providing options for all levels, the class is tailored to fit the needs of each individual, working on a combination of balancing, backbending, and shoulder-opening.

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Classes at FORM

Our classes are the best you can find in Palo Alto and are taught by incredibly dedicated and motivational instructors who keep you engaged throughout your workout.

From Flow to Kickboxing, our range of classes address a variety of needs and goals—from the needs of someone just starting to ease into physical activity to the goals of a hardcore athlete training for an event.

How to enroll in our Classes

Call us at (650) 322-3676(FORM) or stop by in person to sign up for classes

2 days before class: Members have the privilege of signing up early (not required), and we will hold your spot up until 5 minutes before that class starts. (Guests may sign up on the waiting list 2 days prior to class).

5 minutes prior: We open any unclaimed reservations to those on the waiting list - assuring a prompt start-time.

Running late? No worries, if there is still space we will accomodate you, but only up until 10 minutes into the class. After this warm-up window, no entries to limit disruption and injury risk.

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