Nightclub Cardio

Very fun and a surprisingly challenging work out. The routines include major work on the glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, shoulders, triceps, and abs (obliques, upper, and lower).

Great work out! Tons of new hip-​hop music to dance to and so much easier to dance in sneakers in the evening than heels at night! Every time I see an online deal, I snatch it up quickly.

We went to night club cardio as a work event social. There were a few parking spots left when I got there around 6:25 so do try to get there early. The workout itself was killer and time flew by with good beats and moves that were for the most part easy to follow. I did not feel judged by the other girls and a few guys who were there who really wanted to work out vs. trying to look sexy. Also, I think this was a special event but they had free water bottles and food from fuel company afterwards. We also got a group rate of $ 8 per person (normal $ 10) and free light rings. I would definitely do this again!

Nightclub cardio is an extremely fun way of working out for those who hate anything that sounds like working out — stuffy gyms, see to be seen gym rats, boot camp abuse, not knowing where to begin.
Forrest brings you into the House of Dereon and dims down the lights; you really feel like you’re in a club. (Believe me: you will be shaking your money-​maker and praying yo mama ain’t payin’ attention.) Then, he brings the hottest hits and some strenuous choreography to dance to. You will find that it is easy to dial down the impact or the cardio if you want, but most people encourage you to go for more.
This place gets packed quickly. To find a parking space, I advise being there AT LEAST 10 minutes before class begins. Notably, class starts and ends very promptly. Also, bring your own water, or you may find yourself dragging a little too early into the work out. (I did not see any water fountains.)

Love it! This is so much fun. I originally went after several friends recommended it. It is a total blast & you don’t even realize how many calories you are burning. Did I mention that I love it?

I love the fun workout! I’m normally a runner and just decided to try something new with the LivingSocial deal. I was dubious because I like intense activity that works my cardio and muscles, and I wasn’t sure if NIghtclub Cardio would do the trick.
I was blown away by the workouts, and was sore after every session. I came to see it as my weekly strength workout, especially for my upper body. Totally worth it, and I’ll be going back as much as I can!

I’ve done a lot of exercise classes, Yoga, Pilates, pole dance, Zumba, etc. but Nightclub cardio far out weighs the fun and workout I got from any of those other classes. Just imagine the sounds and lights of a night club coupled with the latest, instructor lead, Hip Hop moves mixed in with some older dance moves like The Charleston, The Swim, and Saturday Night Fever. High energy every minute! Love the atmosphere, but Rich’s is getting a little cramped as the class grows, you will need plenty of room for some of the moves. Our instructor (s) are terrific, great personalities to get you motivated and interacting with other class members. Great Fun and a Great Workout!

I’ve been going to this about half a year and it’s a blast! The super strong AC that the club has always keeps things cool and the lights are so much fun.
Sunny is an awesome instructor. Her comments are hilarious and she really puts her all when she does the move which inspires everyone else to do their best. The songs that they use range from Footloose to 90’s R&B to the latest hits.
Only negative is that sometimes it gets really crowded and we can’t do some of the moves full out.

i go to ballys twice a week for their one hour cardio workouts, this beats anything they put on by a mile. this is so professional and organized, the instructors never miss a beat and explain what body part you are working on. they move from routine to routine and offer differing levels of how to do the exercise based on your ability. even if this is your first time taking an aerobic class you will still enjoy it and not feel out of place. check it out, you won’t be disappointed. i have been two times but plan on becoming a regular.

If you love to dance but hate exercising, check out Nightclub Cardio. I take this class at YMCA Downtown but they also hold classes at Rich’s Nightclub in Midtown, every Wednesday at 6:30pm. This is one of my favorite classes to take. I get a lot more out of this class than Zumba. And I’m usually pretty sore the next day.

You’re at the club, and you want to bust a move, except you’re worried your energetic pulsations will rip that skanky but tasteful outfit you have on and skeezy men are trying to dry hump their way into your heart, and by heart, I mean your short short skirt. Ladies, worry not, because at Nightclub Cardio, you’ll be wearing your exercise gear (people come in wearing loose shirts and shorts to exercise tanks and crops – but no heels and short shorts, this ain’t Pole Dancing 101) and the men that do come here are of the middle-​aged and gay variety. However, there are some men just sitting at one of the side tables, but those calories you’re burning think that they’re just stray boyfriends.
Nightclub Cardio is housed in Rich’s and happens once a week on Wednesdays at 6:30pm (though it might change – check the website). I used to have a very enthusiastic drama queen of a gay friend, who would call me up on Friday to tell me to go to Rich’s with him. I always declined, and my hunt for the bathroom made me glad I did so. If you see a swinging door that’s propped open, it’s probably a bathroom. There are no signs distinguishing the gents from the ladies, so, if you’re like me, you’ll slowly poke your head in and sigh with relief when you see no urinals. You sign in at the front, by the ramp. The directions on the website are crap. Look for the sign that says STATUS – then look to your right. Rich’s is in a white building with glass blocks, a la Miami in the 80s. There’s a tiny parking lot in the back, but you can park all around in the side streets.
There’s a DJ spinning mostly top 40, with some swing, old school stuff, and latin music, but all classics. There’s two instructors, who teach half of the session. You’re not really going to work any body part. I mean, sure, you kind of work your legs and abs when a few squats and standing crunches are worked in, but you’re mostly hopping around to the music. Moves include: the booty pop, the chest thrust, the side step and clap, and the jump. Not complicated. You do those for a few moments until the instructor tells you to switch it up. It’s like dancing in your room, but for the whole hour. According to one girl’s heart monitor, we burned 500 – 600 calories. It can get super crowded, but people move from the main dance floor to the raised sides, or onto the second floor.
There have been segments where we did the… is it called the soul train? Where you jam out in two moving lines, wedding style? One cool down was burlesque – oh yeah, peekaboo! Now you see my crotch, now you don’t. You can also hop up on stage and get your jam on, when the instructors call for people. At the end of the first session I went to, the instructors told us they were doing sign ups for Nightclub Cardio instructors. I thought about it briefly, but remembered my spastic coordination. That’s okay. I can best pretend I have a serious badonkadonk off the stage anyway.

Picture Justin Timberlake dancing to Beyonce’s «Single Ladies,» that might help you understand why my bestfriend, David, didn’t feel comfortable with many of the dance moves at Night Club Cardio. See Justin T. dancing to Beyonce’s song

The class I attended took place at Bar-​rio. It was dark, only the multi-​colored lights randomly illuminated the «dance floor.» The spotlight was on the stage, where two fit energetic instructors were demonstrating the moves. A tough looking DJ played music… from his Mac Notebook. haha This was like watching an aerobic exercise on a ginormous stage, major upgrade from a tv screen at home. Kudos to the instructors for maintaining energy throughout the exercise, even they were busting a sweat.
We joined right in. I warned David that most of the participants would be women; And sure enough of the 30 people who attended 28 were women. David didn’t feel comfortable dancing to those moves. Though there were some uni-​sex dance moves; I can see how some of the hip and chest shaking might a been a bit too feminine for his liking. haha
As I heard popular songs, by the DJ spinning, I had to remind myself that I had to follow the instructor, that free style wasn’t an option. The dance moves were fun; I’d say 80% of the moves felt like dancing, 20% felt like cardio. When The Bee Gee’s «Staying a Live» came on we did a version of the electric slide. Hearing such a wide variety of great songs made this dancercize session enjoyable. The disco light glistened as it spinned above us. I like the idea of having a dance lesson in a dance environment like a night club.
Oh and the sweat. Several of the moves targeted abs and boy oh boy did I feel it. I forsee sore abs in the near future. NightLife Club sucessfully merges exercise and entertainment. I can see this as a nice addition to a workout regimen.
For the month of September, you can try Nightclub Cardio for free, a $ 10.00 savings. No coupons need to be presented, just need to attend the class to check it out for yourself. Check out their website for location and class info.