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jcc GROUP Exercise

You Don't Have to Do It Alone;
After All, Community is Our Middle Name

The JCC’s trained and certified group fitness instructors are experts in creating an experience that is welcoming and will encourage you to kick it up a notch, no matter your fitness level or experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are interested in learning more about our Group Exercise program, which includes classes like Yoga, Pilates, Spinning, HIIT, Bootcamp, Aqua Aerobics, Strength training, Cardio, Kickboxing and a full schedule of Silver Sneakers classes, request a Group Exercise Consult.

GROUP ACTIVE

Group Active is a diverse one-hour workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds total-body strength and enhances Movement Health™ for daily life, with a wide variety of innovative and athletic exercises using dumbbells, body weight and the step.

GROUP BLAST

Group Blast is 60 minutes of cardio training that uses the step in a wide variety of ways to get your heart pounding and sweat pouring as you improve your cardio fitness, agility, coordination, power and strength with exciting music and motivational coaching.

GROUP CENTERGY

Group Centergy is an invigorating 60-minute full-body workout that incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for strength, balance, mobility and flexibility. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this movement journey.

GROUP CORE

Group Core gives you a stronger core, from your shoulders to your hips, in 30 action-packed minutes. Motivating music will push you through a variety of innovative exercises that use your body weight, weight plates the step and a towel.

GROUP FIGHT

Group Fight is a gripping hour combining the hottest, adrenaline-fueled MMA (mixed martial arts) movements from the boxing ring to the fighting cage with cutting-edge exercises from outside the octagon. Motivational coaching and exciting music will get you fighting fit.

GROUP POWER

Group Power is a one-hour, cutting edge strength training workout designed to get you muscle strong and movement strong. It combines traditional strength training with full- body exercises using an adjustable barbell, weight plates body weight, the step, heart pounding music and expert coaching.

ON YOUR MARK HIIT

On Your Mark HIIT is 45 minutes of intense training with brief recovery periods. Lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, jump/step/ climb over something, move from the ground to standing, row, bike and run to create a big calorie burn and improve overall fitness. Modifications for everyone, no matter your fitness level.

BOOM MUSCLES AND MOVE

Boom, Muscle and Move is a 30-45 minute beginning to intermediate class, with weights provided, that improves strength, endurance and balance.

SPINNING

Spinning And Spin 30 (30 minute format) is a group cycling class focusing on endurance, strength, intervals and recovery. Strengthen your heart, be kind to your joints, go easy on your knees and enhance your mental strength.

PILATES

Pilates is a low-impact mat class focused on building strength, stability, and flexibility throughout the body with a focus on the core.

BOOT CAMP

Boot Camp is a structured, high intensity workout modeled after military style training. For the exerciser who needs additional motivation and a huge calorie burn.

YOGA

Yoga is a mind and body practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation or relaxation to promote mental and physical well-being.

STRETCH AND ROLL

Stretch and Roll is a full-body class that targets specific muscles and tendons using a foam roller to increase flexibility, reduce tension and help you feel your best.

ACTIVE RECOVERY

Active Recovery is a low-intensity class that focuses on reducing muscle tightness and knots, and myofascial release. Foam rollers, lacrosse balls, yoga straps, and static and dynamic stretching are used to help you recover faster and perform better.

DEKA

DEKA classes, held at On Your Mark Fitness in the JCC South Hills, use 10 zones of strength and cardio stations with different work/rest intervals.
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For more information about South Hill’s Group Exercise classes, contact Kelly Hont.

Cardio HIIT

Cardio HIIT is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that uses a step, dynamic bodyweight exercises and light weights to improve power and increase strength and cardio endurance.

GROUP CENTERGY

A 60-minute journey that combines yoga and Pilates, enabling you to center your energy and relieve stress.

Centergy 101

A perfect combination of Pilates and Yoga designed to create long, lean muscles, increase mobility and flexibility, strengthen your core and improve posture, this class is perfect for anyone new to Centergy or looking to perfect their form.

Core Conditioning

This low-impact class will help you strengthen your core muscles and improve your posture and movement using a variety of equipment and your own bodyweight.

GROUP ACTIVE

Get all the fitness you need—cardio,strength,balance and flexibility—in just one hour.With inspiring music, adjustable dumbbells and body weight exercises and simple athletic movements, this class is for everyone.

GROUP POWER

This 60-minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels.

YOGA

This class is based in the Hatha Yoga style and incorporates yoga poses and flow.

GENTLE YOGA

Appropriate for all levels and abilities, this class incorporates yoga poses and gentle stretching.

Barbell Boom

Experience a dynamic warm-up that primes your body to successfully navigate strengthening barbell movements to create a foundation of functional strength. Ending with a relaxing cooldown routine to ensure you walk out feeling accomplished and refreshed!

Functional Conditioning

Start your day with a full body workout including a dynamic warm-up, functional exercises, and a calming cooldown. Utilizing exercises that have a strong carry over to your daily life, so you feel strong and confident!

DEKA

DEKA classes, held at On Your Mark Fitness in the JCC South Hills, use 10 zones of strength and cardio stations with different work/rest intervals.
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The DEKA Training System consists of weekly workouts in three different formats to cover the three pillars of fitness. Each classes uses 10 zones of strength and cardio stations, but with different work/rest intervals. Doing each format each week help you train with a purpose. Classes are designed for all ages with modifications available.

DEKA Forge

(Strength and Power) A Forge class is where you will build lean muscle. This circuit is 30 seconds work/30 seconds rest.

DEKA Burn

(Anaerobic Conditioning) This is your time to sweat and burn calories. The Burn circuit is 60 seconds work/30 seconds rest.

DEKA Grit

(Endurance/Stamina) Build Grit and train to go longer, farther, and faster. The Grit circuit is 90 seconds work/30 seconds rest.

Questions? Contact:

Squirrel Hill

Laurie Wood

Laurie Wood

Wellness and Group Exercise Director

South Hills

Kelly Hont

Kelly Hont

Group Exercise and Engagement Director - South Hills

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