Group Exercise Classes
Our group exercise instructors look forward to welcoming, motivating, and inspiring you!
Reservations are required to ensure your spot in class. Classes are complimentary for BIRC Members. Members may reserve a spot up to seven days before class. Non-members may reserve up to three days before class. Please bring your mat and a water bottle.
View Classes and Schedules
- Classes are complimentary to members.
- Non-members pay a drop-in fee or use a punch pass.
- Reservations are required. Members log their accounts or in-app; all others call the front desk at 206-842-5661 to sign up.
- Schedule updates/cancellations/subs can be found on our website, www.birec.org.
Barre: This class targets the core, legs, glutes, and arms. Full body toning, with plenty of stretching, and no impact. May utilize, bands, ball, bar, stability ball, and hand weights. A combination of Pilates, Yoga and Ballet.
Boot Camp: An interval training circuit class that mixes calisthenics, body weight and variety of equipment for a complete cardio and strength training workout.
Cardio Sculpt: In this class, bodyweight cardio and weighted strength exercises are alternated with short active recovery periods. Get your heart rate up while improving your strength as you work your whole body. All fitness levels are welcome.
HIGH Fitness: is breaking the mold, and taking a bold, unique approach to group fitness – it’s not fitness, it’s HIGH Fitness. It’s turned aerobics into a modern, heart pounding, fun, and effective workout. Classes are fun, easy to follow, and choreographed to set you up for success. You will have an absolute blast and leave wanting more – yes, exercise can be this fun!
HIIT Cycle: Start your day with a gentle warmup and deep breathing exercises which escalates to drills designed to give you better wattage through cadence. Cyclists and cross training athletes will benefit from an emphasis on techniques which reduce stress on ligaments and tendons, develop and improve cardiovascular capacity, explore various intensities.
Mixed (Level) Yoga: Building on basics, these practices increase the complexity of the practice while offering multiple options and variations so each person can create the level of challenge and ease that is right for them. The class is designed for those looking for a more challenging and strengthening practice.
Mixed (Level) Hatha: A yoga practice designed to accommodate students of all experience levels, focusing on traditional yoga postures (asanas) with variations offered to suit different abilities, while emphasizing proper alignment, breathwork, and mindful mobility, allowing beginners to learn the basics while more advanced students can deepen their practice with modifications and variations.
Power Ride Cycle: is built to challenge your strength, speed, and endurance — all set to an upbeat, energizing playlist. The class is designed to build power and keep you engaged from the first pedal stroke to the last.
Senior/Chair Yoga: Improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility through standing or seated yoga poses specially adapted for seniors (55 and older) at any level of health and fitness. Chairs and props are provided to keep everyone safe and supported—no need to bring a yoga mat.
Silver Sneakers Classic: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
Strength & Conditioning: Strength & Conditioning is an energetic cardio workout to train fitness, agility, coordination, and strength. The class will appeal to a large, diverse population that is seeking a very sport-inspired cardio/strength workout.
Qigong Tai Chi: This Korean based Qigong focuses on DahnMuDo “The Way of Limitless Energy”, a healing mixed martial art of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taekwondo focused on self-mastery of body mind and spirit rather than competitive combat.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Balanced Hatha Yoga, breath and movement are synchronized within and between postures (Asanya). Special attention is paid to alignment, lines of energy, bandha, and breathing techniques (Pranayama).
Yoga Sculpt: A unique and challenging class that combines yoga postures with upper and lower body weight training
Zumba Gold: Is a modified version of Zumba geared toward active, older adults seeking lower-impact workouts. While much of the music in Zumba Gold is the same used in the original course, the movements are easier to follow and more fluent to minimize stressful jerking, twisting and other potentially harmful motions.
Zumba: is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training — alternating fast and slow rhythms.
Reserve your Group Exercise Class
Reservations are required for group exercise classes. There are several options for reserving a class.
Reserve Online
- Log in to your member account online or on the BIMPRD app.
- Click Activities, then BIRC Group Exercise.
- Select the class you want to attend.
- Select Enroll Now.
- Choose who you are enrolling.
- Select the dates you want to attend.
- Select Add to Cart.
- Choose additional classes to enroll in, or select Finish.
Reserve with the Front Desk
Reserve your desired group exercise class in-person at the BIRC Front Desk or by calling 206-842-5661.
Questions About Group X Classes?
Contact Marie Figgins,
Fitness Program Coordinator
marief@biparks.org.
