Group Fitness Class Descriptions

There are over 50 group fitness classes per week and if you can't make an instructor-led class you can keep fit in a virtual class or a class 'on demand' in our upstairs studio. Our popular yoga classes take place in the clubroom. The MALC's group fitness options include spin classes in our indoor cycling studio and aqua fitness in our lap pool along with many other fun classes to choose from!

Aqua Balance (40mins) Low

Is a safe and effective class held in our warm Hydrotherapy Pool. Incorporating principles of Tai Chi, stretching, and relaxation and recovery, it’s designed to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being. suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Aqua Fit (55mins) Low-Moderate

Aqua Fit is a fun and energizing workout that uses the natural resistance and buoyancy of water to give your whole body a workout. This class improves cardiovascular fitness and strength, while reducing impact on your joints. Held in warm, chest-deep water, it’s a refreshing and effective way to stay active.

Aqua Turbo (30mins) Moderate-High

Aqua Turbo is a high-energy water-based cardio workout designed to push your limits. Combining Aqua HIIT, endurance training, and core-focused exercises, this class builds strength, stamina, and uses props e.g Aqua belt. Expect a motivating session that challenges your fitness in a unique aquatic environment.

Chair Balance (45mins) Low

Chair Balance makes yoga accessible to everyone. Using a chair for support, participants enjoy stretches, modified poses, and gentle strengthening exercises that improve flexibility and mobility. Perfect for individuals with limited mobility.

Fit Box (55mins) Moderate-High

Fit Box brings together boxing techniques, dynamic combinations, and cardio drills for an engaging full-body workout. Short bursts of high-intensity training are balanced with recovery periods, making this class a proven way to burn fat, improve endurance, and build strength.

Functionally Fit Training (30mins) Moderate-High

Functionally Fit Training is designed to re-energise your workouts and make daily movements easier by blending traditional strength training with functional exercises. Perfect for all fitness levels.

Hatha Yoga (60mins) Low-Moderate

Classical yoga postures, breath work, and relaxation. Build strength, flexibility, and balance  through mindful movement.

HIIT Cycle (30mins) High

HIIT Cycle is designed for maximum results in minimal time. With ever-changing intensity and intervals, this class challenges both your mind and body, improving cardiovascular health and increasing fitness levels fast. It’s an engaging, time-efficient workout that keeps you focused from start to finish.

Hot Water Yoga (40mins) Low-Moderate

Hot Water Yoga is held in the warmth of our Hydrotherapy Pool. The warm water not only encourages circulation, healing and relaxation, it also supports your weight, taking pressure off your joints and allowing for deeper stretches and longer lasting releases of tension.

A floating meditation is the perfect ending to this class, supported on pool noodles you can just surrender to the nurturing support of the water.

Les Mills Body Attack (55, 45 or 30mins) Moderate-High 

VIRTUAL AND ON DEMAND SESSIONS ONLY.

BODYATTACK™ is a high-energy workout that blends athletic moves such as running, lunging, and jumping with strength-based exercises like push-ups and squats. Perfect for anyone looking to improve fitness fast, this class delivers a motivating, sports-inspired workout that leaves you feeling strong and energized.

Les Mills Body Balance (55mins) Low-Moderate

Pre-choreographed LesMills class combining elements of Yoga, Pilates, Stretching, Tai Chi & Meditation. This class helps to lengthen muscle, release tension & leave you with an overall sense of balance & calm. Body Balance is also available in Virtual and On Demand formats 55, 45 or 30-minute workouts.

Les Mills Body Pump (55mins) Moderate

Program is based on THE REP EFFECT: a proven formula that exhausts muscles using light to moderate weights, while performing high repetitions – the secret to developing lean, athletic muscle. At MALC we use SmartBars™, the latest in bar and weight technology. Body Pump is also available in Virtual and On Demand formats 55, 45 or 30-minute workouts.

Les Mills Core (55, 45 or 30mins) Moderate-High

VIRTUAL AND ON DEMAND SESSIONS ONLY.

CORE™ is all about building strength from the inside out. This class strengthens your abs, glutes, and back muscles while improving posture and stability. A strong core is the foundation of every movement, making this workout the ultimate support system for all your fitness goals.

Les Mills Dance (45mins) Moderate-High

VIRTUAL AND ON DEMAND SESSIONS ONLY.

Get moving, have fun, and feel the beat! This dance-inspired class combines simple-to-learn moves with high-energy rhythms. It’s perfect for anyone who loves music, wants to improve coordination, or simply enjoys dancing as a fun way to stay fit.

Les Mills RPM (50 or 30mins) Moderate-High

VIRTUAL AND ON DEMAND SESSIONS ONLY.

RPM is a virtual indoor cycling experience where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. With hill climbs, sprints, and flat rides, you’ll push to your cardio peak, recover, then go again. Ride with the virtual pack, boost your endurance, and enjoy a workout that’s as motivating as it is effective.

Les Mills Shapes (45mins) Moderate

This dynamic workout combines the strength of Pilates, the sculpting of conditioning, and the flow of power yoga, all set to modern beats. With precise, controlled movements, you’ll tone muscles, improve posture, and increase flexibility. It’s a low-impact yet challenging workout that strengthens the body while calming the mind.

My Active Teen (45mins)

Specifically designed for MY Active Teen members, these supervised sessions provide a safe, structured, and engaging way for teens to build strength, confidence, and healthy habits in the gym environment.

Pilates Mat (45mins) Moderate-High

Enhance your coordination, strength, balance and posture through a series of targeted, full body exercises. By using your body weight to create resistance and tension, you'll work out multiple muscle groups for a comprehensive fitness experience. 

Stay Active (Formerly Fit for Life Gym & Cardio) (60mins) Low-Moderate

Stay Active Gym

Stay Active Gym is a low-impact exercise class designed to enhance overall health and fitness. With a variety of movements that strengthen muscles, improve bone density, and support mobility, this class is ideal for adults of all fitness levels who want to stay active in a safe and supportive environment.

Stay Active Low Impact

Designed with seniors in mind, this class focuses on gentle, low-impact movements that improve coordination, flexibility, and mobility. It’s a social, enjoyable way to keep moving and maintain independence while having fun in a group environment.

Strength Cycle (45mins) Moderate-High

Strength for Life is a community-based program designed for people aged 50 and over. Offering safe, supervised, and affordable training sessions, it promotes strength, health, and social connection. Participants progress through resistance training with the support of qualified fitness professionals, making it a rewarding and empowering program.

Strength for Life (60mins) Low

The Strength for Life program promotes health and well-being and is designed to enable people 50 years and over to access affordable, fun and supervised training sessions. Participants in the Strength for Life program engage in progressive strength training, using appropriate and increasingly heavy resistance under the supervision of fitness professionals.

TRX - Suspension Training (45mins) Moderate-High

TRX Suspension Training uses straps to leverage gravity and your own body weight, creating a versatile workout that challenges strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Every exercise can be modified, making this class accessible and effective for all fitness levels.

Vinyasa Flow (60mins) Moderate-High

Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic, flowing style of yoga that links breath with movement. Expect to build strength, improve flexibility, and increase your range of motion while also calming the nervous system and relieving stress.

Water Walking (45mins) Low

Water walking is easy on the joints is more effective than walking on land. The turbulence in water creates an unstable environment encouraging the core muscles of the body to become stronger to maintain correct position and posture. There will be some additional exercises keeping the class fun and motivating. The sessions are safe for Seniors and are an excellent cardio and resistance training exercise option.

Worx (45mins) Moderate - High

Worx is a full-body strength and conditioning class designed to enhance endurance, power, speed, and mobility. With a wide variety of training methods and exercises, each session keeps you motivated while building a stronger, fitter, and more resilient body.

Yin Yoga (75mins) Low

Yin Yoga is a deeply restorative practice that targets the body’s connective tissues. Poses are performed seated or lying down and are held for longer periods, creating a meditative flow that improves flexibility, reduces stress, and encourages relaxation. Ideal for anyone seeking balance, calm, and recovery.

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