Las Vegas Athletic Club - Southwest

This class provides a vigorous workout that combines a longer cardio segment with strength and flexibility training at the end. A typical class consists of a 10-minute warm-up to increase the heart rate. The actual cardio workout lasts 35 minutes, with 20 minutes being vigorous activity that the participant modifies for his or her own level of fitness. The class finishes with a choice of abdominal work or body toning and a stretch.

This class is a high intensity aqua class that combines even segments of cardio and strength training either in intervals or by splitting the class time into even segments of each.

This class uses buoyant aquatic equipment to help tone your upper and lower body as well as improve your core muscle to stabilize your body in water.

A tough cardio workout in the lap pool using buoyancy equipment that will challenge your balance and improve proprioception (the unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself) .

A simple cardio class in the water using the water for resistance to increase strength and cardiovascular fitness. Participants can modify jogging to a walk.

Created by Alan Giron, this class is unique, from the heart pounding music that is custom made to the 8 strike combinations that involve 8 points of contact used by kick boxers around the world. Use your fists, knees, elbows and feet to kick inches off your waist line. Squats, pushups and plyometrics will reshape your body. 8Strikes will challenge and improve your endurance, reaction time and reflexes. This class is for everybody.

This sports-inspired cardio workout is designed for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals – from the weekend athlete to the hard-core competitor! Like all the LES MILLS™ programs, a new BODYATTACK class is released every three months with new music and choreography.

Set to the latest music and greatest dance moves, this is a 55 minute cardio workout is an addictive fusion of the latest dance moves and hottest new sounds that puts the emphasis as much on having fun as breaking a sweat. It’s cardio fun at its best for those with a passion for movement. You will burn calories, increase your fitness levels and learn to dance better. So grab a friend, get front and center and get high on the feeling of dance.

This class is the low-impact, whole body group fitness workout that uses VIVE™ balls, VIVE tubes and body weight to boost fitness and core strength. There are inspirational instructors and music to motivate you. Best of all, you’re left fizzing with energy so you can really take life on! Like all the LES MILLS programs, a new BODYVIVE class is released every three months with new music and choreography.

Cardio conditioning on a stationary bike. There is no learning curve… just get on the bike and go. However, you may enjoy your time on the bike more if you wear padded bike shorts or bring a padded seat cover (available in the sports department of any major discount store) .

DWM is truly a party with all the important elements for a great cardio workout. Different from any other cardio dance workout, DWM utilizes all styles of dance, such as Hip Hop, Bollywood, Country, Ballroom, Jazz, African, Hula, Russian, Latin Styles, Broadway, Disco, and so much more. There are cardio and toning bursts infused throughout, and the workout is paced so that students of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can participate and change their body for the better, for life!

Inspired by the dances of the Pacific Islands, HOT HULA fitness® incorporates easy to perform dance movements set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats . HOT HULA fitness® isolates your larger muscle groups, increasing strength and definition to your core glutes, quads and arms. And if you like bring a sarong and a flower to wear.

With a longer warm-up, slower paced but still motivating music, these classes are great for everyone who wants to move a little slower and get a steady workout for your heart, especially beginners, people with injuries or tight joints and women returning from difficult pregnancies. The large range of motion and fluid movement patterns will leave you feeling worked out and flexible.

The One Stop Body Shock™ is a “Plateau Proof Fitness Formula” that helps you to create continuity, consistency and challenge in each and every R.I.P.P.E.D. class. It is Plateau Proof, because each component of the workout provides a uniquely different emphasis or system response, so your body never gets accustomed to the constantly changing format. Thus, regular R.I.P.P.E.D. participants achieve undeniable, ultimate results in minimal time, boasting 750-1000 calories burned in just 50 minutes (based on two years of data collection from heart rate monitors and dotFit exerspy™ of students taking R.I.P.P.E.D. classes) .

Classes performing moves on and off a step platform that are great for tightening those glutes (your booty) ! If you can’t make it to a level 1 class, be sure to be patient if you start with level 2 or try BodyStep™ to improve your cardio fitness first. Let your instructor know that you are new and just keep coming.

Combines lap swimming, stationary cycling and running to simulate a triathlon. Goggles, towel, padded bike seat or shorts and water are recommended. First, set up your bike in the Group Fitness room, and then meet the class in the lap pool.

This Yoga,‏ Tai Chi and Pilates workout leaves you feeling long, strong, centered and calm. It’s your personal time out from the stress and strains of daily life – a 55-minute group exercise-to-music class that enhances your physical and mental well-being.

Both cardio and strength, this high intensity class practices drills for strength, power, endurance and speed. You’ll be doing lots of relays, sprints, small hurdle running, lunging, push-ups, plyometrics, bracing, and much more, with options and modifications for those who need them. You will feel accomplished and invincible after completing this class. Booty Blast B.A.R. – A Barre Principle Class: LVAC may not have ballet barres installed in any of our locations, but we put a different spin on the popular barre principle classes. In this Ballet Aerobics Resistance (B.A.R.) we use low impact movements to target the muscles of your core and your lower body (hips, thighs, butt) . The movements are small, the focus is on alignment and good form and the repetitions are high – you will feel the burn! And instead of hanging from a barre you get to hold your own to tone your upper body.

A complete and intense total-body sculpting class, with emphasis on the abdominal and back muscles, using a variety of equipment.

Guides you through safe stretches in order to increase range of motion and relief tension in tight areas of your body, using stretching techniques from various modalities.

Hot Pilates‏ is a challenging full body workout using Pilates principles to create long lean muscle mass. What makes it hot is the combination of low impact, high intensity movements, making this one of the best weight loss programs that also helps you improve your posture.

Floor work class based on the principles of Joseph Pilates. A core conditioning class that mainly aims to improve posture and balance by strengthening the abdominal and low-back area. May also focus on strengthening upper and lower body with your own body weight or small equipment.

The class starts with a 5 min. dynamic warmup while the Instructor explains what is about to hit you. He or she will take you through 4 minutes of Tabata: 20seconds compound exercise – 10seconds rest – 20seconds same exercise – 10 seconds rest – until 4 minutes have been completed. Because you work as hard and as fast you possibly can, this is optimal for ALL fitness levels. After a short rest you will do a second set of 4 minutes or have the option to use core exercises instead. You should push yourself SO hard that you will NOT be able to do any exercise afterwards. Use this to finish your workout or when you are short on time! The class finishes with a warm-down and standing stretches.

This the high-energy, cardiovascular solution that mind-body practitioners have been looking for and the foot-fitness conditioning program that athletes need. This workout is as philosophical is it is physical; a full-body functional workout meets sports psychology. We integrate the smartest and safest barefoot training methods to strengthen your feet while progressively correcting imbalances in your ankles, knees and hips. This unique workout appeals to “morning moms,” sports athletes and teens, but must be experienced to be understood.

Yoga helps promote balance, focus, strength, and relaxation, through mind/body connection. We recommend you try different instructors to find the style you prefer. Yoga classes are always taught with options for easier and harder modifications. For your own comfort, dress in layers and be prepared to take off your shoes and socks. You can enhance your Yoga Practice by bringing a firm blanket or large beach towel to sit on and cover up with during relaxation. You may also want to bring a small towel to cover your eyes during relaxation. If you work the late shift and are looking for a class to help you distress, check out our Tuesday early morning Vinyasa Flow class at GV at 12:15am. So you might arrive 11:45pm Monday night for some cardio and stay for the 12:15am Yoga class.

Ashtanga moves through a set series of poses always done in the same order, moving through sun salutations and performing each pose individually to build flexibility and stamina. To help you learn the series safely and effectively LVAC currently offers these classes In shorter versions, moving slower In “Prep” to help you learn the series, and practicing as much of the complete series during “Intro” as time allows.

Breath, awareness and movement come together to enhance the wellbeing of body, mind, spirit. Different styles of hatha yoga blend into an intuitive practice, including mindfulness practice, deep relaxation and quiet contemplation. All levels welcome.

This style focuses on linking breath with movement. Participants can expect to move through variations of the sun salutations and have postures linked together to increase strength, stamina, and flexibility. This is a vigorous varied practice. Some may be more vigorous than others.