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Cambridge Athletic Club
215 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
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Class Descriptions
Body Attack
What is BODYATTACK?
BODYATTACKTM is a 55-minute sports-inspired cardio workout that's all about improving your speed, fitness, strength and agility. You'll love the group dynamic that's at the heart of BODYATTACKTM.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes; Gym shoes. We recommend cross-trainers over running shoes, because they'll give you better foot support for the types of movement you'll be doing in class; Drink bottle; Towel. You're going to get sweaty!
What are the benefits?
Burn loads of calories; Tone and shape your body; Raise your overall fitness and stamina for high energy sports; Improve your coordination and agility; Develop strength through core conditioning work; Enhance your bone health and density; Increase your heart and lung capacity through a full-body cardio workout.
How often shoud I take a class?
It's best to have a rest day between classes to give your body time to recover. For best results, try to attend three BODYATTACKTM classes a week.
Body Combat
What is BODYCOMBAT?
BODYCOMBATTM is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way to superior cardio fitness.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes; Gym shoes. We recommend cross-trainers over running shoes, because they'll give you better foot support for the types of movement you'll be doing in class; Water bottle; Towel. BODYCOMBATTM generates sweaty warriors.
What are the benefits?
Improves heart and lung function and reduces the risk of heart disease; Tones and shapes key muscle groups; Burns calories for a leaner body; Improves coordination and agility; Improves bone density; Improves posture, core strength, and stability; Builds self-confidence.
How often should I take a class?
BODYCOMBATTM is addictive, but don't overdo it. For best results, battle it out two or three times a week.
Body Pump
What is BODYPUMP?
BODYPUMPTM is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast!
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes; Gym Shoes; Bottle of water; Towel; An "I can do it" attitude.
What are the benefits?
Burn up to 600 calories per class for fat loss; Improve your strength; Improve your general fitness; Shape and tone your muscles; Improve your bone density (helps ward off osteoporosis); Come away feeling strong and confident.
How often should I take a class?
Your muscles will feel a little sore after your first BODYPUMPTM class, but keep at it. We promise it will get easier! After your first few classes we recommend doing a BODYPUMPTM class every other day. Remember, your body needs at least 24 hours of rest between weight lifting workouts.
Body Flow
What is BODYFLOW?
BODYFLOWTM is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout cloths; Don't worry about shoes, as you will do the class barefoot; A yoga mat isn't essential, but bring one if you like. CAC has yoga mats you can use.
What are the benefits?
Improve your joint flexibility and range of movement; Increase your core strength; Improve your cardio-vascular function; Burn calories; Reduce your stress levels; Provide a lasting sense of well-being and calm; Focus your mind and raise your level of consciousness.
How often should I take a class?
While you'll feel real benefits from coming to class just once a week, most people try to come three times a week. It's really up to you!
CX Worx
What is CX WORX?
CXWORXTM really hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. It's ideal for tightening your tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes; Gym shoes; Drink bottle; Towel; Positive attitude; We'll provide the resistance tubing.
What are the benefits?
A quick, efficient workout in 30 minutes; A tough workout that challenges you mentally and physically; Tightens and tones core muscles; Improves functional strength for balance, mobility and injury prevention; Better understanding of how the core works and its importance to your physical health.
How often should I take a class?
It's best to take a rest day between classes to give your body time to recover, but you can try CXWORXTM after you have finished one of our other LES MILLSTM programs.
RPM
What is RPM?
RPMTM is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high. Like all the LES MILLSTM programs, a new RPMTM class is released every three months with new music and choreography.
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes: cycling shorts will make the ride more comfortable, but they're not essential; Gym shoes: we recommend cycling shoes, but check with your instructor if you need more specific help; Water bottle; Towel - you are going to get sweaty!
What are the benefits?
Improve your cardiovascular fitness; Burn fat; Tone and shape your legs, hips, and butt; Increase leg strength and muscular endurance without building bulk; Burn up to 600 calories in a normal 50-minute structure; Release endorphins to leave you with a natural high.
How fit do I need to be?
You have the ability to control the intensity of the workout, which means riders of all capabilities can work out together. The more you ride, the fitter you'll become.
How often should I take a class?
If you do RPMTM two to three times per week you'll feel fitter, stronger and leaner.
Zumba
What is ZUMBA?
The ZumbaTM program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked on exercising. ZumbaTM fanatics achieve long-term fitness benefits while having an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie burning, energizing, uplifting, awe-inspiring DANCING!
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable workout clothes; Towel; Bottle of water; A willingess to "shake it" and have fun!
Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This type of yoga focuses on connecting one posture to another, and creating a flow between each pose. The breath dictates the tempo of the movement and how long each posture is held. Focus is placed on the transition between the poses as well as the pose itself. This class is geared to all levels, all the time.
Martial Arts
CAC's martial arts program focuses on the art of Tang Soo Do. Instructed by Master Christian Klacko, this structured and fast-paced class will develop you as a martial artist, in addition to being a great workout. Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:15 PM, and Saturdays @ 9:00 AM. All levels from beginner to expert are welcome. C.A.C. members and non-members are welcome to try a class for free. Our classes have three main areas of emphasis:
Fitness
by being involved in our program a student will develop greater stamina, flexibility, and strength. Our sessions aid in weight control, muscle development and are an excellent source of stress relief. Everyone benefits from looking and feeling their best!
Self Defense
our classes educate our students in how to better protect themselves and be aware of their surroundings. Students enjoy learning new things that are simple, practical and easy to use if ever a situation should arise. Our classes are arranged so that all students can develop at their own pace and they have great FUN learning it!
Personal Development
by far the most popular area of emphasis. We develop a student's self confidence, self respect, respect of others, positive thinking, goal setting and commitment, just to name a few. We want all our students to be leaders in all that they do!
Masacote Dance
Masacote Entertainment is a dance company located at the Cambridge Athletic Club. The company was started by Ana & Joel Masacote who have performed and taught in 30+ countries across 5 continents and countless cities in between. The school is comprised of 3 entities: Masacote Latin Dance Company; The Masacote Dance School, and the Ritmo Masacote Orchestra.
Masacote Entertainment
Bridging the Gap Between Music & Dance
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
6:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday:
6:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday:
6:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday:
6:00am - 11:00pm
Friday:
6:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 7:00pm
About Us
The Cambridge Athletic Club has been Cambridge's fitness leader since 1980 and continually reinvests back into its clubs, programs and services in order to enhance member experience. CAC has three Kendall Square locations boasting the most up-to-date and sophisticated equipment, the area's best group fitness program, top notch facilities and studios, award winning personal and small group training programs and sports including basketball and squash.