Group Exercise

SUNY Cortland Group Exercise Schedule
Fall 2024

If you participate in our Group Exercise Program and would like to leave feedback regarding a specific class, Instructor or provide feedback about our program as a whole, please click on the link below and take a moment to complete the form.
Group Exercise Program Anytime Feedback Form

Time	Monday 12/9	Tuesday 12/10	Wednesday 12/11	Thursday 12/12	Friday12/13
12:00 p.m.		Yoga Louise (MB)		Yoga Louise (MB)
4:30 p.m.	Pilates Kate (GX)	Muscle Hustle Olivia T. (GX)	Zumba Megan (GX)	Indoor Cycling Isabella (SR)
5:45 p.m.	Muscle Hustle Olivia T. (GX) Indoor Cycling Olivia J. (SR)	Barre Noelle (GX) Indoor Cycling Virginia (SR) Yoga Andrea (MB)	Yoga Noelle (MB)	Zumba Abby (GX) Indoor Cycling Virginia (SR) Yoga Andrea (MB)	Box & Burn Michael (GX)
7:00 p.m.	Yoga Noelle (MB)	Pilates Kristen (GX) Indoor Cycling Deirdre (SR)	Box-N-Burn Michael (GX) Indoor Cycling Deirdre (SR)

Inclusivity statement:
The State University of New York at Cortland Group Exercise Program is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals of all abilities.

For class or programming suggestions and information please contact, Louise Mahar, Assistant Director for Fitness, at 607-753-4943 or send an email to: louise.mahar@cortland.edu

To request disability accommodations please contact the Disability Resources Office at: 607-753-2967 or send an email to:
disability.resources@cortland.edu

Class Descriptions: to read a description of each class, scroll down to the bottom of this page.

Location of classes

(GX) Group Exercise Room, 2nd floor of Student Life Center
(SR) Spinning Room, 1st floor of Student Life Center
(MB) Mind Body Room, 2nd floor of Student Life Center

Membership information

Students	$45.00/semester
Faculty/Staff & their spouses/partners/dependents	$65.00/semester
Per Class Fee	$5.00/class

NOTE: All Group Exercise Memberships are prorated.

Purchase a Group Exercise Membership online or register at the front desk in the Student Life Center. Bring your SUNY Cortland ID card with you to all classes; our check-in system requires you to swipe your ID card to prove membership.

Announcements

- Twitter: @Cortland_Rec
- Instagram: @Cortland_Rec

Inclement weather conditions

In the event that SUNY Cortland cancels classes, it is up to each group exercise instructor whether or not they will come in to teach their group exercise class(es). If any instructor cancels their class, a modified schedule will be posted on Twitter (@CortlandGroupEx) and also posted at the front desk within one hour of the time the email is sent out about SUNY Cortland’s class cancellations. Unless posted otherwise, all classes will run as scheduled. Please call the front desk at the SLC or check the group exercise twitter account to know what classes are being held when the school is closed.

Custom group exercise classes

Custom Group Exercise Classes are a great way for SUNY Cortland groups and organizations to promote team building, motivation, and overall healthy habits among students, employees, and colleagues. Perfect for small groups, Residence Halls, Greek Life, Clubs, Faculty/Staff, and more.

Guidelines

All options can be scheduled on-site at the Student Life Center, or off-site at your department, center, or residence hall.
Custom classes can be a one-time event or ongoing. We currently offer weekly and monthly classes for different groups on campus.
We can work with you on tailoring a program specific to your needs. For example, if you don’t find what you’re looking for, we will do our best to accommodate a special request.
Requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Payment must be received at least 48 hours before the class takes place.

Class options

Any of our regularly scheduled classes can be tailored to your group’s needs.

Rates: (SUNY Cortland Students and Faculty/Staff)
$50/per class

How to schedule

Please look at the Group Exercise Schedule (posted above) and work around classes that are taking place in the Group Exercise, Mind Body and Spinning Room before completing the request form. Thank you for your cooperation.
Request a Custom Group Exercise Class

Once you have submitted your application, please allow 3-5 days for scheduling response.

Class Descriptions

All Levels Yoga

Bring your body back into balance with a variety of yoga classes. Regular participation in yoga helps to lengthen and strengthen muscles, maintain healthy organs, promote greater body awareness, and aids in developing a greater union between mind, body and breath. Classes will have an emphasis on foundational postures and posture series. Perfect for all experience levels and abilities. Al classes take place in the Mind Body Room on the second floor of the Student Life Center.

Barre

Barre is a fusion of ballet, Pilates, Yoga and functional training exercises, offering a dynamic and low-impact workout to improve overall strength and flexibility. This class incorporates controlled movements to enhance balance, core strength, flexibility, and muscular endurance utilizing the barre. Barre classes are suitable for all levels of experience and abilities. This class takes place in the Group Exercise Room.

Box & Burn

Box and Burn class is for people who want to workout and have fun doing it! You will feel the burn from head to toe through learned techniques such as punching, kicking, and pad work. Feel the release of worry and stress while you sweat! This class is limited to the first 10 individuals who show up and takes place in the Group Exercise Room on the second floor of the Student Life Center.

Cardio Dance Fitness

Cardio Dance Fitness is a dynamic group exercise class that combines the infectious energy of music with heart-pounding cardio focused moves to create a fun and effective workout experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this class is designed for all fitness levels and dance abilities. Classes take place in the Group Exercise Room.

Indoor Cycling

Indoor Cycling is a fun, high energy cardio workout! The instructor motivates you to bike at various resistances and through different courses of hills and sprints. Open to all fitness levels. All Indoor Cycling classes are approximately 50 minutes in duration and take place in the Spinning Room on the first floor of the Student Life Center.

Meditation

Meditation is considered mind-body practice which can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress.

Muscle Hustle

Cardio Sculpt is a dynamic group fitness class that combines weight training, abs, and cardio exercises to target your entire body. This high-energy workout will help you build strength, improve cardiovascular endurance, and burn calories. Suitable for all fitness levels, Cardio Sculpt offers a challenging yet rewarding experience in a supportive group setting. Join us for a full-body workout in the Group Exercise Room!

Pilates

Pilates HIIT combines the restorative, strength-building elements of Pilates with the high-energy, cardio focused elements of a HIIT routine. You will be led through a full body workout, comprised of varying circuits to build your strength, mobility, and endurance. Pilates is a low impact workout focusing on the smaller, deeper muscles that support your structure and enhance overall health. This class uses controlled movements to enhance balance, core strength, mobility, and body awareness. Both classes take place in the Group Exercise Room and are appropriate for all experience levels and abilities!

Power & Conditioning

Power & Conditioning is a high-energy and dynamic workout class that incorporates HIIT, functional strength and conditioning, and Crossfit style training to improve strength and enhance overall fitness levels. Participants can expect a well-rounded workout that targets all muscle groups for maximum results. Come get fit, strong, and powerful, no matter what your goal, we've got you covered.. This class takes place in the Group Exercise Room. All experience levels are welcome.

Zumba

Zumba is a full body dance class which acts as a cardio and toning workout. Come dance to Latin music and have a blast!