To minimize health and safety risks to Duke students, faculty, staff and the larger community, Duke Recreation & Physical Education facilities have temporarily closed. Communication regarding future hours of operation and programming will be provided on our website and social media platforms (@dukerec).
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Group Fitness Classes
Group Fitness Classes
Virtual Fitness Warning and Assumption of Risk | Please read before participating
By accessing, using, or viewing this workout you are agreeing to Duke Recreation and Physical Education Terms of Use and Limitation of Liability. To make virtual fitness classes as freely accessible as possible to our members, and any other participants, we will be using this statement as a warning and assumption of risk. Participation in these classes is voluntary. Consider the risks involved and consult your medical professional before engaging in any physical activity. Physical activity programs may result in injury, and you assume all risk of injury as a result of participation in this online program. We strongly recommend that you participate from a space that is suitable for this activity. For example, make sure you move furniture and other potential hazards out of the way. We recommend creating an open space so that is there is plenty of room between you and any other object. We also recommend using a mat on the ground or a carpeted area. Moving on slick floors may result in injury. Participants are encouraged to stop if they experience pain or injury and should seek appropriate medical advice or care as needed. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, DUKE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES YOU MAY SUSTAIN THAT RESULT FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION OR USE OF THIS PLATFORM.
Class Registration and MyRec
All Group Fitness classes are FREE for Recreation & Physical Education members. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required for any indoor cycling, TRX, or Barre classes. Participants can register online starting at 90 minutes minutes prior to the start of class through their account on MyRec.
Participants must check in with the instructor before class. Check in will close 5 minutes before class start time. If spaces are remaining after the check in window has expired. the standby/waitlist will be activated. Please arrive within the check in window or you may lose your spot in class.
More information about MyRec and instructions on how to create a profile can be found on our MyRec webpage.
Class Schedule
Duke Group Fitness offers a variety of free classes students and faculty/staff members of our Recreation Centers. With over 60 classes offered per week during the Fall and Spring semesters, and a slightly reduced schedule in the summer there is something for everyone! Multiple formats are available including dance, yoga and H.I.I.T classes.
All Group Fitness classes include modifications for all fitness levels to ensure that each participant has the ability to set and meet their individual fitness goals.
Classes are available at both Wilson and Brodie Recreation centers.
If you prefer group classes, but would appreciate more personalized attention from your instructor, Duke Personal Training offers Boot Camps throughout the year. Visit the Specialty Classes and Events page for more details.
Do you want a private group fitness class for your student group?