Class descriptions

Any class with a ($) next to the title has an additional charge. Please register for these classes through Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services online or by calling 952.939.8203. All other classes are included in the Williston Fitness Center membership.

Water aerobics

Arthritis Plus ($)
This level of aquatic exercise mixes stretches and toning from the arthritis class with the basic exercises to increase the heart rate and move those bodies in the warmer water. Enjoy this class with fun music and energy! Free to members; Non-members purchase a $4 daily charge or a discounted 10-visit punch card.
Deep Water
Non-impact aerobic workout with toning and stretching. Participants must be self-sufficient in the water.
Water
This includes aerobics, toning, and stretching. Class may be taught in deep and shallow water.
Water Arthritis
Swimming is not a prerequisite, but participants must be self-sufficient in the water. Cardiovascular workout, stretching, and toning without impact. All of these classes are free to members. Non-members must purchase a $4 daily charge or a discounted 10-visit punch card. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 a.m. and Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. Please do not arrive more than 20 minutes before class.

Land aerobics

Body Blast!
This morning class adds in-depth, overall body toning, abdominals and stretching to your exercise routine.
Body Jam™
A cardio workout where you will enjoy the sensation of dance through a mix of moves and music that puts emphasis on having fun while breaking a sweat. Start your week off with this exciting class!
Body Sculpting
This simple, yet challenging class is designed to tone the entire body through the use of Body Bars, tubing, and free weights.
Cardio Mix
Boost your cardiovascular fitness with this refreshed mix of cardio exercises.
Cardio Twist
This class is taught at a basic fitness level with variations of intensity levels offered for those with higher fitness levels. Step aerobics is not the only thing you’ll see in this class—come for a great floor and weight workout, too!
Circuit
A little of something for every part of you! Great for new participants and those with experience. You pace this class at a rate best for you.
Core Conditioning
Now is the best time to work on your core! Abdominals, glutes, and lower back will be worked in this 25-minute class. Note: Participants must come to class already warmed-up.
Drums Alive ($)
Tap, turn, reach, and dip your way to a high energy instructor-lead “drumming” class for any adult. This class is a low-impact exercise class that increases your heart rate while toning your arms, legs, and core! To register please contact recreation services at 952.939.8203.
FTA (Fitness Training for Adults) ($)
Cardiovascular and weight training is great for meeting health and wellness goals. Learn proper use of the weight machines, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment. Personal trainers develop a workout routine, specified for your body!
Goju-Kai Karate ($)
Get in shape and learn an effective style of self-defense while developing personal confidence. Classes and skills are progressive and ongoing. For more information and to register, please contact recreation services at 952.939.8203.
Hot Shoes
This workout combines the art of dance with the science of exercise, the fun of rhythmic routines, and fantastic motivating music with mind/body activity. Options to take one, two, three or unlimited classes per week. Please register at recreation services.
Kickboxing ($)
Improve your self-confidence and gain strength, coordination, and flexibility while burning calories in this high-energy class. Please register at recreation services.
Pilates II (Intermediate Pilates) ($: Free for members after February 1, 2010)
A form of body conditioning that strengthens, stretches, and tones your muscles, while improving posture and balance. Pilates can increase your flexibility, unite your mind and body, and give you a more stream-lined shape, producing longer and leaner muscles. Pilates II challenges you and provides additional poses and more advanced body conditioning. Please register at recreation services.
Pump It Up
Resistance training class perfect for men and women of all ages. Fun workout using a variable weight barbell and music. Also includes abdominal work and flexibility training. Non-members must register at Recreation Services.
Pure energy jam
A 45-minute intense workout that burns calories while shaping legs, toning arms, and chiseling the core. Kick, Punch, hop, jump, bend, and twist your way to a fitter you!
Step Challenge Plus
This class begins with traditional warm-up and uses an intermediate-to-advanced intensity level of Step Aerobics mixed with other forms of cardio and muscular conditioning.
Step It Up
Intermediate and advanced step moves get you in shape and leave you feeling great! Basic step experience required.
T’ai Chi
A very old Chinese exercise characterized by a series of careful, precise, and fluid movements—something like slow motion dance. The purpose is to relax, balance, strengthen, and increase flexibility… both in mind and body. Free to members: $5 for non-members.
Total Core and Cardio
This class contains high and low impact aerobic moves to get you on (or off) your feet. Instructors teach to all levels of aerobics conditioning; members must increase or decrease intensity as desired.
Yoga ($: Free for members after January 1, 2010)
Basic fundamentals of yoga as a system for physical, mental and spiritual integration. Participants learn and practice basic postures or asanas, working to correct poor posture and faulty breathing while gaining awareness of the nervous system. Yoga is free to members, non-members must pay the $5 fee for the a.m. class. Non-members may register at Recreation Services for evening sessions.
Zumba!
This class is a mix of Latin-based dances and moves from hip-hop. Lose yourself in the music and work your body… it’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s a workout when you don’t even know it!