Aerobics has always been a great way of putting life into your cardiovascular routines. Every school year, we try to adjust our aerobics offerings based on current trends and member feedback. Whether it's the group training atmosphere, class variety or enjoyment of something brand new, many people are trying out vastly different aerobics classes. We have been getting a high volume of inquiries, so I saw it fit to dedicate this article to all you aerobic enthusiasts!

Do I have to be a member at the Fanshawe Fitness Centre to use their aerobics classes?
You can purchase a day pass and do as many aerobics classes in one day as you like. However, if you're going to come more than six times a month, you would save by purchasing a membership, giving you full access.

I've been a member before — are there any new classes?
We now offer a gravity steps system class, which is an energizing step class combined with weight-bearing upper and lower body exercises. Also offered is Zumba, which fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. We also feature a Glider class, which tones, firms and sculpts your muscles through smooth and graceful movements using our new gliding discs. Due to popular demand, we have continued to offer our boot camp class; this challenging class alternates between cardio and resistance exercises in a circuit format, giving you that army experience! We also now offer a phenomenal kettlebell class that is sure to educate everyone how to properly use them!

Do I have to sign up for classes?
Some classes you must sign up for while others are simply walkin. Our aerobics board and schedules explain which ones are signup. Spinning classes require you to reserve a bike on the day of the class, so be sure to do so early in the day to avoid disappointment! Yoga and Pilates are also six-week session classes, which means once you've signed up, you're committed to attending all sessions as the classes grows as a unit! Current sessions are still available for various time slots. For those looking for a fresh start, these two classes will start new sign-up sessions for the end of October.

What about seductive dance classes? I heard they are a lot of fun.
We offer seductive dancing as a speciality class whenever interest is high enough. We've also offered other speciality classes such as Hip Hop and Salsa classes. If popularity is high enough, we will permanently put the class in our weekly schedule. Hip Hop was offered a few weeks ago and if interest continues, it may become a permanent class.

I'm kind of nervous; will I be able to keep up with the other participants?
Don't be nervous! Everyone is at different fitness levels and we have people of all age ranges. Always challenge yourself by going at your own pace. Never feel as if you have to keep up with the most elite person in class — we all have to start somewhere!

This sounds great, where I can I find more information?
Feel free to drop by the Fitness Centre front desk in J building or visit us online at www.fanshawec.ca/fitness.