The Gym offers various lunchtime classes throughout the week such as Spinning, Cardio and Yoga. All necessary equipment, such as spinning bikes, step trainers, hand weights and yoga equipment, is provided.
FedGym offers various classes appealing to diverse fitness levels and interests. All classes are free except a few designated by ($$) and titled in orange. While most classes are held during lunchtime, a few classes are held during alternate hours. If you are starting a new class, feel free to talk to the instructor prior to, after class or sit in.
As a benefit to our members, FedGym offers personal training services in our facilities at excellent rates (see Alex below). Any member who wants to use their own personal trainer at FedGym facilities must get approval by the Fitness Committee prior to offering services in FedGym facilities.
The full class schedule is also posted in both the Annex and Basement Gyms. Please check back periodically for schedule changes/updates.
We are proud to offer the following instructors/classes:
John
Core Conditioning – using body bars/hand-weights, constant movement and high energy music, this class focuses on strengthening the core and overall muscle endurance.
Group (Indoor) Cycling – a fun and intense cardio workout that is also a high calorie burner suitable for all fitness level.
Diana
Yoga – taught in a Hatha Flow style, the movements “flow” from pose to pose while focusing on breath and meditation. Because Diana provides alternative poses the class is suitable for beginners through more advanced students.
Sara
Yoga – this class focuses on proper alignment of the yoga poses.
Michael
Body Sculpt – Functional strength exercises designed to tone, lengthen and strengthen for a total body workout. This class is also designed to improve your cardio respiratory endurance.
Yasmen
Cardio/Strength/Circuit – Cardio conditioning combined with circuit training using free weights, machines, the BOSU (Both Sides Up) and jump rope to improve endurance, strength, acceleration, balance, and agility.
Grace
Begin./Interm. Step – A cardio workout of low to moderate intensity level with continuous movement using a step platform and risers. Learn the step aerobics routines, vocabulary and techniques.
Cardio Step – Taking it up a notch, this is a moderate to high intensity step aerobics class where more intricate choreography is performed. This class is more for intermediate or advanced students who are familiar with popular step routines.
PiYo – taught as a combination of Pilates and Yoga, this class “flows” from pose to pose for a moderate to strenuous workout. Students should consider seeing Grace before (or after) class to discuss alternate positions/props tailored to their personal fitness level.
Alex Schonfield
Balance, Core Conditioning, and Flexibility – Improve your balance and strengthen core using BOSU, mat and a full range of motion. Instructor provides alternative movements during the workout making this class suitable for beginners through advanced levels.
Personal Training ($$)– As a benefit to our members, Alex has agreed to provide personal training at the FedGym facilities at very reasonable rates. Further, two members may “split” an hour with Alex. Feel free to contact Alex during his Wednesday class or via the below link.
Alex is one of San Francisco's premier personal trainers, with over 25 years of personal experience in the fitness arena. He is certified in many exercise specialties including: strength training, sports nutrition, weight management, and balance/stability training. Many of his current students have been with him for over four years, which is a testament to his unique style of training; one that incorporates strength, balance and agility.
David and Nancy Mendoza
Salsa/Tango ($$) – Learning to dance Salsa is fun and easy with David and Nancy who have been teaching, performing and choreographing/dancing Salsa for 15 years. This class is taught in 6 – 8 week series in the evenings. An additional fee applies. For registration/payment see Joanne Kirmes, Ste. 12-300 (kirmes.joanne@dol.gov).
You may contact David and Nancy at (ph) 415.468.9226 or salsa.dance@dndance.com
Basement Gym
This Gym is located on the basement level adjacent to the main elevator bay. The weight and aerobic machines are located in this Gym. The indoor cycling and some of the smaller classes are held here.
There are three HDTV’s with cable for members to watch while exercising. You can listen to the TV’s sound with a personal radio on the FM 88.5 and 88.9 bands.
Annex Gym
The Annex Gym is located in the 1st Floor Annex just past the ATM machine. The Annex Gym opened in mid-2008. This beautiful space is used for classes and has wood floors, windows along one wall and mirrors along the other.
During non-class times this space is open to members for their use. A flat panel TV and DVD player is also available for use.
We have an exceptional array of equipment for both class-based and personal workouts:
Weights Equipment Aerobic Machines
Cybex Machines Various Ellipticals (7)
Smith (Squat) Machine Treadmills (2)
Dumbbells, various weights Stair Machine (2)
Benches, flat and adjustable Stationary Bikes (2)
Class equipment Miscellaneous Equipment
Group (Indoor) Bikes Body bars, Medicine balls, Jump ropes
Yoga/Pilates (mats, rollers,
foam bricks, belts, blankets)
Aerobics (steps, neoprene dumbbells)
BOSU
Rental – Half the lockers in the Basement and Annex are available for rent by members. Members applying during the Open House have preference. The rate is $50/year (no pro-rated rentals).
Day Use - The remaining lockers are available to members as day use only (NO overnight privileges). The Fitness Committee reserves the right to cut locks left on lockers overnight.
