Basic Weight Training: This course will give students background knowledge and first-hand experience in stretching, weight lifting, and aerobic conditioning. Students will learn the basics of flexibility training, using heart rate to guide aerobic conditioning, and assist in designing an individualized weight training program. Each class session will include stretching, running/walking, and weight lifting. People who have never been involved in a fitness program are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Basic Weight Training: This course will give students background knowledge and first-hand experience in stretching, weight lifting, and aerobic conditioning. Students will learn the basics of flexibility training, using heart rate to guide aerobic conditioning, and assist in designing an individualized weight training program. Each class session will include stretching, running/walking, and weight lifting. People who have never been involved in a fitness program are especially welcome. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Strength and Conditioning: This class will utilize various techniques to improve one's strength and conditioning without the use of weights. All experience levels are welcome. The class is especially good for those interested in improving strength for sports. Five college students will be graded pass/fail.

The Holyoke range trails adjacent to Hampshire College are some of the most popular hiking and biking trails in western Massachusetts. Mountain biking differs from road biking in that all riding will take place on dirt trails in the woods and fields around Hampshire. This class is designed for the beginning level rider. Students may borrow mountain bikes and helmets from the Outdoor Program equipment room with a valid ID. Emphasis will be placed on safety, fun, fitness, trail identification and navigating obstacles.

Iaido, The Art of the Japanese Sword: Debated to be the most superbly engineered sword in the world, the Japanese katana has deep roots in far Eastern culture. Popularly recognized as the icon of samurai warriors and their weapon of choice, Iaido takes the art of swordsmanship away from the practice of destroying an opponent and closer towards the act of collecting and improving one's self. As exciting and glamourous as it is to draw and cut with a sword, can it be cared for and re-sheathed with the same level of skill?

Intermediate Kyudo: Students will revisit and review equipment handling, maintenance and the practice of Shichido. Introduced at the intermediate level is a two-arrow form called Hitote. Both will be practiced at short range and then gradually at a more distant target. Students will learn the difference of equipment necessary for long-range shooting and how to synchronize with other archers in practice. In order to harmonize with others, relinquishment of the ego becomes apparent. Being too fast or too slow during the process of the form is an indication of unwanted individuality.

Beginning Kyudo, Japanese Zen Archery: Archery was once considered the most elite of all samurai fighting arts. To be an archer meant you were beholden to defending your lord's stronghold from far away threats. After the period of great civil war ended in Japan by 1600 A.D., the samurai class were left with very few ways to keep their skills honed on the battlefield. The need to repurpose their fighting arts turned them away from the emphasis of destruction and closer towards self-refinement.

Yoga Flow: Building on yoga fundamentals. All levels Welcome! Five College students will be graded pass/fail.

Partner Yoga: Exploring yoga through partner work and play! Create a deeper yoga foundation and practice through learning assisted yoga poses, functional anatomy, partner meditations, asanas, inversions, savasanas, and Thai yoga partner practice. Come explore the art of relationship in motion. Five College students will be graded pass/fail.

Intermediate/Advanced Yoga: Yoga flow with inversions, backbends and challenging asana practice. Yoga experience required. Five College students will be graded pass/fail.