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Group Classes

Free & Unlimited for Members

Train alongside expert coaches and a community that pushes you further. Classes span strength, conditioning, cycling, Pilates, HYROX, yoga, mobility, and recovery, designed to support your performance goals. The St. James Performance Club in Bethesda offers 80+ group fitness sessions each week, all included with membership.

100+ Group Fitness Classes Weekly

Group training fits within our Build, Burn, Recover model. Expert instructors and our state-of-the-art fitness studios help you push harder, train smarter, and see real results fast. Pick the class that fits your goal.

Build

Develop strength, lean muscle, stability, and movement quality.

  • Beyond Strength
  • Mat Pilates
  • Barre
  • Total Athlete
  • Sculpted
  • Power Yoga
  • Hard Core
  • Hatha Yoga
  • KB Power

Beyond Strength

Push your body to failure for sets of success. Armed with heavier weights, you'll target multiple muscles simultaneously to increase your strength and endurance.

Mat Pilates

Lengthen your body by contracting and flexing with a rigorous series as Joseph Pilates intended. Stretch and strengthen your primary core muscle from your shoulders to hips with this new take on calisthenics.

Barre

Get a new appreciation for ballerinas with choreographed sequences to tone your limbs and core. These contemporary exercises will add lean muscle with the assistance of lighter weights.

Total Athlete

Train the full body with a dynamic blend of HIIT, strength training, and mobility work. Total Athlete combines Burn, Build, and Recover to improve strength, conditioning, flexibility, and everyday performance.

Sculpted

High reps and complete fatigue to move like an athlete and look statuesque. This endurance-based workout applies medium/light weights to build muscle mass one rep at a time.

Power Yoga

Vigorous Vinyasa poses to contort and complement your workout along with breathing exercises to detoxify. Expect more challenging arm balances, inversions, and twists with your break work to upgrade your balance, flexibility, and endurance.

Hard Core

The entire core gets some love with fusional moves meant to prevent injuries. You'll focus on strengthening your pelvis, lower back, hips flexors, and abdomen.

Hatha Yoga

This balanced, foundational practice is designed to build strength, increase flexibility, and promote mental clarity. We focus on the fundamental postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) of yoga, moving at a steady, accessible pace that is perfect for all fitness levels.

KB Power

This kettlebell strength class is designed to help you build total-body strength through powerful compound movements. You’ll improve your strength, stability, coordination, and conditioning while using kettlebells in a challenging, effective workout.

Burn

Boost conditioning, endurance, and work capacity through targeted intensity.

  • HYROX Lab
  • Sculpted Yoga
  • Performance Cycling
  • HIIT the Track
  • Tabata+
  • Athletic Grit
  • Zumba
  • Rhapsody
  • Apex Hike
  • Step
  • Total Athlete

HYROX Lab

Designed to elevate your performance for Hyrox competition and Hyrox PFT (Performance Fitness Test). Build endurance, strength, and efficient transitions while training your body and mind to push through fatigue with stamina and pacing awareness.

Sculpted Yoga

Sculpted Yoga is a dynamic and invigorating class that combines traditional yoga poses with strength training using small dumbbells. This high-intensity workout will challenge participants to build strength, increase flexibility, and improve endurance. It is designed to be focused on energizing the body and boosting metabolism.

Performance Cycling

Pedal past your best with this data-driven cycling session. With innovative stage consoles, measure your power, distance, and speed as you crush your goals by the numbers.

HIIT the Track

A challenging 45-min treadmill class combining fast-slow tempos to condition your body to “HIIT” its perfect stride. Not a runner? This class is the perfect way to introduce your body to running.

Tabata+

Welcome to a HIIT workout designed for Olympic skaters and those who love a lightning pace. With eight rounds of max training followed by transition times, this fun flurry of a workout will help you burn untold calories in brief bursts.

Athletic Grit

Optimize your sports performance at four predesigned stations using sand bells, dumbbells, raisers, ropes, and TRX bands to maximize results. Gain power, agility, and speed while prepping the body for the rigors of the field.

Zumba

When the gym is your dance floor – flaunt your moves with interval and resistance training. This wildly popular fitness program mashes up Latin and international music with the benefits of aerobic exercise.

Rhapsody

Ride to the rhythm in this music-fused cycling clinic. Forget the metrics and let the beat drive you with this upgraded spin class incorporating weights.

Apex Hike

A low-impact hike testing your endurance and strength with resistance-speed HIIT and lightweight upper body training. Ready yourself for a cardio and muscle boost as you redefine 'getting your steps.'

Step

Make your cardio workout fun with choreographed aerobic workout sequences that awaken your mind and body.

Total Athlete

Train the full body with a dynamic blend of HIIT, strength training, and mobility work. Total Athlete combines Burn, Build, and Recover to improve strength, conditioning, flexibility, and everyday performance.

Recover

Improve mobility, release tension, and reset for tomorrow.

  • Vinyasa Yoga
  • Essentrics
  • Aqua
  • Total Athlete
  • Stretch & Recover
  • Sound Bath
  • Restorative Yoga

Vinyasa Yoga

Build strength and flexibility whether you're a runner, powerlifter, or anyone seeking to clear their mind. Flow from one asana to the next in concert with your breath to build strength and increase flexibility. It's a perfect complement to any athlete’s routine.

Essentrics

Pair strengthening with your stretching. You'll dynamically create a more balanced body, allowing each joint and muscle to manifest their complete range of motion.

Aqua

A low-impact, shallow water boot camp-style workout that highly impacts overall health. Step into your water shoes for a boost to your cardiovascular system and fitness – perfect for those seeking weight loss or physical rehab.

Total Athlete

Train the full body with a dynamic blend of HIIT, strength training, and mobility work. Total Athlete combines Burn, Build, and Recover to improve strength, conditioning, flexibility, and everyday performance.

Stretch & Recover

Sound Bath

Restorative Yoga

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One Membership. Every Class.

No per-class fees. No credit packs. No add-ons. Membership covers all 100+ sessions on the schedule, plus the strength floor and the recovery suite.

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Signature Class

Train for HYROX in Bethesda, MD

Official HYROX Training Partner

 

HYROX Lab prepares you for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and race day. Build your engine, sharpen transitions, and learn to hold pace when fatigue hits. Every session is programmed around the specific demands of the format—not generic conditioning.

Find Your Next Class

Choose from 100+ weekly classes across strength, conditioning, cycling, Pilates, yoga, mobility, and more—led by expert instructors and designed to bring variety, intensity, and purpose to every week.

Upcoming Classeswednesday 11/4

Athletic Grit 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Beyond Strength 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Sculpted Yoga 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Apex Hike 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Rhapsody 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Download full class schedule

Group Classes FAQs

What classes do you offer?

The St. James in Bethesda offers more than 100 classes weekly across Build, Burn, and Recover. Strength formats like Pilates Mat, Beyond Strength, and Barre; conditioning formats like HYROX Lab, HIIT the Track, and Performance Cycling; and recovery formats like Vinyasa Yoga, Essentrics, and Stretch & Recover. The schedule updates monthly.

Are classes included with membership?

Yes. Every class is complimentary for Performance Club members. No per-class fees, no credit packages, no add-ons.

Can I try a class before joining?

Yes. Claim your workout and try any class on the schedule.

How do I reserve a spot?

Members reserve through The St. James app or online. Popular classes fill fast, so book early in the week.

What should I know before my first class?

To maximize your group workout experience:

  • Reserve: Book your spot in our exercise classes online, via the app, or at the front desk.
  • Set-Up: Arrive five minutes before class start time to set up your equipment.
  • Be Timely: Late arrivals will not be allowed after the first five minutes.
  • Endure: Stay for the entire class time as early exits disrupt the class flow.
  • Focus: Keep conversations to a minimum.
  • Be Present: Silence or turn off your phones during class.
  • Finish: Wipe down and put away equipment.

Are classes right for beginners?

The St. James offers a variety of group fitness classes designed to support different training styles, experience levels, and goals. Some sessions are ideal for members who want to sweat, move, and build consistency, while others are better suited for members focused on strength, conditioning, or more advanced performance work.

Who teaches the group fitness classes?

Classes are led by expert instructors and coaches who guide members through each workout with clear direction and energy. Whether you are stepping into class for the first time or looking to train at a higher level, the coaching team helps create a supportive environment that keeps members engaged and challenged.

Do you offer HYROX training?

Yes. HYROX Lab runs weekly. Learn about HYROX training.

Where are you located?

The St. James Performance Club is located at 6828 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20815, and serves members across Bethesda and the greater Washington, DC area.

Try a Class Before You Join

Not a member yet? Come see The Performance Club and try any class on the schedule.

*November on Us offer valid for new members who join with a 12-month agreement. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions and has no cash value. First-time visitors who are local residents and 18 years or older are eligible for an initial free trial. Free trial can be activated during business hours and by appointment. Recovery services included in Performance and Recovery Memberships are not eligible for free trial. Amenities vary by location. Additional restrictions may apply.

*Child watch available with a child membership at Springfield location only.