{"id":201,"date":"2019-10-08T17:30:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T17:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-wham\/?page_id=201"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:13:27","slug":"wham-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/wham\/classes-and-programs\/wham-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAM Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fall Session 1 Classes for Staff and Faculty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration will open on Monday, August 31 and close on Thursday, September 10 at 4 pm.<\/strong> Please register on time. Late registrations are not accepted.&nbsp; If classes do not meet the minimum enrollment (10 or more people) by the registration deadline, the class may be canceled.&nbsp; You will be notified and refunded if we cancel the class.&nbsp; Please note:&nbsp; Refund requests are only available up to the first day of class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 6-week series begins the week of <strong>September 14, 2026 and runs through October 23, 2026<\/strong>.&nbsp; Participants will receive a meeting invite from their instructor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To foster community well-being, <strong>spouses or partners<\/strong> 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.&nbsp; Membership is free.&nbsp; There is only a $5 fee for an access card.&nbsp; Learn more about<a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.macalester.edu\/sports\/2011\/8\/25\/GEN_0825114520.aspx?id=192\"> Leonard Center Membership Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple Registration Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No login required!<\/strong> &nbsp; 1)&nbsp; Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C23333_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=29&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\">WHAM Marketplace website,<\/a> 2)&nbsp; Select your class, 3)&nbsp; Complete the registration, add your name, acknowledge the Assumption of Risk and pay by credit card, 4)&nbsp; Submit your registration and await your email confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note:&nbsp; Late registrations will not be accepted and the registration period is final.&nbsp; If you have questions, please contact WHAM at wham@macalester.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"readmore\">\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Session Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall Session 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration runs: August 31, 2026\u2013September 10, 2026<br>Class runs: September 14, 2026\u2013October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall Session 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration runs: October 19, 2026\u2013October 28, 2026<br>Class runs: November 2, 2026\u2013December 11, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Class Descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strength Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Circuit Training<\/strong><em> \u2013 <\/em>Monday &amp; Wednesday, 12:05 \u2013 12:50 pm, Deno Fitness Center, September 14 &#8211; October 21.&nbsp; Resistance training that provides total body strength, endurance, core strength, and cardiovascular fitness.&nbsp; 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. <strong>Limited to 20 participants<\/strong> due to space in the fitness center. Priority will be given to staff and faculty, and those who registered for the Circuit Training pass alone.&nbsp; Those with a Flex pass can attend Circuit Training on a first come, first served basis until the class reaches capacity at 20. Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.macalester.edu\/staff-directory\/guy-farmer\/515\">Guy Farmer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$40 Standard 6-week Circuit Training pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$40 Flex pass (2 classes per week of either Circuit Training or Boot Camp = 6 weeks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$80 Semester Flex pass (2 classes per week of either Circuit Training or Boot Camp for Fall session 1 &amp; 2 = 12 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boot Camp <\/strong>\u2013 Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 12:05 \u2013 12:50 pm, Leonard Center Field House, September 15 &#8211; October 22.&nbsp; A fun, high-energy class with ever-changing routines aimed at incorporating cardiovascular fitness along with total body muscular endurance and strength. This is an advanced class that involves low impact jumping, running, and interval training. Workouts and exercise can be modified for different fitness levels. This class meets twice per week for 6 weeks.&nbsp; Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.macalester.edu\/staff-directory\/guy-farmer\/515\">Guy Farmer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$40 Standard 6-week Boot Camp pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$40 Flex pass (2 classes per week of either Circuit Training or Boot Camp = 6 weeks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$80 Semester Flex pass (2 classes per week of either Circuit Training or Boot Camp for Fall session 1 &amp; 2 = 12 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yoga<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hatha Yoga \u2013 <\/strong>Wednesdays, 12:05 \u2013 12:50 pm, Leonard Center, Studio 1, September 16 &#8211; October 21. Cost $25.&nbsp; Learn yoga basics in this beginner-friendly hatha yoga class.&nbsp; Explore alignment principles of specific poses (asanas) and experience more flowing movement sequences (vinyasa).&nbsp; Increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness, and leave feeling more calm and refreshed.&nbsp; Instructor: Ariel Linnerson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mindfulness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mindfulness<\/strong> \u2013 Thursdays, 12:05 \u2013 12:50 pm, Old Main 4th Floor Lounge &amp; Library 320, September 17 &#8211; October 22.\u00a0Cost $25. Mindfulness can help us weather the challenges and uncertainty of life with more calm, acceptance and ease. This class, which is open to everyone (whether you are new to mindfulness or if you would like to revitalize or deepen your meditation practice) offers a supportive community in which you can explore ways that work for you, to experience the benefits of mindfulness in your life. Each session offers time away from your busy day to rejuvenate, through guided meditations and the exploration of mindfulness and compassion practices.\u00a0 Instructor: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/14pa9Viaw1armJxEGSzBKxw7wV4r880zbepdr0W5Lt1w\/edit?usp=sharing\">Patrice Koelsch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cardio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dance Cardio<\/strong> \u2013 Fridays, 12:05 \u2013 12:50 pm, Leonard Center, September 18 &#8211; October 23 (No Class 10\/16 &#8211; Make-up on Monday 10\/19).&nbsp; Cost $25.&nbsp; Improve your endurance, strength, coordination and flexibility in this fun, calorie-burning, dance workout! After a full body warm up, you\u2019ll be led through easy-to-follow moves set to today\u2019s 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!&nbsp; Instructor: Ariel Linnerson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athletics.macalester.edu\/documents\/2018\/2\/28\/\/Liability_Release_Waiver_102813.pdf?id=640\">Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1sfY6VIFeJ4Pp3ixD7nHUoS-rJnhLSqnqxP945IQ2nL8\/preview\">Registration and Cancellation Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.com\/C23333_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=29&amp;SINGLESTORE=true\"><strong>REGISTER<\/strong><\/a> for Fall Session 1 between Monday, August 31 and Thursday, September 10 at 4 pm.<br><br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fall Session 1 Classes for Staff and Faculty Registration will open on Monday, August 31 and close on Thursday, September 10 at 4 pm. Please register on time. 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