Cardio/Strength
Active Older Adults (AOA) CardioCircuit
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; as well as cardiovascular fitness and
flexibility. Upper body strength work with hand-
held weights, elastic
tubing and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.
The class concludes with balance and stretching exercises and is
great for beginners!
DrumsAlive®
DrumsAlive® is the most unique fitness/wellness program
extravaganza to hit the market in years!
It is unique and different
from every other workout you’ve tried before. Enjoy movement,
rhythm and
fun while seeing real fitness results! The choreographies
are designed to burn fat, improve physical and mental fitness and
above all, be fun! Drums Alive® is full of powerful and motivating
music and drumming rhythms that will get your
feet stomping and
your body moving.
Fitness Cycle
A great workout that is fun, effective and easy to learn! A
customized stationary racing bike gives
you a smooth workout for
beginner or advanced. Learn how to incorporate the use of heart
rate monitors to get a safe and effective cardiovascular workout.
Don’t forget your water and a towel!
Group Resistance Training (GRT)
This 55 minute barbell class will strengthen your entire body. This
workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the
best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts, and
curls.
The combination of great music, knowledgeable and experienced
instructors, and your choice of weight inspires you to
get the results you came for-fast!
Step
A high energy cardio class using the step bench to intensify your
workout. You can customize your intensity with the addition of risers.
Combo Classes
Barregalates
Come and join us as we lengthen and strengthen our whole bodies
through this workout that uniquely fuses exercise techniques from
Pilates, Dance, Traditional Group Fitness Formats and Yoga.We
will
use ballet barres, chairs, light weights, tubes
and bands and our own
body weight.
Triple Threat
This class combines cardio, strength training, and balance work-
3 components of fitness to keep
your body in the best shape
possible. Each component of the class will change week to week, so
come and experience the triple threat!
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Dance Fitness Classes
Zumba®
This class combines high-energy and motivating music with unique
moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to
dance away their worries. Add some spice and flare to your workout
and shake your cha-cha! This latin-based group exercise class is fun
and easy to do. No dance experience required!
Mind and Body Classes
Mat Pilates
Strengthen the muscles that support the spine to bring balance into the body. When muscles become unbalanced, they can cause joint pain
and other body aches and pains. Pilates was developed to help realign the spine to decrease tension, increase flexibility and strengthen the
body from the inside out.
Mixed Level Yoga
All fitness levels are encouraged to explore asanas (poses) in order to decrease stress and increase flexibility. You will feel refreshed,
restored and re-energized.
Yoga
All fitness levels are encouraged to explore asanas (poses) in order to decrease stress and increase flexibility. You will feel refreshed,
restored and re-energized.
Running Group
Walk/Run Group
Meet in front of the Y on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. We
will jog/walk/run (No runner left behind!) between 1 and 3 miles.
This group is led by Kristie & Yonka.
Personal Services
Instructor Certification Courses
The YMCA developed the first nationally recognized fitness
leadership program in 1974 and has continued to train
fitness leaders ever since. For more information, please
contact Yonka Perkins at 587-3110, ext. 161 or yonka@
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