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. Please Note: The Saturday morning class will offer a guided self practice session every first Saturday of the month. This self-guided practice is appropriate for experienced Yoga Participants only.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA
This class is designed for participants new to Yoga. Learn the basics, including proper execution of poses, breathing, etc., in a relaxed, friendly, professional setting. We strongly encourage the attendance of this class before trying a more advanced Yoga class.
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 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 several weights for everyone.
BOSU STRENGTH "Core & More"
Inner core, abs, back, glutes, are muscles targeted using dynamic BOSU exercises, plus shoulders, arms and legs! The BOSU is the extra element to help develop core strength and improve balance. You will feel the difference and become stronger from the inside out.
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
This fun, high-energy cardiovascular aerobic workout using the "STEP" bench. Creative routines keep you moving and sweating to upbeat music, while you burn calories and tone your muscles, especially your legs and glutes. Class includes a warm up, cardio step aerobics, optional ab work and a cool down and stretch.
STEP & STRENGTH
This class starts out with dynamic step segment and ends with a dynamic strength training segment to give you a balanced cardio/strength workout all in one class! Use of the "step" plus various bars, weights, bands, etc., will be incorporated.
CARDIO CIRCUIT TRAINING
Combining cardio movement and strength training, you'll get the best of both in one session! Intense but safe, strength and endurance exercises are combined with constant movement, providing a format that can target your upper and lower muscle groups while building cardiovascular strength as well.
BOOT CAMP 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.
DRUMS ALIVE®
Traditional fitness combined with music and rhythm will give you a whole body-whole mind experience! Drums Alive is designed to burn fat and improve physical and mental fitness. Using drum sticks and a fitball, you will utilize powerful and motivivating drumming and music to get your feet stomping and your body moving.
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!
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.
ZUMBA®
Zuma fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will make you love to workout! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while buring fat. Add some Latin flavor international zest and you've got Zumba!
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.
SILVER SNEAKERS® MSROM (Muscular Strength & Range of Movement)
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
STRENGTH & STRETCH
This class is based on gentle Yoga and will incorporate strength exercises, proper breathing and effective stretching to give you a great start to your day!
Check out our aquatics page to learn more about our water exercise options.
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