“It’s fitness on my terms!”
I love that with group fitness at the Y, I can choose the intensity level that works best for me, and pick the class time that fits my schedule. It’s so user-friendly and welcoming! Even if there’s a move I can’t quite do, the instructors are always ready with a modification that works for me. I never feel out of place—just supported.
The Y offers a wide variety of your favorite group fitness class FREE with a Y membership. From Boxing to yoga, to High Fitness and Get Fit, we have something for every interest and every fitness level. Our experience and high energy instructors are eager to help you find your Y Group Fitness class(s)! With every class you will gain confidence, endurance, strength and increased energy. All group fitness classes are coed and inclusive to everyone. The Y has more Group Fitness classes offered than any other recreation facility, come find your Y class today!
Are you hesitant to join the Y because you’re afraid you may not like it, fit your schedule, or just not for you but you want to try some Group Fitness Classes? Punch cards are available to any non-member for $48. These can be purchased at the front desk or online. These punch cards are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another person. All punch cards expire a year from the date purchased.
Current Group Exercise Offerings
Ballet Burn/Barre – A revolution that blends the best of ballet, strength, yoga and Pilates. Barre is a total body workout designed around the ballet bar that lifts your seat, tones your thighs, abs and arms. Ballet Burn does not use a bar. No dance experience necessary.
Bootcamp – An outdoor, equipment-free workout that moves from park to park—think Baldwin stairs to South Park hills. Every session is a fun, full-body challenge that guarantees a great sweat!
Boxing – Similar to Boxing Conditioning, but focuses more intently on the fundamentals of the sport and proper technique.
Boxing Conditioning – This class combines the fundamentals of boxing along with cardio work which is essential for a boxing program. Participants will learn proper punches and footwork, utilizing the heavy bag, speed bag and double end bag.
Circuits – A high intensity, electrifying workout combining resistance training and aerobics. This class employs various circuits to not only keep participants interested, but also to provide a total body workout.
Cycling – A cycling class for all levels with the ability to tailor the workout to meet your needs and your experience level.
Dirty Thirty – Your early morning wake-up call! It is never the same class twice, but always offers a full-body workout and variations to guarantee everyone gets a workout30 or 50 sec full-on rounds and 10 sec of rest hitting muscles, cardio or combination of both.
Fit to Fight –Two separate classes designed for those battling cancer or living with Parkinson’s. Registration is required and is free for members.
Get Fit – Ideal for someone just starting an exercise program. Low impact exercises and muscle conditioning.
High Fitness – Old school aerobics is back with a new exciting and intense twist. Come workout to amazing music and be ready to sweat and PARTY. Registration is necessary.
Insanity – Blast calories in this 45 minute HIIT class that incorporates strength, cardio and core work set to motivating music.
Instructors Choice – Type varies each week. Be prepared for ANYTHING. Class meets in the lobby.
Muscle Tone/Muscle Madness – Muscular strength and endurance exercises for total body conditioning, great for all levels. Hand weights, body bars, bands, and balls are used for this workout.
Pedaling for Parkinsons – NEW TO THE YMCA! Research has shown that forced exercise on a stationary bike reduces the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Class is 1 hour in length and led by two YMCA coaches. It is open to the community, but registration is necessary due to limited bikes.
PiYo – Combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. Crank up the speed to deliver a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined.
Power Cycling – This class is a full 60 minutes of indoor cycling focused on power and strength on the bike.
Step – Cardiovascular workout using the step to blast calories to upbeat music and choreography.
Suspension and Row – Want an intense workout? This class will utilize suspension trainers, rowers and other equipment. It will fire up your core and give you an incredible fat and calorie burning workout.
Tabata – 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds, class will incorporate bodyweight strength and cardio moves as well as resistance training moves. Class is a high intensity workout and designed for any ability level.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga – This is an intermediate level class. Building strength, flexibility and balance by flowing breath and movement together. Focusing on skills to advance your practice! Taught by Emely Rose.
Warrior Cross Train – Find your inner warrior in this intense boot camp style class is designed to get your heart rate up, increase strength and endurance. Be ready to run and sweat. Class is held outside when weather permits.
Yoga – All classes are variations of Ashtanga Yoga classes that differ per instructor.
