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Fitness Programming
Discover dynamic classes like spinning and Zumba, transformative Mind-Body Workshops, Tennis Lessons, and more! Elevate your well-being through invigorating options designed to inspire, challenge, and unite.
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Fitness Classes
UB Recreation offers unique fitness classes, taking place at Alumni Arena on North Campus. Classes will be held weekly following the UB academic calendar and are FREE for UB Undergraduate and Graduate Students.
Discover your love for fitness this semester with the guidance of our welcoming instructors. Get ready to sweat, smile, and thrive together!
- All classes are offered on a first come first serve basis, registration is not required.
- Please make sure to wear clothes that allow movement.
- Please bring your own personal floor mat to Pilates, yoga, or core-based classes.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Fitness Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026.
Class Cancellations
The following classes will not be available for the remainder of the semester:
- Monday's from 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Mobility & Flexibility
- Monday's from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Boxing Basics
- Thursday's from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Cardio Kickboxing
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
BODY BAR BLAST |
| PILATES 10:30am - 11:30am 75 Alumni Arena w/ Jenna | ADVANCED PILATES POWER FLOW 12pm - 1pm 75 Alumni Arena w/ Violet | |
| IRON CORE PILATES 1:45pm - 2:30pm 75 Alumni Arena w/ Violet | BAND BURN PILATES 2:15pm - 3pm 75 Alumni Arena w/ Violet | SPINNING 2:15pm - 3:15pm 145 Alumni Arena w/ Jenna | ||
| SPINNING 2:15pm - 3:15pm 145 Alumni Arena w/ Jenna | YOGA & MEDITATION 4pm - 5pm 144 Alumni Arena w/ Angshee | |||
| ZUMBA 6:30pm - 7:30pm 75 Alumni Arena w/ Julie | BEGINNER SPIN 5:30pm - 6:15pm 145 Alumni Arena w/ Riya | BEGINNER SPIN 5:30pm - 6:15pm 145 Alumni Arena w/ Riya |
| CLASS NAME | DESCRIPTION |
| Advanced Pilates Power Flow | This dynamic flow seamlessly links advanced mat and standing Pilates exercises into continuous sequences that challenge the core, glutes, legs, and upper body. Emphasis is placed on power generation from the center, breath coordination, balance, and controlled transitions. Expect complex movement patterns, longer holds, layered progressions, and minimal rest between exercises. |
| Band Burn Pilates | Band Burn Pilates is a high-energy Pilates class using resistance bands to intensify every movement. Expect targeted strength work, deep muscle activation, and a serious burn as you sculpt, tone, and strengthen your entire body. |
| Beginner Spin | New to indoor cycling? This class is the perfect place to start! Our Beginner Spin class introduces you to the basics of spin biking, including proper bike setup, riding positions, and simple resistance techniques. You’ll enjoy easy-to-follow intervals set to motivating music, with plenty of guidance and options to go at your own pace. No experience needed, just come ready to move, have fun, and build confidence on the bike. |
| Body Bar Blast | This class is a muscle-toning class focused on body muscle strength. Designed using weighted bars, you will perform a variety of traditional weight training moves. Feel stronger with every session! |
| Boxing Basics | This is a fundamentals focused, no contact boxing class. Students will learn how to properly wrap their hands, select appropriate glove sizes, and practice basic footwork and boxing techniques. There will be no sparring or student to student contact. Students will be asked to bring a jump rope. |
| Cardio Kickboxing | This class is a high intensity, no contact kickboxing class focused on basic to intermediate techniques combined with conditioning. Students will not spar or strike each other at any point. The goal is to provide a challenging, energetic workout while emphasizing proper form and technique. |
| Iron Core | Strength starts from the center. Iron Core is a focused, high-intensity class designed to build deep core strength, stability, and endurance. Using a mix of functional movements, isometric holds, dynamic core circuits, and breathwork, this class targets your abs, obliques, lower back, and glutes—the powerhouse muscles that support every movement. Forge your foundation—join Iron Core. |
| Iron Core Pilates | Iron Core Pilates is a powerful, strength-driven Pilates class focused on building deep core stability, muscular endurance, and total-body control. Expect challenging sequences, slow-burn holds, and precise movements designed to sculpt, strengthen, and fire up your entire core. |
| Mobility & Flexibility | This class is open to all skill levels and focuses on improving hip mobility and overall flexibility. The class will incorporate stretching and mobility exercises inspired by disciplines such as Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, ballet, and dance. The goal is to help students move better, reduce injury risk, and build a strong foundation for other fitness activities. |
| MoveLab | Unlock the full potential of your body with our high-energy calisthenics class. Designed for all fitness levels, this class blends strength, mobility, and control through bodyweight training. You'll build muscle, improve coordination, and develop functional movement patterns—no machines, just you and gravity. Expect dynamic warm-ups, skill progressions (like pull-ups, push-ups, handstands, and core drills), and guided cooldowns. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced athlete refining advanced skills, MoveLab will challenge and inspire you every step of the way. Get stronger, move better, and master your body. |
| Pilates | This class focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving posture, enhancing flexibility, and promoting overall body awareness. In a typical Mat Pilates class, participants perform a series of exercises on a mat, using their body weight for resistance. |
| Spinning | We are putting our SPIN on cycling. Feed off the incredible energy in the room with a combination of endurance and strength building intervals. With a mix of fast sprints and heavy climbs all timed to the beat of the music, you’ll be counting down the hours till you’re back in the saddle once again. |
| Yoga & Meditation | Yoga & Meditation is a calming, mindful class that blends gentle yoga movement with guided meditation and breathwork. Designed to reduce stress, improve flexibility, and restore balance, this class leaves you feeling relaxed, centered, and renewed. |
| Zumba | This high-energy dance class features intervals that help improve cardiovascular fitness while also enhancing balance, coordination, agility, and to some degree, strength through the application of beginner-accessible choreography. |
UB Faculty/Staff Wellness Classes
These free, semester-long classes improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and balance. For more information on these classes, please visit: UB Faculty/Staff Wellness
ResFIT Information:
For more information on Residential Fitness, please visit: UB Campus Living
Personal Training
In today’s world, it's easy to treat fitness as an afterthought. With classes, studying, and screen time consuming our daily lives, physical activity often gets overlooked. But here’s the thing, your body is meant to move.
At UB Recreation, we’re bringing personal training back as a workshop with more research-based practices and modern approaches to exercise. Our trained staff use updated assessment methods and programming to build individualized plans that are tailored to your fitness level and goals. We want you to see you make progress and maximize your results so you can build habits that last beyond college.
Take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle, and let's get to work.
Details
| Days | Tuesday's & Thursday's |
| Times | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Duration | 30 minutes |
| Location | 175 Alumni Arena |
| Cost | Free |
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FREE 5-Minute Chair Massage
Take a break and reset!
Enjoy a complimentary 5-minute chair massage designed to reduce tension, improve circulation, and help you feel refreshed.
- First come, first served
- No appointment needed
- Quick, relaxing, and rejuvenating
Details
- Date: March 4th, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: 144 Alumni Arena (Reflection Room)
Stop by, unwind, and treat yourself to a few minutes of well-deserved relaxation!
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NEW! Pickleball Lessons
New to Pickleball?
This introductory lesson series is the perfect place to start! Designed for beginners, these lessons will cover the fundamentals of the game in a fun, supportive, and active environment. Participants will learn basic rules, scoring, court positioning, and essential skills such as serving, returning, dinking, and volleying.
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your paddles and a willingness to learn. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident stepping onto the court and joining in on recreational play.
Come see why pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country!
- There are no lesson refunds for personal absence (illness, vacation, etc.).
- Makeups will be offered if a lesson is cancelled prior to the scheduled start due to either weather or instructor illness. Makeup dates are selected based on the availability of the instructor. If you are unable to participate in a make up class, the class is not refundable.
- Communication about class cancelations and makeup is provided through email.
Details
| Summer 2026 | Dates | Days | Time |
| Session 1 | 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 | W | 4 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Session 2 | 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 | M | 12 PM - 1:30 PM |
- Location for all lessons: Ellicott Pickleball Courts, UB North Campus
- Cost for each session: $120
- Parking: Richmond Parking Lot
- Group Size: maximum of 8 participants in each group
- Please bring to each lesson: a personal pickleball paddle, water bottle, sneakers, and appropriate clothing
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Tennis Lessons
Are Your Ready to Learn Tennis from a Pro?
We are pleased to offer adult (18+) group tennis lessons at the Ellicott Tennis Courts. The 6-week program covers fundamental skills, including:
- strokes
- strategy
- rules
- scoring
- etiquette
- drills
- singles/doubles play
Advanced players will receive guidance on spin, court positioning, footwork, and strategies. Join us to enhance your tennis proficiency and enjoy a comprehensive learning experience!
- There are no lesson refunds for personal absence (illness, vacation, etc.).
- Makeups will be offered if a lesson is cancelled prior to the scheduled start due to either weather or instructor illness. Makeup dates are selected based on the availability of the instructor; most makeups are scheduled Friday – Sunday. If you are unable to participate in a make up class, the class is not refundable.
- Communication about class cancelations and makeup is provided through email.
Details
| Summer 2026 | Dates | Days | Time |
| Session 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Session 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Session 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Session 4 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Session 5 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
- Location for all lessons: Ellicott Tennis Courts, UB North Campus
- Cost for each session: $120
- Please bring to each lesson: a personal tennis racquet, water bottle, and appropriate clothing
- Tennis balls will be provided
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Work for Fitness: Become a Fitness Instructor
Ready to elevate your fitness passion? Become a Fitness Instructor and inspire others while having a blast. Lead various classes, create a safe environment, and bring your energy. No certification? We'll help you get one. Join our team, learn, and thrive in a supportive community.
For more information about this position, visit our "MEET US" page on our website.
How to Apply?
Submit a Fitness Instructor Application Form.
Questions?
Jessica Nyrop
Associate Director for Fitness and Instruction
Recreation