Ashley Claas leads a small group training session during a class at CRI. CRI offers small group training classes for a fee.
Ashley Claas leads a small group through a warm-up exercise during a training session at CRI. While classes typically include more participants, only three people attended this session.
Ashley Claas demonstrates a resistance band arm warm-up during an SGT session. The exercise is part of the group’s typical warm-up routine.
Cheryl Williams warms up her arms with a resistance band during a small group training. Williams has regularly attended SGT classes for multiple years.
Ashley Claas demonstrates an arm exercise targeting the triceps during a small group training class. The movement is designed to strengthen the back of the upper arm.
Three small group training participants chat about their weekend while completing a resistance band arm workout. The participants have developed friendships from regularly attending workouts together.
Small group training participant Megan Smith frowns at Ashley Claas before beginning an exercise she expects to be challenging. Smith prepares for the movement during the workout.
Ashley Claas observes the class as participants perform an exercise during a small group training session. She offers encouragement to help them complete the movement.
Connor Heard watches Ashley Claas as she gives instructions on how long the group will continue the exercise. Claas informs participants they will complete an additional set.
Ashley Claas distributes resistance bands to participants before a pushup exercise during a small group training class. The group prepares for the next set of the workout.
Ashley Claas looks back at the camera after demonstrating an exercise during a small group training class. “Oh, the camera might get y’all struggling for real,” Claas said.
Three small group training participants complete pushups using resistance bands during a workout. Ashley Claas offers words of encouragement as they work through the exercise.
Ashley Claas leads the class into squats using the same resistance bands used during pushups. Participants continue the workout under her instruction.
Ashley Claas performs a crisscross squat to energize the class during a small group training session. “Hold on, I need the camera to get this, but can y’all do this though,” she said, laughing.
Cheryl Williams performs a leg exercise using a pole for stability during a small group training class. She switched to a heavier resistance band after the previous one became too easy.
Ashley Claas prepares to demonstrate the next exercise for the class, focusing on abdominal work. Participants finish up their current exercise as she sets up the movement.
The class performs an ab workout, making strained expressions as they push through the exercise. It is the only set of ab work required during the session.
Ashley Claas prepares the class for the next exercise. “This is going to be like a ballet move, and it might be better with your shoes off,” she said.
Cheryl Williams works on the balls of her feet during a small group training exercise. The workout is designed to help with calisthenics.
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Ashley Claas prepares to lead the class into a cool-down after completing their training session for the week. Participants will meet again for the next class next week.
