resistance classes
Mecha's RESISTANCE classes borrow elements from Pilates and Strength Training to create a zero-impact, no-rest, 50-minute experience. We use a reformer machine to build deep core strength, long and lean muscles, balance and flexibility, improved concentration, and a body that is less prone to injury. Various types of lunges, planks, and pushing and pulling moves are part of every class. All exercises are performed until your muscles are fully fatigued. Then you keep going a little longer! Our classes are small at fourteen clients per class so you can get personalized attention and form correction. You can read more about our resistance training here.
CARDIO+STRENGTH CLASSES
Mecha’s CARDIO+STRENGTH (“cardio plus strength”) classes are programmed based on High-Intensity Interval-Training (HIIT) to give you an efficient and effective workout. Each day is different but you’ll always get a full body workout. All CARDIO+STRENGTH classes will get your heart pumping through sprints, time trials, and endurance intervals using low-impact cardio equipment such as Concept 2 SkiErgs, VersaClimbers, and Schwinn Airdyne Bikes. You won’t have to do any running or box jumps to spike your heart rate in the CARDIO+STRENGTH room. Classes also incorporate strength work using body weight exercises as well as Rope Trainers, TRX, sandbags, resistance bands, Surge Pipes, Bosu balls, soft plyo boxes, and more. Our classes are small at eighteen clients per class so you can get personalized attention and form correction to get the most out of your time.
Strength Classes
STRENGTH class begins with an extended warm-up to mobilize the joints and address any areas of instability or tightness to prepare the body. You will move through three to four stations with two no-impact strength moves per station working to accumulate 3-5 sets. Strength moves are programmed across a multi-week cycle so you can gain greater confidence and understanding of the moves and progress to heavier weights or more repetitions. Don’t worry if you come to class mid-cycle. Each class is created to introduce the movements to new clients while allowing more advanced clients to progress. Our classes are small at 12-14 per class so you can get personalized attention and form correction to get the most out of your time.
Hybrid classes
Hybrid classes fuse CARDIO+STRENGTH and RESISTANCE training into a single incredible experience. HYBRID classes are perfect for those who want the most efficient full-body workout imaginable. We recommend that you take at least one normal RESISTANCE class and one normal CARDIO+STRENGTH class prior to taking a HYBRID because there is no time in a HYBRID class to receive a proper machine orientation. Please be sure to bring athletic shoes, a water bottle, and grip socks.
Barbell Club
BARBELL CLUB is a 4-week, 8-session strength training cycle that builds on a few classic barbell lifts over 12 weeks. Clients may jump in and out of cycles but the programming builds over 12 weeks to heavier weights using the concept of “progressive overload” to gain strength. Classic lifts and variations on barbell squats plus accessory work is included. You will gain confidence in heavy lifting in a non-intimidating environment and prep your body to build safely to heavier weights. All levels welcome from brand new beginner to advanced levels. Classes are one hour long and limited to 10 participants.
Email us for more information or to sign up for the next cycle.
RELEASE
RELEASE classes take place in the RESISTANCE room on our reformer. We use the machine for assisted stretches and pre-hab work. There are four pillars to Release: Spine, Midline, Shoulders, and Lower Body. Each class will cover assisted stretches, joint mobilization, proper breathing, pre-habilitation strengthening, mindfulness and a healthy dose of relaxing stretches. You’ll leave class feeling grounded and relaxed, a bit like you just had a Thai yoga massage. This class was developed by our team of partner Physical Therapists.