Hoo's Well

Are you new to working out or uncomfortable in a gym setting? This program will introduce you to body weight movements, exercise machines, and other types of strength training equipment in a safe and effective manner. While focusing on proper form and technique, we will help establish and develop the basic fundamentals of exercise. By the end of this class, you will feel comfortable and confident in any gym setting!

Challenge your training through this whole-body suspension and bootcamp style class. Through the use of TRX straps and other forms of exercise, we will go through a progressive program aimed to reach your goals through low-impact functional movement training.

Learn safe and effective weight training exercises to promote health and wellness. This class will help you develop a program using a variety of equipment including machines, free weights (dumbbells), resistance bands and more. We will succeed together as a class in establishing safe and effective workout routines while building a solid knowledge base on technique and research based principles.

This six-week instructional course is ideal for kettlebell users of all levels and experience, but especially those looking to refine and perfect their technique to optimize their training. Participants will learn to perform the following movements in a safe, efficient, and effective manner: squats, swings, press, and Turkish get-ups. Once you have learned the basic principles, you will get stronger and better conditioned. Come learn how to use the kettlebell the right way!

Enjoy a combination of cardio moves and toning interval exercises to keep your heart pumping and minimize strain on joints. you'll want to feel comfortable in water and we have aqua joggers available if desired. No registration required. Participation is FREE for UVa Health Plan-covered employees and spouses as part of the Hoo's Well program.

If you're uncomfortable around water, this swim lesson is for you! You will learn all skills in the warm water pool as our sensitive instructor directs you through painless methods. As you become more comfortable, you'll decide your own level of readiness to progress deeper. By the end of the class, you'll be comfortable with the freestyle, breast stroke, treading, survival skills and diving.

Ballet-Yoga-Pilates all meet in this Barre class for combined exercises that focus on isometric strength training combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements. you'll start on the mat for a warm-up of planks, push-ups and arm exercises, and move to the barre to work your lower body and wrap up with core-focused moves.No registration required. Participation is FREE for UVA Health Plan-covered employees and spouses as part of the Hoo's Well program.

The integral style of yoga is a gentle, meditative style well-suited to the participant's need and abilities. This class is tailored towards the needs and abilities of those present.

This class is geared towards those individuals looking to learn more about proper deadlift techniques. We will cover proper form and safety techniques. This class is geared towards all abilities, whether a beginner or those looking to maximize their potential! Open only to UVA students and IM-Rec members.

This yoga class is slower-paced with less physically demanding poses that will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and renewed. Our instructor will offer multi-level options and advanced variations to give you the yoga practice you came for. This class will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and renewed. The sequence of movements is designed to counterbalance the stresses of everyday life and to improve strength and flexibility.

Do you just want to dance? Throw in some body sculpting moves set to a fusion of international music and it's a dance party workout!No registration required. Participation is FREE for UVa Health Plan-covered employees and spouses as part of the Hoo's Well program.