Energize yourself

The Swinburne University Health and Fitness Centre offer a wide variety of fitness classes during lunch time and evenings at the Hawthorn Campus.

Our fitness classes are suitable for all age groups and fitness levels. Please see our timetable below, along with class descriptions and pricing.

To address the health and fitness needs of the Swinburne Community, it is our goal to extend our services to all Swinburne Campuses. To register your interest please email Doseda Hetherington at dkhouth@swin.edu.au

Fitness Classes

Spinning	(Duration 45 mins)
	An indoor fun, athletic and cardiovascular workout, spinning kills calories in record time - up to 900 calories in a single class! It’s a team cycling experience that incorporates the best of biking choreography and motivational coaching techniques.

Yoga	(Duration 60 mins)
	A combination of different styles of yoga, this class incorporates gentle exercise, breath control and meditation. Yoga promotes various health benefits such as alleviation of high blood pressure, improved posture and circulation, and a sense of wellbeing.

Pilates	(Duration 60 mins)
	Pilates is a system of exercises designed to isolate and condition the major muscle groups. Combined with gentle flowing yoga poses and breathing practices, Pilates provides a complete physical workout making you feel stronger, more flexible and in tune with your body, adding fluidity and grace.

Iyengar Yoga	(Duration 60 mins)
	Iyengar yoga is a dynamic form of yoga that can be practiced by anyone. It encourages the use of effort, intelligence, accuracy and commitment qualities that are desirable to everyone. Emphasis is on the precise postural alignment, coordination, flexibility and strength.

Fitball	(Duration 45 mins)
	Fitball is a total body workout without any high impact moves, which is ideal for all fitness levels and ages. This class focuses on toning the legs, abdominals and upper body using dumbbells and Swiss balls for balance.

Kickboxing	(Duration 60 mins)
	Fitness Kickboxing is a combination of fitness and self-defence. You will have the opportunity to learn and perform a combination of punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks. This class is non contact and utilises bags as targets, so come and challenge yourself!

Circuit Boxing	(Duration 60 mins)
	Circuit Boxing is a carido and muscle conditioning workout using various exercise stations. This high intensity workout will teach you boxing skills, technique, flexibility and improve your cardio and muscular endurance. Shadow boxing, bag work and core strengthening segments will be demonstrated and undertaken in this class.

Cardio Fit	(Duration 45 mins)
	If you’re looking for an aerobic workout that’s challenging but fun, have a go at our new class Cardio Fit. It will get your body moving and heart rate pumping. Incorporating intervals of cardio and weight bearing exercises, this class is designed to get you fit and your muscles toned.

Buns 'n Thighs	(Duration 45 mins)
	Get active this winter with Swinergy's free Buns 'n Thighs class. Designed to target your thighs, buttocks and abdominals, this class firms, tones and strengthens your muscles. It's also a fun way to stay in shape and burn off those excess calories.

2009 Fitness Class Timetable Hawthorn:

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11.30am				Spinning (Nicola)	Pilates (Joanna)
12.30pm	Yoga (Patrick)	Pilates (Joanna)	Cardio Fit (Erika)	Free Class Buns 'n Thighs (Jess)	Pilates (Joanna)
5.30pm	Fitball (Marcus)	Fitness Kickboxing (John)	Iyengar Yoga (Graeme)	Circuit Boxing (Marcus)	Level 2 Iyengar Yoga (Graeme)
6.00pm	Iyengar Yoga (Graeme)

View printable fitness timetable

Prices	Student	Staff	General Public
Casual	$10.00	$10.00	$12.00
1 month	$66.00	$90.50	$95.00
3 month	$147.50	$202.00	$212.00
6 month	$226.50	$311.00	$326.50
12 month	$308.00	$422.40	$443.50

Please Note

Classes are conducted on a sprung floor offering patrons the safest surface for any impact activity.
Classes are designed to suit beginners, intermediate and advanced levels.
People are encouraged to work within their own limit. When required,instructors can offer alternatives for a more intense/easier workout.
For your safety late arrivers will not be permitted to enter classes once the warm up is complete.
All aerobics instructors are VicFit qualified.