Select fitness classes are free with purchase of a qualifying Duke's gym membership. Spinning and Zumba classes are half price. All classes subject to availability.
Yoga, meaning 'yoke' in Sanskrit, is a family of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu Philosophy, in which it is often paired with Samkhya, and they are referred together as the Samkhya-Yoga school. The diversity within Yoga philosophy itself is traditionally classified into four main branches: Karma Yoga (yoga of action), Jnana Yoga (yoga of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion), and Raja Yoga (yoga of meditation), but other classifications do exist. It remains a vibrant living tradition in which the common goal of all branches is attainment of enlightenment. Indeed for many practitioners today, Yoga is a purely physical exercise (akin to aerobics and pilates), and is taught without the rest of its philosophy.
Gentle Yoga
A more meditative Yoga that is slower paced and open to beginners, Gentle Yoga combines gentle movements with breath. These classes are perfect for beginners as well as people with specific limitations and those recovering from injury. More experienced members who enjoy a slower paced class also enjoy Gentle Yoga.
Yoga Spin
Get great personal attention with form and technique. You will learn cycling and specific yoga poses that help elongate muscles, release tension, deepen the breath and improve posture. Put the pedal to the 'mental'. The basic structure of the classes remain consistent. A combination of stretching, breathing and cardio work.
Yogalates
Join us for Yogalates and experience the benefits derived from both yoga and pilates, at Duke's Fitness Center. Discover the balance between effort and ease. Body, mind, and energy. Balance out your life forces and enable yourself to awaken to the higher levels of emotional stability, mental clarity and physical well-being. Explore your body. Strengthen and tone yourself for a total body workout as you strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility, Learn soothing breathing techniques to induce self relaxation and serenity. Learn great poses to lengthen and strengthen your muscles. Great ways to stretch the body to alleviate stress on the joints. A blend of Yoga and Pilates
Spinning® is the original and most popular form of indoor cycling class available today. On average people burn 500 calories in a 40 minute session of Spinning. Those wishing to participate in Spinning are asked to come hydrated and required to bring plenty of water and a towel to the class. You will sweat so don't let yourself get exhausted from dehydration.
Spinning®
Close your eyes and get lost in the rhythm. Can't do that on a road bike. The cadence of your pedal stroke and the rhythm of the music blend into a 'zen' like stress relieving workout. This is a peaceful but not restful low impact high energy workout. The person next to you in the pack wont wipe you out, just cheer you on! Warning: taking part in this healthy activity can be addictive!
All fitness levels are welcome to this high energy Spinning® class designed to give you an incredible workout. A low impact heart pounding 50 minute experience where you will burn an average of 500 calories per class. A motivating group environment listening to popular tunes. A fun and challenging way to reach your goals.
Early Bird Spinning®
Get your morning started off right. A high intensity bike ride with amind and body connection. Get the heart pumping and the energy flowing to jump start your day.
Advanced Spinning®
Are you looking to burn 600 to 1000 calories in a 45 to 50 minute ride? If you show up cool, stressed and dry, be prepared to leave hot, energized and soaking wet. Highly motivating... working hard never felt so good - Towel and water bottle a necessity.
Strength Training is a vital part of a balanced exercise routine that includes aerobic activity and flexibility exercises. At Duke's Fitness Center, we offer a variety of classes as you can already see. Here are our some more class ideas for you to choose from like Kickboxing, Strengthening, Pilates and Aerobics. Whatever your interests are, contact us and let us help you find a program which is right for you!
Total Body Tone
This class brings participants into the exercise room for a high energy, constantly moving workout. Participants use a variety of free weights, bands and balls. Recommended for all fitness levels.
Lengthen, Stengthen & Tone
This class is a great way to start your weekend. Mostly Pilates moves. The instructor will make adjustments to the class based on a "Majority Rules" basis. Rachel, who teaches the class, draws upon skills from her many years of dance.
Bootcamp
Looking for a high intensity tune up? You are in the right place. Great Plyometric training, tone up legs, upper body, and core. Increase your vertical; improve your speed and explosiveness.
Cardio-Step
This well rounded 60 minute class offers a variety of stretching, step, weights, abs, ball and floor work. Specially catered to those who attend. Seniors welcome. Work at your own pace.
Pilates
Pilates is a physical fitness system which focuses on awareness of the spine, proper breathing, core strength and flexibility. The power house (abs and glutes) are engaged to execute the exercises which are designed to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and improve posture. The method involves concentration and the coordination of breath and movement thereby helping to balance mind and body. All souls welcome.
Six Packs and Tight Backs
Come enjoy 45 minutes of body sculpting exercise with weights, bands, exercise balls, and matt work. Strengthen your upper and lower body muscles while having fun with great music and enthusiastic instructors.
ZUMBA! Latin Dance Fitness
Zumba® Fitness is like no other workout you will ever experience! Zumba® Fitness was created in the mid-90s by Colombian native Alberto “Beto” Perez, a celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer for International pop superstars. Inspired by the traditional cumbia, salsa, samba and merengue music he grew up with, Beto paired his favorite pulsating Latin rhythms with the red-hot international dance steps his clients loved and Zumba® Fitness (Spanish slang for “to move fast and have fun”) was born! Since Beto brought Zumba® Fitness to the US in 1999, it has become one of the fastest-growing, dance-based fitness crazes in the country, with people of all ages falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves, and body-beautifying benefits.
Belly Dance
Come work your core and improve cardio the fun way with belly dance.
Intro to Spin
Learn the fundamentals of Spinning in this introductory class. Great for both newcomers and experienced persons who are returning to Spinning.