We offer in-person fitness classes at the ODU 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.
Mighty Monarch Fitness Club!
The more group fitness classes you attend, the more stickers you earn! Earn a "pie sliced" sticker each time you reach 10, 20, 30, and 40 classes to complete the full design. Earn a full-sized "50+ Class" sticker upon attending 50 fitness classes this semester!
Registration
Register through the ODU Rec Well app or online via the Rec Well Portal. 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, Coordinator for Fitness & Wellness at 757-683-5569 or rschauba@odu.edu.
Student Recreation & Well-Being Center Fall Schedule
Fall fitness classes begin on Monday, August 26.
| Day | Class | Time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | TBT | 12:15-1 p.m. | Studio A | Hope |
| Monday | Power Yoga | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Studio C | Morgan |
| Monday | WERQ Dance Fitness | 6:45-7:45 p.m. | Studio A | Angela |
| Tuesday | Gentle Yoga | 12:15-1:00 p.m. | Studio C | Emalee |
| Tuesday | Yoga Flow | 5:15-6:15 p.m. | Studio C | Soon |
| Tuesday | MixxedFit | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Studio A | Kenyatta |
| Wednesday | HIIT Bootcamp | 12:15-1:00 p.m. | Studio A | Oshea |
| Wednesday | Yin Yoga | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Studio C | Morgan |
| Thursday | Yoga Flow | 7:00-8:00 a.m. | Studio B | Soon |
| Thursday | Ab Attack | 12:15-12:45 p.m. | Studio A | Hope |
| Thursday | Cycle | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Cycle Studio | Jake |
| Friday | Yoga Flow | 12:15-1 p.m. | Studio C | Soon |
| Saturday | Pilates | 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Studio C | Sonja |
| Saturday | Stretch & Restore | 1-1:30 p.m. | Studio C | Sonja |
Waitzer Hall Wellness Center Fall Schedule
| Day | Class | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Cardio Kickboxing | 5:15-6:15 p.m. | Oshea |
| Wednesday | Zumba | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Vivian |
| 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 3 minutes prior to the class start time, your spot will be forfeited.
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 ODU 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
Strength & Conditioning
This 30-minute workout will torch your core and glutes! Instructors will guide you through a strength and conditioning class using a variety of methods and tools to challenge all fitness levels.
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!
Cardio
Cycling is a fun, high energy cardio workout! This class can combine any variety of endurance, strength, intervals, and recovery. Your instructor will use uplifting music and imagery to guide you through class. You will always decide if and when to challenge yourself throughout the ride. Open to all fitness levels!
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!
Strength & Conditioning
Maximize your time with this High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class. Using all sorts of equipment and training styles, expect bursts of cardio and strength training paired with short, active recovery periods for a well rounded workout that leaves you feeling strong and sweaty! All fitness levels are welcome.
Strength & Conditioning
Revolve around our Synrgy360 rig from station to station and try out the different functional exercises, all under expert tuition and guidance of a trainer. Perfect if you want to enjoy a great workout that utilizes the equipment and endless options the Synrgy offers!
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.
Mind & Body
Join us for an hour of stretch and relaxation. After an hour of stretching and relaxation techniques you will leave this class rejuvenated!
Strength & Conditioning
TBT is a unique workout that targets the entire body. Using creative muscle-toning exercises, each class will target the upper body, lower body, and core to deliver a well-rounded workout.
Mind & Body
In these practices, specific rhythms of the breath will allow participants to eliminate stress, revitalize the nervous system, and bring clarity and focus to the mind quickly and easily. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome.
Mind & Body
Vinyasa Flow yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. There is a heightened focus on linking conscious breath with mindful fluid movement. Expect a fully balanced class of forward bending, twists, backbends with opportunity for inversions. All levels are welcome to join!