Fitness Exchange Fitness Classes

We want you to have fun with our group classes. You’ll find our instructors friendly, engaging, and dedicated to giving you a great workout. With the exception of Pilates, all of our group classes are included in your membership.

Not a member? Not a problem! Non-members may purchase a FEX Class Pass at $10 per class and try out several of our offerings. See you in class

Group Fitness Class Descriptions
B = Beginner | I = Intermediate | A = Advanced

“Pulse Pumpin’ STEP” – Turn it up a notch with our advanced step class. Great high energy music combined with non-stop fun choreography makes this class the perfect way to rev-up your cardio training while having a blast. Provides a moderate to high-intensity workout with intermediate to advanced choreography. Wheeee!!!(I, A)

“Bust Your Gut” – An intense 15 minutes of nothing but abs. (B, I, A)

Pilates Reformer – Traditional Pilates performed on reformer equipment. Class size is limited to six so that each participant receives individual attention. Workouts are designed to your level, whether it be beginner, intermediate or advanced. Provides an intense core workout designed to strengthen core stability and improve postural balance. (B, I, A)

Pilates Mat – Pilates moves adapted to a floor mat workout. This is a technically challenging workout requiring participants to already have some core strength. It is recommended that beginners take a reformer class to become more familiar with the principles of Pilates. (I, A)

“Carido Kick Boxing ” – A 45 minute workout that will work on standard kickboxing moves to an intense cardiovascular pace. Develop new skills, build a strong core, and burn tons of calories. (B, I)

Boot Camp – Get the best of both worlds with this “tough-love” combo class that blends cardio with resistance training to give you a full-body workout. (B, I, A)

Yoga – Quiet your mind and spirit while strengthening your body with this class that focuses on traditional poses while teaching proper breathing, alignment and balance. All postures are adaptable to all levels. (B, I, A)

“Power Pump Circuit” – Get your cardio and resistance training all in one class! Power Pump uses weight and cardio stations laid out in circuit fashion to keep you moving and working the entire body. This class will help improve your strength and endurance while you gain better balance and coordination. Be ready to sweat and incinerate some fat!
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“Ultimate Fitness Challenge” – When you’re ready to take your training to a completely different level, this is the class to add to your mix. This is a high intensity, challenging workout designed to bring you up to athletic-level training. No two classes are the same, but each class will incorporate weight resistance exercises, body-weight training, plyometric exercises and sport drills. Take the challenge and see how much improvement you can make in your level of fitness. (I, A)

"Ultimate Fitness For Beginners" – This is a great way to get your fitness program moving in the right direction. Same format as our intermediate and advanced class, but less intense.

Step Sculpt Crunch- Get your day started right with this fun and energetic aerobics class. The hour includes cardio using a step bench, total body sculpting using free weights, and core training. New to step aerobics? Don't worry, the choreography is taught in a progression so all levels will catch on. Come get your metabolism going with this total body work out...it's better than your morning coffee!

FEATURED SERVICES
Belly Dancing
Tamara was born during the civil war in Beirut, Lebanon. Although she moved from her homeland at the young age of five, she never stopped celebrating that culture's richness and magnificence. Tamara grew up dancing and entertaining family and house guests. This beautiful dance is her very bond to her memories, culture, and femininity. Her natural movements and ear for the music encouraged her to pursue studying the art and history of Oriental dance. Tamara began training in the summer of 2000 and has since had an array of instructors, including Cassandra, Momo, Samara, Camelia, Jalina,Soraya, Raqia Hassan, Farida Fahamy, and Dina. Tamara has travelled the world and has had dance training from the living legends. She recently visited Beirut, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece. Her greatest mentors include her mother, grandmother, sisters and the close female community which enveloped her life. It is through them, through their being that she has come to understand the essence of Middle Eastern dance. Tamara's style is deeply rooted in traditional Oriental dance, which is apparent in her delicate attention to detail. Each movement is evoked by the connection that she makes with her music; a combination of precise technique and emotion. Tamara's interpretation of each rhythm and sound is inspired from the heart. Her free style is exciting and elegant.
Cardio Kick Boxing Beginning April 10th, 2007 on Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M.
Cardio kickboxing -- a combination of aerobics, boxing, and martial arts -- is one of the most popular fitness trends to hit gymnasiums in recent years. These workouts, which are inspired by martial arts, have motivated many people to start a fitness program. This intense, total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination, and balance.1 The American Council on Exercise (ACE), which evaluates exercise products and programs, notes that, during a one-hour kickboxing workout, you can burn from 500 to 800 calories, which is up to twice the calories you burn during a one-hour step-aerobics class. Kickboxing classes can be a great alternative for people who have become bored with weight-room cardiovascular activities, such as brisk walking or jogging on a treadmill. They also provide an option for people who enjoy the "semi-dance" movements found in aerobics or step classes. However, kickboxing-style fitness programs are not necessarily geared toward the beginner. The beginning cardio kick boxer must have above-average endurance, strength, and flexibility.
“Power Pump Circuit” and “Ultimate Fitness Challenge” are our most recent additions to our group fitness schedule (see description above). “Power Pump” is now Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. “Ultimate Fitness Challenge” is now on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m.
Triet Hoang joins F/EX as our newest group fitness instructor.	Triet Hoang Join our newest group fitness instructor Triet Hoang for his “Power Pump” and “Ultimate Fitness” classes. Triet is a new Houston resident via New Orleans courtesy of Hurricane Katrina. He is one serious athlete who bikes, swims, runs marathons and adventure races and just has an overall great time finding new ways to keep himself and his clients in shape. He has a B.S. in Sports Exercise from the Sports Institution of Ho Chi Minh City and has studied cell molecular biology and chemical engineering at Tulane University. He has also coached the master swim team at Tulane. Join us in welcoming Triet to the F/EX family. We know you’ll love taking class with him.