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Club Hours

Monday - Thursday
5am -10pm

Friday
5am - 9pm

Saturday
8am - 4pm

Sunday
10am - 4pm
Summer Hours:
(Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Gym open till 9pm on Weekdays!

231-946-0220


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Group Classes

GTAC has the most varity of Group Classes anywhere in Northern Michigan:

You can add Group Classes to your Fitness Membership or purchase a Group Class Membership.

Our Classes Include: (click on a class for a brief description)

Instructors

  • Ashley Wilson
  • Judy Franz
  • Kelly Travis
  • Val Schaub
  • Dave Tokie
  • Sherry Krause
  • Martha Videan
  • Kim Jeffreys
  • Kathy Hartman
  • Michelle Ryan
  • Meridith Carter
  • Matt Vanderline
  • Michele Ryan
  • Cheryl Hudak
  • Sara Niskanen
  • Danielle Fornes
  • Theresa O'Boyle
  • Trinidi Whiteford
  • Kim Lancewicz

Class Descriptions

Boot Camp: A fun dynamic and intense workout that incorporates a variety of exercises and approaches. Equipment may inciude: A step bench, bosu ball, hand weights, exercise ball, jump rope, and more. This class starts with a warm up that is followed by alternating high intensity cardio and strength training exercises. Attentlon is given to major muscle groups and will always include an abdominal and stretch work out. All classes vary from one another, so no two classes are the same. Whether a beginner or an expert, we welcome all to come and give it a try!
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Step aerobics: This class is made up of intermediate and advanced chonography by using athletic movement patterns in combmations, while on the step and finishes up with a regimen of super core training so even the most conditioned stepper is challenged. This class is not recommended for beginners.
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Spinning: This class is a motivating group cycling class that incorporates aerobics and anaerobics by using intervals and different rides for a fun yet challenging class. All skill levels are welcome.
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Pilates: Pilates is one of the most challenging and effective ways of building core strength and stability. This class uses various muscles from the powerhouse group to help with toning and flexibility of the abdominals, glutes, and back, while also providing an excellent workout for the inner and outer thighs. This is a class that is advanced in intensity but easy enough for all skll levels to follow.
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Cardio Circuit: This class is fast paced with high intensity, it incorporates the use of many toys. this is a very fun, heart pounding, muscle conditioning class that is not recommended for beginners.
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Cardio Butts and Guts: This is a class for all skill levels, in this class the focus is on the glutes and abdominals. With the use of a varity of equipment like the bosu, stability and medicine balls, step and more. The pace of this class is slower, but the intensity is high.
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Zumba: Fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program. The goal is simple: we want you to love working out. To achieve long term benefits while experiencmg an absolute blast in one exhilaratlng hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing movements meant to engage and captivate. The routines feature interval-training sessions where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burnmg fat. No dance experience required. Visit www.zumba.com.
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Zumba Gold: New Class Zumba Gold runs every Monday from 10:45AM to 11:45AM. Zumba Gold takes the Basic Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of tha active older participant as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements that the Zumba party is known for: the zesty latin and international music rhythms, the exhilaratin......g, easy to follow moves, and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere!! If you are an active older adult, or looking to begin a fitness program, and want excitement and fitness to be a part of your weekly schedule, then Zumba Gold is the perfect fit!! It's a dance fitness class that feels friendly, but most of all..fun!!Visit www.zumba.com.
Led by certified Zumba instructor: Cheryl Hudak
Class is free with class membership $8 for non-members or buy a 10 punch card for $65.Card can be used for ALL classes

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Kick combo: This class is an intense hour of fun, it is a fierce cardio kick-boxing routine with high energy non-stop drills followed by target pads and some bosu ball work. This is a class for all levels but, you must want to work hard.
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Core and More: This is a low impact work out that incorporates: pilates, yoga and bosu for a 50 minute body conditioning experience
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Pilates with Props: Core strength, power and flexibility are the key to engaging your athletic performance as well as your body's appearance. Traditional mat-work will be combined with the use of the stability ball, weighted ball, and light weights to create a more intense core workout focusing on the abs and back while providing enough cardio to elevate your heart rate. This workout is packed with critical cutting edge routines to improve your core muscle definition.
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Spin and Strength: This intense cardio workout provides 45 minutes of advanced spining that combines traditional sprints, hills and jumps with longer durations of resistance climbs and alternating bursts of varied speed segments. The final 15 minutes of class challenge your upper body strength using differing types of push ups along with abdominal exercises that will push your core to a new level.
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Circuit Sensation: Are you ready for a work out that is athletic, intense and mone fun than a three ring circus? We will use balance challenges with simple cardio intensity for a senstional circuit work out.
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Urban 'n' Funk and Pump: Get ready for a funky dance class that incorporates light weights. if you like zumba , you will love this.
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Weights and Cardio: This highly effective exercise class has it all- endurance, cardiovascular training, and strength training put together in circuit format. Be ready for a class that is ever changing and consistently challenging. Workouts may include: plyometrics, agility training, balance challenge, dumbbells, stability balls, BOSU, resistance bands, medicine balls, core work, and compound movements for functional training. This 60 minute class will push your workout to a higher level!
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Yoga: Relax after a long day and let your mind and body release away tension through a series of yoga stretches that utilize balance and flexibility. In this class you will focus on lengthening your muscles through challenging stretches and improve your balance.
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