Guide to Week of free group fitness classes at Athletic Club Alabama

I’m sure you’ve heard enough “deals” from gyms and fitness studios to last you a lifetime. Deals that sound great (only $19.99! And I can cancel anytime!) but have even restrictions in their tiny fine print than your average cell phone contract. Or you sign up for a gym because you love their class descriptions, only to attend one and hate it?

What’s a person looking to get healthy to do?

Free Classes!

If you’re going to be in Huntsville Monday, August 19th-Sunday, August 25th, I have a solution for you. Well, Athletic Club Alabama does. During that week, all of their group fitness classes will be FREE! No restrictions or exceptions. Come to one, come to all 37.

What would possess a business to offer a deal like this?

“We were planning on making the Zumba Party and Latin Ballroom Dance Night free Healthy Huntsville events, and then had the idea to just make the entire week free for all! It’s a great way for everyone in town to check out the gym and participate in celebrating our 40th year of fitness in the Huntsville area,” Kelly Smith, Athletic Club Alabama’s General Manager told me.

Healthy Huntsville is an initiative by Mayor Tommy Battle, the City of Huntsville, and several nonprofits to offer free programs designed to to reduce obesity by promoting healthy eating and active lifestyle. Read about Healthy Huntsville and find more Healthy Huntsville events.

But on to the important part: the classes. With so many classes, we thought it would be a good idea to breakdown all the fitness going on at Athletic Club Alabama. So here’s our guide to the week of free group fitness classes at Athletic Club Alabama . Class descriptions can be found at the end of the post.

Start the Day with Dance

What better way to kick off your morning than with a bit of dance?

Main Location Classes:

Tues, 8/2o & Thurs, 8/22 at 8:30am: Jazzercise™ with Rachael
Sat, 8/24 at 9am: Step with Ann Marie
Sat, 8/24 at 10:15am Jazzercise™ with Lisa

South Location Classes:

Sat, 8/24 at 9:30am: *ZUMBA™ with Melissa

Morning Muscle Building

Get your body in gear for the day by building some muscles!

Main Location Classes:

Mon, Wed, & Fri (19, 21 & 23) at 8am: Total Body Fitness with Christie

South Location Classes:

Mon, 8/19 at 8:30am: *TRX CIRCUIT with Matt
Tues, 8/20 at 8:30am: BODYPOWER with Laura
Wed, 8/21 at 8:30am: BODYBARRE with Laura
Thurs, 8/22 at 8:30am: BODYPOWER with Gloria
Fri, 8/23 at 8:30am: *TRX CIRCUIT with Brandi
Sat 8/24 at 10:30am: BODYPOWER with Gloria

Heart Pumping Afternoon

Get your heart racing and burn fat in these classes.

Main Location Classes:

Thur, 8/22 at 4:30pm: FITBALL with Anna Maria

South Location Classes:

Tues, 8/20 at 5:30pm: SPINNING™ with Gayle
Wed, 8/21 at 5:30pm: PILOXING™ with Candice
Thur, 8/22 at 5:30pm: CYCLE with Brandi

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End the Day Strong

Why not end the day strong with some muscle building?

Main Location Classes:

Mon, 8/19 at 5:30pm: BODYPOWER with Rachel

South Location Classes:

Wed, 8/21 at 5:30pm: *TRX INTERVAL with Laura
Thur, 8/22 at 6:30pm: *TRX CIRCUIT with Matt

Get Your Groove on: Afternoon/Evening Edition

Zumba Dance Party!! on Monday August 19th at 5:30pm

Join our instructors at our South Huntsville Studio for this special class with a DJ, prizes and snacks! ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and energizing workout. You will not even realize you are exercising with the party-like atmosphere where EVERYONE can dance!

Latin Night Dance Party on Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30pm

Antonio Bernal of Elegant Dance Company and Athletic Club Alabama South will host Latin Night Dance Parties on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30-7:30 PM. The first 30 minutes will be instruction, followed by a 30 minute dance party. Feel free to gather in our lounge area before and after the party! Beer and wine specials will be available.

Main Location Classes:

Tues, 8/20 & Thur, 8/22 at 5:45pm: Jazzercise™ with Lisa

South Location Classes:

Thur, 8/22 at 5:30pm: *ZUMBA™ with Pam

Yoga and pilates

Main Location Classes:

Mon, Wed, & Fri (8/19, 21, 23) at 9am: PILATES with Christie
Tues, 8/20 & Thur, 8/22 at 5:30pm: YOGA with Ann
Sat, 8/24 at 8am: Pilates with Andrea
Sun, 8/25 at 5pm: YOGA with Ann

South Location Classes:

Mon, 8/19 at 6:30pm: YOGA with Katherine
Tues, 8/20 & Thurs, 8/22 at 9:30pm: Beginner YOGA with Katherine
Wed, 8/21 at 6:30pm: YOGA with Katherine

About the Classes

See a class that sounds fun, but you’re not exactly sure what it involves. Check the descriptions below:

Piloxing: a mix of Pilates and boxing moves into a fat torching, muscle sculpting, core-centric interval workout
Spinning: Performed on indoor cycles, this class combines basic cycling movements with motivational coaching techniques. Members should bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Jazzercise™: Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing and can burn up to 600 in an hour
Zumba™: a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and energizing workout
Pilates: a functional approach to strength and flexibility training.
Total Body Fitness: Build strength and fitness using a variety of equipment, resistance and body weight exercises.
Yoga: a series of carefully designed postures with a strong emphasis on breathing, concentration, and flexibility.
BODYPOWER: A 60-minute workout that challenges all major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls.
TRX Classes™: a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise designed to build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries, all at the intensity you choose.
Fitball: this class uses fitballs and dumbbells to strengthen and lengthen your muscles while you improve balance and agility.

Visit Athletic Club Alabama

Athletic Club Alabama has 2 locations in Huntsville:

Main Location

Address: 3250 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville 35801
Phone: 256-881-0931
Visit their website for hours
Features: Tennis Center, HEAT Junior Academy, Basketball, Group Fitness Classes, Individual Fitness Equipment, Personal Trainers, Upstairs Cafe and Pro Shop.

South Location

Address: 2100 Members Drive Huntsville 35802
Phone: 256-880-0770
Visit their website for hours
Features: Rock Climbing Wall, Racquetball, Squash, Group Fitness Classes, Individual Fitness Equipment, Personal Trainers, Juice Bar and Spa

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