by Samantha Pardy | Oct 5, 2026 | Class, Local
You keep your routine through Eugene’s rainy season by giving it three things: a roof, a time on the calendar, and personal support. The weather is going to do what it does from now until spring, but your week doesn’t have to change with it. What happens...
by Samantha Pardy | Sep 29, 2026 | Class, eNewsletter
Walk into any Group X class at the DAC and you’ll see familiar faces, members making room for someone new, and an instructor who notices when a regular hasn’t been in. That’s what Group X at the DAC has always been about, and it’s why our new...
by Samantha Pardy | May 26, 2026 | Class
The science and joy of mastering movement over time in Group X classes. Change is exciting. A fresh playlist, a new sequence, a surprise challenge. There’s real appeal to walking into a DAC Group X class and not knowing what’s coming. But there’s another kind of...
by Samantha Pardy | Dec 27, 2025 | Class
Your body is remarkably intelligent. Every time you move, whether you’re lifting weights, cycling, swimming, or taking a Group X class, your body listens, responds, and adapts. This process is known as the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS), and it plays a major role...
by Samantha Pardy | Dec 18, 2025 | Class
Holiday Hours The holidays are here, and we’re keeping the Downtown Athletic Club moving, sweating, and celebrating with you! While the Club will operate on modified hours, we’re offering a full lineup of Group X classes and special programming so you can stay active,...
by Samantha Pardy | Oct 6, 2025 | Class
By: Jen Stanton, Group Fitness Director As the Group Fitness Director here at the DAC, I often hear how much members love their favorite classes and instructors, this is what I live for! The connection between instructor and member is one of the most powerful elements...
