At the YMCA, we offer a diverse array of group exercise classes designed to cater to all fitness levels and interests. Whether you’re aiming to build strength, groove to energetic beats, or find your inner zen, we have the perfect class for you.
Strength & Conditioning
For those looking to build up your strength and endurance, the following classes are for you. We offer a variety of classes to meet different skill levels.
- SHRED30: Kickstart your day with this high-intensity, muscle-blasting program. Combining weightlifting techniques and calisthenics, SHRED30 helps you build muscle and burn fat efficiently.
- POWER ZONE: This class is tailored for everyone from beginners to elite athletes. It offers personalized instruction in foundational strength and conditioning exercises within a supportive group setting.
- BODY STRENGTH: This traditional weightlifting class lays a solid foundation for resistance training, enhancing strength, endurance, bone density, and muscle size.
- HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training): Experience brief bursts of high-intensity exercises followed by recovery periods, delivering cardiovascular benefits in a shorter time frame.
- Kickboxing: Punch and kick your way to wellness in this invigorating cardiovascular class, adaptable for all fitness levels.
- Y-FIT4LIFE: Designed for those 55 and older, this low-intensity workout focuses on functional strength, mobility, and stability, aiming to improve bone density, energy, and balance.
- Water Fitness: Make a splash with this low-impact pool workout, ideal for individuals with joint concerns or injuries. It enhances both strength and cardiovascular endurance.
- Les Mills® Classes:
- BODYPUMP™: The original barbell class, perfect for those looking to get lean, toned, and fit—fast!
- BODYCOMBAT: A high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout that’s entirely non-contact.
- BODYBALANCE: A harmonious blend of yoga, tai chi, and Pilates to improve mind and body.
- Forever Fit Chair: This workout includes fall prevention drills and exercises to enhance strength and endurance using a chair and handheld weights or tubing.
- Tabata Challenge: Aimed at intermediate to advanced fitness enthusiasts, this class combines cardio and strength training to achieve maximal effort in minimal time.
- Indoor Cycle:
- Group Cycle: Performed on a stationary bike, this class builds both cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone.
- Pedal for Parkinson’s: A traditional group cycle class with lower intensity; all levels are welcome!
Dance Cardio
For those looking for a creative way to get their body moving, consider signing up for one of our dance cardio classes! Work up a sweat while having fun.
- ZUMBA®: Mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, Zumba® feels more like a dance party than a workout.
- ZUMBA GOLD®: Tailored for active older adults seeking a modified Zumba class at a lower intensity.
- ZUMBA TONING®: Incorporates light dumbbells into the Zumba workout, blending low and high-intensity moves for a dynamic, calorie-burning dance fitness class.
- LaBlast Fitness®: Created by Emmy-nominated choreographer Louis van Amstel, this dance fitness program is based on ballroom dances seen on “Dancing with the Stars.” It’s partner-free and uses music from every era and genre.
- Step Cardio/Beginner Step: Using an adjustable step platform, this high-energy class increases endurance and tones the body through choreographed cardiovascular exercises
- Step and Strength: This hybrid class combines traditional step choreography with strength moves using dumbbells or body weight
- Salsa: Dive into this energetic and rhythmic dance that originated in Cuba
- Xtreme Hip Hop®: This music-based program pairs step aerobics with classic hip-hop for a unique club vibe, building strength and endurance.
Mind & Body
Trying to find your zen? The Y offers a variety of group classes that help you slow down and strengthen your mind and body.
- Yoga: Offering various disciplines, including Power, Vinyasa, and Gentle, to suit your practice.
- Aqua Yoga: Traditional yoga poses performed in water, providing a low-impact, full-body workout that enhances strength, balance, and range of motion.
- Qigong: Developed in ancient China, this practice optimizes energy within the mind, body, and spirit to improve health and well-being.
- Mixed Yoga: A dynamic fusion combining Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Yoga, suitable for all fitness levels
- Pilates: This method focuses on low-impact flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance movements, emphasizing proper postural alignment and core strength.
- Dance Pilates: Where strength meets flexibility, this class uses highly focused movements to tone and transform your body.
- Tai Chi: Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing postures and movements.
- Seated Tai Chi: This class improves balance to aid in injury prevention, with exercises performed seated in a chair
- Barre Fusion: Blending Pilates, power yoga, and barre, this low-impact, high-intensity workout isolates deep muscles in the core, glutes, arms, and legs.
What are the Benefits of Taking a Group Class at the Y?
Group exercise classes at the YMCA offer so much more than just a great workout. They’re an opportunity to connect with others who share similar fitness goals, creating a sense of community and motivation that’s hard to replicate when working out alone. Whether you’re stepping into a dance cardio class, finding your zen in yoga, or pushing your limits in a strength and conditioning session, the energy of the group and the guidance of experienced instructors help you stay committed and make each workout feel rewarding.
Beyond the camaraderie, group classes at the Y cater to a wide range of fitness levels and goals. From low-impact water aerobics to high-energy HIIT and everything in between, there’s something for everyone. These classes not only improve physical health but also boost mental well-being by reducing stress and increasing feelings of accomplishment. With the variety of classes offered, you’ll never get bored and can continually challenge yourself in new ways. At the YMCA, you’re not just building strength—you’re building confidence, resilience, and a supportive network that cheers you on every step of the way.
Sign Up for a Class Today
At the YMCA, our group classes are more than just workouts—they’re opportunities to connect with a community, challenge yourself, and discover new passions. Join us today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you!
