GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Arthritis Exercise – Land exercise class designed specifically for people with arthritis (who can walk independently) to help keep joints flexible, maintain muscular strength and build overall stamina. Many of the exercises have been developed by the Arthritis Foundation.
Family Bootcamp (ages 7 +) Sports drills, relays, exercises using body weight and equipment. Gain speed and stamina . Suggested for the intermediate level participant.
CardioBoxing – A high energy, fast-paced aerobic workout utilizing the drills & skills of kick boxing. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Cardio Hip Hop – A great opportunity to workout with a fun, funky dance style. Easy to learn for all levels. Ages 13 and up.
Cycling (indoor) – A self-paced group indoor cycling workout for all levels to improve cardiovascular endurance and cycling stamina. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Feldenkrais – Slow, gentle motions designed to increase awareness & ease of movement. Class formatted for participants to be seated or laying down.
Gentle Strength/Stretch – For the beginner or if you are just returning to exercise. Geared toward the 50+ crowed. Basic weight training for strength and endurance, flexibility training to release tension, gain shoulder mobility, and core strengthening which may reduce low-back stress.
Jazz Dance – Choreographed routines for the participant familiar with this style of movement and having a dance background.
Madness! –20 min low-impact aerobics, then 45 min. of body-fat burning circuit/interval strength training exercises using: stability balls, dumbbells, small balls, exertubes & more to strengthen the deep core muscles and challenge balance, class ends with 7-10 minutes of stretching/relaxation. Adaptable to beginning levels. Monday Madness – step emphasis Class begins with 30 minutes of basic Step moves to keep that heart pumping, with 20-45 min of resistive strength training using weights and exertubes and finishing with 5-10 minutes of relaxing stretching. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
Pilates (mat) – Based on the work of Joseph Pilates. Mat work is a combination of highly specialized strength work to empower and elongate muscles creating balance and correction in movement and posture. Must be able to get up & down from the floor.
Stay Fit Forever – Designed for anyone desiring a less strenuous aerobic workout for the 40+ crowd, this class offers 20-35 minutes of choreographed cardiovascular exercise then 15-20 minutes muscular toning & 5-10 minutes of stretching to improve posture and balance. **Friday Stay Fit is 40-50 minutes of dance–based interval choreography sometimes incorporating weights and stretches throughout the choreography.
Sports Step - Basic moves with sports inspired drills and intervals. Step benches and various equipment will be used during class. Intensity can be self-adjusted for your preference.
Step – A program using an adjustable platform, stepping up and down between the platform and the floor combining the benefit of good cardiovascular exercise and strengthening of leg muscles. Includes strength work & stretch at the end of class.
Tai Chi – Release physical & mental tension with this ancient Eastern breathing & moving technique. Improve flexibility, enhance strength. Learn special modifications for your unique abilities
Walk the Talk – An instructor led opportunity to walk outdoors in the Hidden Valley & Historic McDonald areas around the YMCA.
Y's Way to Fitness – A national YMCA Adult Physical Fitness Program designed to utilize standard calisthenics- windmills, donkey kicks, bands, weights- suited equally for beginning to advanced participants. Includes core strengthening.
Yoga, Wholyfit, Yoga Tune-up® & Yoga Bugs- see Yoga flyer for class descriptions of different Yoga disciplines
Zumba - combines irresistible Latin and international dance music with easy-to-learn moves, borrowing steps from salsa, cumbia, cha cha, samba, reggaeton, and more! Space is limited. Please sign up at the Welcome Desk.
For further information, call the Group Exercise Coordinator at 545-9622, ext. 3128
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