Overview
LifeStyles classes are scientifically-backed, led by qualified instructors and showcase chart-topping music and the latest cutting-edge choreography.
Group exercise classes are open to all members, offered at a variety of times and suitable for all fitness levels. There is no charge for classes listed on the group exercise schedules. Approximately 75 classes are offered weekly and subject to change based on interest and class size.
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Classes
How long are the group classes at LifeStyles?
Most classes are 45-55 minutes in duration unless otherwise noted. For your health and safety, it is important to perform the warm-up at the beginning of each class; therefore, no one will be admitted into class after the first ten minutes. Some class formats are unique to one center.
Do I have to register in advance?
Advance sign-in is not necessary with the exception of specialty (pre-registration required) classes and certain equipment-based classes.
What shoes should I wear?
Most classes require proper athletic footwear. Ask a staff member for details.
Can my child participate?
Children ages 13 to 17 years old may attend group exercise classes under the following conditions:
- Child must be part of a family membership
- Class start time is within hours open to LifeStyles members classified as Dependents
- Parent/guardian must be participating in the class with children ages 13 to 15
Where can I find the Group Exercise Schedule?
Download our current class schedules (PDF format):
The most current class schedules can be found in our Lifestyles Fitness app available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
LifeStyles Fitness App
Akron General's LifeStyles Fitness app is now available! Find class schedules, create goals and participate in group challenges.
Bath Classes
Download the Current Class Schedule for our Bath Location
The most current class schedules can be found in our Lifestyles Fitness app available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Barre
A barefoot class that focuses on strength, coordination, and balance using the elements of dance and yoga.
- Intensity: Moderate
Core Focus
This 30-minute class includes strengthening the abs, back, glutes and more to enhance core strength.
- Intensity: Moderate
Precision Strength
Optimize your workout efficiency with this challenging muscular endurance program that utilizes compound exercises for multiple muscle groups. Boost functional strength, balance and coordination.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Rep Reebok
This workout is a revolutionary reinvention of traditional group strength training using periodization, a proven technique for getting real results, while keeping your choreographed workouts fresh without frustrating training plateaus.
- Intensity: Moderate
PiYo ™
PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements for a challenging upbeat workout. Barefoot on yoga mat.
- Intensity: Low to High
Strength and Stretch
Hybrid class that focuses on strength, coordination and balance using the elements of dance, basic strength and dynamic flexibility.
- Intensity: Moderate
Aquatic - Water Aerobics
Aqua Lite
A Shallow water workout that is easy to follow and easy on the joints.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Aqua Zumba ® / Aqua Dance
The Zumba pool party combining Zumba and an aqua class for an invigorating workout.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Warm H2O - Recommended for Arthritic Populations
Conducted in warm water to reduce arthritis pain providing gentle resistance to build strength and support joints. Great for senior adults.
- Intensity: Low
H2O Bootcamp
45-60 minutes of high intensity interval training in the pool.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
In the Deep
A deep water workout emphasizing cardio fitness, core strength and flexibility. Aqua belts and pool noodles are provided.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Shallow Splash & Strength
Shallow water classes emphasizing strength, core stability and cardio.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Cardiovascular Endurance
Cardio 4 All
An easy to follow yet challenging high/low impact workout for ALL AGES and fitness levels.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Functional Fitness
Restore yourself back to how you were meant to move using holistic exercises in cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, balance, range of motion, proprioception and body awareness training.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Kickbata
A high-intensity interval training class that incorporates kickboxing moves.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
HIIT
A high intensity interval training class that incorporates cardio, strength and core conditioning.
- Intensity: High
Sport Conditioning
A high-intensity interval training class that incorporates BOSU, core board and/or step drills.
- Intensity: High
Tabata Bootcamp ™
A combination of bootcamp and high intensity interval training for an efficient and effective workout to help boost your metabolism and keep the calories burning post workout.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
TurboKick ™
The freshest music and moves, inspired by dance, boxing and martial arts, come together to create a cardio PARTY but be ready for the SIREN - it means you get a bonus cardio BLAST!
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Zumba ®
An exhilarating, Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning dance fitness-party!
- Intensity: Moderate
Cycling
Advanced Cycle
Sport performance training geared towards cyclists and triathletes who want to maintain their fitness during the off season. *Advanced registration required.
- Intensity: High
Cycle to the Core
50 minutes of Cycle followed by core conditioning and stretch.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Cycle In / Yoga Out
40 minutes of cycling followed by yoga stretches to improve flexibility. Great for beginner cycling participants.
- Intensity: Moderate
Cycle 45 / 60
An intense 45 / 60 minutes of cycling including intervals and an aerobic threshold training. *Advanced registration required for the Wednesday 6 a.m. and Saturday 9:45 a.m. classes.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Mind / Body (Barefoot on a Yoga Mat)
Flow Fusion
Uses flowing yoga movements and body weight exercises to improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
- Intensity: Moderate
Prana Yoga
A dynamic form of hatha yoga. A mixed level yoga practice dedicated to breath and energy movement. This vigorous practice purifies and realigns the body.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Gentle Yoga
Learn proper breathing techniques and gentle flows to increase flexibility and strength, cultivate balance and reduce stress. This class will leave you centered.
- Intensity: Low
Moving Meditation
An early morning class that starts with stillness and breathing. Slow and flowing movement then begins to stretch, strengthen and align all joints and muscles. This flowing movement induces a meditative connection of mind, body and spirit...leaving one open, fresh and restored. Floor based activities performed on yoga mat.
- Intensity: Low
Pilates Mat
Strengthen and stretch muscles uniformly in a series of Pilates floor exercises. Develop stability, strength, flexibility and balance by using precision and concentrated effort. Performed on yoga mat. Some may use small equipment.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Please note: Children age 13 to 17 may attend Group Exercise (GEX) classes under the following conditions:
A parent or guardian must be participating in the class with children ages 13 to 15. Class start time is within LifeStyles dependent hours. For example:
- Monday – Friday at 5:15 p.m. permitted | Monday – Friday at 5:30 p.m. not permitted
- Saturday at 9:30 a.m. permittedSaturday at 8:30 a.m. not permitted
Dependent Hours
Monday - Thursdays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoons: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Evenings: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoon and Evenings: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays
- Weekends: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Green Classes
Download the Current Class Schedule for our Green Location
The most current class schedules can be found in our Lifestyles Fitness app available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
Aqua - Water Aerobics
AquaRx
The aqua workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tones and tapers the entire body. Additional equipment, such as water noodles and hand buoys may be incorporated into this great workout.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Aqua Zumba ®
Known as the Zumba “pool party,” Aqua Zumba® gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting, and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba® class. Integrating the Zumba® formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba® blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body toning, and exhilarating beyond belief.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Total Body Intervals (Water)
One of the best ways to burn calories and increase energy! Total Body Intervals will push you to be your best. Brief bursts of high-intensity work (45 seconds) followed by short recovery periods (15 seconds) boost metabolism and burn more calories. Buoyancy from water allows you to move with ease which allows you to work at a higher intensity with less impact on the body.
- Intensity: Low, Moderate or High - intensity is up to you!
Healing Waters
Experience deep inner warmth, pain relief, relaxation, stress relief, improved range-of-motion, gentle movement and more! This class is especially beneficial for those with any type of physical limitation and those recovering from joint replacement surgery.
- Intensity: Low
Cardiovascular Endurance
Cycle
The indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within- sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
TreadRx
The indoor treadmill workout held on the fitness floor where you walk or run as motivating music directs the pace. Led by a knowledgeable running/walking coach, travel vicariously over hill and dale using techniques like intervals, Fartleks and tempo variations. TreadRx is a very popular class; please arrive 15 minutes early. Treadmills cannot be reserved. Offered seasonally.
- Intensity: Low, Moderate or High
Zumba Fitness ®
There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Featuring exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats, Zumba® is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star- even if you’re dance challenged. Each Zumba class is vibrant, unique, and varied- and like many of Lifestyles programs, a new Zumba® release is produced every 2 months with new music and choreography.
- Intensity: Moderate
Mind / Body
YogaRx
Builds flexibility and strength leaving you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. This format is a great way for older adults to get the wonderful health benefits of yoga.
- Intensity: Low
Stretch
A 30 minute class that starts with stillness and breathing. Slow and flowing movement then begins to stretch, strengthen and align all joints and muscles. This flowing movement induces a meditative connection of mind, body and spirit...leaving one open, fresh and restored. Floor based activities performed on yoga mat.
- Intensity: Low
Muscular Strength and Endurance
PumpRx
One of the fastest ways to get in shape! The PumpRx barbell class will sculpt tone, strengthen and transform your entire body without adding bulk. Focusing on low weight loads and high repetition movements, you’ll burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning. PumpRx challenges all of your major muscle groups while you squat, press, lift and curl. The cutting-edge choreography and chart-topping music is refreshed every three months, so with your choice of weight and trained instructors, you can get the GroupRx Advantage and the results you’ve been looking for.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Tabata Bootcamp ™
Based on the most current research in fitness!! This revolutionary program combines bootcamp fitness with the hottest trend to hit the scene—High Intensity Interval Training. You can get your workout done in half the time, and boost your metabolism to keep burning calories for hours after your workout is over.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
Total Body Intervals (Land)
One of the best ways to burn calories and increase energy!! Total Body Intervals will push you to be your best. Brief bursts of high-intensity work (45 seconds) followed by short recovery periods (15 seconds) boost metabolism and burn more calories. Land: Total Body Intervals will teach you how to burn calories, add strength, improve balance, and gain flexibility.
- Intensity: Low, Moderate or High - intensity is up to you!
LifeFit
The low-impact, whole body group fitness workout that uses dumbbells, body weight and the track to boost everyday fitness.
- Intensity: Low
Barre Above®
Blends the latest exercise science with the principles of the Lotte Burke method (the genesis of the Barre movement) delivering a fusion of ballet, pilates, yoga and strength training in each workout.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
PiYo™
Combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements for a challenging upbeat workout. Barefoot on yoga mat.
- Intensity: Low to High
Please note: Children age 13 to 17 may attend Group Exercise (GEX) classes under the following conditions:
A parent or guardian must be participating in the class with children ages 13 to 15. Class start time is within LifeStyles dependent hours. For example:
- Monday – Friday at 5:15 p.m. permitted | Monday – Friday at 5:30 p.m. not permitted
- Saturday at 9:30 a.m. permittedSaturday at 8:30 a.m. not permitted
Dependent Hours
Monday - Thursdays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoons: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Evenings: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoon and Evenings: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays
- Weekends: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Stow Classes
Download the Current Class Schedule for our Stow Location
The most current class schedules can be found in our Lifestyles Fitness app available in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.
Aqua - Water Aerobics
Arthritis Foundation
Conducted in the warm water to reduce arthritis pain while providing gentle resistance to build strength and support joints. The ability to swim is not required.
- Intensity: Low
- Duration: 50 minutes
S'WET
Be challenged by the resistance of the water. This high intensity, fast-paced program based on speed, power, and strength is great for adults, athletes, and anyone looking for a new exercise challenge.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
AquaRx
A low impact, high energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tones the entire body.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes
Aqua Zumba®
Known as the Zumba “pool party,” splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba® class that’s exhilarating beyond belief.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes
Muscular Strength and Endurance
15/15/15
15 minutes cardio, 15 minutes strength and 15 minutes core.
- Intensity: Low to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
Cardio Sculpt
An easy to follow, challenging workout for ALL fitness levels that incorporates cardio, strength and core training intervals.
- Intensity: Low to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
Tabata Bootcamp®
A physical and mental challenge that will increase your metabolism and muscular endurance using intervals of intense work followed by recovery periods.
- Intensity: Moderate to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
HIIT
Consists of cardio intervals with strength segments to spruce up your exercise routine! Learn how to increase strength, improve endurance, and feel good while you burn calories and increase energy!
- Intensity: Moderate to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
STRONG
Optimize your workout efficiency with this challenging muscular endurance program that utilizes compound exercises for multiple muscle groups. Boost functional strength, balance and coordination
- Intensity: Moderate to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
PiYo™
A unique class designed to build strength and gain flexibility. It is fun, challenging and will make you sweat! It’s about energy, power, and rhythm. Think sculpted abdominals, increased overall core strength, and greater stability.
- Intensity: Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes (Sundays: 60 minutes)
Barre Above
Fusing the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics, and elements of the strengthening exercises dancers do, Barre Above® delivers a results-driven workout that is not only fun and dynamic, but will sculpt your body and get you in absolutely amazing shape.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes
Cardiovascular Endurance
LifeFit
A 60-minute class designed for ages 65+ that works on balance, cardio, strength, and flexibility. Class is performed with a chair. Blood pressure/oxygen levels are recorded before class.
- Intensity: Low
- Duration: 60 minutes
Cycle
Geared to all fitness levels on specially designed indoor cycles. Class may include interval, strength, endurance and race day training.
- Intensity: Low to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
Cycle Strength
Alternate your time between cycling in Studio 1 and strength/endurance work for a high fat burning intervals workout.
- Intensity: Low to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
Cardio Crush
Consists of all cardio intervals using multiple cardio machines on the fitness floor and bodyweight only exercises. Improve your endurance and heart health and watch the time fly by!
- Intensity: Moderate to High
- Duration: 45 minutes
Zumba®
There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and exhilarating. Featuring exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats, Zumba® is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star - even if you're dance challenged.
- Intensity: Moderate
- Duration: 60 minutes
Mind / Body Classes
YogaRx
Builds flexibility and strength leaving you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration, and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves, and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
- Intensity: Low
- Duration: 45 minutes
Pilates Mat
Strengthen and stretch muscles uniformly in a series of Pilates floor exercises. Develop stability, strength, flexibility and balance by using precision and concentrated effort.
- Intensity: Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes
Yoga Gold
For everyone, but geared for ages 55+. Yoga Gold can be performed on chairs and may include meditation.
- Intensity: Low to Moderate
- Duration: 45 minutes
Please note: Children age 13 to 17 may attend Group Exercise (GEX) classes under the following conditions:
A parent or guardian must be participating in the class with children ages 13 to 15. Class start time is within LifeStyles dependent hours. For example:
- Monday – Friday at 5:15 p.m. permitted | Monday – Friday at 5:30 p.m. not permitted
- Saturday at 9:30 a.m. permitted. Saturday at 8:30 a.m. not permitted
Dependent Hours
Monday – Thursdays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoons: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Evenings: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Fridays
- Mornings: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Afternoon and Evenings: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sundays
- Weekends: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Other Classes & Programs
Pilates Reformer
A Pilates workout helps develop the core muscles of your body. It helps build strength, flexibility, coordination, stability and good posture. Individual, partner and small group Pilates reformer training sessions are available for an additional fee.
For information, please contact a group exercise coordinator:
- LifeStyles, Bath: 330.665.8130 or send us an email
- LifeStyles, Stow: 330.945.3130 or send us an email
- LifeStyles, Green: 330.896.5004 or send us an email
30/30/30
90-minutes of FUN!
The ultimate combination class:
30-minutes of Cardio Step
30-minutes of Strength
30-minutes of Core/Abdominals
Awesome variety to get in, get out and get it done! Participants are encouraged to stay for
the whole class, but you are always welcome to try what formats you love the most.
Location: Green
Pricing:
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
Contact us for more information: 330.896.5004 or [email protected].
Dance Lessons
Ballroom / Line Dance Lesson
Dancing is one of the best ways to exercise and is enjoyable to all! In these classes, we will cover the basic steps that will have you out on the floor and the envy of others. Learn steps of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Swing, or some classic line dances. Then put them to use at the next wedding, party, or social gathering! Sessions are 6 weeks and pre-registration is required.
Location: Green
Day: Tuesdays
Ballroom: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Ballroom Dance: Members: $100 per couple & Non-Members $140 per couple
Line Dance: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Members: $50 & Non-Members $70
Contact us to register or for more information: 330.896.5004 or [email protected].
