Exercise Class Descriptions - Aberdeen Sports Village

Class Descriptions

Learn more about the group exercise classes we offer, and book your space today!

Class Name	Description
15/15/15	A varied, full-body workout in three parts: start in our cycle studio for a quick 15-minute cardio blast, then 15 minutes of strength training and finish with 15 minutes of core & stretching!
20/20/20	A varied, full-body workout in three parts: start in our cycle studio for a quick 20-minute cardio blast, then 20 minutes of strength training and finish with 20 minutes of core & stretching!
Ashtanga Yoga	Ashtanga is a dynamic and athletic form of hatha yoga, made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures. It is rooted in vinyasa, the flowing movements between postures, with a focus on energy and breath. While it is a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace. Suitable for members who have practised yoga before. Please bring your own mat.
Aqua Aerobics	A high energy, fun fitness class in which you perform a range of aerobic moves in the pool shown to you by our motivational instructors!
Ballet Fitness	Join our Ballet Fitness class to improve strength, flexibility, and posture while enjoying a fun, low-impact workout inspired by ballet movements.
Beginners Weightlifting Circuits	New to weightlifting? These sessions are just for you! These are run by our qualified members of staff who will be on hand to assist and provide advice during your session. Once you know how to lift correctly, please move onto to our weightlifting circuits class.
Beginners Yoga	A yoga class for those new to the practice! Our instructors will guide you through poses, including any modifications to suit your ability.
Body Attack	BODYATTACK™ is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises.
Body Balance	BODYBALANCE™ is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
Body Combat	BODYCOMBAT™ is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic programme is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
Body Pump	BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weightlifting exercises such as squats, presses, lifts and curls.
Body Step	Basic stepping, just like walking up and down stairs, is at the heart of BODYSTEP™. A full body cardio workout to really tone your butt and thighs. In a workout you can expect a mixture of upbeat, rhythmic stepping, with squat and lunge patterns to work legs.
Cardio HIT	Cardio doesn't mean just running - try this high intensity class if you want to mix up your cardio routine and find fun ways of getting your heart rate high!
Evergreens Advanced Circuits	A little more challenging than regular circuits, this class will help improve strength and cardiovascular endurance. Learn to use a range of equipment from kettlebells, wall balls and dumbbells alongside learning tough bodyweight
Evergreens Aqua Aerobics	A high energy and fun fitness class in which you perform a range of aerobic moves in the pool shown to you by our motivational instructors!
Evergreens Badminton	Non-coached badminton sessions exclusively available for our Evergreens members and visitors ages 60+. You can bring your own equipment or hire kit from ASV on arrival.
Evergreens Chair-Based Exercise	Gentle exercise using a chair which will help improve mobility and strength in the joints
Evergreens Exercise to Music	Aimed at bringing people of all abilities and fitness levels together, to have fun getting fit while exercising to music!
Evergreens Fitness Pilates	This class is a mixture of chair based exercise and standing exercises aimed at improving balance, core stability & general fitness.
Evergreens Metcon	Using a mix of equipment such as kettlebells, wall balls and TRX, prepare to work hard. Metcon, or 'metabollic conditioning,' will not only elevate your fitness levels but help you gain strength and muscle, and improve your movement.
Evergreens Pickleball	Non-coached singles pickleball session, suitable for over 60's. Participants must bring their own equipment
Evergreens Spin & Core	Cycle your way to improved aerobic fitness and toned muscles, with extra abdominal conditioning for core strength.
Evergreens Studio Cycling	Cycle your way to improved aerobic fitness and toned muscles throughout the lower body!
Evergreens Table Tennis	Coach-led table tennis sessions exclusively available for our Evergreens members and visitors ages 60+. You can bring your own equipment or hire kit from ASV on arrival.
Evergreens Weightlifting	Key Olympic lifts in a circuit format specifically for our Evergreens Members. This class is a mixture of body conditioning, strength, endurance and resistance training, led by our highly qualified instructors.
Evergreens Yoga	Increase range of motion, improve flexibility, facilitate relaxation and release tension, focusing on posture, alignment and breathing. A great way to relax!
Fitness Yoga	This class uses the postures and stretches of yoga in a group exercise format to develop strength, stability and flexibility.
HIT	A 30-minute varied high intensity interval style class. Use equipment & your own bodyweight to push your body to the limit. No class will be the same, ensuring that your body will continue to adapt and ‘HIT’ new levels of fitness.
HYROX	HYROX is a high-intensity fitness class designed to challenge your strength, endurance, and mental toughness. Combining eight functional workout stations with running intervals, this class stimulates the intensity of a race while focusing on full-body conditioning. *Please note that HYROX emphasises the importance of proper form, so to fully participate in the class, it's essential to be able to perform movements like squats and lunges with good technique, including getting the knee to the floor, and completing chest-to-floor burpees. This ensures a safe and effective workout for everyone, allowing you to get the most out of each session. If you're still working on achieving full-range movements, we encourage you to focus on building that foundation before joining the class.
Les Mills Dance	LM Dance is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star - even if you're dance challenged!
Les Mills GRIT	A combination of of GRIT Strength, GRIT Athletic and GRIT Cardio. Strength uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. Athletic often uses a step, bodyweight exercises and multi-dimensional sports conditioning training to increase your overall athletic performance: strength, agility, speed and power. And Cardio uses a variety of body weight exercises that improves cardiovascular fitness, increases speed and maximizes calorie burn.
Les Mills RPM	A cycling workout that delivers maximum results with minimum impact on your joints. Tune in to some great music and get your pedals spinning as your instructor takes you on journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding.
Les Mills The Trip	Immerse yourself in this virtually-led cycling class! Les Mills' The Trip combines a 40-minute multi-peak cycling workout with a journey through digitally-created worlds.
Party Step	The Party Step class is an exciting and dynamic fitness experience that blends energizing step aerobics with fun, rhythmic dance moves. This class is designed to elevate your heart rate while incorporating catchy beats and lively choreography, creating a high-energy atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast, the Party Step class adapts to all levels, focusing on coordination, balance, and endurance.
Pilates	A form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body, with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall wellbeing. Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility and integrates breathing and movement within proper body mechanics to increase awareness.
Queenax HIT	Use our state of the art Queenax frame in the gym to help improve endurance, strength and movement in this high-intensity workout!
Qi Gong	A powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. Qi Gong is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy.
Retro Fun Aerobics	If you are new or returning to fitness this class is designed for you! This class has sing along tunes and easy basic moves so what are you waiting for?! Fun and fitness guaranteed.
Stability Fit	A great workout to increase overall balance and posture, and give you flexibility in your everyday life. This works your abdominal muscles, the back and your mid section to build muscle strength and also protect you from injury.
Stable & Able	Our Stable and Able class is specially designed for elderly individuals or those living with Parkinson’s disease or recovering from a stroke. This gentle, supportive class focuses on improving balance, strength, flexibility, and mobility in a safe and encouraging environment. Led by experienced instructors, the sessions incorporate exercises tailored to the unique needs of participants, helping to enhance coordination, reduce the risk of falls, and promote overall well-being. Whether you're looking to regain confidence in your movement or simply maintain independence, the Stable and Able class provides a welcoming space to build strength and stability at your own pace.
Stretch	A class focusing on flexibility, improving your posture, and reducing the risk of injury. Please bring your own mat to class.
Studio Cycling	Cycle your way to improved aerobic fitness and toned muscles throughout the lower body!
Studio Cycling & Core	Cycle your way to improved aerobic fitness and toned muscles, with added abdominal conditioning.
Teen Gym	Aged between 12-15? Keep fit with specialised teen gym sessions at Aberdeen Sports Village. These are bookable sessions where teens can use the gym under supervision of one of our highly qualified personal trainers.
Teen Weightlifting	Weightlifting class specifically for teens to build functional strength by lifting free weights.
Total Fitness	If you think you're fit, then think again - we dare you to try this class! It uses dynamic exercises, a range of equipment from kettlebells to wall balls and sprints to develop overall fitness.
Weightlifting Circuits	Based around key weightlifting moves in a circuit format, this class is a mixture of body conditioning, strength, endurance and resistance training. Our qualified trainers educate and coach you through the session as you perform the key movements. Please only attend if you know how to use a barbell and lift correctly.
Yoga	Increase range of motion, improve flexibility, facilitate relaxation and release tension through focusing on posture, alignment and breathing. A great way to relax!
Vinyasa Yoga	Vinyasa is a style of yoga characterized by stringing postures together so that you move from one to another seamlessly, using breath.
Yin Yoga	A slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles.
Zumba	Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.
Zumba Gold	The easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. Zumba Gold® classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults, beginners to fitness, or those returning from injury.