GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
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Y Indoor Group Cycling
Group Cycling is one of the best cardiovascular and muscular endurance workouts available. A one hour class includes a warm up followed by a series of drills, hill climbs, races, etc., (varies by instructor) and ends with a cool down and stretch. Call the front desk any time during the day of class to reserve a bike. Avoid heavy clothing and long pants. Water is mandatory. New riders are encouraged to attend at least one Intro to Group Exercise class before attending a regularly scheduled class.
Intro to Y Group Cycling
Learn the basics of indoor group cycling such as bike set up, posture, breathing, riding techniques and experience sample drills and rides. You will learn how to pace yourself, and be prepared to attend regularly scheduled group cycling classes. Please bring water and wear light clothing. Call the desk to reserve a bike or drop in if room is available.
Y Cycle Basics
This 35-minute lower-intensity class is designed for participants who are just getting started with group cycling and prefer a shorter class with a bit less intensity. The format is the same as our other cycle classes with a warm up, a series of drills and rides, cool down and stretch. This is a progressive class designed to provide the rider with a gradual increase in intensity to help build endourance and stamina. This class no longer requires prior enrollment. Please call the customer service desk any time during class day to reserve a bike.
Hooping
For adults and kids! A blast from your childhood past, fitness hula hooping is becoming the fitness industry’s newest craze in fun with real fitness results! More than a playground game, hooping can help strengthen your core muscles, build cardio endurance, and tone your entire body. Plus, hooping is a serious calorie burning exercise! Hooping is appropriate for adults and kids and is a great family class option. Adults – you are welcome to hoop without kids too! We plan to add more classes as the facility renovation progresses. Please note: at the present time, we will be able to provide enough hoops for approximately 25 adults and 25 children. Feel free to bring your own hoop if you wish!
Schedule: Sundays at 2:00 p.m. in the mini gym
Start Date: In Session
Cost: Members – Free Non-members – $5.00/class
Cardio Circuit Training
From kick boxing to weight lifting, this one has it all. Combining some of your favorite cardio formats and strength exercises, this class will challenge you to dig deep, push hard, and have fun doing it Whether you’re using the BOSU, step, weights, or simply your own body, you will be targeting the large muscles of your upper and lower body, as well as your entire core. With the variety of exercises this class has to offer, you will build muscular strength you never knew you had while building cardio endurance at the same time.
Group Strength Training
This ultimate total body workout is the perfect compliment to your cardiovascular workouts. Using the equipment provided in the weight room such as dumbells, barbells, Nautilus machines, and more, your instructors will show you how to effectively perform specific exercises to build upper body, lower body and core strength. Meet in the weight room.
Abs, Back, Buns and Stretch
Dynamic core, abdominal, back and glute exercises are performed to strengthen your trunk and deep core muscles and abdominals, as well and tone your hips, glutes and supporting muscles in the legs and shoulders. The final total body stretching segment enhances flexibility and leaves you feeling refreshed!
Boot Camp Express
This advanced/intense boot-camp style class utilizes step aerobics mixed with additional cardio and strength training. Your instructor will motivate the group in ‘drill sergeant” style to help you do your best and get the most out of your workout.
ZUMBA®
ZUMBA® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow move to create a dynamic fitness program that you will love! Experience an absolute blast in an exhilarating session of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements. This workout is fun, unique and effecti
ve and will make you want to do it again and again.
ZUMBA GOLD®
The lower impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness class that keeps you in the groove of life. Guaranteed to deliver a great workout for the mind, body and soul. Great for beginners of all ages!! Congratulations Dacia! Our 2009 Program of the Year Award Recipient for Zumba!
Middle Eastern Dance
This style of dance (traditional belly dance) is guaranteed to give you a unique, effective and fun cardio workout that targets your core/midsection (hips, abs, trunk), while giving you the added benefits of enhanced flexibility and coordination.
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 music with basic movements like marching, arm movements, strength and muscle toning exercises and stretching for flexibility. The use of chairs is optional 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.
Step Aerobic Training
Creative routines using the “step” keep you moving and sweating to upbeat music while you burn fat and calories and have fun doing it! The added benefit that stepping gives you in the form of leg and gluteus strength and toning adds to the effectivenss of this class format. Class includes a warm up, intense step training, and optional short abs and back segment, and a cool down stretch.
Pilates
Based on the teachings of Joseph Pilates, this class incorporates the basic Pilates moves and teaches the proper form and execution of those moves in a relaxed and comprehensive manner. 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. Please note: We request that participants attend the Beginner Pilates as a prerequisite to the Intermediate/Advanced class.
Hatha Yoga Basics
A variety of relaxing stretches and poses that refresh, strengthen, and energize the body, and promote whole-body fitness and awareness. Slightly slower paced than Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga emphasizes alignment, breath, balance, and precision in postures. This class is light-hearted and works to fully connect mind/body during each pose and link movement with breath. It is suitable for beginning and advanced students alike.
Sunrise Yoga Stretch
This class is based on gentle Yoga and incorporates strength and stretching as well as proper breathing techniques to provide an overall feeling of wellness and balance – a wonderful way to start your day!
YogaFit®
YogaFit® is designed to improve the health, performance, and mental acuity of athletes or individuals interested in improving their level of fitness. Based on acient fitness science of hatha yoga, it blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. YogaFit delivers a practical, user-friendly style which is accessible, understandable and doable by individuals at any level of fitness. The YogaFit style reduces the risk of injury and augments recovery for ailments including stress, lower back pain and tension. YogaFit is taught by YogaFit certified staff.
Ashtanga Yoga Flow
This 90-minute class is based on the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga. The primary series follows a specified flow of classic poses, designed to heat the body to safely stretch and strengthen with a strong emphasis on breath.
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a preventative exercise program that enhances the quality of life for mature adults across the country. One of the largest senior-focused exercise programs in the United States, this partnership between HCD and HMOs allows Medicare-eligible members of these health plans to participate in YMCA programs at no additional cost.
MSROM®: Muscle Strength & Range of Motion
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SilverSplash®
Activate your aqua urge for variety! SilverSplash offers lots of fun shallow-water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.
YogaStretch®
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
