Maximize Your Fitness: A Guide to UCLA's GroupX, BStrong, and FitZones Programs

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the fitness opportunities available at UCLA through the GroupX Fitness & Yoga Pass, the BStrong program, and FitZones classes. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member, there's a program designed to help you achieve your fitness goals.

GroupX Fitness & Yoga Pass: Your All-Access Pass to Fitness

The GroupX Fitness & Yoga Pass offers a flexible and affordable way to participate in a variety of in-person and virtual fitness classes. For a flat fee of $45 per quarter, you can attend as many classes as you like. So, purchase the pass for one flat fee of $45/quarter and attend as many classes as you would like all quarter long. The Winter 2026 GroupX Fitness & Yoga Pass is valid from January 5th to March 15th.

Variety of Classes

Enjoy classes like Mat Pilates, Spin, Power Yoga Flow, Yoga Sculpt, Destress Yoga, Sound bath for Relaxation, Step Aerobics, Dance Cardio Party, and more! The Group Exercise schedule provides a menu of cardiovascular workouts, strength workouts, and flexibility workouts to choose from. Mix and match, and remember to vary your workouts for the best and safest program.

Trial Period

First week trial period for those wanting to see if the pass is right for you.

Purchasing Your GroupX Pass

Students and Recreation Members: Please first purchase a GroupX In-Person Fitness & Yoga Pass under Recreation Memberships. This pass will also include our Virtual classes. You must be a student or Rec Member to purchase this pass.

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UCLA Staff and Faculty: You can register for the Virtual GroupX for FREE as part of the FITZONE membership for staff and faculty. To register for the FITZONE membership go to our FitZones webpage and follow steps to register.
Virtual-Only Pass: If you are not a staff member and want the virtual-only pass, purchase the Virtual Only GroupX Pass for $30. No Rec membership is required for the virtual only pass purchase.

Registration Instructions

Visit the UCLA Recreation Program Registration web page.
You will then be prompted to “ Log In ” if you have an account or “ Sign Up ” to create an account.
Click on "Purchase Memberships"category
Select which pass you would like to register for and follow instructions to complete the transaction.
IMPORTANT: Throughout the quarter, for IN-PERSON classes, please save your spot for any classes you plan to attend. Class reservations for each class open 1 day (24 hours) in advance.*By signing up for each class each week, you will be able to be notified of any schedule changes or cancelations.
"Walk-Ups" are allowed. While we encourage reservations, it is not required and we encourage you to attend even if you did not make a reservation. Spots will likely still be available even when the class shows that it is full because there are often "no shows."
At the bottom of the confirmation receipt there will be a special link listed.

Class Attendance Policies

*Purchase of GroupX pass required to attend*No late entry. Instructors have the discretion to turn participants away if they are late for class. This is for safety purposes and to prevent disruption of the flow of class.

Canceling a Class Reservation

Please cancel any reservation for any class you are no longer planning to attend. This helps to make sure spots are available for those wanting a spot.

Instructions for canceling a class reservation:

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Go to recreation.ucla.edu/register and sign in*If on a mobile device, turn your phone horizontal to view all buttons on the site more easily.Click on your Member Profile (person icon in upper right corner)Then select “Program Registrations” (in mobile view this will be a white bar at top with drop down options. If on a desktop this will be listed in a column on the left side of the screen)Within “Program Registrations” you should now see a list of the class you’ve signed up forTo the far right of the listing of that class you want to cancel, there will be 3 dots (It’s sometimes difficult to find the three dots. Make sure to scroll to the far right or you may have to expand the browser window on a desktop or turn the phone horizontal if in mobile view)Click on those 3 dots and a drop-down menu will appear with an option to “Cancel Registration”Lastly, click “Cancel Registration”

BStrong (Bruin Strong): Elevate Your Strength and Conditioning

Bruin Strong (BStrong) is a goal oriented, progressive strength & conditioning system designed by UCLA's top fitness professionals. This comprehensive fitness program is everything you need: compound resistance training with a variety of equipment including barbells, racks, kettlebells, dumbbells, etc.; power training; plyometrics; conditioning/cardio, core & more! With smaller class sizes, you get the top notch instruction & feedback you'd expect in a personal training session coupled with the energy, enthusiasm & connection of working out in a group. Get STRONG with your fellow Bruins! "Let's go, Bruins! Let's go!"

Class Structure and Schedule

Classes are mixed level, meaning they can be scaled for different fitness levels. For best results, take 3-5 classes per week.

Sample schedule for a balanced weekly routine: 3 x BSTRONG: Strength + 2 BSTRONG: Core & Conditioning)

BSTRONG Class Descriptions

BSTRONG: Strength: This class features compound strength exercises (main lifts like dead lifts, squats and presses) and isolation/assistance exercises for a comprehensive strength based class. Typical daily training emphasis is as follows: Mondays (full body & squatting), Tuesdays (upper body pulling), Wednesdays (full body & deadlifting), Thursdays (upper body pushing), Fridays (full body and power movements).

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BSTRONG: Conditioning & Core: Featuring compound strength movements, power exercises, cardio, and core, this class focuses on max conditioning. Taught HIIT or Interval style, this is the cardio to your strength.

How to Sign Up for BStrong

Step 1: Sign up for your BStrong Pass - REGISTER HERE.Step 2: Register for your classes each week on the Sunday before to ensure your space! Check the full schedule above for classes to attend.Step 3: Enjoy and get STRONG like a Bruin!

BStrong Class Reservation and Cancellation Policy

Sign up for your weekly classes on the Sunday before to ensure your space! If you cannot attend, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance

Instructions for canceling a class reservation:

FitZones Classes: Free Fitness for Staff & Faculty

A healthy and fit employee is more productive and happy! FitZones classes offer Free Drop-in In-Person and Virtual fitness classes are conveniently offered several times a day for UCLA Staff & Faculty. Enjoy classes like Yoga, Dance Fitness, Total Body Workout, Tai Chi, and more!

Registration

REGISTER HERE *Register at link above at our UCLA Recreation Online Store. Find the "FitZones Pass--Staff & Faculty Fitness & Yoga" under the "Purchase Memberships" category of the online store. Revisit the special link throughout the quarter to access the most up-to-date schedule. Click on the link above to view the full schedule.

Schedule

WINTER 2026 FitZones Classes *Fall 2025 Schedule Ends Friday December 12, 2025. No classes 12/13-1/4

Understanding Class Intensity and Complexity

To help you choose the right classes, UCLA Recreation provides information on the complexity of movement or choreography (Low / Medium / High) and exercise intensity (1 Low / 2 Medium / 3 High) for each class. Each class is listed according to the complexity of choreography and exercise intensity.

Each participant is responsible for monitoring his/her own intensity level during class. Group Exercise Leaders will introduce you to the Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale to monitor exercise intensity during class. This is a subjective method of monitoring intensity and is based on a 0-10 scale. Zero (0) corresponds to the intensity of sleeping. Ten (10) corresponds to the intensity of running as fast as you possibly can.

For more information on fitness guidelines, consult one of our certified Personal Fitness Trainers or Group Exercise Leaders.

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