why choose small group training?
- your spot in class is reserved for duration of section, usually 5-6 weeks (priced accordingly)
- your coach understands your goals and works with you from start to end.
- never get bored. you can explore exciting formats and top-of-the-line fitness equipment. stick with a format you like, or try something new every time.
- small class size: 8 or fewer per section.
- affordable rates made possible by uf recsports
benefits of small group training:
- personalized progressive workouts in a group environment
- highlights our highly-innovative selectorized equipment
- the economic advantage of cost-sharing with a small group of peers
who can participate?
current students and recsports members receive a discount, but anyone with an active gator 1 card and gatorlink account can sign up, including uf faculty, staff and affiliates such as uf health and p.k. yonge employees. prices are listed with each section. click a format below to explore the benefits and find the class that fits your goals, interests and schedule.
contact us
fitness training center
(352) 273-2421
visit us
we are located in the fitness training center, within the southwest recreation center. walk-ins are welcome.

can’t find a small group training class that fits your schedule?
find at least two friends and create your own group!
number in group | STUDENTS & MEMBERS | non-members |
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3-4 people | $12 | $14 |
5-7 people | $10 | $12 |
8-12 people | $8 | $10 |
for more information or to create your own group, please email leahs@recsports.ufl.edu.

format at a glance:
flying yoga is based on traditional yoga principals with an added twist of the hammock as a prop. this class explores traditional yoga postures on the mat as well as in the hammock.
- 60 minute sessions
- certified small group coach with an extensive yoga history
- add a fun twist to a traditional yoga practice through aerial poses and inversions
- maximum class size: 10
sign up today
upcoming sessions:
semester | days | time | location | instructor |
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spring a jan.22-feb.21 | m/w | 6-7pm | sr4 | sophia flood |
spring a jan.22-feb.21 | m/w | 7:30-8:30pm | sr4 | serena sakkal |
spring b march 16-april 17 | m/w | 6-7pm | sr4 | sophia flood |
spring b march 16-april 17 | m/w | 7:30-8:30pm | sr4 | serena sakkal |
for more information:
call – 352-273-2421

format at a glance:
Olympic Lifting is a ground-based barbell sport in which one attempts to lift heavy weights for full body development. Two lifts, the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk, are performed by driving against the ground, putting the body into triple extension, driving the body under the weight, and “catching” the weight in the final position.
- usa weightlifting certified instructor
- 60 minute sessions
- 5 week duration: two sessions per week
- maximum class size:6
upcoming sessions:
for more information:
call – 352-273-2421

arm balancing workshop
interested in enhancing your yoga practice with arm balances? this 90-minute workshop lead by one of our 200-hour registered yoga teachers will provide group and individualized instruction on learning basic to advanced arm balances.

kettlebell workshop
learn how to incorporate kettlebells into your workout with this 90-minute workshop lead by one of our small group coaches!

8 limbs of yoga
did you know that there is more to yoga than just “asanas”(body posture) and “pranayama”(breathing)? deepen your mind/body/spirit practice by attending this 90-minute workshop to learn more about all eight limbs of yoga!

flexibility for those who hate stretching workshop
if you have tight muscles and/or lack the joint mobility you need to move your best, this workshop is for you! we’ll use superbands and banded traction to improve joint range of motion and muscle length-tension for results that last.

flying yoga workshop
flying yoga is based on traditional yoga principals with an added twist of the hammock as a prop. this workshop explores traditional yoga postures on the mat as well as in the hammock and is taught by one of our 200-hour registered yoga teachers with extensive training in aerial yoga.

yoga inversions
curious about the world upside down? learn from a 200-hour registered yoga teacher about how to improve on yoga poses such as headstand, handstand, wheel, and more!

the world as your gym
whether you just want to get out of the gym or don’t have access to one, get your creativity flowing in this outdoor workshop! we will meet at the bootcamp pit by maguire field to cover various plyometric movements and utilize outdoor objects as well as the mo weights equipment. you’ll leave feeling sweaty and inspired!

SQUAT & DEADLIFT 101
this workshop is for those who are beginners to squat and deadlift movements. participants will learn about proper form and workloads, as well as physically practice and receive feedback from an experienced coach.