Franklin & Marshall College

The department of Athletics and Recreation would like to announce their Springl Fitness Class Schedule.

Any questions regarding the classes should be directed to the class instructor.   Email addresses are provided with the class description.

Gentle Yoga

A relaxing Hatha yoga class with easy postures designed to increase flexibility, relieve muscle tension, and reduce stress. Good for people with injuries or limited flexibility. Yoga mat required.

Time: Tuesdays 12:05 – 12:50 p.m.

Location: Dance Studio B (ROS 113)

Instructor: Jane Marie Clipman, email jclipman@fandm.edu. Jane Marie Clipman has been practicing yoga for 24 years and is certified through the Himalayan Institute.

Cost:  $55 for 12 classes: January 31st – April 24th
 

Registration: Tuesday January 24, 12:00-12:30p.m. and 5:00-5:30p.m., ROS 113

 

Beginner Power Yoga

An introduction to power yoga poses that build strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance. A great body sculpting  workout! No experience necessary. Yoga mat required.

Time: Tuesdays 5:05 – 5:50 p.m.

Location: Dance Studio B (ROS 113)

Instructor: Jane Marie Clipman, email jclipman@fandm.edu. Jane Marie Clipman has been practicing yoga for 24 years and is certified through the Himalayan Institute.

Cost:  $55 for 12 classes: January 31st – April 24th
 
Registration: Tuesday January 24, 12:00-12:30p.m. and 5:00-5:30p.m., ROS 113

 

Advanced Power Yoga

A 75 minute Vinyasa yoga class with fast-paced sequences of very challenging poses that require strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance. Pose names given in Sanskrit. Prior experience and instructor permission necessary.

Time: Thursdays 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.

Location: LSP classroom

Instructor: Jane Marie Clipman, email jclipman@fandm.edu. Jane Marie Clipman has been practicing yoga for 24 years and is certified through the Himalayan Institute.

Cost:   $70 for 12 classes: January 31st – April 24th
 
Registration: Tuesday January 24, 12:00-12:30p.m. and 5:00-5:30p.m., ROS 113

 
Advanced Aerobic Conditioning Class

Instructors: F&M football Coaching Staff
Time/Dates: Wednesdays @ 6:30AM to 8AM.  Class begins February 1st
Location: Mayser Gymnasium
*This is not a beginner class

 
Kickboxing

Kickboxing  is an non-contact, energy-packed class that provides cardio routines for total body toning. In this class, you jump, kick, and box your way into a healthier you. This kickboxing class is designed for all fitness levels and is structured with cueing and instruction to allow beginners as well as more advanced exercisers to follow the challenging combinations, burn fat, release stress & have fun! Resistance training, abdominal work and stretching are added to the end of the workout.
What to bring: Please bring a large mat, or towel, water, and a small towel because you will sweat!
Time: Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Beginning 2/8

Location: Woods Room

Instructor: Tansy Rodgers, email Tansy Rodgers at

Cost: $5 per class

 
Zumba

ZUMBA is a latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin/ International music and repetitive, easy-to-follow dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective “fitness-party”!  This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance  of cardio and muscle-toning benefits.  This cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, targeting the whole body, the core, the abdominals, and, most importantly, your heart! This class is formatted for all fitness levels with instructor modifications, as needed, on more challenging movements. Come out and feel the dance, feel the music, and ZUMBA!
**Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers that are low tread or traction (old sneakers or dance shoes are ideal).
Time: Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm; classes start on February 6th

Instructor: Tansy Rodgers, email Tansy Rodgers at

Location: Woods Room, ASFC

Cost: $5 per class

Pilates

Pilates is a method of body conditioning that combines stretching and strengthening exercises to tone muscles, improve posture and increase flexibility by training your mind and body to work together. This will be a beginner/intermediate class  that will teach you the basic concepts of the Pilates method and a series of controlled movements to  strengthen your core muscles: abs, back, hips and thighs.  
Most movements are done on the floor, so bring a mat and dress comfortably in yoga pants, bike shorts,etc.

Time: Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm; classes start on 2/27

Instructor:  Beth Buckwalter AAAI/ISMA certified in Mat Pilates  

Location: TBA

Cost: $30 for 6 classes; Registration in advance is required for this class.  Please contact the instructor at to register.

 
Personal Training

Personal Training is available at a fee for all members of the college community.  If you are interested in this service please contact the individuals listed below.  These are individuals who have been approved by the College to provide this service to our patrons.

Tansy Rodgers -

Robin Wert –