FIT at Simmons provides group fitness classes to Simmons students for free, thanks to a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58! With a focus on physical and mental wellbeing, instructors provide a variety of classes to provide a holistic approach to fitness.
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Spring 2023 Programming
Fit at Simmons programming starts on Sunday, January 22, 2023! We have a wide range of courses that are offered, check out the schedule below, including our new Water Aerobics classes and ‘intro to’ classes. All courses are offered at the Holmes Sports Center on the Residential campus.
- Classes follow a drop-in format, so come any time that is convenient for you!
- All classes this semester are free for students (bring your student ID to get in!) and are supported by a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58.
We look forward to seeing you in a class soon!
Our new drop-in indoor soccer requires pre-registration by 8am the morning of. Please register using this form.
Class Descriptions
Beginner Yoga with Perry (she/her)
Tuesdays at 4pm in the Dance Studio
Beginner Yoga is designed specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class will introduce you to basic yoga poses and will also include time for breathwork and guided relaxation. Yoga is for everyone! No experience or flexibility required.
Flow Yoga with Perry (she/her)
Thursdays at 4pm in the Dance Studio
Flow Yoga focuses on linking breath with movement through a sequence of yoga postures. Flow and find calm during this well rounded mind-body class. All levels are welcome. Come for the workout, stay for the zen.
Full Body Circuit Training with Bella (she/her)
Wednesdays at 5pm in the Dance Studio
Maximize your Monday workouts with Full Body Circuit Training! Working on strengthening the entirety of the body, this workout will alternate upper body, lower body, and core exercises to get the most bang for your buck! All levels welcome!
Tabata with Albina (she/her)
Tuesdays at 7pm in Fit Studio 1
Thursdays at 7pm in Fit Studio 1
In a Tabata workout, you will alternate between intervals of all-out (as in your 100-percent max) effort and short rest intervals.
We will do exercises such as squats, planks, burpees, jumping jacks, and others modified with weights and accompanied by power-boosting music and teamwork.
Classes will help you to stay fit and healthy, relieve stress and improve your mood 🙂
Indoor Soccer – Drop-In with Ann Marie (she/her)
Tuesdays at 10am – Gymnasium
Thursdays at 10am – Gymnasium
“Pick-up” style soccer led by the current Head Coach of the Simmons University varsity soccer team. Approximately 30-40 minute sessions centered around building an inclusive community, having FUN and getting in a phenomenal workout with the ball at your feet. ALL Simmons students are welcome to join, no soccer experience required. Go Sharks!
Please pre-register using this form.
Intro to Weightlifting with Nick (he/him)
Sundays at 6pm in the Weight Area (2nd Floor)
Tuesdays at 6pm in the Weight Area (2nd Floor)
This class will be centered around an introduction to weightlifting, targeted towards beginners with little to no experience who want to learn various exercises, how to lift weights safely and how to create a lifting program. We will begin with body weight exercises and progress to weighted exercises at a comfortable pace, so that we can learn to use good form in order to begin lifting weights safely.
Mobility & Stretching with Karina (she/her)
Tuesdays at 10am in the Dance Studio
Thursdays at 10am in the Dance Studio
Ever felt stiff and tired from sitting at a desk all day doing homework or studying? This 30 minute class is great for anyone who wants to destress by performing some gentle stretches and mobility exercises to help decrease tension in our bodies to help improve not only our physical health but our mental health as well.
Spin (60 minutes) with Stephanie (she/her)
Mondays at 5:30pm in the Spin Studio (3rd floor)
Spin is a fun way to boost your cardiovascular endurance while having fun riding to the beat of the music! This class mixes together some speed, hills, and interval tracks to increase your endurance. A perfect place to start for beginners or anyone looking to mix up their workouts in a fun way indoors.
Spin – High Intensity with Lizzie (she/her)
Mondays at 6pm in the Spin Studio (3rd floor)
This class will be an hour long high intensity spin class for moderate/advanced cyclers. This program will include fun and upbeat music that will correspond to the workout and help inspire participants to follow along. The class will start with a slower paced warm up where the pace is slow and the resistance on the bike is low. As the class proceeds, the speed and the intensity of the class will increase. As the instructor I will guide all individuals through the interval training that we are doing that day. For instance, an interval ride may include pushes such as climbs, jumps, runs, and sprints, with brief time to recover between each push. Depending on the day the interval training may work on strengthening or endurance training, along with the cardiovascular workout that cycling provides. At the end of the class there will be a cool down where sufficient time is provided for recovery and stretching.
Spin – Lower Intensity with Lizzie (she/her)
Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Spin Studio (3rd floor)
This class will be an hour long low intensity spin class for beginner/moderate cyclers. This program will include fun and upbeat music that will correspond to the workout and help inspire participants to follow along. The class will start with a slower paced warm up where the pace is slow and the resistance on the bike is low. This class will focus more on choreography that motivates the cyclists, and just getting the heart rate up for cyclers along on the ride to provide a cardiovascular workout. There will be longer breaks between rides in this class. At the end of the class there will be a cool down where sufficient time is provided for recovery and stretching.
Water Aerobics with Sophie (she/her)
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Pool
Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Pool
Love cardio but hate the impact? Aqua aerobics may be just the class for you! With a focus on mobility and light cardio you can accomplish your cardio goals while being kind to your joints. Most classes will be held in waist deep water, so even those new to swimming can be comfortable and safe. Be sure to bring your proper swimming attire and towel.
Weightlifting – Intermediate with Rowen (she/her)
Sundays at 7pm in the Weight Area (2nd Floor)
Wednesdays at 6pm in the Weight Area (2nd Floor)
Have you ever wanted to see how strong you really are? No matter your skill level or background with exercise, this class will help you to safely build your strength with a personalized cycle focusing on deadlift, bench press, and back squat. And I promise, you’re stronger than you think!
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions. You can also follow us on Instagram: @fitatsimmons