Classes

Fit in the water: Aqua Fitness is a specially developed full-body workout for anyone who likes it wet. This program trains strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination – all in the refreshing element of water. Motivating forms of exercise use the water resistance and special equipment such as swimming noodles, water dumbbells or belts to individually adjust the training intensity. This way, you benefit to the maximum from the advantages of water while getting your body in shape.

This course is offered exclusively at ACTIV FITNESS Pratteln Aquabasilea.

To maintain good everyday health regardless of age, it’s particularly important to regularly target the back and abdominal muscles in your workout. In this way, you can boost your quality of life over the long term and prevent or alleviate back pain. This training is aimed at elderly participants and anyone else who wants a gentler workout.

Strength and stabilisation

Strength and stability – back training focuses on stabilising the core. A strong, stable core helps to prevent back pain. Strength, mobility, stretching and balance exercises help to prevent back pain and problems associated with incorrect posture. Back training is an ideal workout for older participants, too.

Barbell workouts are an integral part of a balanced training programme. They are even more efficient and motivating when performed in a group, as you drive each other on and push yourselves to the limit. This workout involves a series of popular exercises performed one after the other with high repetitions. The classes, complete with electrifying music, are tailored to your needs and target the major muscle groups: legs, glutes, back, chest, arms and abdominals.

Strength, flexibility and breathing

BodyART® is an intense, holistic and functional workout for both body and mind, creatively combining strength, flexibility, breathing and cardiovascular exercises.

Stamina, strength and stabilisation

Stamina, strength and stability – BODYATTACK® is a cardio workout that builds your power and endurance. Athletic aerobic movements are combined with moves to build strength and stabilise your core.

Flexibility and strength

Flexibility and strength – BODYBALANCE® is a yoga, tai chi and Pilates workout that improves your strength and agility. BODYBALANCE® also features 10 minutes of relaxation and meditation. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, movements and poses, all set to great music, make for a holistic workout that will create a harmonious balance within your body.

Stamina

BODYCOMBAT® is inspired by a wide range of martial arts, such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and Muay Thai. BODYCOMBAT® challenges both your body and mind, having established itself as an excellent way to increase stamina.

Dance and cardio

BODYJAM® is a cool mix of the latest dance styles and hot club sounds – a cardio workout that lets you totally lose yourself in dance! The choreography incorporated into the workout comprises a block that you can build on and repeat, and it’s easy to learn and remember.

Strength and stamina

The intense Bodypump variation with heavier weights and a controlled tempo. Ideal for targeted muscle building, precise technique and maximum strength development.

Strength and stamina

Barbell training is an athletic full-body workout. Train the main muscle groups – legs, glutes, back, chest, arms and abs – while improving your stamina. You set the intensity by choosing your own weights. The choreographed sessions feature electrifying music, and routines change every three months.

Stamina and strength

Stamina and strength – BODYSTEP® is a high-energy step workout with a liberating, stimulating effect. Adjust the step to your required height, pick up the simple moves on, over and around the step, get caught up in the music – the ultimate motivation package.

Strengthens the entire body

Full-body strengthening – body toning is all about targeted forming and toning, to challenge your body! The focus is on strengthening and supporting all of the muscle groups. You’ll be in top form with the varied exercises using your own body weight that can also be intensified using a range of equipment. The result: all-round body strength and tone.

Strength and cardio

BOOST® is a varied programme of circuit training to help you build muscle, increase your stamina and improve your core stability. It’s a great, fun way of getting into tip-top shape. During the class, you will move around the nine stations of the circuit in small groups.

In this energetic workout, you will specifically train your gluteal muscles and surrounding areas such as your legs and abdomen. With a mix of functional exercises, bodyweight training and motivating beats, you will shape your bottom, strengthen your posture and improve your stability.

Bounce & Balance incorporates a wealth of exercises to improve your strength, stamina and agility. The training programme includes full-body exercises for important muscle groups that you need every day. Use additional training equipment such as ropes, resistance bands and medicine balls to boost your workout.

Strength and cardio

If you’re looking to burn as many calories as possible, this boxing-inspired class is the perfect choice. It’s a great way of letting off steam – with zero risk of getting hurt!

Circuit training is done in the Functional Zone, where you use the Queenax system and other training aids such as punching bags, balls and TRX slings to perform functional exercises and strenuous movements, working on your strength, stamina, speed, coordination, flexibility and/or core stability.

Core strength

Les Mills CORE®, also known as CXWORX®, is a fast and efficient workout that will challenge you both mentally and physically. Tone and define your core muscles while also increasing your strength, improvin

Strength, muscle growth and core

Intense training for your core: The focus is on strengthening the upper and lower abdominals and stabilising your spine. This dynamic session helps to tone and define your abs and strengthen your pelvic floor. The individual exercises can be performed with or without equipment.

Stamina and coordination

Classic aerobic dance steps meet slick moves from street dance, hip-hop, modern dance, jazz, house, Latin and more. Set to catchy tunes, the choreography will take your fitness and coordination to another level.

Effective and easy-to-learn choreography based on four different dance styles (Amazon, showdance, MTV and jazz) gives your body, mind and soul a thorough workout. Dancess® not only sculpts and tones your body, it also encourages your physical awareness and sense of rhythm while boosting your confidence.

Strength, coordination and functional training

Deep Work is athletic and demanding yet simple, unique and totally different to all other well-known workout programmes. A workout consists of seven phases based on the five elements: earth, wood, fire, metal and water. Deep Work is a functional workout that is also suitable for beginners, as you can choose the intensity of the exercises yourself.

This fat-burning course is ideal for shedding body fat. Maintaining medium intensity during cardio training lasting at least 40 minutes creates the ideal conditions for effectively torching a lot of calories. The cardio training is also complemented by easy-to-learn aerobic exercises.

A fascinating fitness programme that draws on movements from various forms of combat sport, combined in simple routines in which you kick and punch a fitboxing punching bag in time with the music.

Functional Fitness Indoor is an innovative and functional training concept that uses various pieces of equipment. It includes full-body exercises for important muscle groups you need every day, complemented by balance, jumping, coordination and agility exercises. This class will take place in a class room.

Three-dimensional, functional and athletic, the functional circuit group training that takes place in the Functional Zone is perfect for those who want visible and fast results, figure toning and fat reduction. In different intervals, all muscle chains in the body are optimally trained. Learn your limits and have fun in the group!

Functional Training

This varied, athletic whole-body workout will push your heart rate right up to burn calories and fat. Functional, explosive strength and stamina exercises in 45-second intervals can also can be enhanced with resistance bands for an extra challenge.

FunTone® Cardio is the ultimate fat burner, as it focuses on lipometabolism training. It’s easy to get your heart rate up and start burning more calories. FunTone® Cardio combines functional exercises with simple cardio interval training on the step, promotes coordination and melts subcutaneous fat.

The FunTone® Intensity full-body workout focusses on toning problem areas. Resistance training and athletic explosive strength exercises give your muscles and entire body the ultimate workout. Whatever stage you’re at, your course instructor will show you exercises for your level.

The FunTone® Sensibility workout intensively tones your body from head to toe – with no need for footwear or equipment. Why barefoot? Because it feels wonderfully light, because the direct contact with the floor massages your feet while keeping you firmly grounded, and because healthy feet improve your metabolism, posture and balance.

FunTone® Stability – each movement in this functional balance workout activates your deep-lying muscles, relieving the stress on your joints. At the same time, it prevents physical imbalances and improves your balance, giving you new energy and a toned body.

Strength and mobility 

These classes are recommended for all age groups, and are especially suitable for older people looking to age better, stay in shape, and build their confidence in their bodies.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is your route to a slender and athletically defined body. The three formats – ATHLETIC, STRENGTH and CARDIO – are suitable for anyone looking for fast results. GRIT® increases muscle mass and boosts calorie consumption, even hours after a workout.

Explosive and lively – high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is based on plyometric training and pushes you to the limit with music and intensity. A combination of explosive jumping exercises, agility training with the step for faster and more lively movements – for lean muscles and an athletic body.

Maximum calorie burning – the high-intensity interval workout that improves your fitness and speed and boosts your calorie burn. This workout includes a series of bodyweight exercises set to energising music. Particularly intense and challenging – your fast route to success and an athletic body.

Strengthen and sculpt – the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) set to electrifying music improves your strength and sculpts your body. The workout, in which you use barbells, weight plates and your own body weight, targets all the major muscle groups. Take yourself to the limit and get fit quicker.

Flexibility, breathing, meditation

Yoga is an ancient Indian science that stimulates, trains and supports both body and mind all at once. The term “yoga” means the harmonious interaction of the body and mind in all areas of life.

Hatha yoga is the world’s most popular yoga style and combines physical poses with breathing and meditation techniques. Slow and deliberate posture changes promote body awareness and improve your concentration. Hatha yoga includes the most popular yoga poses and is therefore suitable for beginners and advanced yogis alike.

Dance and cardio

Hip-hop comprises four elements: graffiti, rap, beatbox and breakdance. This course celebrates this dance tradition and subculture through the medium of cardio training. Against a backdrop of scintillating 808s and slapping snares, learn more about this successful American dance style and subculture while enjoying a vigorous workout.

Endurance, circuit, fat burning

Das Intervall-Zirkeltraining basiert, wie der Name schon sagt, auf dem Intervalltraining. Es handelt sich um ein Überlastungstraining von 45 bis 50 Minuten. Dabei werden abwechselnd Übungen für den Ober- und den Unterkörper durchgeführt und so die verschiedenen Muskelgruppen nacheinander trainiert.

Stamina, speed and coordination

Stamina, speed and coordination – interval training (or high-intensity interval training, HIIT) is an athletic training method that alternates intense cardio exercise with recovery phases (intervals). The duration and intensity of the recovery phases are designed so that the body doesn’t have time to fully recover.

Jumping trampoline is an intensive fitness programme with a variety of exercise combinations. The focus is on endurance and coordination, strengthening and toning the whole body. The workout on the trampoline is holistic and easy on the joints. An energising workout with lots of fun.

This course is offered exclusively at ACTIV FITNESS Riehen Niederholz.

Full-body cardio training is an exciting mix of karate, Thai boxing and taekwondo. Your explosive strength and stamina are put to the test and challenged against a backdrop of electrifying music.

Legs, abs and glutes toning 

A fit lower body helps you to move efficiently from A to B every day. Legs, bums and tums is a classic group class. Exercises targeting specific muscle groups are intensified by using your own body weight, dumbbells and a gymstick.

Strength and stamina

Strength and stamina – strengthen your muscles in just 30 minutes and improve your fitness like never before with M.A.X.® – the super-short, trendy programme.

Deep relaxation from head to toe through meditation. A form of mental training, meditation reduces stress and anxiety, dispels negative thoughts, and allows you to free your mind, find a moment of calm and let go when life gets hectic.

Do you love dancing, music, and the feeling of moving to the rhythm? Then Move ‘n’ Dance is just the thing for you. The new dance fitness format builds on the familiar principle: simple, repetitive choreography per song, with lots of fun and energy. The music ranges from house, hip-hop, Latin, and pop to disco and Afro. The tempo and intensity change so that you burn calories, strengthen your body, and enjoy the feeling of dancing at the same time.

Time for some fresh air! Our seasonal outdoor programme turns Switzerland’s cities, parks and forests into a gym. We use existing infrastructure such as steps and benches, incorporating them into the workout. Train using your own body weight in the outdoor programme, which means you can adapt the workout to your own specific needs. Important note: outdoor classes are a seasonal offering; they’ll appear on the class timetable as soon as they’re available for booking.

Strength and body control

Body strength and control – Pilates gives your deep-lying muscles an intense workout, with particular focus on the core. Systematic full-body training strengthens your pelvic floor, abdominal and back muscles while also incorporating breathing techniques. Slow, fluid and precise movements promote good posture, a lean figure and a flat stomach.

Muscle tone and strength

Power yoga is perfect for the fitness conscious, both young and old. This dynamic, invigorating yoga style is clear, simple and efficient, but despite the relaxed pace of the exercises, you’ll certainly break a sweat!

RPM stands for revolutions per minute, which is precisely what this course is all about. Gain maximum benefit from this sweat-inducing interval training involving hill stages, flat stages, mountain stages and time trials. This interval spinning course demands everything from the participants, the aim being to maintain 100 revolutions per minute. Wearing cycling shorts and shoes is recommended.

SHAPES® is a unique blend of sculpting, Pilates and power yoga set to modern beats. Small, controlled movements strengthen all major muscle groups, improve posture and increase flexibility.

“Work smart AND hard” is the name of the game in this 30-minute core and abs workout. Simple blocks offer focussed training that improves stability, coordination and strength in these specific areas. The intensity and simplicity of smartAbs allows participants to train their core and abdominal muscles quickly and effectively.

Stamina and leg strength

Leg stamina and strength – cheered on by our trainers, you’ll experience maximum motivation with pumping beats and unbeatable group dynamics – no chance of giving up here! Spinning is the perfect cardiovascular training that targets your legs and lets you really get a sweat on.

SPRINT® is HIIT on a bike. This 30-minute interval training will have the sweat dripping from your forehead and take you to your physical and mental limits. A perfect workout during your lunch break or for burning off energy after a stressful day at work.

Stamina and coordination

Step classes are always popular. You’ll use a step board with height adjustment, combining dance elements with classic step aerobic moves to form an incredible routine. At the same time, you’ll improve your stamina, burn fat and increase coordination.

The stepper gives you an intense high-energy cardio workout – just like Jane Fonda all those years ago. It’s the ultimate cardio training aid, as it activates several major muscle groups simultaneously. Your workout is complemented with individual body-toning exercises, ensuring balanced full-body training.

Flexibility and strength

Focus on movement: stretching helps you to be more flexible and aware of your body. This intensive stretching and strengthening programme involves the whole body, improving well-being and providing the perfect opportunity to relax after sitting down at the office all day.

Strengthens the entire body

STRONG Nation™ combines bodyweight training with elements of muscle building, cardio and plyometrics. Move your body to original music tailored to each individual move.

Trampoline, fun, music

This course lets you jump on a modified trampoline. This workout is performed in line with the rhythm of the music. It aims to improve your muscle tone, while boosting lymphatic return by 1400%, so that draining is achieved in even the most difficult cases.

Tae Bo® is a form of training that combines various elements of martial arts, mainly training the cardiovascular system and coordination. In addition to improving endurance, reducing stress and strengthening the core muscles are positive side effects.

Cardio and strength

The TAE BO® Intro sessions will focus on the basic techniques you need, and teach you exactly how to perform them. The sessions will teach newcomers all the basic moves, but they will be equally beneficial to any advanced practitioners looking to refine their technique.

If you’re looking for an ideal blend of strength, cardio and core training, TONE is just the ticket. TONE gives you a full-body workout in just 45 minutes. The challenging mix of lunges, squats and functional exercises melts away the calories and takes your fitness to a new level.

Functional Training

TôSôX® is a functional workout enhanced with elements of Asian martial arts. Quick, dynamic movements, kicks and punches make for a high-intensity training without any equipment. The uplifting music motivates you to work up a sweat.

Strength and stabilisation

TRX® suspension training is a full-body workout that involves both standing up and lying down. You’ll use a non-elastic belt and rope system and your own body weight for resistance. Quickly and easily adjust the level of difficulty by changing the position of your body in relation to the suspension point.

Mobility and coordination – an exciting combination of TRX and Pilates in a single class. Use your own body weight and the TRX slings in this workout, performing Pilates exercises that promote mobility and coordination while keeping your body taut to maintain stability in the slings.

Vital Fit trains your whole body and is especially suitable for fitness beginners or elderly participants. A moderate tempo and diverse strengthening exercises improve muscle strength and optimise metabolism. A performance-enhancing workout that can increase strength, agility, stamina and coordination up to an advanced age.

Yin yoga is a form of yoga that complements strengthening and dynamic yoga styles. In yin yoga, the intention is to release tense muscles. It includes poses that are held for several minutes, the aim being to nurture energetic balance and flow. Yin yoga allows you to experience a liberating inner calm and opens your chi and prana channels.

Strength in serenity. In other words, yoga aligns your body, mind and soul. A typical yoga class consists of special breathing and meditation exercises, as well as exercises to promote intense relaxation, in accordance with ancient Indian philosophical teachings.

Stability, strength, posture

This course will activate your mind and body. It involves both of these spheres using dynamic and static exercises that work perfectly together. The choreography includes African dance steps.

Vinyasa yoga is a more dynamic variant of hatha yoga. The asanas are split into flowing movement sequences, performed in unison with breathing techniques. These postures include repetitive exercises, but you are also free to put together your own sequences. This means you can design each session as you wish – for a new experience every time.

ZUMBA® Fitness est la nouvelle expérience d’entraînement. Elle combine des rythmes rapides et lents – cela fait brûler les graisses et affine la silhouette. Laissez-vous entraîner par cette expérience latino à la fois torride, sexy et provocante. Les pas de danse aux rythmes enflammés de salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata, lambada et reggaeton assurent un moment de plaisir garanti.

ZUMBA® is joyful, funny, enthralling and sexy. The cherry on top – it’s extremely effective in terms of fat burning, stamina and muscle strength.