[Review #126]
As part of their FITWELL campaign: get fit. live well. thrive., UCLA Recreation offers a variety of "Fit Zone" group classes during the work week in various locations. Classes run during lunch or after work, starting as early as 10:00 AM or as late as 5:00 PM.
At UCLA Wilshire Center, you can choose from 50-minutes - 1-hour sessions: Total Body Workout, Yoga for Beginners, Alexander Tech & Tai Chi, Pilates & Conditioning, Yoga Intermediate, Zumba, Tai Chi; or 15-minute sessions: Laugh Your Abs Off! or Fit Breaks.
I really enjoy the Tai Chi class but it gets my circulation/blood running... that it takes awhile to cool down enough for me to get back to work. :-O
I've been regularly going to the Fit Breaks, which I thought were stretching sessions but today I got my butt kicked doing squats, something that I haven't [but should] been doing. I spend too much time at the desk & not getting up... so I thought I could start small with Fit Breaks, & incorporate it into my evening routine. I've been slowly working my way up to more strength training [free weights] & cardio [brisk walking & biking], but I need to do both consistently - at least twice a week.
You do need to observe/obey a few class rules: 1) Wear comfortable clothes that allow free movement; 2) Silence all phones; 3) Be on time (but coming late & leaving early is permissible to accommodate your work schedule).
The Fit Zone classes are free & convenient for UCLA employees. Why not take advantage of it? Your heart/health will thank you for it. =) read more