We offer in-person fitness classes at the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ Student Recreation & Well-Being Center and Waitzer Hall Wellness Center. Classes are FREE for all Recreation & Wellness members! See the membership page for more information on starting a membership if you are not currently a member. Certified instructors provide a variety of group exercise classes for all fitness levels! People of all backgrounds and fitness levels make up our group exercise community. Each class and instructor value inclusion to help motivate you to reach your personal goals.
Registration
Register through the or online via the . Registration opens 7 days ahead of the class time. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the class. You can also cancel your registration on the Rec Well Portal.
Questions?
For questions, please contact Ruby Schaubach, Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness at 757-683-5569 or rschauba@odu.edu.
Student Recreation & Well-being Center Schedule
Fall 2026 group fitness classes run from August 24th – December 6th For the most up-to-date offerings, please view the Group Exercise Classes icon in the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ Rec Well App.
| Day | Class | Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | µþ°¿¶Ù³Û±Ê±«²Ñ±Êâ„¢ | 5:15–6:15 p.m. | Studio A | Emery |
| Monday | WERQ® Dance Fitness | 6:45–7:45 p.m. | Studio A | Angela |
| Tuesday | ³§±Ê¸é±õ±·°Õâ„¢ | 7:00–7:30 a.m. | Cycle Studio | Gabby |
| Tuesday | ³§±á´¡±Ê·¡³§â„¢ | 12:15–1:00 p.m. | Studio A | Brittany |
| Tuesday | ²Ñ¾±³æ³æ±ð»å¹ó¾±³Ù® | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Studio A | Kenyatta |
| Wednesday | Gentle Yoga | 9:00–10:00 a.m. | Studio A | Lisa |
| Wednesday | µþ°¿¶Ù³Û±Ê±«²Ñ±Êâ„¢ | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Studio A | Emery |
| Wednesday | Pilates Sculpt | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Studio A | Tasia |
| Wednesday | Cycle + Core | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Cycle Studio/Studio A | Jake |
| Wednesday | Gentle Yoga | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Studio C | Emalee |
| Thursday | ³§±á´¡±Ê·¡³§â„¢ | 12:15–1:00 p.m. | Studio A | Ruby |
| Thursday | Cycle + Yoga | 5:15–6:30 p.m. | Cycle Studio/Studio A | Gabby |
| Friday | Gentle Yoga | 12:15–1:15 p.m. | Studio C | Meghann |
| Friday | Barre | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Studio C | Tasia |
| Saturday | Core Power Pilates | 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Studio C | Sonja |
| Saturday | Athletic Stretch | 1:00–1:30 p.m. | Studio C | Sonja |
| Sunday | Reformer-Inspired Mat Pilates | 3:00–3:45 p.m. | Studio A | Anna |
Waitzer Hall Wellness Center Schedule
Fall 2026 group fitness classes run from August 24th – December 6th. For the most up-to-date offerings, please view the Group Exercise Classes icon in the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ Rec Well App.
| Day | Class | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Vinyasa Flow | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Corina |
| Wednesday | µþ°¿¶Ù³Û±Ê±«²Ñ±Êâ„¢ | 5:15–6:00 p.m. | Jake |
| Wednesday | µþ°¿¶Ù³Û±Ê±«²Ñ±Êâ„¢ | 6:30–7:15 p.m. | Jake |
| Thursday | Gentle Yoga | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Emalee |
Group Fitness Policies
Late Policy
If a fitness class is full and you do not arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the class start time, your spot may be forfeited.
Small Group Classes: Note that classes identified as Small Group Training are fee-based five-week programs requiring separate registration. All other group fitness classes are free for Recreation & Wellness members.
No-Show Policy
Fitness classes have a finite number of spots available. To be fair to all participants, if you do not cancel and do not show up to a class, you are considered a "no-show" participant. If you no-show three times in one semester, you will lose your online program registration privileges for a week.
Cancel Registration
Can't make a class you registered for? Open your spot for someone else by canceling your registration! It's easy to do:
From the ÒÁµéÔ°ÊÓƵ Rec Well App:
- Visit the "My Profile" icon
- Sign into your account if prompted
- Scroll up and click the dropdown menu that says "Profile"
- Select "Program Registrations"
- Scroll down to find the upcoming class you wish to cancel
- Click the three dots to the right of that class
- Click "Cancel Registration"
From a Web Browser:
- Go to recwellportal.odu.edu
- In the top right corner, click "Sign In"
- In the top right corner, click on your username and click "Profile"
- In the left menu, click "Program Registrations"
- Find the upcoming class you wish to cancel
- Click the three dots to the right of that class
- Click "Cancel Registration"
Class Descriptions
The original barbell workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned, and fit...fast! Using light to moderate weights with high repetitions, µþ°¿¶Ù³Û±Ê±«²Ñ±Êâ„¢ gives you a total body workout that burns calories, builds strength, and improves muscle endurance, all set to powerful music that keeps you motivated.
LES MILLS ³§±Ê¸é±õ±·°Õâ„¢ is a 30-minute, science-backed, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout on an indoor bike, designed to deliver maximum performance in minimal time.
Athletic Stretch is a guided flexibility and mobility class designed to help improve range of motion, reduce muscle tension, and support recovery. Through a combination of dynamic and static stretches, you’ll target major muscle groups while enhancing joint mobility, balance, and overall movement quality. Whether you’re an athlete, an active individual, or simply looking to move and feel better, this class will leave you feeling refreshed, more mobile, and ready for your next workout or daily activities.
Utilizing your body weight, hand weights, bands, mats, and other equipment, instructors will incorporate techniques from yoga, Pilates, and traditional ballet to provide you with a fun and challenging workout. Small movements combined with fast-paced exercises and great music make for the perfect workout that leaves you feeling great.
This class develops strong and balanced muscles, flexibility, and powerful, fluid movement. All levels are welcome! Using the authentic Pilates method, the exercises in the system will gradually become familiar, while variations and props will continually surprise and challenge the entire body from the core out. Get ready to start the new week energized and inspired!
Cardio
Strike, punch, and kick your way to greater cardio fitness! This class is packed with real kickboxing moves, bodyweight exercises, and some of the best music. You'll leave every class sweaty and ready to conquer anything!
Get ready for a high-energy, music-filled ride that will challenge you to push your limits and have fun while doing it! We’ll spend about 45 minutes on the bike with a mix of intervals, climbs, and sprints, followed by a core burnout to finish strong. Come ready to sweat, turn up the music, and leave feeling accomplished!
Ride & Restore! Kick things off with a 30-minute, high-energy cycle ride, then head to Studio A to unwind with 30 minutes of yoga. Build heat, then find your flow—this class is the best of both worlds.
Mind & Body
Slow and steady yoga is perfect for those interested in establishing perfect balance between strength and flexibility. You will use your breath and awareness to create harmony in your body and tap into your true potential of what you are capable of. Great for beginners and even the most advanced yogi. All levels are welcome!
Push your limits with this high-intensity interval training class focused on building strength and power. You’ll move through timed circuits of resistance-based exercises designed to torch calories, increase muscle endurance, and boost overall fitness in an efficient, full-body workout.
Cardio & Dance
MixxedFit® is a people-inspired dance fitness program. It is a mix of explosive dancing and body weight exercises to help you tone and sculpt your way through each song. You will hear multiple genres of music from hip hop, pop, rock, reggae, and everything in between, making the class fly by. During this 60 min class, you will experience a workout that is not only easy to follow but makes fitness FUN.
Mind & Body
Pilates is a core class designed to train strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and good posture. The focus is on muscles of the core and those that attach to the spine, front and back - called the "Powerhouse" in Pilates.
A beginner-friendly Pilates class with a strong focus on your core. You’ll move through slow, controlled exercises designed to build strength, improve posture, and increase overall stability. Perfect for anyone looking to feel stronger and more confident in their movement.
An advanced, high intensity Pilates class designed to mimic reformer Pilates using mat-based exercises and props. This class focuses on deep core strength, stability, and control.
A dynamic, low-impact workout that blends Pilates, barre, and power yoga for a full-body burn. ³§±á´¡±Ê·¡³§â„¢ sculpts and strengthens your muscles, improves posture, and enhances flexibility, all in a fun, music-driven class designed to leave you feeling strong and centered.
A total-body functional strength class that improves strength, balance, and mobility using practical movements for everyday life and athletic performance.
Cardio & Dance
WERQ® is a wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on pop and hip hop music and fresh dance fitness moves. The signature WERQ® warm-up previews the dance steps used in class and the signature WERQ® cool-down includes balance and yoga inspired poses