WHAM Classes

Summer Session 1 Classes for Staff and Faculty

Registration will open on Monday, May 6 and close on Wednesday, May 15 at 4 pm. Please register on time. Late registrations are not accepted.  If classes do not meet the minimum enrollment (10 or more people) by the registration deadline, the class may be canceled.  You will be notified and refunded if we cancel the class.  Please note:  Refund requests are only available up to the first day of class.

This 6-week series begins the week of May 20, 2024 to June 28, 2024 (No class on Memorial Day, May 27 & Juneteenth, June 19, see below for make-up dates).  Participants will receive a meeting invite from their instructor.  

To foster community well-being, spouses or partners are eligible to register for WHAM classes. To gain access to the Leonard Center, staff and faculty must complete the Employee Plus 1 Membership Registration to sponsor their one member guest.  Membership is free.  There is only a $5 fee for an access card.  Learn more about Leonard Center Membership Information.

Masks are no longer expected to be worn indoors for community members or guests.  For a list of exceptions please visit our Mask Policy.

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Simple Registration Process

No login required!   1)  Go to the WHAM Marketplace website, 2)  Select your class, 3)  Complete the registration, add your name, acknowledge the Assumption of Risk and pay by credit card, 4)  Submit your registration and await your email confirmation.

Please note:  Late registrations will not be accepted and the registration period is final.  If you have questions, please contact WHAM at [email protected].

Class Descriptions

Strength Training

Strength Training 101: From Basics to Barbells – Tuesdays 10:45 – 11:30 am, Deno Fitness Center, May 21 – June 25. Cost $40. Over 6 weeks, you’ll embark on a journey to build a solid foundation for your fitness goals. This program is designed to empower and educate, focusing on fundamental strength training movements and techniques. In this course, you’ll master key exercises such as the goblet squat, pressing movements, a progression to a barbell squat, and finally, the barbell deadlift. With each variation, you will gain knowledge on technique, stance, grip width, as well as common faults and cues, and how to correct them. We’ll also introduce you to staple back exercise and a core movement to support your  progress.

For the low cost of $40, you will get 6 sessions with Angela.  This clinic is recommended for the beginner fitness enthusiast looking to learn the basics, as well as the more experienced lifter who is seeking advice on technique and optimization. Whether you’re new to strength training or seeking to refine your skills, our program is tailored to your needs as Angela guides you through the complexities of strength training. By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a solid foundation but also the confidence to take control of your strength training and Angela will provide you with a program to follow on your own. Instructor: Angela Nguyen 

Circuit Training – Tuesday & Thursday, 12:05 – 12:50 pm, Deno Fitness Center, May 21 – June 27.  Resistance training that provides total body strength, endurance, core strength, and cardiovascular fitness.  Participants are able to work at their own pace and push themselves based on their goals and fitness level. This class meets twice per week for 6 weeks.  Instructor: Nathan Downey

• $40 Standard 6-week Circuit Training pass
• $80 Summer 12-week pass (Session 1 and 2)

Yoga

Hatha Yoga – Wednesdays, 12:05 – 12:50 pm, Leonard Center, Studio 1, May 22 – June 26 (No class June 19; Make-up class Friday, June 21). Cost $25.  Learn yoga basics in this beginner-friendly hatha yoga class.  Explore alignment principles of specific poses (asanas) and experience more flowing movement sequences (vinyasa).  Increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness, and leave feeling more calm and refreshed.  Instructor: Ariel Linnerson.

Cardio

Dance Cardio – Mondays, 12:05 – 12:50 pm, Leonard Center, May 20 in the Alumni Gym, all other classes in Studio 1, May 20 – June 24 (No class May 27; Make-up class Friday, May 31).  Cost $25.  Improve your endurance, strength, coordination and flexibility in this fun, calorie-burning, dance workout! After a full body warm up, you’ll be led through easy-to-follow moves set to today’s hottest pop, hip-hop and dance music, as well as your favorite throwbacks! This class is great for all fitness levels and no dance experience is required. Please wear indoor sneakers or dance shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to sweat!  Instructor: Ariel Linnerson.

Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement

Registration and Cancellation Policy

Register for Summer Session 1 between Monday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 15 at 4 pm.