Group Fitness and Rules

  • All classes are included in your membership and you may take classes at all six locations.
  • You do not have to sign up for class – just show up on time.
  • Wear freshly laundered workout clothes such as t-shirt and sweats.
  • Non-marking athletic shoes/sneakers must be worn at all times unless suggested otherwise by the instructors for classes such as yoga and Pilates.
  • Refrain from wearing perfumes or strong-smelling deodorants; instead follow a good hygiene regimen to prevent embarrassing situations.
  • Workout towels are mandatory.
  • Any liquids must be contained in a plastic spill-proof bottle.
  • No clothing, gym bags or other possessions are allowed inside group fitness rooms. These items must be placed in a locker.
  • The group fitness stereo is to be operated only by LVAC group fitness staff.
  • We recommend a light meal or blood sugar supplement one hour prior to exercise.
  • Group fitness schedules are subject to change at management’s discretion

How to Become a Group Fitness Instructor

If you want to start teaching classes you should have been taking group fitness classes for a while.

You should be on a fitness path yourself so that you can be an inspiration to others.  That does not mean you have to be a certain low body fat percentage, but rather that you have found a successful way to change your life by integrating exercise. This means you are now a role model and want to inspire others to fitness!

Decide what class type you would like to learn to teach and then email melanie@lvac.com to find out about upcoming workshops.

Once you have completed your specialty training, you will have to put together a class based on what you have learned.  As a member of LVAC. You can then schedule an appointment with Melanie Byrne melanie@lvac.com to mentor teach.

If you qualify for mentor teaching and have passed your audition, you will then have a year to complete your general Group Fitness Certification through ACE (www.acefitness.com) or AFAA (www.afaa.com).

Class Schedules

Click the location nearest you to see the weekly class schedules.