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Group Fitness

 

Group fitness classes at West Hills Athletic Club are designed to provide members with a safe, effective, and enjoyable workout while maintaining a professional, positive attitude. Kalamazoo area residents choose our group fitness classes because of our dynamic instructors, extra motivation, socialization, and consistency in their workouts. West Hills features Les Mills classes.

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Class schedule

Classes are a part of your membership package. Below is our permanent schedule. 

Inclement weather

When WMU is closed due to inclement weather, all classes on the group fitness schedule will be canceled until 1 pm. For classes scheduled after 1, please call (269) 387-0410 to confirm that they will be running.

TimeClassInstructor
5:30 a.m.SPRINTChris
6 a.m.BodyPumpTamara
8 a.m.TONEChristine
9:15 a.m.Step IntervalLurinda
11 a.m.Mat PilatesFrancois
NoonBodyPumpTamara
2 p.m.Senior StrengthChanda
3 p.m.Senior StrengthChanda
4:30 p.m.BodyPumpErika
5:30 p.m.BodyCombatErika
6 p.m.SPRINTKristin H
6:35 p.m.YOGABonnie 30 minutes
TimeClassInstructor
5:30 a.m.RPMChris
6:15 a.m.GRITTara (30 minutes)
8:30 a.m.SPRINTKristin
9:15 a.m.BodyPumpJen D
11 a.m.Active AgingChanda
NoonSPRINTChristine
12:30 p.m.CoreChristine (30 minutes)
4:30 p.m.BodyCombatErika
5:30 p.m.BodyPumpTaylor/Liz
TimeClassInstructor
5:15 a.m.BodyStepTaylor
8 a.m.ToneJulie
9:15 a.m.Total Body TrainingDeana 
10:30 a.m.YogaKaty V 75 min
NoonBodyBalanceChristine
2 p.m.Senior StrengthChanda
3 p.m.Senior StretchChanda
4:30 p.m.BodyPumpKristen R
5:30 p.m.CoreJanel
TimeClassInstructor
5:30 a.m.SPRINTChris
6 a.m.BodyPump HeavyChristine
8:15 a.m.BodyPumpJen D
9:15 a.m.BodyStepJen D
11 a.m.Mat PilatesFrancois, Yoga Studio
11 a.m.Active AgingChanda
12 p.m.BodyPumpTamara
4:30 p.m.BodyCombatKristen R
5:30 p.m.BodyPump HeavyMarie
5:30 p.m.RPMStaff
6:30 p.m.YogaBonnie
TimeClassInstructor
5:15 a.m.BodyCombatTara
6:15 a.m.GritTara (30 minutes)
8 a.m.BodyCombatChristine
8:45 a.m.CoreChristine
9:15 a.m.StepKaty
10:30 a.m.YogaKaty V (75 minutes)
11 a.m.Active AgingChanda
NoonBodyPumpLiz
TimeClassInstructor
7:35 a.m.BodyCombatTara
8:30 a.m.BodyPumpErika
9:30 a.m.BodyStepTara
10:45 a.m.YogaStaff
TimeClassInstructor
8:30 a.m.BodyPump
Regular/Heavy rotates week 
from week. See WHAC app 
for schedule
Kristen R./Erika
9:30 a.m.BodyCombatTaylor/Tara
10 a.m.SprintKristin H
10:45 a.m.BodyBalanceChristina/Lina

Active Aging

Active Aging class at West Hills helps keep individuals strong, mobile, and independent with this specialized, low-impact group workout designed for older adults (typically 55+). Each class focuses on strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility to support everyday activities and overall well-being.

What to expect

  • Gentle cardio, strength training, and stretching
  • Options for seated or standing exercises
  • Activities like yoga, Tai Chi, and functional movement
  • A welcoming, social environment that makes fitness fun

Benefits

  • Improves posture and stability
  • Builds strength for daily life
  • Enhances flexibility and joint health
  • Promotes confidence and independence

Suitable for: All fitness levels—modifications provided.

50 minutes

BODYBALANCE

BODYBALANCE is a yoga-inspired workout that blends Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates into a holistic experience designed to improve flexibility, core strength, and mental well-being.

Key Features

  • Mind-Body Connection: Focus on controlled breathing, balance, and mindfulness.
  • Low-Impact: Gentle on joints, making it suitable for all fitness levels.
  • Adaptable: Options for beginners and challenges for experienced participants.
  • Music-Driven: Set to inspiring tracks that enhance relaxation and flow.

Benefits

  • Improves posture and flexibility
  • Builds core strength
  • Reduces stress and promotes calmness
  • Enhances balance and coordination

55 minutes

BODYCOMBAT

BODYCOMBAT is a high-energy, non-contact group fitness workout inspired by martial arts. It combines moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Kung Fu with powerful music for an exhilarating experience.

Key features

  • Cardio peak training: Keeps your heart rate elevated with intense intervals.
  • Full-body workout: Burns calories, tones muscles, and improves endurance.
  • Stress relief: Punch and kick your way to a stronger, more confident you.
  • No equipment needed: Simple, effective moves suitable for all fitness levels.

Benefits

  • Boosts cardiovascular fitness
  • Improves coordination and agility
  • Builds strength and stamina
  • Helps relieve stress and energize your mood

Who can join?

Anyone! BODYCOMBAT offers options for beginners and challenges for advanced participants—no prior martial arts experience required.

55 minutes

BODYPUMP

BODYPUMP is a full-body barbell workout designed to build strength and tone muscles using the rep effect—light to moderate weights with high repetitions. Set to upbeat music, it’s a fun and effective way to improve endurance and burn calories.

Key features

  • The rep effect: High reps with lighter weights for lean muscle conditioning.
  • Choreographed tracks: Each track targets a specific muscle group (squats, chest, back, arms, etc.).
  • Time under tension: Focused work to strengthen without adding bulk.
  • Adaptable: Adjust weights to suit your fitness level.

Benefits

  • Builds strength and muscular endurance
  • Tones and shapes the entire body
  • Burns calories effectively
  • Improves posture and overall fitness

Who can join?

Everyone! Whether you’re new to lifting or experienced, BODYPUMP offers scalable options to match your goals.

55 minutes

BODYSTEP

BODYSTEP is a fun, full-body cardio workout centered around rhythmic stepping on an adjustable platform. It combines classic step moves with squats, lunges, burpees, push-ups, and weight plate exercises to tone your legs, butt, and core, boost fitness, and burn calories—all set to upbeat music.

Key features

  • Step-based cardio: Improves coordination and agility.
  • Strength elements: Includes bodyweight and resistance exercises for toning.
  • Adjustable intensity: Use a low step for beginners or increase height for a challenge.
  • Music-driven: Energetic tracks keep you motivated throughout the workout.

Benefits

  • Builds cardiovascular endurance
  • Strengthens and tones lower body and core
  • Burns calories effectively
  • Improves coordination and overall fitness

Who can join?

Everyone! BODYSTEP offers options for all fitness levels—from beginners to advanced participants.

55 minutes

Core

CORE is a scientifically designed workout inspired by athletic training, focused on building core strength, stability, and endurance. It uses resistance tubes, weights, and bodyweight exercises—such as planks, crunches, and glute/hip work—to improve posture, balance, and sports performance while helping prevent injury.

Key features

  • Athletic focus: Works muscles from shoulders to knees, not just isolated abs.
  • Functional strength: Enhances stability for everyday movement and sports.
  • Equipment variety: Combines resistance tubes, weight plates, and bodyweight.
  • Instructor guidance: Ensures correct technique and offers options for all levels.

Benefits

  • Builds core strength and endurance
  • Improves posture and balance
  • Supports injury prevention
  • Enhances overall athletic performance

Who Can Join?

Everyone! CORE is challenging yet accessible, with modifications for beginners and progressions for advanced participants.

30 minutes

Grit

GRIT Cardio is a short, intense 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout designed to push you to your limits and deliver fast results. It uses bodyweight exercises, powerful music, and functional movements—such as burpees, tuck jumps, and high knees—to boost cardiovascular fitness, burn calories, and improve speed.

Key features

  • HIIT format: Structured work/rest intervals for maximum effort and recovery.
  • Athletic training: Focused on speed, agility, and explosive power.
  • No equipment needed: Pure bodyweight-based exercises.
  • Modifications available: Suitable for all fitness levels with instructor guidance.

Benefits

  • Rapidly improves cardiovascular endurance
  • Burns calories and accelerates fat loss
  • Enhances athletic performance and speed
  • Builds mental toughness

30 minutes

Mat Pilates

Mat Pilates is a modern take on traditional Pilates, blending classic core-strengthening moves with music, choreography, and expert coaching for a low-impact, high-intensity mind-body workout. It focuses on controlled movements and breathwork, creating a session that feels more intense and “cardio-like” without being traditional cardio.

Key features

  • Music-driven flow: Energizing tracks guide movement and rhythm.
  • Deep core engagement: Targets abs, glutes, back, and hips.
  • Dynamic exercises: Includes planks, flows, and functional stretches.
  • Low-Impact, high-intensity: Gentle on joints yet challenging for strength and mobility.

Benefits

  • Builds core strength and stability
  • Improves posture and flexibility
  • Tones and sculpts the entire body
  • Leaves you feeling strong, calm, and energized

1 hour

RPM™

RPM is a group indoor cycling workout that simulates a real-world bike ride with hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding, all set to motivating music. It’s a low-impact, high-calorie-burning exercise where you control your own resistance and speed, making it adaptable for all fitness levels.

Key features

  • Realistic cycling experience: Mimics outdoor riding with varied terrain.
  • Music-driven motivation: Inspiring tracks keep you energized.
  • Self-paced intensity: You choose your resistance and speed.
  • Low-Impact: Gentle on joints while delivering a powerful cardio workout.

Benefits

  • Builds cardiovascular fitness
  • Burns calories efficiently
  • Strengthens legs and lower body
  • Improves endurance and stamina

Who can join?

Everyone! RPM is suitable for beginners and advanced riders alike, thanks to adjustable resistance and instructor guidance.

45 minutes

Senior Strength

Seniors can build power and endurance with a mix of functional strength training exercises, while balancing using their core. Burn calories and have fun. 


55 minutes.

Senior Stretch

Gain flexibility in this class by focusing on stretching and lengthening muscles, and balancing muscle flexibility.

45 minutes.

Step Interval

Step Interval is a high-energy, full-body cardio workout using an adjustable step platform. It combines rhythmic stepping with functional strength moves like squats, lunges, burpees, and weight exercises to boost fitness, tone muscles, and burn calories—all set to motivating music.

Key features

  • Interval structure: Timed work/rest periods, often using formats like descending ladders.
  • Cardio plus strength blend: Improves endurance while toning legs, glutes, and core.
  • Adjustable intensity: Step height and weight options make it suitable for all levels.
  • Music-driven motivation: Upbeat tracks keep energy high throughout the workout.

Benefits

  • Builds cardiovascular fitness
  • Improves coordination and agility
  • Strengthens and tones the entire body
  • Burns calories efficiently

Who can join?

Everyone! Step Interval offers scalable options for beginners and advanced participants, making it a versatile and fun workout.

1 hour

SPRINT

SPRINT is a short, intense 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout performed on an indoor bike. It focuses on powerful pedaling bursts mixed with recovery periods to deliver fast results—boosting metabolism, burning calories, and building lean muscle without being a traditional cycling class.

Key features

  • HIIT on a bike: Combines sprinting, power work, and strength-building intervals.
  • Time-efficient: Just 30 minutes for maximum impact.
  • Self-paced resistance: You control the intensity for your fitness level.
  • Music-driven motivation: High-energy tracks keep you pushing hard.

Benefits

  • Rapidly improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Burns calories and accelerates fat loss
  • Builds lower-body strength and power
  • Boosts metabolism for hours after the workout

Who can join?

Anyone ready for a challenge! SPRINT is designed for all fitness levels with instructor guidance and scalable resistance.

30 minutes

TONE

Les Mills TONE is a 45-minute group fitness class that combines cardio, strength training, and core work for a complete, full-body workout. Using light weights, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises like squats and lunges, TONE is designed to build fitness, tone muscles, improve balance, and boost energy—with options for all fitness levels.

Key features

  • Multi-peak cardio intervals: Elevates heart rate for calorie burn and endurance.
  • Functional strength training: Improves everyday movement and posture.
  • Core-focused finish: Strengthens abs, glutes, and back for stability.
  • Adaptable intensity: Modifications make it accessible for beginners and challenging for advanced participants.

Benefits

  • Improves cardiovascular fitness
  • Builds strength and tones muscles
  • Enhances balance and coordination
  • Increases overall energy and confidence

45–60 minutes

Total Body Training

Combine weight training and cardio conditioning in one powerful workout! This 45-minute class uses heavier weights with fewer reps to develop strength, paired with cardio intervals to burn fat and boost endurance. Expect a mix of functional movements and heart-pumping exercises for a complete full-body workout that leaves you feeling strong and energized.

Focus: Strength and cardio
Benefits: Build muscle, burn calories, improve overall fitness
Suitable for: All fitness levels (modifications provided)

45 minutes

Yoga

This modern yoga program offers a four-part series that blends traditional practices with contemporary coaching and uplifting music. Each class focuses on a unique aspect of yoga, providing a deeper experience than BODYBALANCE and helping you elevate both mind and body to a “higher state.”

The four styles

  • Hatha: Alignment-based practice for posture and stability.
  • Vinyasa: Strength-building flow with dynamic sequences.
  • Yin: Restorative stretches for flexibility and relaxation.
  • Breath: Focused breathing techniques for clarity and control.

Key features

  • Music-driven: Inspiring tracks enhance the flow and mindfulness.
  • Accessible for all levels: Options and guidance for beginners and advanced yogis.
  • Holistic Approach: Improves strength, flexibility, mental clarity, and overall well-being.

Benefits

  • Builds physical strength and mobility
  • Enhances mental focus and calmness
  • Promotes balance and posture
  • Creates a deeper mind-body connection

1 hour