YMCA of Grand Forks
CHOOSE A PROGRAM ›  
 
 
Fitness Classes    |     Personal Fitness / Weights     |     Class Schedule
YMCA FITNESS CLASSES

YMCA Fitness Classes are offered early and mid-morning, noon, afternoon and evenings. New class schedules will be issued each session and are subject to change at any time.

View Class Schedule

  • Designed with your safety in mind
  • Provide movement options for all fitness levels
  • Are "complete" from warm-up to cool- down
  • Offer you a variety of workouts, perfect for cross-training
  • Provide strength/toning options using, bands, weights, resistance tubing and fit-ball as well as conventional calisthenics and abdominal training.

Classes and times may change and, while new classes are continually added, others may be cancelled due to low enrollment or other factors. Please stop in or call the YMCA for current information regarding classes or times.

HATHA YOGA

Slightly slower paced than Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga emphasizes alignment and precision in postures.  This class is light-hearted and works to fully engage mind and body in each pose, along with the breathing.  It is suitable for beginning and advanced students alike. 

ASHTANGA FLOW YOGA

This class will focus on a series of meditation, breathing, deep relaxation, and powerful poses to promote strength, balance, and flexibility for your mind, body, and spirit.  Moving at a fairly fast pace with more intense postures.

PILATES BASICS

EVERYONE WELCOME! Based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, this class INTRODUCES the basic pilates moves and proper form and execution of those moves.  Improve your posture, strengthen your back and abdominal muscles, increase flexibility, prevent stress and back pain, tone muscles, and sharpen your mind/body connection. Simultaneous stretching & strengthening in a non-impact balanced system of body/mind exercise works the deeper muscles to achieve efficient and graceful movement, improve alignment and breathing, and increase body awareness.

PILATES (Intermediate/Advanced)

For experienced students only/instructor approval required.  Please Note: Participants MUST MASTER PILATES BASICS before participating in this advanced class.  (See above description).  This class incorporates more advanced exercises and utilizes the BOSU and FITBALL, further enhancing the challenge.  Intermediate/Advanced Pilates students may attend both Pilates Basics and Advanced Pilates.

GROUP POWER

A strength and endurance program, this athletic based workout progresses through all major muscle groups and strengthens, tones and defines your muscles.  This program is designed for all fitness levels.

 

MAGIC MOVEMENT KIDS FITNESS

A PARENT/CHILD fitness class for children 18 months and older.  With music, movement is facilitated through stretching, yoga, dancing, rhythm, jumping & games, enhanced with the use of balls, mats, hula hoops and more.  Freedom of expression is encourage!

GROUP STRENGTH TRAINING

The ultimate total-body group strength training class, this workout is the perfect compliment to your cardiovascular workouts. Using weighted body bars, and other equipment such as dumbbells, bands, and tubes, you will work your shoulders, biceps, triceps, pecs, upper & lower back & abs, quads,glutes, hamstrings, calves, and more!! This head-to-toe workout comes complete with a warm-up and cool-down stretch. Be prepared to sweat and feel wonderful! Body bars are foam covered for comfort and are available in sev eral weights for everyone.

BOSU CARDIO FUSION

Take your cardio to another level with this challenging, high-intensity class.  Using the BOSU (Both Sides Up - inflated dome), the elements of balance and strength on the dome add a new dimension of intensity.  Challenge and strengthen all of the muscles in the body, especially the legs, hips, abs and back, inner core muscles and develop improved balance and coordination.   

JAZZERCISE

A blend of jazz dance and exercise science choreographed to today’s hottest music, including Top 40, jazz, country, funk, and classics. Jazzercise is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility using easyto- follow movements. Class includes a gentle warm up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening segment with weights, and final stretch. When you love your workout, results come easy!

JAZZERCISE BODY SCULPTING Sculpted arms, tight abs, and firm shapely legs are the primary focus of this challenging muscle toning workout, which features a creative combination of weight training and stretching.

CARDIO STEP

A fun, high-energy cardiovascular aerobic workout using the "STEP" (BENCH) designed to sustain your heart in it's target zone and burn calories and fat, and naturally toning your legs and gluteus!  Class consists on a warm up, step cardio portion , optional ab work, cool down and stretch.

CARDIO EXPRESS

This energying noon-hour workout makes the most of your time!  Step aerobics mixed with additional cardio and strength training, along with a few surprises, make this an effective and fun session. 

YMCA GROUP CYCLING

Group Cycling is one of the best cardiovascular and muscular endurance workouts available!  A one-hour class includes warm-up followed by a series of drills, hill climbs, races, etc., ending with a cool down and stretch. NOTE: Please reserve a bike the day of class by calling the front desk: 775-2586. IMPORTANT: Bring plenty of water (mandatory) & wear fitted clothing. Padded bike shorts or gel seat are helpful, but optional. New riders are strongly encouraged to attend an INTRO TO GROUP CYCLING class before attending regularly scheduled classes. 

INTRO TO YMCA GROUP CYCLING

Group Cycling is for everyone.  Learn the basics of indoor group cycling, such as:  bike setup, posture, breathing, riding techniques, sample drills and how to pace yourself.  This class will prepare you for attendance in any regularly scheduled group cycling class.  Please bring water, wear light clothing and avoid long pants.  Call the front desk (775-2586) to reserve a bike or drop in to check us out!

EGYPTIAN DANCE

Guaranteed to give you a unique and effective workout, this style of dance (traditional belly dance) will give you a fantastic core/cardio workout, plus the added benefits of enhanced flexibility and coordination. Get a great workout and have a ton of fun at the same time!

CARDIO KICK BOXING

This non-contact class combines basic punches, kicks and blocks with cardio drills for a fun,

high-intensity aerobic workout.  These moves are not only guaranteed to make you sweat, they will also help tone arms, legs and glutes.

ABS, BACK , BUNS & STRETCH

Dynamic core ab & back exercises designed to strengthen your trunk and tighten your abs, plus tone the gluteus maximus/hips. Many of the exercises work two or all three areas at the same time! Strength and stabilization exercises are incorporated in the class.  Finishes with a total body stretch/flexibility segment that will leave you refreshed and relaxed.

 

B.A.A.T.  (BUNS, ARMS, ABS & THIGHS)

This workout targets the traditional problem areas with strength and toning exercises using the fitball, slomo ball, BOSU, dyna-bands, weights and more.

GROUP STRENGTH TRAINING

This ultimate total-body workout is the perfect compliment to your cardiovascular workouts.  Using weighted, foam-covered body bars, plus other strength equipment, such as:  dumbbells, bands and tubes, you will work your shoulders, biceps, triceps, pecs, upper & lower back and abs, quads, gluteus, hamstrings, calves and more!!

 

FIT FOR LIFE

Increase your muscle strength, mobility and range of motion to enhance your daily living skills - in a fun, upbeat environment! Move your body to the music with basic movements like marching, arm movements, strength & muscle toning exercises, and stretching for flexibility.  The use of chairs is ptional for assistance in seated or standing positions.  This class is appropriate for anyone who is sedentary, unfamiliar with exercise, in a post-rehabilitation situation, or has other limited mobility issues.

 

Check out our aquatics page to learn more about our water exercise options.

 

 

 
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
 
copyright © 2005 Grand Forks YMCA | All Rights Reserved
site created by Anchor Marketing