Small Group Training

What is Small Group Training

Small Group Training combines movement education and fitness-specific skill development for participants. Our 90-minute, 1-day workshops give a glimpse into the format of your choice and a foundation of skills, tips, and tricks to help you Live in Motion.

Our 3-week and 8-week sessions are designed to receive individualized coaching while allowing you to build a community with everyone in your session. You will build upon foundational skills and progress by advancing exercises and learning new ones throughout the session.

Need to Know:

Registration closes 72 hours prior to workshop/session.
An active RecSports membership is required to purchase and participate in Small Group Training programs. Prices are listed with each section. For membership questions, please contact RSMemberServices@ufsa.ufl.edu

Small Group Training Schedule

Formet	Date	Time	Location	Instructor
Strength Training 101	September 10th October 14th November 5th	9:00-10:30AM	SR Weight Room	Nalin Saraf
Powerlifting	September 17th October 15th November 18th	9:00-10:30AM	SW Weight Room	Nalin Saraf
Olympic Weightlifting 101	September 24th October 22nd	2:30-4:00PM	SW Weight Room	Sydney Hutto
Olympic Weightlifting 102	October 1st October 29th	2:30-4:00PM	SW Weight Room	Sydney Hutto
Flying Yoga (Fridays)	September 15th September 29th October 13th October 20th November 17th December 1st	2:00-3:30PM	Student Rec Activity Room 4	Elizabeth Cave
Flying Yoga (Wednesdays)	September 20th October 4th November 1st November 8th	6:00-7:30PM	Student Rec Activity Room 4	Sophia Flood
Flying Yoga (3-Week Session)	September 5th-September 24th October 2nd - October 22nd October 30th - November 19th	9:00-10PM	Student Rec Activity Room 4	Jonathan Brooks

Formats Offered

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.

Format at a Glance:

1-day workshops and 3-week sessions available
Taught by a Certified Small Group Coach with an extensive Yoga history
Add a fun twist to traditional Yoga practice through aerial poses and inversions
Maximum class size: 8
Location: Student Recreation & Fitness Center Activity Room 4

Olympic Weightlifting 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. Olympic Weightlifting develops body awareness, increases muscular coordination, and increases muscle fiber diameter when done correctly, with proper training and safety precautions. It is imperative that Olympic Weightlifters have good joint mobility and strong experience with core lifts such as the front squat, overhead squat, deadlift, and push press

Format at a Glance:

1-day workshops, 3-week sessions, and 8-week sessions available
Taught by a Certified USA Weightlifting Small Group Coach
Maximum class size: 6
Location: Southwest Recreation Center Weight Room

To participate in 102 sessions or workshop, you must complete a 101 class of the respective format.

Looking for more Olympic Weightlifting information?

In this workshop, you will learn basic weight training principles, learn how to properly perform free weight movements (barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells), and learn how to use some of the weight training machines that are offered. The workshop will be held before SRFC opens and is coached by a personal trainer with over 300 hours of coaching experience at UF.

Format at a Glance:

1-day workshops available
Taught by a Certified Personal Trainer and Small Group Training Coach
Maximum class size: 6
Location: Student Recreation and Fitness Center

This format is geared towards beginners who want to learn how to perform the barbell squat, bench press, and deadlift safely and effectively. You will learn basic Powerlifting rules and principles as well as techniques to improve the lifts mentioned. In addition, you will also learn about exercises helpful in assisting and supporting your main lifts.

Format at a Glance:

1-day workshops available
Taught by a Certified Personal Trainer and Small Group Training Coach
Maximum class size: 6
Location: Southwest Recreation Center Weight Room

Common Questions

What's the difference between Olympic Weightlifting 101 and 102?

Olympic Weightlifting 101: In this workshop, you will learn how to perform the clean & jerk and snatch using light barbells and PVC pipes through instruction of foundational movement components.

Olympic Weightlifting 102: In this workshop, you will refine your clean & jerk and snatch technique and work towards adding additional weight to the barbell.

How can I use the Olympic Lifting Platforms on my own?

Any student or member who has a sound background in Olympic Weightlifting is encouraged to test out and utilize the Olympic Weightlifting platforms. In order to pass the practical test, one must correctly perform a Front Squat, Overhead Squat, Deadlift, Clean & Jerk and Snatch as evaluated by a RecSports Staff member certified through USA Weightlifting. Each test takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.