FORM Fitness
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Classes
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- Flow
- Kickboxing
- Cycling
- Strength & Conditioning
- Mat Pilates & Yoga
Flow (mat required)
Description
The BEST Barre class in Palo Alto! Flow offers the perfect mix of Ballet Barre Conditioning, Strength-training, flexibility and core work. Strengthen and lengthen your muscles from the inside-out. 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. Consider yourself hooked once you try this class. Sure, you could go to a barre class studio to get just one type of class, but at Form you get far more AND at a better price!
Benefits
Balance and Joint Stabilization, Lenghthen 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, Lenghthen 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.
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Kickboxing Bag Work L1
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.
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Indoor Cycling L1
Description
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.
Benefits
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
Levels
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!
Indoor Cycling L2
(Winter only)
Description
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.
Benefits
Use of largest muscle groups in the body to maximize the metabolic impact and calorie burn. Improved cardiovascular health.
Levels
Level 1 prerequisite, or extensive road experience preferred. Cycling Shoes and Shorts are recommended, extra water is required!
Outdoor Rides
(Spring and Summer only)
Description
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.
Benefits
A great way to learn proper technique on your road or Mt. bike. Putting to work what you have learned from Indoor Cycling.
Levels
All levels, especially beginners.
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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.
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.
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Mat Pilates (mat required)
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. All classes begin and end with sitting meditation breath. 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. Mat required. Please let instructor know of any joint or back pain or injuries.
Yoga (mat required)
Description
Designed to stretch all the muscles of the body. Improve and challenge yourself mentally and physically. One of the best investments in your body. Julia - Power Yoga, Dina - Vinyasa, Louis -
Benefits
Improved flexibility, joint movement & posture. Leave feeling lengthened, opened, and invigorated! Power Yoga with Julia on Mondays, Vinyasa with Dina on Wednesdays and Hatha with Louis on Sunday.
Level
All levels, beginners please talk to instructor about modifications for high impact movements. Bring a mat and a towel!!!
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Classes at FORMOur 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 ClassesCall 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. Suggestions? Write comments/praise/complaints in our suggestion box at the front desk |