From spin with LED lights to bedtime yoga
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Want to try something new over the summer? CARSA offers a wide variety of drop-in and ongoing fitness classes for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for an intense cardio workout or gentle yoga to relax, one of these five options will be sure to get you moving this summer.
Glow Ride
Get your heart rate up with this high-intensity 45-minute spin class. Enjoy an energizing workout for all fitness levels featuring LED lighting and upbeat music to keep you moving. These drop-in classes are first come, first serve, with online reservations opening 72 hours before the class and closing 5 minutes prior. It’s $20 for a drop-in, or $10 if you’re a member. Glow Ride is available through the end of June on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.
Beginner Zumba
New to Zumba, looking to improve your technique, or just searching for a fun dance workout? Try this quick 45-minute class to get moving on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:15 p.m.–1 p.m. You can either register for the full class, which is offered in six or eight week blocks, or try a drop-in for $15. No dance background is required.
Bedtime Yoga
Stressed about your summer classes or exhausted from working? This yoga class is the perfect way to relax, release tension, and clear your mind on Thursdays from 7:15 p.m.–8:10 p.m. Enjoy a combination of calming flow sequences, breath work, and postures to decompress and recharge for the week. All levels are welcome, but don’t forget your yoga mat!
A Class in Sass
Taking dance inspiration from artists like Beyoncé, this class combines a variety of styles including hip hop, jazz, and burlesque to create fun, sensual dance routines. A Class in Sass provides a confidence-boosting workout in a safe and supportive environment. It’s offered on Thursdays from 6:15 p.m.–7:10 p.m. in May and June, with an additional class on Tuesdays at the same time in July and August. Register for the full session or try a drop-in for $15. The class is 18+ and all skill levels are welcome.
Women on Weights
This group coaching program is open to anyone who identifies as a woman looking to learn how to weight train correctly using free weights, making it a perfect option for beginners. Women on Weights “focuses on developing great technique to build safe long-lasting movement patterns so participants can keep pursuing their goals after the program,” says the vikesrec website. Try a drop-in for $15 or register for the full class on Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m.–6:10 p.m.
