Thai Chi class at lunch time

Fall Wellness 2016

PLU offers wellness classes for staff and faculty during each term throughout the year.  See below for a list of current classes and their descriptions. To sign-up for classes click here! For questions, please contact HR at humr@plu.edu or 253-535-7185.

yoga class

Fall Wellness 2016

Strength & Conditioning

When: Mondays, 12:15-12:45pm
Dates: September 19 – December 5
Where: Memorial Gym/Fitness Center
Cost: $20
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Allison Stephens
Description: Strength & Conditioning will combine cardio and strength exercises for a total body workout including running, jumping, lunges, squats, and weights. There will be a heavy focus on core strength. All exercises adjust to your fitness level. Please bring a water bottle.

Remember to bring your PLU ID card for classes in Memorial Gym/Fitness Center.

Core Fitness

When: Wednesdays, 12:15-12:45pm
Dates: September 21 – December 7 *No class October 19
Where:
9/21: CK
9/28 – 10/26: Memorial Gym
11/2: CK
11/9: Regency Room
11/16: Memorial Gym
11/23: CK
11/30: Memorial Gym
12/7: CK
Cost: $20
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Allison Stephens
Description: 30 minutes of strength and flexibility exercises focusing on the entire core.  Please bring a mat.

Remember to bring your PLU ID card for classes in Memorial Gym/Fitness Center.

Walk Live

When: Wednesday Evenings, 5:15-5:45pm
Dates: September 21-December 14 *Make-up class December 14
Where:
9/21: CK
9/28 – 10/5: Karen Hille Phillips Center, Ness Family Lobby
10/12: Regency Room
10/19: Karen Hille Phillips Center, Ness Family Lobby
10/26 – 11/2: CK
11/9: Regency
11/16: Karen Hille Phillips Center, Ness Family Lobby
11/30: Karen Hille Phillips Center, Ness Family Lobby
12/7: CK
12/14: CK
Cost: $20
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Paula Battle
Description: Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join us for aerobic calorie burning walk classes conducted using indoor walking techniques.  Exciting, motivating music designed for pace and speed, along with four basic steps and strength training combos make this calorie torching, fat burning, stress releasing group fitness aerobic walk fun and suitable for all Walks of Life! Please wear comfortable clothes and fitness shoes, and bring a water bottle.

Cardio Kick

When: Thursdays, 12:15-12:45pm
Dates: September 22 – December 8 *No class November 24
Where:
9/22 – 10/20: Olson Gym
10/27: Olson Balcony
11/3 & 11/10: Regency Room
11/17: AUC Scandinavian Cultural Center
12/1: TBD
12/8: Regency Room
Cost: $20
Minimum Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Ebony Weber
Description: This class is a combination of cardio, toning, boxing, and marital arts set to high-energy music. Basic punching and kicking combinations will be taught along with cardio and toning exercise providing a total body workout. This class is aimed to improve strength, aerobic fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance. All fitness levels are welcome!