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fall 2009 142 Please click here for current summer Group Exercise Schedule.

Please click here for upcoming fall Group Exercise Schedule.

Group exercise classes are included in your membership at the YMCA. Add variety to your exercise routine by trying any of the classes below:


Cardio Conditioning Classes

Aerobic Dance (Wed 11:00am) -A choreographed aerobic class that incorporates different styles of dance that all levels can learn. Great Fun!

*Active Adult feeling Fit (Thurs 10:00am) - A low intensity, low impact class for cardiovascular and muscular conditioning,. A great way for Active Adults to keep fit!

Cardio Kickboxing (Mon 6:30pm) - A fun and upbeat cardio workout that is a blending of kicks, punches, jabs and calisthenics. This class will improve your endurance and tone your muscles.
Cardio Pump (Tues 9:00 am, Sun 10:00am) - A full body workout that combines intervals of cardiovascular and strength training exercises. Use of weights, tubing, bars, steps, and balls will all be incorporated into this energizing class.
Cardio Step (Mon 9:00 am, Wed 10:00am)-  Improve cardiovascular endurance, coordination and balance during Cardio Step. Enjoy a fun mix of  easy to follow choreography on the step and toning exercises.
Cycling (Mon 10:00am, Tues 8:00am, 7:00pm, Wed 10:00am, 6:30pm, Thurs 8:00am, Fri 10:00am, sat 7:30am)- Improve your cardiovascular endurance by spinning. Instructors use a wide variety of music to create a ride that will keep you motivated and your heart pumping as you develop skills such as moving, form, focus and recovery. Class sizes are limited; bikes are first come first serve. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the start time at the welcome center. Bring a towel and a water bottle.
*Low Impact Cardio (Tues5:30pm)- This class is for all levels. Enjoy a mix of low-impact, high intensity toning and cardiovascular conditioning exercises for your whole body.

Triple Threat (Fri 9:00am) - Hardcore circuit class including sculpting and cardio.

You and Your Best Friend (Sat or Sun 9:00am) - Nothing is better than sharing time with your best friend. This is a program that lets you spend time with your best friend, while you both can get healthier together. It involves group walks that will meet weekly in predetermined scenic sites in our county. Weather permitting of course.

20/20 (Thurs 9:00am) - 20 minutes of cardio followed by 20 minutes of toning.

 

Flexibility and Toning Classes

Active Adult Toning (Tues 10:15am) - Stretching and toning for increased flexibility, range of motion and strength.

Balance vs Strength (Thurs 5:30pm) - Put your strength and balance to the test with a variety of challenging strength exercises while maintaining core balance.

*Chair Yoga (Mon 11:00am) - Yoga modified for those who find getting on and off the floor difficult; this practice uses a chair to assist and support the practice.

Dynamic Yoga (Thurs 10:00am) - Multi level yoga class that flows from one yoga posture into another. Modifications for all levels are demonstrated.

*Gentle Yoga (Tues 10:00am) - Slow gentle stretching using modified yoga poses for all to be able to participate in.

Mat Pilates (Tues 9:00am, Thurs 9:00am) - A mat based class that focuses on strengthening your core muscles and expanding lung capacity through breathing and disciplined stretches. This class will improve your balance, posture, flexibility, and range of motion and strength.

*Midsection Meltdown (Tues 6:30pm) – Includes abdominal, oblique, upper and lower back strengthening exercises. Increases flexibility, stability and balance. Great for all levels of fitness.
Sculpt (Mon 5:30pm) - A non-aerobic workout consisting of exercises that strengthen, tone, firm and sculpt the entire body. Free weights, body bars, tubing and exercise stability balls are often used in class.

Prana Yoga (Wed 6:00pm) - Energetic yoga practice focuses on integration of breathe, chanting and movement.

Raise the Bar (Wed 5:30pm) - Take your fitness to a new level using body bars for a full body workout.

Yoga (Mon 9:00am, 7:00pm, Wed 9:00am, Thurs 6:30pm, Fri 9:00am) - A slow, gentle traditional Hatha Yoga class which includes meditation and complete relaxation at the end of each session.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Intermediate and Advanced classes also available.

*Yoga/Pilates (Tues 6:00pm, Sat 9:00am) - Pilates and Yoga combined to build a strong core with the benefits of flexibility.

Vinyasa Yoga (Sun 9:00am) - A high energy cardio paced Yoga class that moves through a series of Yoga postures.

 

 



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