Hamilton College - Campus Wellness

Perhaps you are one of the curious, wishing you had the courage to join in on the classes offered at the Fitness Center but afraid of making a fool of yourself? Well, here you go!

This is an entry-level, group fitness class choreographed and paced for the newcomer.

In the context of a real fitness class (you will get a workout!) emphasis will be on teaching basic moves familiar to Step, floor cardio, Body Bar and Ball classes.... a real mixed bag of fun, music and positive encouragement. Please bring water and a towel.

C2 Indoor Rowing

Open to Students, faculty and staff
Thursdays: noon-1pm
Alumni Gym Third Floor Erg Room
Instructor: Lisa Coleman

Have 30 to 40 minutes at lunchtime and need a GREAT cardio workout that has minimal joint impact, while strengthening EVERY major muscle group in your body? C2 Rowing offers the most TIME-EFFICIENT way to condition your aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. If you're looking for an awesome FAT-BURNING workout or a great way to CROSS-TRAIN for other activities, then...

C2 is for you!!!

A water bottle and comfortable clothing are all that is required to participate. Beginners are Welcomed!

Body Bar w/Step

Wednesdays at 12:10
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
CWB Multipurpose Room
Instructor: Regina Johnson/Lisa Magnarelli
Add some variety to your workout by using a weighted bar, hand weights and step aerobics to alternate strength training and cardio routines. Class begins at 12;10 and ends at 12:55, great for employees who are crunched for time. Clss ends with toning, abs and stretch. Beginners are welcomed and encouraged to try this class.

Cardiokick

Mondays at 12:10
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
CWB Fitness Center Multi-purpose Room
Instructor: Lisa Magnarelli/Regina Johnson
High intensity cardio that can be modified for your level of fitness. This class includes basic kickboxing and cardio routines as well as some strength training and toning. Beginners are welcome.

Cardiokick

High intensity cardio kickboxing
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
Mondays at 5:00pm
CWB Fitness Center Multi-purpose Room
Instructor: Lisa Magnarelli
High intensity cardio that can be modified for your level of fitness. This class includes basic kickboxing and cardio routines as well as some strength training and toning. Beginners are welcome.

Water Fitness

Mondays and Wednesdays at Noon
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
Bristol Pool
Instructor: Lisa Coleman
Aqua fitness is a deep water conditioning program for the beginner as well as the athlete who desires to cross-train or condition for their sport in the off-season. Aqua classes provide a resistance and cardiovascular conditioning program that will promote fitness.

Zumba

Thursdays at 12:10
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
CWB Dance Studio
Instructor: Rita Ashton
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements. 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. Zumba integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, which targets areas such as gluteals, legs, arms, core, and the most important muscle in the body, the heart! The basic steps formula makes it easy for any fitness level.
Zumba is "Exercise in Disquise". So ditch the workout, and join the party!

Power Yoga

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (Beginning 10/27)
Open to: Students, faculty and staff
CWB Multi-purpose Room
Instructor: Deborah Burkhart
A more dynamic style of Yoga. This class will have you drawing on and developing muscular strength and endurance.

Yoga

Tuesdays at Noon
Open to: Students, faculty and staff.
CWB Dance Studio
Instructor: Kristy Caruso
Hatha Yoga is an ancient system of wellness. Both gentle and dynamic postures address every system of the body, while the practice of breath and mindfulness techniques work to restore calm and clarity of mind. Yoga leaves you feeling refreshed, vital and alert.

Spinning

Meets Mondays and Wednesdays.
5:45-6:15pm
Open to students, faculty and staff.
Fitness Center Mezzanine
Instructor: Colleen Thieme
Group indoor cycling for all levels.
Bring a towel and a water bottle.

Spinning

Meets Tuesdays at 5pm.
5pm-6pm
Open to students, faculty and staff.
Fitness Center Mezzanine
Instructor: Tom Heiland
Group indoor cycling for all levels.
Bring a towel and a water bottle.

Spinning

Meets Thursdays at noon.
12-1pm
Open to students, faculty and staff.
Fitness Center Mezzanine
Instructor: Tom Heiland
Group indoor cycling for all levels.
Bring a towel and a water bottle.

Core Training

Meets Mondays and Wednesdays.
6:15-7pm
Open to Students, faculty and staff.
Fitness Cnter Multipurpose Room
Instructor: Colleen Thieme
Strengthening for abdominals and back, incorporating balance and whole body conditioning.

Bootcamp

Meets Mondays and Fridays
7am-8am
Fitness Center Multipurpose Room
Instructor: Lisa Coleman
Open to students, faculty and staff
Group personal fitness
Cost: $10 per class
This class structure is based upon simple yet effective fundamental movement patterns executed at a moderate to high intensity. These workouts deliver time-tested measurable health and fitness improvements. This technology delivers the most effective broad-based fitness results in the most efficient manner possible.

Cost: $10.00 per class, or $70.00 for the 4 week program.

What to bring: wear comfortable workout clothing and a water bottle and be prepared to work and see the transformation begin!

To sign up: email or call:

Lisa Coleman, CFT, 315-271-4454 or semperfilisa@yahoo.com, or lacolema@hamilton.edu

See you front and center at 0700!!

Fitness Center Hours:

First Floor Weight Room and Atrium

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6am-10:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 8am-10:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-9pm

Second Floor Weight Room and Mezzanine

Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1pm-5pm

For more information about classes or programs contact:
Dave Thompson, Director of the Charlean and Wayland Blood Fitness Center
Room 108
(315) 859-4754
dthompso@hamilton.edu

Personal Trainers

Experienced Fitness professionals available for students, faculty and staff.

Colleen Thieme

Thieme Fitness Works
Fitness Professional
25 Years experience with individual and group exercise
"Counseling, guiding, and motivating clients to achieve their fitness goals."
(315) 723-7685

Deborah Burkhart

(315) 527-5437
ptrainer@hamilton.edu
Deborah Burkhart is now available for Personal Training sessions at Hamilton College Wellness Center. She is NEDITA/AFAA certified in PT, group fitness and yoga with a strong background in Clinical & Sports nutrition.
Deborah approaches fitness training with enthusiasm, serious attention to form and just enough humor to help you get the results you are looking for.

Lisa Coleman

(315) 271-4454
semperfilisa@yahoo.com
ISSA/AFAA Certified Fitness Trainer, specializing in Sport Specific and personal improvement conditioning is now offering Personalized Training at the Blood Fitness Center.
Lisa has served as the US Air Force and Air National Guard Physical Training Leader for 6 years, as well as 20 plus years of Personal Training and Fitness Instructor experience. She offers training programs that are result oriented for the new fitness enthusiast as well as the serious athlete desiring to take their game to the next level.
With a passion for aiding individuals in setting and attaining sports and fitness goals, Lisa’s objective is to inspire a lifestyle of fitness and healthy nutrition.

Massage Therapist

Deborah DeStefanis

(315) 269-4047