September Group Fitness: Celebrating Movement & Culture
September brings a fresh start and a powerful opportunity to celebrate movement, wellness, and cultural connection. This month, we’re spotlighting national health observances and launching a special collaboration with bp Energia in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.
🗓️ September Health & Movement Observances
September is packed with wellness themes that align beautifully with our mission in Group Fitness:
• Healthy Aging Month – promoting active lifestyles for all ages
• Self-Care Awareness Month – reminding us that movement is a form of self-care
• National Recovery Month – supporting mental health and healing through physical activity
• National Cholesterol Education Month – highlighting heart-healthy movement choices
Let’s use these themes to inspire our classes, conversations, and community engagement.
🤝 Hispanic Heritage Month x bp Energia
From September 15 to October 15, we’re teaming up with bp Energia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through movement and culture. Join us for special themed classes and events that honor Latinx traditions and rhythm.
🎉 Featured Events: Latin Dance Classes in the Lobby and in our Studios:
Celebrate the joy of movement with a high-energy dance sessions inspired by Hispanic culture, music, and traditions. These events are open to all employees, retirees, and spouses. Stay tuned for registration links and class times!
Group Fitness Survey – Your Feedback Could Win You a Prize
We’re committed to creating engaging and effective group fitness programs. To do that, we need your feedback!
If you’re part of our community—employee, member, retiree, spouse, or contractor—please take a few minutes to complete our survey.
If you’re part of our community—employee, member, retiree, spouse, or contractor—please take a few minutes to complete our survey.
Deadline: Thursday Sept. 11th
Ten participants will be randomly selected to win a small prize!
🔗 Click here to take the survey
🔗 Click here to take the survey
Wrapping up Summer Sweat Fest - Thank You for a Great Summer!
As we close out this year's Summer Sweat Fest Challenge, we want to give a huge thank you to everyone who joined us, both in-person and virtually! We know you have many choices for how you spend your time, and we're grateful that you chose to sweat, stretch, and move with us. 🫶🏼
Here's a look at what we accomplished together during our 12-week summer challenge:
📊Participants: 124
🏆Finishers: 61 (49.19%)
🔥Halfway Achievers: 84 (67.74%)
🧘🏽♂️In-Person Classes Offered: 298
💻Virtual Classes Offered: 158
✨Top 3 Most Active Participants:
- Tram Mai
- Yuhua Sun
- Peichi Huang
🙌 To Every Participant:
Whether you joined us for one class or twenty, YOU made this summer stronger, sweatier, and more connected. Thank you for being part of this movement and for showing up with energy, enthusiasm, and heart.
Let’s carry this momentum into the next season—together! 💥
Q4 Group Fitness Schedule Sep 8th - Nov 21st
Download Q4 Schedule
Monday
Morning
No morning classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Afternoon
Barre (hybrid)
11:00am
Kirie
Helios
Yoga with Props (hybrid)
11:15am
Amy
WL1 - Studio A
Gyrokinesis® (hybrid)
12:00pm
Fernando
Helios
Metabolic Burn
12:05pm (30min)
Karleigh
WL1 - Studio A
Evening
No evening classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Tuesday
Morning
Cycle
5:45am
Bill
WL1- Cycle Studio
Afternoon
Pilates (hybrid)
11:15am
Kirie
WL1- Studio A
Balletone®
11:15am
Edie
Helios
TRX (30min)
12:05pm
Kirie
WL1 - Studio A
Urban Line Dancing
4:15pm
Natasha
Helios
Stretch & Move
2:00pm (10min)
Edie
Teams Only
Evening
Zumba™
4:15pm
Edie
WL1 - Studio A
Wednesday
Morning
No morning classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Afternoon
Yoga (hybrid)
11:00am
Kirie
Helios
Yoga Flow
11:15am
Amy C
WL1 - Studio A
Cycle
11:30am
Jiji
WL1 - Cycle Studio
Body Sculpt
12:00pm
Betti
Helios
Metabolic Burn
12:05pm (30min)
Kathi
WL1 - Studio A
Evening
Barbell Strength
4:15pm
Edie
WL1 - Studio A
Urban Line Dancing
4:15pm
Natasha
Helios
Thursday
Morning
No morning classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Afternoon
Power Express (hybrid)
11:15am
Stephen
WL1- Studio A
Pilates Fusion
11:15am (hybrid)
Kirie
Helios
Stretch & Mobility (hybrid)
12:05pm (30min)
Cindy
WL1- Studio A
Stretch & Move
2:00pm (10min)
Edie
Teams Only
Evening
Pilates
4:15pm
Kathi
WL1 - Studio A
Friday
Morning
No morning classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Afternoon
Stretch & Mobility
11:15am (hybrid)
Kirie
Helios
Yoga Flow (hybrid)
12:00pm
Cindy
WL1 - Studio A
Evening
No evening classes.
Try
Wellbeats on Demand
in our studios
Class Descriptions
Balletone®
This class uses standing only dance inspired choreography where extra emphasis is placed on core stability and lower-body strength. Enjoy moving your body to the music — no dance experience necessary!
Barbell Strength
A total body muscular strength & muscular endurance workout. Utilizing the barbell, instructors will coach you through scientifically-backed moves and techniques to train all the major muscles! Build up your strength and power while burning calories!
Barre
Low-impact, high-rep movements combined with small isometric exercises to target your arms, abs and legs utilizing a supported barre.
Body Sculpt
A target toning routine that teaches you weight-training basics and works all your muscles. Sculpt your body with a variety of strength-training equipment.
Cycle
Join us for an exciting and motivational workout that combines jumps, intervals, hills and sprints to improve aerobic fitness.
Gyrokinesis®
The Gyrokinesis® Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.
Metabolic Burn
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) at its best! This class combines short, high-intensity intervals with active recovery to train the body for improved performance and calorie burning. It's the perfect blend of speed and agility drills.
Pilates
Pilates mat exercises stretch and strengthen every muscle in your body, with special emphasis on your center (abdominals, waist, lower back and glutes).
Pilates Fusion
This class combines Pilates with a variety of toning techniques to create all-around strength and flexibility.
Power Express
A 45-minute class featuring various cardio and strength training routines.
Stretch & Mobility
A series of stretches that will help you escape your workday and feel refreshed. Treat yourself to an extended stretch to loosen up tight areas.
Stretch & Move
A short 10-minute movement break designed to increase circulation and focus by releasing the tension of sitting behind the desk. Can include joint mobility, stretching and light exercise. No need to leave your office desk - join us online!
TRX® (30min)
The TRX Suspension Trainer® uses gravity and your bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. You're in control of how much you want to challenge yourself on each exercise because you can simply adjust your body position to add or decrease resistance.
Urban Line Dancing
Urban line dancing classes offer a fun and energetic way to exercise and learn choreographed dances to popular urban music, including hip-hop, R&B, and soul. These classes are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced dancers, and often incorporate a mix of rhythm, footwork, and personal style.
Yoga
A class featuring the ancient practice of yoga; a series of asanas (postures) to increase flexibility, energy and stillness of mind.
Yoga Flow
This class begins with stretching and works through a series of movements, matching breath to movement. Elements of flexibility, strength and balance are incorporated into every class
Yoga with Props
A class featuring the ancient practice of yoga; a series of asanas (postures) to increase flexibility, energy and stillness of mind using various supportive props.
Zumba®
Forget the workout — just lose yourself in the music with the original dance fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, your energy levels will be soaring! It's easy-to-do, effective and totally exhilarating
🎯 Thrive Points Reminder
Earn 75 points for every 10 group exercise classes (onsite or virtual) you attend—up to 150 points total. Once classes are completed, self-report via the Thrive with US portal:
• Go to Points & Rewards
• Click Continue under “Your Active Incentives for 2025/2026 Plan Year”
• Select Social > Complete 10 Group Exercise Classes
• Click REPORT COMPLETION and enter the date and type of classes you participated in.
Points available between July 1 – December 31
Earn 75 points for every 10 group exercise classes (onsite or virtual) you attend—up to 150 points total. Once classes are completed, self-report via the Thrive with US portal:
• Go to Points & Rewards
• Click Continue under “Your Active Incentives for 2025/2026 Plan Year”
• Select Social > Complete 10 Group Exercise Classes
• Click REPORT COMPLETION and enter the date and type of classes you participated in.
Points available between July 1 – December 31
🤝 Partner with Group Fitness
Are you part of a BRG or planning an on-campus event? Let bp Group Fitness energize your meeting with fun, inclusive physical activity. Available in-person on the Houston campus or virtually via Teams.
We offer:
• Stretch, Mobility, Core
• Pilates, Dance Breaks & Lessons
• Boot Camps, Agility, Strength Training
• Spin Classes
• Sweatwork Socials
• Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation
…and more!
📧 Email Edie.Garcia-Gutierrez@bp.com to schedule your team builder!
Stay Successful with Group Fitness Classes
Stepping into a group fitness class for the very first time can feel intimidating, and our Group Fitness team is here to help! Here are a few tips to get started safely:
- Wear the Right Gear: Dress comfortably in clothes that allow you to move freely. We suggest wearing comfortable workout attire that allows for free total body movement. Shoes are optional in some classes and sneakers are recommended in others.
- Stay Hydrated: Hydrating your body can help you move more efficiently, so please be sure to drink water before, during, and after each class to stay hydrated and energized.
- Mind Your Alignment: Proper alignment is crucial to avoiding injury. Listen closely to your instructor’s cues.
- Listen to Your Body: Some exercises may feel challenging, but nothing should feel painful. If something hurts, adjust your range of motion or take a break.
- Start with Light Weights: If you're new to a move, focus on form, and increase the weight as you gain confidence and understanding of the class format.
- Take Breaks: Try not to rush through exercises (even the ones that are very challenging!) Move slowly and deliberately, especially with heavier weights, and take breaks when needed.
- Ask Questions: If you’re unsure about a movement, don’t be afraid to ask your instructor for help. All our teachers love helping beginners find their confidence. Never forget, even the most seasoned teachers were once beginners themselves.
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