Make history as you hit the deck of the world famous, and longest commissioned, USS Midway. Now a permanent fixture of the beautiful San Diego waterfront, “Midway Magic,” as it has been dubbed, is considered one of the toughest aircraft carriers ever built. You’ll race from the Marriott Hotel, along the glistening waterside, through the Embarcadero and up the steps to the ship deck. Lasting from 1945 until its final mission in Desert Storm, the USS Midway will provide an aweinspiring and unforgettable backdrop for a heartpounding boot camp experience unlike any other. Note: Not for yellow-bellied, lily-livered landlubbers.

Be prepared to hit the sand and surf as you turn scenic La Jolla Shores and Kellogg Park into your own boot camp. This fast-paced challenge, led by certified personal trainer Ryan Halvorson, will have you yelling “HOOAH” as you test your strength, agility, coordination and endurance, both in and out of the water. Bring a towel, sunscreen and appropriate attire as you will get wet. No swimming is required. Note: Bus departs San Diego Marriott at 6:15am and returns at approximately 9:15am.Minimum class size: 10 people.

Zumba is the fitness phenomenon that is taking the world by storm! It is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness experience! The routines feature aerobic fitness with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps. Repeated as session #235.

If you’re like most personal trainers and group fitness instructors, you often don’t have a lot of equipment to choose from when designing muscle conditioning workouts. Join us in a workout that will teach you a variety of exercises for the lower body, upper body and core using absolutely no equipment at all.

Welcome to happy hour! If you’ve tried Striptease aerobic workouts, this will take you to the next level. This workout blends one part “body bar” for strength and toning ... with two parts of a sassy cardio routine. Get ready to become a strong lean sensual machine. Cool props will be given to you in this Crunch exclusive!

Step up to the stage, get on a bike, and start singing! Cycle Karaoke brings the love of singing to the world of indoor cycling. You’ll sing your favorite songs from the past and present while pedaling to a steady beat. Compete against other performers, then be crowned Cycle Karaoke Champion. Will it be you? Repeated as session #209.

Experience a challenging workout that incorporates upper body conditioning using hand weights, with lower body and core conditioning on the MVe™ Fitness Chair. Get the best of both worlds in this total-body workout guaranteed to make you sweat. BYOM

The reformer is a great way to train for athletic activities of all kinds. The athletic reformer workout will help you improve core stability, upper and lower body strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. BYOM

For you early risers, start the day outdoors (weather permitting) as Scott Cole leads you through a beautiful 30-minute medley of energizing ancient qigong exercises. Designed to integrate your body, mind and spirit and get your “chi” flowing, it will enhance your overall IDEA experience. BYOM

Your opponent: the clock. Your goal: a personal record. Your intensity: high-end endurance. Come test your legs and lungs in a simulation of cycling’s most challenging competition. Don’t miss your chance to ride with a champion cyclist through an authentic time trial challenge where the road is flat, the pace intense, and the only rider you can count on is you.

You are in for a treat! This class is sure to give you an amazing core workout! First, you’ll be guided through a carefully planned and progressive workout that will challenge the muscles of the back, front and everything in between. Add to that the individual stylings of a professional comedian, and walk away with a boatload of exercises (and jokes) that will keep your classes entertained for weeks.

If you were to take off one piece at a time, from top to bottom, layer by layer, leaving only the bare essentials... you would end up with a few simple base moves and a pile of great ideas. What did you think we meant? Join us for a strip... we mean step session that will make you even wanna take...your hat off!

The Culture Shock workout is a cardio hip-hop class designed to embrace all levels of ability. Try this class, which is loaded with fresh, fun street choreography and taught in a style that relates to all.

Hit the hills, power the sprints, chase down the competition and learn firsthand the definition of the word “endurance.” This ride has it all, and this ride rocks! Solid Schwinn Cycling principles, top-notch coaching and awesome tunes make this a master class to remember.

GYROTONIC® exercises AND GYROKINESIS® are making a big entrance this year at IDEA World Fitness Convention®. They’ll have their own room throughout the event so you can easily use the equipment and try both entry-level classes, which will be repeated during the convention. Find out why GYROTONIC equipment and training is being used worldwide in fitness, sports and rehabilitation centers by people of all ages. Repeated as sessions #108 and 513.

Take STOTT PILATES Essential Reformer exercises to a higher level of intensity and experience variety and a “stepped-up” pace. By increasing the speed and flow of the exercise sequences and modifying the existing repertoire to increase muscular and cardiovascular endurance, you will see how you can inspire clients who may not be ready for an intermediate reformer program. Prerequisite: STOTT PILATES Essential Reformer workshop AND previous experience teaching or studying Pilates reformer exercises.

This workout is the highest level of difficulty of the stability ball workouts, providing maximum challenge to strength, balance and stability by styling ball exercises on the intermediate reformer repertoire. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered.

Blending a medley of martial arts with dance for the ultimate cardio workout, Scott pulls out all the stops in this Disco Dojo, where ninja meets funk, tae kwon do meets salsa, kickboxing meets jazz and where “bob and weave” are not hairstyles. Mambo, kick and punch your way through an array of fun moves to great music in this action-packed 1-hour workout! BYOM

FUNK FITNESS will have you looking like a dancer in no time. Marvin combines elements of hip-hop, jazz and ballet and breaks them down into basic, easy-to-follow routines. The most current music hits plus Marvin’s dynamic personality make FUNK FITNESS a must-see s(and do!) experience.