Class Descriptions
Abs Blast
Improve core muscles with mat work and resistance training. A strong fit core is the
foundation to multiply your fitness efforts.
Aerotone
Total body fitness, aerobic and strength training combined.
Agility Circuits
This class uses bodyweight training exercises and mat work to strengthen and condition the abdominals and key core muscles.
Aqua-Fit (Low Impact)
This class will relieve the stress on joints whilst improving your cardiovascular
fitness and mobility.
Aqua-Fit Circuits (Low Impact)
A unique aqua-fit class using apparatus to provide resistance training under water.
Ballet 4 Fitness (Low impact)
Fitness/dance class based on Ballet exercises, working on posture, core strength, flexibility, join mobility, balance and co-ordination. Great for injury prevention and spatial awareness. All levels welcome.
Ballet Stretches (Low Impact)
Improve core strength, joint mobility, postural awareness, balance, coordination
and flexibility.
Body Conditioning (Low Impact)
A great fitness class to work all major muscle groups combining aerobic and strength conditioning exercises; incorporating the use of hand held weights.
BodyAttack®
The sports-inspired, interval training class combining athletic aerobic movements
with strength and stabilisation exercises.
BodyBalance® (Low Impact)
A Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates inspired workout that builds flexibility and strength,
leaving you feeling centred and calm.
BodyCombat®
An energetic program inspired by martial arts; strike, punch, kick and kata your way
to superior cardio fitness.
BodyPump®
The fastest way to shape up and lose body fat. BodyPump is an intensive toning
and conditioning class using weights.
Body Suspension
Train your entire body and build strength with this excellent core conditioning and abdominal workout. Adjustable for all fitness levels. (Available at Mercat Gait Centre)
Boot Camp
An interval training and circuit workout incorporating plyometric and bodyweight
exercises.
Box Blast / Boxercise
Upper body workout with glove and pad combination, followed by abdominal work.
Circuits
A class that utilises weights and other pieces of equipment to improve fitness
and strength.
Dynamic Fitness
A different workout every week! ... But always dynamic and effective, working
the whole body.
Fitness For All (Low Impact)
A gentle but very effective workout combining seated and standing exercises using a variety of fitness equipment to improve balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and stamina.
Fitness Fun (Low Impact)
Gentle exercise class for people with additional support needs. Activities
within the class will help improve elasticity and strength, reduce muscle
mass loss, improve circulation and help combat pain.
Fitness Pilates (Low Impact)
Set a faster pace than a standard Pilates class, you’ll increase flexibility, mobility
and strength without bulking up.
Functional Fitness (Low Impact)
A strength, cardio and flexibility training work out. Great for spinal and postural
care supporting every day activities. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Funky Fitness (Low Impact)
A low impact aerobics exercise class, suited to those looking to get more
active or rehabilitating from injury.
Gym Blast
Based in the gym, the instructor will provide information, support and encouragement to get the most from your workout and achieve your health and fitness goals.
Hatton Boxing
Performing traditional boxing drills this class will assist weight loss, increase muscle tone and fitness levels.
INSANITY® / High Intensity
A high intensity cardio workout using your own body weight as resistance.
Using ‘Max Interval Training’ techniques, this class is not for the faint hearted!
Kettlebells / Kettlercise®
Target key muscles groups including abs, gluts, arms and thighs for maximum
effectiveness using Kettlebells.
Legs, Bums & Tums
This class is a combination of hi-lo aerobics exercises specifically for toning
the mid to lower body.
MetaFit®
30min interval training blitz that increases your metabolism and overall fitness.
PiYO
An intensive Pilates and Yoga inspired workout that will sculpt your body, scorch calories, define your core and improve flexibility.
Pilates
Pilates will enable you to increase in flexibility, mobility and strength without
bulking up whilst experiencing a sense of calm and relaxation.
Piloxing®
This class mixes Pilates and boxing moves into a calorie burning, muscle sculpting,
core-centric interval workout, guaranteed to whip you into shape.
Power Stretch (Low Impact)
Improve your flexibility and strength through full body stretches inspired by yoga strength poses, squats, lunges, press ups and planks with no equipment needed. Requires the ability to get comfortably down to a yoga mat.
Pregnancy Yoga (Low Impact)
This class offers pregnancy friendly yoga postures with breathing exercises and
relaxation. Ladies who would like to take part in this slightly gentler yoga class are
welcome.
Seats & Beats (Low Impact)
A low impact exercise class incorporating chair exercises focusing on balance,
stability and coordination.
Spin & Circuits
30min spin, followed by half hour of circuits.
Spin Express
30mins intense Spin-Fit session.
Spin-Fit / Spinning®
A high intensity workout using stationary
exercise bikes.
Step & Tone
A high impact aerobics class using steps which works on toning the muscles and
improving cardiovascular fitness.
Strength & Conditioning
Get stronger, faster, fitter with CrossFit Edinburgh. High intensity functional
movements incorporating cardio, weightlifting and core strength.
Stretch & Strength (Low Impact)
Gentle exercises to improve elasticity and strength, reduce muscle mass loss,
improve circulation and combat pain. Ideal for those starting an exercise
programme and rehabilitating from injury.
Tai Chi Chuan (Low Impact)
This ‘internal’ Chinese martial art encourages relaxation while improving
physical coordination, balance, body awareness and confidence.
Teen Fit Gym
A supervised gym session for 13 - 15 years
Trimfit
A targeted workout using to Swiss balls and a variety of weight equipment to work that core!
ViPR
Bridges the gap between movement and strength training. It combines full body movement with load, enhancing the vitality, performance, and reconditioning goals.
Yoga (Low Impact)
Yoga is an ancient system of breathing practices, physical exercises and postures
as well as meditation intended to integrate body, mind, and spirit.
Yogalates (Low Impact)
Using a combination of Yoga and Pilates disciplines this class is aimed at
perfecting balance using focus. Relax, relieve stress and perfect your posture.
Zumba®
The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin and International rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.
Zumba® Gold (Low Impact)
All the fun and exciting elements of Zumba® at a slower pace.