Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in today's busy world can be challenging. In order to help, we offer a wide range of programs in fitness, aquatics, sports and more. With a membership, many of our fitness programs are free, including our Commit to be Fit orientation and training plan. Even beyond our health and fitness offerings, we have family programming, healthy eating, special events and social services.
Badminton Adult (18+ yrs)
Come enjoy badminton. Join the YMCA Badminton Club and enjoy the sport in a community!
Basketball Adult (18+ yrs)
Calling all women: come learn the fundamentals of basketball! Learn and develop shooting, dribbling, and defensive skills in an exciting and low-key environment. You will also learn basic game strategies as you participate in actual basketball games. This class is primarily for women over 40, but we will make exceptions
Recreational Basketball League
This league will be great for all those who are ready to get out and play some basketball. Sign-ups must be done as teams. League standings will be kept and a tournament may be played at the end of the season. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.
Boxing Adult (18+ yrs)
This class teaches real boxing techniques, punches and footwork. Participants will use hand wraps, boxing gloves, focus mitts, and heavy bags for punching and kicking drills. Other conditioning exercises may include sprints, jumping rope, medicine ball drills, and lower/upper back strengthening. Supplies are not included. Contact Fitness Director for details.
The ultimate workout. You can punch away pounds and stress and get a great cardio workout by jumping rope, shadow boxing or hitting focus mitts to high energy tunes. So, if you're looking for a challenge, check out our boxing program.
An energetic boxing class that will cover weight training, endurance and core conditioning. No kicking or sparing.
Cycling (indoor) Adult (18+ yrs)
Are you READY!?! This class is an intense cycling (spinning) class...a blast of cycling routines to get your heart rate up and before you know it, you're done and ready for the next class.
Multi-level, user friendly, non-impact, high energy work on the stationary bike (spinning) including resistance training intervals off the bike. This high energy class is set to motivating music to take you to the next level!
Take your cycling workout to a whole new level.
Take your cycle workout to the next level. This class combines intervals of cycling and strength excercises to improve endurance.
This cycle (spinning) class is followed by a series of yoga stretches.
Train for your long distance rides with our cycling specialists. They will review skills to prepare you for endurance training. Train indoors and get ready for your long distance races.
This cycling (spinning) class simulates an outdoor ride and increases cardiovascular capacity by combining endurance, interval training and cadence control. The Ride will help build and maintain endurance year-round, especially during the off-season.
Unlimited BTS Classes for the current Session!
Is a high-intensity cardio spinning workout performed at your own level. Set to music, the work is done on a stationary bike built to look like a road racing bicycle. Classes offered for both the beginner and advanced level.
What is Group Ride? Everyone finishes first in Group Ride! Roll over hills, chase the pack, climb mountains and spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your body. This cycling program is geared for anyone who can ride a bike. Motivating music, awesome instructors, and an inspiring group environment lets you Ride On!
Come and experience our indoor cycling class on our stationary bikes. Highly trained instructors will challenge all fitness levels to reach their potential in this heart-rate-based workout. A water bottle is necessary.
The indoor triathlon will include a 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike (cycle) and 15 minute run (treadmill). There will be 10-minute transition times allowed. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Men and Women. Men's and women's age division categories. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
The best of cycling training followed by a fast-paced yoga workout.
Following the 2010 tour profile, this 75 minute class will take you through the 20 stages in 20 weeks. Stages can be followed virtually with the profile on DVD along with guidance from instructor. Come and join us for the challenge!
Exclusive performance cycling class for YTRI members only.
Dodgeball Adult (18+ yrs)
Is Dodgeball one of your favorite activities to play? Well this is the class for you. Have you ever played a different version Dodgeball? Well we will play a different version each week in some of our classes. Safety will still be a number one priority! Rules will be enforced to the T.
Floor and Ice Hockey Adult (18+ yrs)
Bring a team or your self to the YMCA Streethawks floor hockey league. Have fun playing this up-tempo 5-on-5 game. Bring out your inner Jonathan Toews and Captain your team to the Championship.
Golf Adult (18+ yrs)
Ready to get back IN THE SWING of things prior to the 2010 golf season? This class will incorporate functional movements with the FreeMotion towers, stability balls, bands, & stretching exercises to improve your golf game. Class will also help with prevention of injuries & flexibility.
Want to improve your golf game without swinging a club? Would you like to prepare for golf season to avoid injuries? If you are serious about your game and want to get to the next level physically, come and join this program. we will evaluate your golf physical fitness weaknesses and systematically take you through golf-specific exercises to enhance your mobility, stability, power, balance, and work on the infamous X-factor for your golf game. Take this class and see how preseason preparation can help even the experienced golfer. Don't allow your body to hold you back from playing your best round of golf.
Ice Skating Adult (18+ yrs)
This is for all levels of adults on our outdoor ice rink.
Martial Arts Adult (18+ yrs)
Learn the basics of mixed martial arts/kickboxing, including hands-on "live" training with the instructor.
A Korean are of self-defense and physical conditioning in which self-confidence and self-discipline are developed.
Participants train in the traditional Korean art of kicking and punching. Contact sparring and self-defense skills are taught as well as falling, rolling, tripping, sweeping and throwing techniques. Classes also include striking techniques of Muay Thai Kickboxing and Western Boxing, the takedowns of Freestyle Wrestling and the grappling techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to make for a well-rounded style. In this class all adult students of all ranks train together.
Aikido is a Japanese martial art that is an effective form of self defense for students of all ages and fitness levels. You will learn how to avoid conflicts and defend yourself against a variety of attacks such as grabs, punches, kicks, and chokes. Aikido technique practice also improves balance, coordination, and flexibility.
Calling all Water Warriors! The aqua kickboxing class is ideal for those looking to spice up everyday fitness routines. Join us for heart-pumping, muscle building exercises that will leave you saying, "I didn't even know I had muscles there!"
A fun, low-stress way to exercise and relax your whole body. Tai Ji and Chi Gong movements (ancient Chinese forms of exercise designed to enhance health) are done in warm, standing-height water to allow for strain-free, full-range, integrated muscle movements to aid balance and increase body control. No swimming skills required.
This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai.
This class teaches real boxing techniques, punches and footwork. Participants will use hand wraps, boxing gloves, focus mitts, and heavy bags for punching and kicking drills. Other conditioning exercises may include sprints, jumping rope, medicine ball drills, and lower/upper back strengthening. Supplies are not included. Contact Fitness Director for details.
The ultimate workout. You can punch away pounds and stress and get a great cardio workout by jumping rope, shadow boxing or hitting focus mitts to high energy tunes. So, if you're looking for a challenge, check out our boxing program.
This class applies different styles of martial arts including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing, Karate and Tae Kwon Do as well as cover some aspects of stand up and ground situations.
Cardio Kickboxing (All Levels)
This high-energy class utilizes practical self-defense techniques. Combined with high and low impact moves to improve cardiovascular endurance, you will jab, kick and jump through a great workout! Come burn off lots of calories and stress all at the same time.
Combat Strike (Intermediate Level)
Class will consist of intense kickboxing combinations and combat style movements. Class will use body bars, dumb bells, and bands combined with intense intervals. Come kick your cardio and muscle conditioning into high gear!
What is Group Kick? Group Kick brings it on! This electric fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking, and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!
Hardcore kickboxing using the kickboxing pads, punching bags along with other equipment, this class will help you increase your speed, agility and strength.
Learning self-defense helps you feel safe and confident in today's society. Martial Arts are an excellent form of stress management. Getting in shape and feeling good offers a balance to our often busy and demanding lives. See front desk for more details.
A dynamic cardio workout geared to burn calories using a series of punches and kicks to upbeat, motivating music. All levels are invited to participate in this great workout!
Qigong (Chi-Kung) is used as a healing art. This class will include a warm-up to loosen the joints followed by a series of standing exercises with simple Tai Chi choreography performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, aid in fall prevention and provide other health benefits.
These summer workshops are designed as an introduction for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Class will include a sitting meditation, a standing set of flowing qigong exercises, a Tai Chi walking exercise, and a demonstration of the 5-minute Yang 24 Bejing Tai Chi form.
Five Thunder Palm Qi Gong is a powerful advanced Mediacal Qi Gong. It draws energy from all five directions of the internal organs. It consists of two rounds, replenishing and expelling.
Simple Tai Chi choreography, performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern improves balance, coordination, focus and concentration. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, and provide other health benefits.
Racquetball Adult (18+ yrs)
This may be the best option for those of you who can't commit to a certain day and time for league play. Each week players are assigned a different opponent. Players contact their opponent to schedule a date and time to play that is convenient for both. Call the Member Services desk to reserve a court. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information.
Learn and practice the basics of racquetball in group environment. Racquet and safety goggles required.
Racquetball is a fun and challenging sport that delivers a real workout. Joining a league is a great way to enjoy the sport with peers in a friendly, competitive way.
Rock Climbing Adult (18+ yrs)
Learn the fundamentals of climbing: belaying, rope management, balance and form, hand and foot techniques, partner communication skills, environmental consideration and ethics.
Participants will learn the skills needed to become a successful climber and belayer.Focus will be on knot tying, equipment use and set-up, climbing communication/ commands and techniques used for proper belaying. All different types of difficult activities and routes will be a challenging part to a great course offering.
This is a 4 week session Our new class has you and your partner learning to work together in a new and adventurous way. This class will help build trust by utilizing our high ropes course and using team building or low ropes initiatives exercises.
A class designed for women who are interested in learning how to climb. In this class, students will learn climbing techniques and foot, hand and body positioning, as well as rock climbing communication and safety.
Scuba Adult (18+ yrs)
Learn to SCUBA dive! 5-week session. Students need own mask, fins and snorkel. All other gear provided for pool training.
Soccer Adult (18+ yrs)
Come an join one of our Men's Soccer team. Must have four team members who are YMCA members.
Come and join us for some Soccer time among women. GOAL GOAL!
Swimming Adult (18+ yrs)
Make those miles count and join our club! Members have 1 year to swim the 50 miles. Upon completion, you will receive a club T-shirt. Seniors and youth members will not have a time limit.
This class is for the serious swimmer. Features 60% drill/technique and 40% main set. Must be able to swim 25 yards of front and back crawl.
It's never too late to learn! Go on & take that plunge! Professional instruction for adults learning to swim in a safe and interactive environment.
Adult Intermediate Swim Lessons
This class is designed for adult swimmers who are comfortable in deeper water, can independently front and backfloat as well as swim half the length of the pool.
ave you been swimming forever but don't know if you are doing it correctly? Want to work on improving your stroke's effectiveness? Feel like you are doing something wrong but can't figure out what it is? Stroke Improvement is for those adults who know how to swim but want to perfect their strokes and become a more efficient swimmer.
For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina. The class is taught by 2 professionally certified instructors who enjoy swimming as a life sport.
New to swimming or interested in learning some new techniques? These evening classes will teach you new aquatic skills in a quick and easy manner. Ages 15 and up.
Need some support in your quest to get back in the pool? Feel like some days your stroke is "off" and can't figure out what you are doing differently? Looking for some good workouts to do in the pool? Come try Adult Swim Club! This group is for beginners to master swimmers looking to be apart of a friendly aquatic orientated fitness group at the High Ridge YMCA.
Participants must be able to front and back float independently and swim half the length of the pool. This class is for the more advanced beginner who is already comfortable in the water but, is ready to take it to the next step.
Ready to tackle your first traithlon but are unsure about the swimming segment? Or have you already tried one, but want to improve your swimming technique, spead and endurance? Sign up for our traitholon swimming clinics and not only gain confidence, but learn how to be more efficient in open water.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
This is an American Red Cross class. To train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics. Fundamentals of Instructor Training is included with this course. Participants need to be 16 to take this course and be able to swim 25 yards of the 4 competitive strokes as well as elementary backstroke and sidestroke.
Do you think you can swim cross one of the Great Lakes? How about all of them? Come and join the Challenge of the Great Lakes. Simply sign up at the front desk. Write down the number of laps you swim on a daily basis and we will keep track of them. This is a free activity for member.
Can't make any of our swim times? Have special needs that need to be addressed? Create your own class! This class is a hybrid of private lessons and group lessons if there are four people who want to do a class at a different day and time then when we normally offer classes, fill out the Create Your Own Class Request Form and turn it in at the front desk.
Groups must have between 4 and 6 people. We can do swimming lessons, water fitness groups and almost any special training needs (triathlon, Boy Scouts, etc.). All classes will be 1 hour long and are sold in groups of 1 or 5 lessons.
The indoor triathlon will include a 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike (cycle) and 15 minute run (treadmill). There will be 10-minute transition times allowed. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Men and Women. Men's and women's age division categories. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
Lifeguard Challenges/Recertifications
Lifeguard Challenges/Recertifications are for people who already have their American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification but need to recertify to stay current.
Masters Swimming is a great way to get the most out of your laps in the pool. Don't let the term Masters scare you. All levels of swimmers are welcome to join. Whether you are interested in competition or just getting in shape, we can help you with your stroke. Swimming with other people led by a trained coach will help you stay motivated. The coach will also help you improve your endurance and stroke technique.
For those who already swim and want to improve their strokes, this class will work on stroke techniques and training tips that will make your strokes more efficient and increase your stamina.
Learn to make your swimming more efficient by attending the following clinics.
If you are afraid of the water then Terrified of the Water (T.O.W.) is the class for you.
Triathalon Training - Stroke Technique
Are you looking to refine your swimming strokes and/or endurance?
Participants will work on stroke technique and endurance during this course. This will be just the thing to help bring down your swim time for upcoming triathalons this summer. You do not need to be training for a triathlon to take this course.
This class is specifically geared towards beginner swimmers with very little or absolutely no water experience. Here we focus on building confidence in the water and water adjustment.
Exclusive swim clinic for YTRI members only.
Taiji (T'ai Chi) Adult (18+ yrs)
A fun, low-stress way to exercise and relax your whole body. Tai Ji and Chi Gong movements (ancient Chinese forms of exercise designed to enhance health) are done in warm, standing-height water to allow for strain-free, full-range, integrated muscle movements to aid balance and increase body control. No swimming skills required.
Qigong (Chi-Kung) is used as a healing art. This class will include a warm-up to loosen the joints followed by a series of standing exercises with simple Tai Chi choreography performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, aid in fall prevention and provide other health benefits.
Easy, gentle movements to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health that anyone can do. Tai Chi promotes health, reduces stress, and increases strength, balance, and agility
These summer workshops are designed as an introduction for new students and a refresher for continuing students. Class will include a sitting meditation, a standing set of flowing qigong exercises, a Tai Chi walking exercise, and a demonstration of the 5-minute Yang 24 Bejing Tai Chi form.
Simple Tai Chi choreography, performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern improves balance, coordination, focus and concentration. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, and provide other health benefits.
Tennis Adult (18+ yrs)
Come play and join us in an open tennis game!
Volleyball Adult (18+ yrs)
Volleyball league is here! Sign-up to practice and play games. Learn the skills and then show them off! You can register as team or individuals at most of our YMCAs. League details, schedule and rules vary by center, contact your YMCA for information. To join a team, at Lattof please email, munterfranz@ymcachgo.org or at Foglia please email, pheinrich@ymcachgo.org.
Bring your friends and come play volleyball in our open gym!
Drop in volleyball play for members only.
Join the YMCA and develop your volleyball skills. This class is structured to improve your volleyball skills and team work skills in a games approach environment.
Arthritis Exercise Adult (18+ yrs)
The Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP) is a collaborative effort of two national organizations. This is a recreational exercise program with a wellness concept for people with arthritis to manage symptoms, maintain independence and enjoy life. This program is taught in a group setting with activities and exercises to encourage self care, provide social interaction, improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Joint Efforts is designed to increase range of motion and build muscle tone in those with joint issues or anyone who wants a non-impact exercise class.
This class uses slow, precise movements in the water. It is good for anyone with injuries, arthritis, MS or other physical challenges. The class focuses on range of motion using low impact exercise.
Fitness Boot Camp Adult (18+ yrs)
Led by qualified instructors, this high intensity class combines a cardiovascular and muscle workout using water resistance to build up strength and tone muscles. Participants will burn calories while building strength and flexibility. It is low impact on the joints because the water will provide cushion. It is the perfect workout for people who don't like to sweat, people with limited movement, arthritis or an injury. Aqua Boot Camp increases intensity to work muscles to fatigue.
Get back into pre-baby shape and spend time with your baby while doing various resistance training exercises and cardio activities. Class will be outside weather permitting. Strollers are necessary. Children 6 months to 4 years old are welcome to attend.
Achieve your fitness goals with this high-energy, drill-based, interval session! Take charge of your day with this balanced workout combining cardio and strength exercises. We will use functional movements to improve the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Your agility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and core stabilization will be challenged through body-weight and equipment-based drills.
Join the YMCA Staff for this group personal training session. Get a serious workout and have a great time!
Sound off! 1, 2! A no-nonsense body conditioning class that disciplines as well as conditions the entire body.
Move It To Lose It (MITLI) Bootcamp
MITLI is a weight loss program designed to help individuals achieve an overall lifestyle change. Participants get an intense cardio focused program throughout its duration. The class incorporates individualized plans, fitness assessments, challenging workouts, as well as nutritional information.
Kickboxing Adult (18+ yrs)
Calling all Water Warriors! The aqua kickboxing class is ideal for those looking to spice up everyday fitness routines. Join us for heart-pumping, muscle building exercises that will leave you saying, "I didn't even know I had muscles there!"
Cardio Kickboxing (All Levels)
This high-energy class utilizes practical self-defense techniques. Combined with high and low impact moves to improve cardiovascular endurance, you will jab, kick and jump through a great workout! Come burn off lots of calories and stress all at the same time.
Unlimited BTS Classes for the current Session!
What is Group Kick? Group Kick brings it on! This electric fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking, and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!
Hardcore kickboxing using the kickboxing pads, punching bags along with other equipment, this class will help you increase your speed, agility and strength.
A dynamic cardio workout geared to burn calories using a series of punches and kicks to upbeat, motivating music. All levels are invited to participate in this great workout!
Turbo kick is a new and exciting class offers a choreographed cardio kickbox workout that is full of fun and exciting moves. The class is a great cardio workout and also offers abdominal training while having fun. Class is fully choreographed and is done to music.
Nia Adult (18+ yrs)
Nia is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts which brings the body, mind and spirit to optimum health through great music, creative movement and self-expression. Each participant is invited to move at his or her own level of intensity. Nia delivers cardiovascular, muscular and whole-body conditioning.
Nutrition Adult (18+ yrs)
Learn to use today's technology to reach your weight loss goals, all while still having the personal guidance and support of a registered dietitian. This 12 week group program is the best of both worlds; weight loss via technology and personal contact as well as an individualized approach to weight loss within a support group setting.
Two hour clinic designed to cover a variety of topics to help educate and answer questions about specific health topics
Join us once a month for a health seminar. These health seminars are designed to help both men and women take control of their nutrition, training, and mental programming habits. Step-by-step, these seminars outline effective strategies that will help create positive physical and emotional changes in your life.
This seminar is ideal for people with demanding lifestyles who want to learn and integrate the most effective and time efficient health and fitness strategies.
Weight Loss Group Training Program
Through assessment comes training & nutritional guidance. This training program can provide you the personalized attention of a trainer at a lower cost in a supportive group environment. All of the exercises in the program can be scaled in difficulty to fit your individual needs. The program will help you get in shape in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Each participant will receive a fitness assessment at the beginning and end of the program, nutritional guidance and group workouts.
Move It To Lose It (MITLI) Bootcamp
MITLI is a weight loss program designed to help individuals achieve an overall lifestyle change. Participants get an intense cardio focused program throughout its duration. The class incorporates individualized plans, fitness assessments, challenging workouts, as well as nutritional information.
The Basics of Weight Management designed especially for you based on your request and feedback.
The Weight Management class is a basic nutrition and physical activity class geared to help individuals learn how to maintain healthy weight. The class is split into half physical activity and half nutrition education.
Pilates Adult (18+ yrs)
This gentle class is good for all levels and ages. The class combines introductory Pilates with streching and balance. Use of equipment and fit balls.
Unlimited BTS Classes for the current Session!
What is Group Centergy? Redefine yourself with Group Centergy. Grow longer and stronger as you explore this 60-minute journey of yoga and Pilates movements. Positive uplifting music, group dynamics and supportive instructors will enable you to center your energy, reduce stress and even smile. Discover Group Centergy! Please note that two yoga mats are required for this class. For your convenience, instructors will have mats for sale.
Cycle, Step, Pilates and Muscle Marathon. Classes will run 30-minutes back to back for the two-hour period. Registration Required!
Intro to Peak Pilates Workshop
Not sure what Peak Pilates is all about? This workshop will introduce you to the MVe Reformer and MVe Chair. Spend time on the chair and on the reformer. Workshop will include some lecture combined with workouts to ensure knowledge and understanding of equipment.
Pilates uses a series of controlled movements and mat work, engaging your body and mind to improve flexibility and strength. Level of impact: Low
It's the perfect combination of the MVe Fitness Chair and Reformer in a 50/50 session. This total body workout will challenge your core and develop your stamina while strengthening and lengthening your muscles.
A full-body workout for all levels of fitness. This class is perfect for those who have never done Pilates or those who have prior Pilates experience. Pilates is a great way to get started or as a to compliment your existing exercises routine - for it builds stamina and endurance. The class consists of isometric exercises using your own body weight as resistance.
This Pilates class demonstrates the effective use of equipment that resembles the use of a Pilates reformer.
With MVe's four levels of resistance intensity built right into the Fitness Chair, it opens up a new way to move that motivates, challenges, and accommodates all fitness levels. Designed to stretch and strengthen muscle groups that traditional techniques and equipment can't reach
Many body aches & pains begin from the ground up. If you wear arch supports, complain of flat feet, bunions, plantar fascitis, knees problems, tight hamstrings or lower back pain, this workshop is for you! Pilates footwork on the Reformer will introduce you to proper postural alignment with the added bonus of working on your low abdominals. After your footwork exercise, Massage Therapist will indulge you in a foot massage with Reflexology that is sure to make you feel like you're walking on air.
Pilates body conditioning mat class for new Pilates participants.
Pilates Mat for the lunch hour. Come check out our menu!
Must have been in Pilates I for at least one year.
Come to this fun and invigorating workshop to learn Pilates Magic Circle exercises. Transform the way your body feels, looks and performs. Enhance your current Pilates practice or jump start a new one. Price includes $30 for a Magic Circle. If you have your own, bring it and the price is reduced to $10.
Pilates MAT II (Intermediate Level)
Time to take Pilates to the next level? For those who have done MAT I or have a basic foundation of Pilates, this full-body workout focuses on strengthening your core as well as increasing flexibility. This class moves at a faster pace with more challenging exercises. Props such as foam rollers, resistance rings and bands will be incorporated.
Increase your flexibility and tone and strengthen all of your muscles with this traditional Mat Pilates class. With an emphasis on breathing, core conditioning and body awareness, Pilates will strengthen without building bulk or stressing your joints.
An ideal entry level workout designed for all fitness levels and abilities, this workout combines beginning Pilates reformer exercises with stretches and postural patterns.
Delivers the Pilates experience in a fun and balanced fitness workout that is perfect for intermediate to advanced participants. An effective fusion of beginning Reformer exercises with traditional weight exercises, teaching participants to work from their core and gain new body awareness and definition.
This class combines basic Pilates movements with a light weight-training regimen to tone and sculpt. Level of impact: Low to Moderate
Pilates fusion, a unique blend of posture moves with the use of equipment. The majority of the class is run while standing.
Fine tune your Pilates moves with the assistance of foam roller.
PIYO is a mix of Pilates and Power Yoga with stretching and dynamic movements to help increase strength, flexibility, core stability and balance. PIYO incorporates deep stretching and flowing movements with heat-building exercises to help you feel strong and refreshed.
The Pilates Reformer is the most versatile and fun piece of equipment in the Pilates equipment repertiore. these group training sessions are for everyone, from the beginning exerciser to the advanced athlete and all those in between.
For the person who has little or no experience on the Reformer.
For the person with a minimum of 6 months experience on the Reformer.
This for you guys! Come give it a try and build your strength, flexibility and power.
Have you been injured or been through physical therapy? Do you have low back pain? Arthritis pain? This is the perfect next step.
This class uses the best aspects of Pilates, yoga and abs classes and combines them into one hard-core, core-focused 45 minutes. The class uses ankle weights, fit balls, Pilates balls, medicine balls and your own body weight to get to the deepest part of your abdomen, not to mention strengthening your back and toning your hips, butt and thighs. Go two times a week and you'll be the proud owner of a toned stomach and back!
Combining the elements of Yoga & Pilates this class brings greater awareness to the body and develops your muscles from the core!
Races Adult (18+ yrs)
Hastings Lake YMCA is having their Annual 5K Run/Walk. Join us for some fun and excitement as you run through our community and have a feeling of accomplishment as you run across the finsh line.
Running \ Walking Clubs Adult (18+ yrs)
5 Weeks to a 5k - Lattof Santa Run
Get Ready for a 5K/10K race with us! Participants will cover all training techniques for running including strength training, stretching, proper shoes and much more. Every week we will go on a planned distance run. The class will take place outside.
Buehler YMCA 5K Run and Kids 200 Yard Sprint to the Finish
Want to run a 5K? Not sure where to start? This program is for you! This beginner running program will get you out and running in a non-threatening atmosphere. Program includes weekly group runs and training advice. Finish with a 5K run.
This group meets weekly to allow you to prepare for a 10k, half-marathon or marathon. Enjoy the social aspect of doing long runs with a group of friendly faces.Must register to participate.
Never run before? Feeling nervous about starting? Let us help you ease into it. We will run together on a weekly basis. We recommend workouts for the reminder of the week. Maybe we can run together in the Pilgrim Pacer!
The indoor triathlon will include a 10 minute swim, 20 minute bike (cycle) and 15 minute run (treadmill). There will be 10-minute transition times allowed. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Men and Women. Men's and women's age division categories. Must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
Whether you are a beginner or are looking to train for a specific race, all are welcome! This program helps new and experienced runners meet their running goals.
Want to shave off some time on your swim, bike & run times? What's a scientifically proven way to improve your performance and make yourself a better triathlete...STRENGTH TRAINING!!!!! That's right, strengthening your body will give you many benefits to aid in enhancing your performance in any distance triathlon event.
Join us every Saturday morning to walk and stay fit. We will leave from the lobby. Bring your water and a good pair of walking shoes.
Spinning Adult (18+ yrs)
Are you READY!?! This class is an intense cycling (spinning) class...a blast of cycling routines to get your heart rate up and before you know it, you're done and ready for the next class.
Multi-level, user friendly, non-impact, high energy work on the stationary bike (spinning) including resistance training intervals off the bike. This high energy class is set to motivating music to take you to the next level!
Take your cycle workout to the next level! This class combines intervals of cycling and hand-held weights to improve endurance and strength. This class will conclude with balance, flexibility and yoga stretches.
This cycle (spinning) class is followed by a series of yoga stretches.
This cycling (spinning) class simulates an outdoor ride and increases cardiovascular capacity by combining endurance, interval training and cadence control. The Ride will help build and maintain endurance year-round, especially during the off-season.
Is a high-intensity cardio spinning workout performed at your own level. Set to music, the work is done on a stationary bike built to look like a road racing bicycle. Classes offered for both the beginner and advanced level.
What is Group Ride? Everyone finishes first in Group Ride! Roll over hills, chase the pack, climb mountains and spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your body. This cycling program is geared for anyone who can ride a bike. Motivating music, awesome instructors, and an inspiring group environment lets you Ride On!
State of the art bikes! This unique stationary bike class takes you on a ride that you will not soon forget. Excellent for the avid cyclist as well as those who want to add to their workout. Bike shorts are recommended. A towel and a full water bottle are required. Those members and program members who are on the roster will get priority on bike availability.
Come and experience our indoor cycling class on our stationary bikes. Highly trained instructors will challenge all fitness levels to reach their potential in this heart-rate-based workout. A water bottle is necessary.
Triathlon Adult (18+ yrs)
This club will help those who are interested in and passionate about training for a triathlon. We will help get you there, no matter of your current athletic skill level! In this club you will....
Yoga Adult (18+ yrs)
This gentle style yoga class is great for all levels. You have the support of the chair and never have to get down onto the floor.
This cycle (spinning) class is followed by a series of yoga stretches.
An excellent complement to Hatha Yoga. Tone and stretch your body while you relax your mind and increase your strength, flexibility and physical capabilities.
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What is Group Centergy? Redefine yourself with Group Centergy. Grow longer and stronger as you explore this 60-minute journey of yoga and Pilates movements. Positive uplifting music, group dynamics and supportive instructors will enable you to center your energy, reduce stress and even smile. Discover Group Centergy! Please note that two yoga mats are required for this class. For your convenience, instructors will have mats for sale.
Gain the benefits of stretching, core strengthening, overall body toning and awareness. Combine the benefits of Eastern and Western disciplines to enhance strength, posture, flexibility and balance and leave with an overall sense of well-being! Hatha classes place emphasis on physical alignment, understanding of correct anatomical movement, and various deep relaxation techniques. It increases strength, flexibility, and awareness of the body, developing more healthful movement; relaxations techniques help with stress more effectively.
A quick-paced yoga class, stressing flexibility and balance in a full body workout. Prior yoga experience strongly recommended.
This class is an introductory journey into the world of yoga. Designed to calm the fears of beginners, mature adults, or those returning to exercise.
PIYO is a mix of Pilates and Power Yoga with stretching and dynamic movements to help increase strength, flexibility, core stability and balance. PIYO incorporates deep stretching and flowing movements with heat-building exercises to help you feel strong and refreshed.
The best of cycling training followed by a fast-paced yoga workout.
The workshop will bring a deeper awareness to the body, mind, breath & spirit. Blend the focus of yoga, the precision of Pilate and the muscular engagement of strength training and free weights. The added component of resistance challenges will take your workout to a new level!
Back pain? Hamstrings tight? Understanding proper alignment is important for you to experience a safe and effective Yoga class. This workshop will give you an opportunity to sample a variety of poses that will promote release and relaxation. Whether you are looking for a gentle class with modifications. or you are interested in going deeper into your poses safely, this workshop is for you!
This class uses the best aspects of Pilates, yoga and abs classes and combines them into one hard-core, core-focused 45 minutes. The class uses ankle weights, fit balls, Pilates balls, medicine balls and your own body weight to get to the deepest part of your abdomen, not to mention strengthening your back and toning your hips, butt and thighs. Go two times a week and you'll be the proud owner of a toned stomach and back!
Yoga is designed to develop flexibility, health and relaxation of the mind. It stretches each area of the body, loosens joints and muscles for all fitness levels. Classes available for both beginner and advanced participants.
This 2-hour workshop will introduce you to the basics of Yoga. This is ideal for beginners just starting out, as well as those looking to reinforce their foundation of basic skills.
This class is for students who have taken Yoga Fundamentals or have had recent experience in yoga. Instructors build on the foundation set by Yoga Fundamentals by offering more challenging options and techniques, and by addressing select elements in greater detail.
Our newest Yoga class. This class introduces all the Yoga poses and moves quickly from pose to pose.
Yoga Flow: This class focuses on strength and flexibility. Experience the tension release of a great workout from an innovative and challenging program.
Vinyasa "flow" style yoga adaptable for all fitness levels. Learn how to flow through poses with the breath. Modifications will be offered to help you individualize your practice.
Welcome to Yoga! This class is designed to familiarize beginners with basic yoga postures and breathing techniques. With an emphasis on personal instruction, this class gives you a solid foundation before moving into and on to other yoga classes.
This class is designed to physically and mentally engage with a variety of safe and fun yoga postures and breathing exercises. Using a chair for support, participants work at their own pace to build flexibility, balance and endurance while learning to relax and think more clearly.
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga posses. 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
Combining the elements of Yoga & Pilates this class brings greater awareness to the body and develops your muscles from the core!
Water Fitness Adult (18+ yrs)
Structured swim workout run by USA triathlete coach Dave Polkow.
Led by qualified instructors, this high intensity class combines a cardiovascular and muscle workout using water resistance to build up strength and tone muscles. Participants will burn calories while building strength and flexibility. It is low impact on the joints because the water will provide cushion. It is the perfect workout for people who don't like to sweat, people with limited movement, arthritis or an injury. Aqua Boot Camp increases intensity to work muscles to fatigue.
Calling all Water Warriors! The aqua kickboxing class is ideal for those looking to spice up everyday fitness routines. Join us for heart-pumping, muscle building exercises that will leave you saying, "I didn't even know I had muscles there!"
A fun, low-stress way to exercise and relax your whole body. Tai Ji and Chi Gong movements (ancient Chinese forms of exercise designed to enhance health) are done in warm, standing-height water to allow for strain-free, full-range, integrated muscle movements to aid balance and increase body control. No swimming skills required.
The Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP) is a collaborative effort of two national organizations. This is a recreational exercise program with a wellness concept for people with arthritis to manage symptoms, maintain independence and enjoy life. This program is taught in a group setting with activities and exercises to encourage self care, provide social interaction, improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Do you think you can swim cross one of the Great Lakes? How about all of them? Come and join the Challenge of the Great Lakes. Simply sign up at the front desk. Write down the number of laps you swim on a daily basis and we will keep track of them. This is a free activity for member.
Can't make any of our swim times? Have special needs that need to be addressed? Create your own class! This class is a hybrid of private lessons and group lessons if there are four people who want to do a class at a different day and time then when we normally offer classes, fill out the Create Your Own Class Request Form and turn it in at the front desk.
Groups must have between 4 and 6 people. We can do swimming lessons, water fitness groups and almost any special training needs (triathlon, Boy Scouts, etc.). All classes will be 1 hour long and are sold in groups of 1 or 5 lessons.
Let the buoyancy of the water keep you afloat and its resistance give you a workout. This deep water class is an excellent cardiovascular and toning workout. It is ideal for those whose joints cannot tolerate an impact class.
Fit and Flex is a great way to get a cardio and muscle flexibility workout at the same time in the pool. A good class for those who want a great heart pumping workout!
Joint Efforts is designed to increase range of motion and build muscle tone in those with joint issues or anyone who wants a non-impact exercise class.
This class uses slow, precise movements in the water. It is good for anyone with injuries, arthritis, MS or other physical challenges. The class focuses on range of motion using low impact exercise.
MS Society certified program for water fitness.
Power Splash is a high intensity cardio water workout! It is a calorie busting heart pumping splashtastic way to spend your time!
For women in all stages of pregnancy, this class will focus on circulation, overall health and fitness. Each class will be adapted to fit the needs of participants.
A harder workout than the Aqua Aerobics class and Silver Splash class. This is more intense aerobic workout using the water for resistance. This class makes use of the deep end of the pool. The ability to swim safely in the deep end is a prerequisite for this class. This class is taught by YMCA Aqua Fitness staff.
This class uses slow, precise movements in the water. It is good for anyone with injuries, arthritis, MS or other physical challenges. This class is taught by a certified Therapist.
If a land class causes stress on your joints, try this shallow and deep water, exercise class. Join the growing number of people who have discovered the fun and value of water exercise. Must be comfortable in deep water.
This is an excellent cardiovascular workout with minimal strain on your joints. Increased muscle tone, flexibility and range of motion are the primary benefits of all water exercise programs.
Water in Motion is the newest aqua exercise workout that provides low impact, high energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness level. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tones and tapers the entire body. With land equivalent intensity, fantastic sing-along quality music, and dynamic instructors, enjoy the pure fun of this 60 minute water extravaganza. Enroll in the program and "catch the wave"!
This class is for prenatal and postpartum moms. It will help you tone, strengthen, increase flexibility, boost your energy and aid in delivery as well as postpartum recovery. Exercise right up to delivery and return as soon as possible after. Moms with infants under five months are welcome to bring the baby into the pool during class. No swimming skills are needed.
Zumba Adult (18+ yrs)
A Latin, dance-inspired aerobic workout for total body fitness. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body, with easy-to-follow dance steps.
Special Zumba Event to celebrate our members and instructors that have made Buehler Zumba OUTSTANDING . Do not miss our first , three hour dance party !!!!
With an infusion of Latin and International music, Zumba combines high-energy exercise with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries.
Zumba Toning incorporates light weights in the workout.
Zumba Express is a quick, efficient, cardio workout great for a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Join us for an evening of fun and exitement during our Annual Zumbathon. Local instructors will be invited to lead a dance or two. Our international night begins at 6:30pm.
Ballet Adult (18+ yrs)
This class will give you the basic techniques of ballet. Barre work and center floor work will be covered. Solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slipper are required for females. Males should wear solid leotard, black tights and black ballet shoes. (Costume requirements may vary by local YMCA, please contact your center for details).
Want the legs of a dancer but don't have the time? Come join us for a fun hour long Ballet Barre exercise class. Includes leg strengthening, stretching, abdominal and balance work and more. A workout targeted specifically for lengthening your muscles, improving posture and adding some grace into your everyday movement! No prior ballet or dance experience necessary. Some floor work involved so bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Ballroom Dance Adult (18+ yrs)
Intro to Ballroom: This great class for beginners lets you learn at your own pace. Class includes dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango and Rhumba. Singles and couples welcome.
Intermediate Ballroom Dance: This class is for those who know the basics but wish to fine tune their dancing skills. Only two class-chosen dances will be taught during the session so that you may focus on each selected dance. Singles and couples welcome.
Norm Viray and Fran Strain are co-founders of DanceMates Educational Arts, and co-host the Friday Night Chicago Access Network TV Channel 19 show, You Can Dance! With DanceMates! Norm and Fran have taught dance classes at IPY since 1996. Their 6-week dance classes are designed for all skill levels.
Come join us the for an evening of America Style Ballroom Dancing. Singles & couples welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Jazz Adult (18+ yrs)
The Adult Dance Class is offered to all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Learn basic dance moves of Jazz and tap. Tap shoes are recommended but not necessary.
Tap Dance Adult (18+ yrs)
The Adult Dance Class is offered to all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Learn basic dance moves of Jazz and tap. Tap shoes are recommended but not necessary.
This class focuses on tap and jazz that is appropriate for adults with or without a dance background. There is no experience necessary to join!! It is encouraged that our adult dancers perform in our recital but not required.
Come join us for this choreography based modern jazz class. There will be some technique taught along with a fun, simple routine. Wear comfortable clothing and jazz shoes or bare foot. Leotard not required!
Gardening Adult (18+ yrs)
Learn about gardening and planting of vegetables and plants with a group of adults. Gardening is more fun in a community!
Cardio Adult (18+ yrs)
Boost your summer workout by seeing if you can commit to 100 days of exercise.
Targets core abdominal muscle groups by using a wide variation of training exercises. Builds core strength and balance. Say hello to your new flat stomach!
Short on time? This class is for you! Come experience 20 minutes each of cardio, strength training and core exercises all wrapped up in one class. Classes will feature (but are not limited to) a variety of formats such as step, kickboxing, weights, BOSU, resistance bands, calisthenics, boot camp drills, mats, medicine balls, stretching etc.
A mature Hi/Low Aerobic spin for our active, seasoned adults. Enjoy the music, the movement and other members as you renew your strength and condition your heart.
Get a jump-start in the morning. This aerobic class offers easy to follow, low impact patterns coupled with flexibility and resistance training.
Whatever age you are ... this modified class is designed as a low-to-moderate-intensity cardiovascular, flexibility, balance and muscle conditioning workout. This class is also ideal for an after-injury transitional class.
Led by qualified instructors, this high intensity class combines a cardiovascular and muscle workout using water resistance to build up strength and tone muscles. Participants will burn calories while building strength and flexibility. It is low impact on the joints because the water will provide cushion. It is the perfect workout for people who don't like to sweat, people with limited movement, arthritis or an injury. Aqua Boot Camp increases intensity to work muscles to fatigue.
Get back into pre-baby shape and spend time with your baby while doing various resistance training exercises and cardio activities. Class will be outside weather permitting. Strollers are necessary. Children 6 months to 4 years old are welcome to attend.
This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai.
Achieve your fitness goals with this high-energy, drill-based, interval session! Take charge of your day with this balanced workout combining cardio and strength exercises. We will use functional movements to improve the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Your agility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and core stabilization will be challenged through body-weight and equipment-based drills.
Bosu means "both sides up". In this balance/core training class, expect to be challenged with exciting new movement patterns and exercises on a Bosu, and be prepared to leave with a new appreciation for what "total body workout" really means.
Uniquely mixes cardio boxing combinations and core training into a fat torching, muscle sculpting interval workout guaranteed to whip you into shape using a class format that's both fun and challenging!
This class teaches real boxing techniques, punches and footwork. Participants will use hand wraps, boxing gloves, focus mitts, and heavy bags for punching and kicking drills. Other conditioning exercises may include sprints, jumping rope, medicine ball drills, and lower/upper back strengthening. Supplies are not included. Contact Fitness Director for details.
The ultimate workout. You can punch away pounds and stress and get a great cardio workout by jumping rope, shadow boxing or hitting focus mitts to high energy tunes. So, if you're looking for a challenge, check out our boxing program.
The Unlimited Pass is a great value. Purchuase this pass on a session-by-session basis to enjoy acces to all the BTS classes.
All fitness levels are welcome! Improve your heart, lungs, bone strength, and lean muscle mass. This class combines calorie burning cardio (cardiovascular) and strength building.
Get the entire cardiovascular workout you need in this class that will include step, hi/ low aerobics or a mix of both. Stretching and relaxation cool down at the end of class.
Cardio Burn (AKA Build N Burn)
This class features work with the body bar and free weights. You will work on abdominals, as well as strengthening the upper and lower body. Level of impact: Low
Cardio Circuit with Baby/Toddler
What a great class for Babies/Toddlers who want to have fun and work out with mom/dad. With mom/dad's help, this class teaches children the basics of listening, following directions & socializing in a classroom setting. This is still a full hour workout for parents with a warm up, stretch, alternating intervals of hi/low impact cardio and strength training, cool down, stretch and abdominals. Note: Use of baby carrier recommended for babies not yet walking. Toys and snacks are welcome into class.
Total body sculpting with continuous movement that focuses on muscular strength and endurance. This class utilizes a variety of equipment weights, balls, steps, tubes, etc. It will certainly give you a total body workout!
Cardio Kickboxing (All Levels)
This high-energy class utilizes practical self-defense techniques. Combined with high and low impact moves to improve cardiovascular endurance, you will jab, kick and jump through a great workout! Come burn off lots of calories and stress all at the same time.
Class time will be split between an energetic, calorie-burning step workout and a weight-bearing, tone-and-tightening workout for all fitness levels.
This class will push you past your limits with workouts packed with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves. Minimal equipment is needed. Each workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternated between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your MAX>
Floor exercise class to challenge moderate to high intensity levels. Designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance, core and Flexibility.
A perfect combination of cardio, calisthenics and strength intervals. Fun and challenging
Experience a new combination of cardio and functional strength training.
Combat Strike (Intermediate Level)
Class will consist of intense kickboxing combinations and combat style movements. Class will use body bars, dumb bells, and bands combined with intense intervals. Come kick your cardio and muscle conditioning into high gear!
Are you READY!?! This class is an intense cycling (spinning) class...a blast of cycling routines to get your heart rate up and before you know it, you're done and ready for the next class.
Multi-level, user friendly, non-impact, high energy work on the stationary bike (spinning) including resistance training intervals off the bike. This high energy class is set to motivating music to take you to the next level!
This cycling (spinning) class simulates an outdoor ride and increases cardiovascular capacity by combining endurance, interval training and cadence control. The Ride will help build and maintain endurance year-round, especially during the off-season.
Feel the music & join the party during this dance-inspired exercise class. Space is limited and registration is required.
Let the buoyancy of the water keep you afloat and its resistance give you a workout. This deep water class is an excellent cardiovascular and toning workout. It is ideal for those whose joints cannot tolerate an impact class.
A class that combines traditional aerobic movements with the powerful beat and rhythm of the drums. Feel and experience the pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements and powerful percussions of this new high-energy dance and rhythm program.
Start your morning off with dynamic workouts that include anaerobic training that will get the calories burning. Our trainer will take you through drills that use all types of fitness tools. Excellent class for athletic workouts, losing weight and endurance work.
Learn how to use the exercise ball to work the core, stretch and build endurance through various workouts that also include Yoga and Pilates movements.
This class combines the best of all skills. Class includes plyometrics, strength training, ab work and more. Get that edge on endurance training and burn some extra calories with this highly intensive class.
Try out this exciting new idea for fitness and fun! Class will include stretching and organized fitness.
Easy to follow patterns set to motivating music makes this class great for those who are young at heart. Beginners, those returning to exercise, or those who want a low-impact workout are welcome. Low-impact cardio, resistance, flexibility and balance work are included.
Fit and Flex is a great way to get a cardio and muscle flexibility workout at the same time in the pool. A good class for those who want a great heart pumping workout!
A non-choreographed combination of jogging, calisthenics, and strength moves designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness and tone muscles.
Get fast with this fun workout created and taught by one of our Personal Trainers. Work on skills that promote speed, balance and agility and have fun.
Get your aerobic workout and praise on with this hand raising, foot stomping class moving to gospel music.
Group Active will increase your cardio fitness, build your strength and improve your balance and flexibility.
Unlimited BTS Classes for the current Session!
Group Pass Unlimited! Buehler YMCA's Body Training Systems (BTS) programs include Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Groove, Group Ride, and Group Kick. These classes are carefully designed to deliver a simple, fun and effective social experience. And all independent of your age, gender, or fitness level. BTS programs are developed by National Program Development Teams that consist of Music Evaluators, Program Test Teams, and a Safety Advisory Board. BTS programs get you moving! The Unlimited Pass allows you to attend as many classes per week as you would like for the entire session
Is a high-intensity cardio spinning workout performed at your own level. Set to music, the work is done on a stationary bike built to look like a road racing bicycle. Classes offered for both the beginner and advanced level.
What is Group Groove? You'll stomp, flick, wiggle hip, hop, snap, shimmy, shake, slide, glide, smile, and laugh your way through this fitness dance program. Experience a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles with motivating chart topping hits and retro classic tunes. Supportive, funky, easy-going instructors help you Get a Move On!
What is Group Kick? Group Kick brings it on! This electric fusion class of martial arts and boxing movements will kick your cardio fitness to the next level while defining and shaping your body and self confidence! Energetic music, awesome instructors and a group environment will keep you punching, kicking, and smiling! Group Kick will knock you out!
What is Group Ride? Everyone finishes first in Group Ride! Roll over hills, chase the pack, climb mountains and spin your way to burning calories and strengthening your body. This cycling program is geared for anyone who can ride a bike. Motivating music, awesome instructors, and an inspiring group environment lets you Ride On!
The M5 Strider group elliptical class is designed to challenge you with a good cardiovascular workout while enjoying the benefits of group exercise.
Experience total body fitness with our newest tool the gymstick. Our instructor will take you through 18 different moves that work the entire body. This is an express class.
Cycle, Step, Pilates and Muscle Marathon. Classes will run 30-minutes back to back for the two-hour period. Registration Required!
The ultimate fat-burning workout! Aggressive dance movements and rhythm get the entire cardiovascular system pumping.
Improve your cardio endurance by performing a variety of step and aerobic patterns. Keep fit and have fun!
We've put together some Hip-Hop dance moves that will turn your body into a fat-burning machine. Have fun, get fit!
An exciting, sweat-inducing hula hoop workout. Give your core a new workout, and have fun at the same time! No experience necessary! Hoops available for purchase or rental.
Come and experience our indoor cycling class on our stationary bikes. Highly trained instructors will challenge all fitness levels to reach their potential in this heart-rate-based workout. A water bottle is necessary.
Interval Blast (Advanced Level)
This advanced class will challenge participant's endurance in an exciting way. This class, using timed circuits of cardio and strength training, will challenge you aerobically while improving coordination and enhancing agility. A variety of equipment will be used during this class.
For those who want variety in their workout. This demanding class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning, including intervals, kickboxing, weights and resistance bands. Expect anything in this total body workout!
Rope jumping strengthens the heart, muscles & bones, promotes leanness & improves agility, coordination, timing rhythm & explosive power on both sides of the body. Now with the addition of some kickboxing moves!
Need an early jump start for the week? We will warm up jump rope followed by core and stretching!
A variety of exercises to tone and tighten your mid-section for absolutely the best abs! Emphasis on lower, middle, upper abs, oblique's and core muscles.
Kettlebell lifting is a proven weight training system that develops full-body strength and cardiovascular endurance simultaneously while improving your coordination, physique and shedding body fat-all in a fraction of the time required by conventional exercise programs.
Join the YMCA Staff for this group personal training session. Get a serious workout and have a great time!
A dynamic cardio workout geared to burn calories using a series of punches and kicks to upbeat, motivating music. All levels are invited to participate in this great workout!
Moms In Motion (Pre/Post Natal)
Moms In Motion is an accredited program for pregnant and post partum women of all ages and exercise levels. This class consists of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular fitness, balance and postural changes. All participants must have a medical release signed by their physician. Informational articles will also be provided.
This easy to follow low-impact aerobics.
Move It To Lose It (MITLI) Bootcamp
MITLI is a weight loss program designed to help individuals achieve an overall lifestyle change. Participants get an intense cardio focused program throughout its duration. The class incorporates individualized plans, fitness assessments, challenging workouts, as well as nutritional information.
This class will instruct group fitness classes to encourage healthy lifestyle and weight loss. This class will run 9 weeks and will include access to many of our paid programs and 30 minute weekly meeting with our fitness staff. We will instruct you how to work out on your own and will help you stay motivated by tracking your workouts and accomplishments.
Nia is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts which brings the body, mind and spirit to optimum health through great music, creative movement and self-expression. Each participant is invited to move at his or her own level of intensity. Nia delivers cardiovascular, muscular and whole-body conditioning.
Enables you to attend one class of either Group Power, Centergy, Groove, Kick or Ride
Piloxing uniquely mixes Pilates and boxing into a fat-torching and muscle-sculpting workout guaranteed to whip you into shape. Class runs in 5 week sessions.
Are you familiar with plyometrics? This relatively new, scientific approach to training is designed for all fitness levels in mind and meant to be challenging both physically and mentally. By mainly utilizing bodyweight in a circuit training format, participants can expect to increase effective body strength, aerobic ability, flexibility, and target fat loss. This program will help you build upon each other to help you achieve that desired result!
Poi refers to both the style of performance art and the equipment used for engaging in Poi performance. Poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometrical patterns. Poi spinning connects mind and body as you learn to build combinations from basic circles and patterns. All you need is a set of poi and a desire to learn this great activity. Participants need to bring their own set of Poi, which can be purchased at www.flamebouyant.com. Questions call 847-410-5213
This 90-minute Super Class will supply cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility stretching exercises that will complete your workout for the day. Three different levels available for all!
Using weights, bars, balls in a circuit fashion, you will surely sweat and burn off those unwanted pounds and inches.
Power Splash is a high intensity cardio water workout! It is a calorie busting heart pumping splashtastic way to spend your time!
A unique blend of low impact, high-energy step routines incorporating Jackie Sorenson's style of choreography. The class also incorporates resistance training using hand weights and stretching to maintain and improve flexibility.
High intensity functional training done in 45 minutes or less. Cardio, strength & endurance.
Combining music with interpretive dance to create powerful images that can add to your worship and fitness experience. Join us to experience this powerful class.
Want to lose inches? Want to increase your metabolism? Not satisfied with your workouts? Well, RIPPED is what it takes! R.I.P.P.E.D. is a "Plateau Proof Fitness Formula"; originating from Orange County, CA. This workout masterfully combines Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, and Diet.
Come join us for a 30-minute total fitness workout. This strength workout will help improve your cardiovascular health and enhance your flexibility.
This program is designed for all fitness levels. We encourage anyone who is seeking to: improve their current exercise routine, needs help getting started, wants friends to exercise together, more personalized attention.
For all levels. A great workout stepping up and down on an adjustable platform to a challenging routine, incorporating arm movements. This class will focus on burning calories and improving cardiovascular endurance as you learn to stay in shape through stepping!
Step up the intensity of our standard step aerobics class by incorporating weights, resistance bands and various equipment to tone, sculpt and strengthen your body.
This class consists of step combination fused with intervals of upper and lower body strength segments using a variety of equipment.
For beginners, intermediate or advance participants. With each new level of intensity, the choreography becomes more challenging. Firm, tone and lose body fat as you learn to stay in Step!
Burn calories and enjoy creative choreography in this fast-paced cardiovascular workout. If you like a challenge, this class is for you. Wrap things up by toning your abdominals.
Stretching and Weight Training; the perfect combination! Some people ask, "Which is more important, stretching or weight work?" The answer is BOTH! You need a combination of stretching and weight training for overall muscle development. Join us for a full and fun packed workout for serious calorie burn!
This class will instruct group fitness classes to encourage healthy lifestyle and weight loss This class will include:Weekly weigh-ins, Weekly workouts, Food journaling,healthy handouts.
Guided by Personal Trainers, this class will include workouts and weekly meetings to learn about healthy lifestyle and how to make these changes and adjustments in your life.
Offered in 2 Summer sessions, each 5 weeks long. Our focus will be to improve your core and lower body strength and flexibility. Lots of work on your legs, hips, thighs, and glutes.
A super step aerobics workout for all fitness levels combined with strength training.
Designed for the well conditioned individual. This class includes the perfect mix of step and floor aerobics to get your heart pumping. Steps are not complicated and easy to learn.
The Tabata protocol is a high-intensity training regimen that produces remarkable results. A Tabata workout is an interval training cycle of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated without pause 8 times for a total of four minutes. Class is designed for intermediate to advanced exercisers.
Join us th is summer when we take it outside. Different forms of exercise will be featured each week, including walking, biking and outdoor exercises.
This class offers complete cardio endurance training using circuits, relays and timed miles. This class will be measured on progression and calorie burn. Instructors are our own expert Personal Trainers.
End Your week with this powerful work out that includes abdominal training, free-weight exercise and anaerobic training.
The Mix is just that, a mix of kickboxing moves, floor aerobics, hi/low impact power steps, athletic drills along with strength and flexibility. This class will challenge participants' endurance in an exciting way.
Take both classes (Ultimate Cardio & Aerobic Strength Training) together and get a total body challenge! Classes include a strong emphasis on core strength, muscular endurance, and balance exercises in combination with overall strength training.
This class is full of heart-pounding, fat-burning and muscle-toning fun. You will work every muscle in your body and burn some serious calories. Be prepared for an intense workout!
Unsure of what to do when you're on the treadmill? Our instructors will take you through intervals, hills, sprints and more during the treadmill training!
Have you ever wanted to try a triathlon? Well, here is your chance! Join the Y Tri team for a special triathlon training program which we help prepare your competition.
Thinking about challenging yourself with a triathlon but don't know where to begin training? Love triathlons and want to improve? This training will get you ready for the TRI season. Gain muscle, endurance and confidence. Pick two days for best results.
The program moves through a variety of exercises including: warm up, upper body, lower body and core. This program engages all your muscles with this non-stop total body workout. It is ideal for people who are new to TRX and who want a fun, high energy experience.
This high intensity program moves participants through fast-paced cycles of upper body, lower body, core and cardio exercises. You'll get non-stop movement as you do multiple sets of exercises targeting all of your muscles. You'll finish tired, sweaty and feeling great!
Turbo kick is a new and exciting class offers a choreographed cardio kickbox workout that is full of fun and exciting moves. The class is a great cardio workout and also offers abdominal training while having fun. Class is fully choreographed and is done to music.
Ultimate S.E.T. (Strength Endurance Training)
(Advanced Level) It's the ultimate workout! This program will focus on continual movements that integrate the entire body while targeting large muscle groups and lighter workloads. This is a great cardio and strength workout all in one.
Non-Stop Strength & Cardio Workout All In One!!
This class is a unique combination of cable tower training, cardio, endurance and functional muscle strength. Class will be split between the Aerobics Studio for tower strength training and the Gym for agility/cardio endurance training.
The workshop will introduce you to our Ultimate S.E.T. (Strength/Endurance/Training) classes that are offered during regular sessions. Program focuses on continual movement integrating the entire body using "Functional Training". Class will target large muscles and use lighter workloads. This is a great cardio & strength workout all in one. Workshop will include proper tower set-up & usage along with take home cable workouts for you to do on your own. Class size is kept small!
Unlimited BTS classes for the entire session. ( this pass is valid for the BTS classes only: Group Groove, Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Kick and Group Ride )
Unlimited BTS Pass! Buehler YMCA's Body Training Systems (BTS) programs include Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Groove, Group Ride, and Group Kick. Unlimited classes for the entire session.
A great way to start your morning! Step and aerobic patterns, coupled with resistance and interval training.
This is an excellent cardiovascular workout with minimal strain on your joints. Increased muscle tone, flexibility and range of motion are the primary benefits of all water exercise programs.
The Basics of Weight Management designed especially for you based on your request and feedback.
The Weight Management class is a basic nutrition and physical activity class geared to help individuals learn how to maintain healthy weight. The class is split into half physical activity and half nutrition education.
A Latin, dance-inspired aerobic workout for total body fitness. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body, with easy-to-follow dance steps.
Zumba classes held at POC
With an infusion of Latin and International music, Zumba combines high-energy exercise with unique moves and combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries.
Zumba Toning incorporates light weights in the workout.
Zumba Express is a quick, efficient, cardio workout great for a healthy spirit, mind and body.
Mind and Body Adult (18+ yrs)
A fun, low-stress way to exercise and relax your whole body. Tai Ji and Chi Gong movements (ancient Chinese forms of exercise designed to enhance health) are done in warm, standing-height water to allow for strain-free, full-range, integrated muscle movements to aid balance and increase body control. No swimming skills required.
This is a unique resistance training class that focuses on biomechanical correct exercise motion to help shape your entire body.
O.K. so you take care of your body with cardio and strength..... Compliment that work with us during the morning stretch. Join us for a short time for long term benefits a stronger longer leaner you!
This cycle (spinning) class is followed by a series of yoga stretches.
This class will incorporate a variety of balance-challenging exercises using the bosu trainer, stability balls, balance discs and balance pods. This class will improve your strength, posture, balance and flexibility. Intermediate/advanced fitness level recommended.
What is Group Centergy? Redefine yourself with Group Centergy. Grow longer and stronger as you explore this 60-minute journey of yoga and Pilates movements. Positive uplifting music, group dynamics and supportive instructors will enable you to center your energy, reduce stress and even smile. Discover Group Centergy! Please note that two yoga mats are required for this class. For your convenience, instructors will have mats for sale.
Gain the benefits of stretching, core strengthening, overall body toning and awareness. Combine the benefits of Eastern and Western disciplines to enhance strength, posture, flexibility and balance and leave with an overall sense of well-being! Hatha classes place emphasis on physical alignment, understanding of correct anatomical movement, and various deep relaxation techniques. It increases strength, flexibility, and awareness of the body, developing more healthful movement; relaxations techniques help with stress more effectively.
The importance taking time for self-refection and slowing down can be a powerful tool for living calmly in the midst of our busy lives. Learning and practicing mindful living can help in dealing with life challenges, reducing daily stress as well as enhancing overall well-being. In this workshop, you will learn new stretching and deep breathing techniques which can be both relaxing and restorative to a strong sense of self. This lesson is a wonderful give. Please dress comfortably.
Intro to Peak Pilates Workshop
Not sure what Peak Pilates is all about? This workshop will introduce you to the MVe Reformer and MVe Chair. Spend time on the chair and on the reformer. Workshop will include some lecture combined with workouts to ensure knowledge and understanding of equipment.
This class is an introductory journey into the world of yoga. Designed to calm the fears of beginners, mature adults, or those returning to exercise.
Stretch your body to the fullest. Enhance balance and circulation. Meditate and bring mind/body together.
Pilates uses a series of controlled movements and mat work, engaging your body and mind to improve flexibility and strength. Level of impact: Low
Moving and Healing Workshop
A women’s workshop held at the Buehler YMCA is on healing for the mind and body. Come take a break . Release the build up of tension and stress and experience a healing class. The class will have three components including:
Energy Balancing
We will learn some simple dance steps and by focusing on releasing tension and stress, you will better loosen up your body and mind and awaken your senses again! No previous dance experience necessary. Be sure to bring your sneakers and loose comfortable clothing.
Meditation for Relaxation and Release
We will start with some easy yoga stretches and gentle poses then we will learn deep relaxation techniques that allow for your muscles and whole body to find release and peace. Meditation calms the mind, reduces muscle tension and relaxes the nervous system. Please bring a blanket or something comfortable and warm to lie on and a yoga mat, if you have one.
Reconnect with yourself again!
This workshop will be taught by Sandra Alguire, BFA in dance from University of Michigan, who is a former professional dancer and certified NIA instructor with 20+ years experience in yoga, body/mind work and meditation. Meets in the Matt Room.
September 16 7-8:30pm
October 7 7-8:30pm
November 4 7-8:30pm
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Fee: $10 Member/$10 Program Member
Nia is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts which brings the body, mind and spirit to optimum health through great music, creative movement and self-expression. Each participant is invited to move at his or her own level of intensity. Nia delivers cardiovascular, muscular and whole-body conditioning.
Unlock the vice-grips on your muscles. Release the energy locked up inside you. Effectively stretch your way into achieving greater flexibility and an enhanced range of motion. Come see how great you can feel while doing them!
A full-body workout for all levels of fitness. This class is perfect for those who have never done Pilates or those who have prior Pilates experience. Pilates is a great way to get started or as a to compliment your existing exercises routine - for it builds stamina and endurance. The class consists of isometric exercises using your own body weight as resistance.
With MVe's four levels of resistance intensity built right into the Fitness Chair, it opens up a new way to move that motivates, challenges, and accommodates all fitness levels. Designed to stretch and strengthen muscle groups that traditional techniques and equipment can't reach
Pilates body conditioning mat class for new Pilates participants.
Must have been in Pilates I for at least one year.
Pilates MAT II (Intermediate Level)
Time to take Pilates to the next level? For those who have done MAT I or have a basic foundation of Pilates, this full-body workout focuses on strengthening your core as well as increasing flexibility. This class moves at a faster pace with more challenging exercises. Props such as foam rollers, resistance rings and bands will be incorporated.
An ideal entry level workout designed for all fitness levels and abilities, this workout combines beginning Pilates reformer exercises with stretches and postural patterns.
Delivers the Pilates experience in a fun and balanced fitness workout that is perfect for intermediate to advanced participants. An effective fusion of beginning Reformer exercises with traditional weight exercises, teaching participants to work from their core and gain new body awareness and definition.
This class combines basic Pilates movements with a light weight-training regimen to tone and sculpt. Level of impact: Low to Moderate
PIYO is a mix of Pilates and Power Yoga with stretching and dynamic movements to help increase strength, flexibility, core stability and balance. PIYO incorporates deep stretching and flowing movements with heat-building exercises to help you feel strong and refreshed.
The workshop will bring a deeper awareness to the body, mind, breath & spirit. Blend the focus of yoga, the precision of Pilate and the muscular engagement of strength training and free weights. The added component of resistance challenges will take your workout to a new level!
Qigong (Chi-Kung) is used as a healing art. This class will include a warm-up to loosen the joints followed by a series of standing exercises with simple Tai Chi choreography performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, aid in fall prevention and provide other health benefits.
Simple Tai Chi choreography, performed in a slow, flowing, continuous movement pattern improves balance, coordination, focus and concentration. Studies show that with regular practice, Tai Chi can relieve stress, ease pain and stiffness, elevate mood, lower blood pressure, and provide other health benefits.
This class uses slow, precise movements in the water. It is good for anyone with injuries, arthritis, MS or other physical challenges. This class is taught by a certified Therapist.
Yoga is designed to develop flexibility, health and relaxation of the mind. It stretches each area of the body, loosens joints and muscles for all fitness levels. Classes available for both beginner and advanced participants.
This class is for students who have taken Yoga Fundamentals or have had recent experience in yoga. Instructors build on the foundation set by Yoga Fundamentals by offering more challenging options and techniques, and by addressing select elements in greater detail.
Our newest Yoga class. This class introduces all the Yoga poses and moves quickly from pose to pose.
This class is designed to physically and mentally engage with a variety of safe and fun yoga postures and breathing exercises. Using a chair for support, participants work at their own pace to build flexibility, balance and endurance while learning to relax and think more clearly.
Combining the elements of Yoga & Pilates this class brings greater awareness to the body and develops your muscles from the core!
Strength and Toning Adult (18+ yrs)
Check out this quick 15 minute class which is targeted to work only your abs.
Short on time? This class is for you! Come experience 20 minutes each of cardio, strength training and core exercises all wrapped up in one class. Classes will feature (but are not limited to) a variety of formats such as step, kickboxing, weights, BOSU, resistance bands, calisthenics, boot camp drills, mats, medicine balls, stretching etc.
This new and intense workout gets progressively harder throughout class as participants perform 60 - seconds of cardio, upper body work, lower body work and core strength work. This class combines the heart rate elevating techniques with resistance training to challenge the total body.
Sculpt your midsection as you improve your body's overall functional strength, balance and coordination. This class focuses on strength, movement and balance challenges through use of the body's core muscles.
This 30 minute class zeroes in on the lower body, toning and tightening the glutes, hip and thighs.
Led by qualified instructors, this high intensity class combines a cardiovascular and muscle workout using water resistance to build up strength and tone muscles. Participants will burn calories while building strength and flexibility. It is low impact on the joints because the water will provide cushion. It is the perfect workout for people who don't like to sweat, people with limited movement, arthritis or an injury. Aqua Boot Camp increases intensity to work muscles to fatigue.
The Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP) is a collaborative effort of two national organizations. This is a recreational exercise program with a wellness concept for people with arthritis to manage symptoms, maintain independence and enjoy life. This program is taught in a group setting with activities and exercises to encourage self care, provide social interaction, improve muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Intense core work will help strengthen, tone and tighten your midsection.
Boot Camp with Kettle Bells. This class combines the best of all skills. This class will include plyometrics, strength training, ab work and an introduction to Kettlebell Training.
This is a unique resistance training class that focuses on biomechanical correct exercise motion to help shape your entire body.
Work with a personal trainer in a small group. Learn how to periodize your workouts. Discover the determination and dedication it takes to train like a professional. Class is designed for advanced exercisers.
This dynamic, fast-paced class revs up your metabolism and sculpts your body into a work of art. Using weights, step boards and more! There's no doubt you'll leave this class feeling empowered!
O.K. so you take care of your body with cardio and strength..... Compliment that work with us during the morning stretch. Join us for a short time for long term benefits a stronger longer leaner you!
BodyPUMP is a revolutionary exercise concept that works every major muscle group in the body. This athletic-based workout uses barbells with adjustable weight. BodyPUMP is ideal for beginners to advanced exercisers. It's a strength-training workout in a group-fitness setting.
Improve your strength and work on that bone density in a fast paced resistance training workout. Great mat and floor class for all abilities.
Achieve your fitness goals with this high-energy, drill-based, interval session! Take charge of your day with this balanced workout combining cardio and strength exercises. We will use functional movements to improve the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Your agility, strength, cardiovascular fitness and core stabilization will be challenged through body-weight and equipment-based drills.
This intense program includes power/strength training, agility drills and flexibility.
This class will push you past your limits with plyometric drills on top of non-stop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training moves. Come and Join us for this amazing, fun, and exhilarating challenge! This Boot Camp is run by Personal Trainer, Coach, and Professional Rugby player Mark Roberts. Class runs Feb 2nd to March 16th.
Bosu means "both sides up". In this balance/core training class, expect to be challenged with exciting new movement patterns and exercises on a Bosu, and be prepared to leave with a new appreciation for what "total body workout" really means.
Everything from the waist down will be engaged in a series of grueling Butt, Hips, Thighs and Legs exercises. This class brings a whole new meaning to Buns of Steel.
Excellent class for all fitness levels to strengthen abdominals, buttocks and legs. This class is designed for all ages to challenge the whole body.
All fitness levels are welcome! Improve your heart, lungs, bone strength, and lean muscle mass. This class combines calorie burning cardio (cardiovascular) and strength building.
Cardio Burn (AKA Build N Burn)
This class features work with the body bar and free weights. You will work on abdominals, as well as strengthening the upper and lower body. Level of impact: Low
Class time will be split between an energetic, calorie-burning step workout and a weight-bearing, tone-and-tightening workout for all fitness levels.
Experience a new combination of cardio and functional strength training.
A total body workout using selective resistance machines and equipment, exercises and medicine balls.
(Intermediate to Advanced) Learn the use of different reps and sets, learn about equipment in our Fitness Center for an effective advanced workout.
This class will help train core muscles (abs and back) to be strong and flexible; and improve stability and posture.
Strengthen those all-important muscles that form the core of your body. As a bonus, time will be spent strengthening joint supporting muscle groups.
This class is dedicated to enhancing core strength and increasing your flexibility.
A variety of exercises designed and sequenced to work all major muscle groups from every angle utilizing the CORE POLE.
Great for your abs and lower back. This class will really work your core with a series of exercises on the floor and some weights.
Learn a series of core progressions that blend traditional isolated ab and back exercises with non-traditional stabilization challenges. Using the unique properties of the Bosu Balance Trainer, Exercise Ball, etc., will add special emphasis on the core. Cardio stabilization drills included.
Take your cycle workout to the next level. This class combines intervals of cycling and strength excercises to improve endurance.
Let the buoyancy of the water keep you afloat and its resistance give you a workout. This deep water class is an excellent cardiovascular and toning workout. It is ideal for those whose joints cannot tolerate an impact class.
Start your morning off with dynamic workouts that include anaerobic training that will get the calories burning. Our trainer will take you through drills that use all types of fitness tools. Excellent class for athletic workouts, losing weight and endurance work.
This highly functional workout is for all endurance athletes, runners, triathletes and even swimmers. Learn the logistics for endurance with this carefully planned workout. It is taught by a certified Endurance Trainer.
Learn how to use the exercise ball to work the core, stretch and build endurance through various workouts including Yoga and Pilates.
Express Abs is a 30-minute class. Class includes an awesome abdominal workout along with stretching.
Are you ready to dig deep? This class will push you past your limits with plyometric drills on top of non-stop intervals of strength, power, resistance and core training moves.
This 45 minute workout will target your lower body with the creative use of bands, balls, discs, ankle weights and more. Join us for this complete workout taught by our Personal Trainers.
Let our Personal Trainer take you through an awesome strength class that will meet in the Personal Training Studio!
This class combines the best of all skills. Class includes plyometrics, strength training, ab work and more.
This high/low aerobic dance program has easy to follow choreographed routines. Strength/toning segments using weights or resistance tubes are also included
All levels invited. This class covers cardio exercise patterns, with intervals of creative strength and power segments.
A non-choreographed combination of jogging, calisthenics, and strength moves designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness and tone muscles.
Get fast with this fun workout created and taught by one of our Personal Trainers. Work on skills that promote speed, balance and agility and have fun.
Want to improve your golf game without swinging a club? Would you like to prepare for golf season to avoid injuries? If you are serious about your game and want to get to the next level physically, come and join this program. we will evaluate your golf physical fitness weaknesses and systematically take you through golf-specific exercises to enhance your mobility, stability, power, balance, and work on the infamous X-factor for your golf game. Take this class and see how preseason preparation can help even the experienced golfer. Don't allow your body to hold you back from playing your best round of golf.
Unlimited BTS Classes for the current Session!
This class is a special blend of both Group Centergy and Group Power. Group Centergy is a mix of yoga and Pilates movements. Group Power is a barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment.
Let's get Hard Core! Train like an athlete in 30 action-packed minutes. A strong core, from your shoulders to your hips, will improve your athlethic performance , will help prevent back pain and give you ripped abs. Expert coaching and motivating music will guide you through functional and integrated excercises using your body weight, weight plates, a towel and a platform - all to challenge you like never before. Reach Your Peak with Group Core.
What is Group Power? Group Power is your hour of power! This barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. With simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls, Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, discover Group Power!
Learn how to incorporate the cable cross machine, stability ball and free weights into your workout.
Jump start your week with this powerful work out that includes abdominal training, free-weight exercise and anaerobic training.
The Tabata protocol is a high-intensity training regiment that produces remarkable results. Workout is an interval training cycle of 20 seconds of maximum intensity exercise, followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated without pause 8 times.
This 30-minute class will challenge you to compete against yourself to see how many rounds of each circuit you can do. Combine this with the tabata style H.I.I.T. to be the best you can. This class meets 5 consecutive weeks.
Building strength by exclusively using Resistant Band. Engage in a variety of isometric techniques to resculpt your body.
Hardcore kickboxing using the kickboxing pads, punching bags along with other equipment, this class will help you increase your speed, agility and strength.
Scientific approach to training is designed for all fitness levels in mind and meant to be challenging both physically and mentally. By mainly utilizing body weight in a circuit training format, participants can expect to increase effective body strength, aerobic ability, flexibility, and target fat loss.
Interval Blast (Advanced Level)
This advanced class will challenge participant's endurance in an exciting way. This class, using timed circuits of cardio and strength training, will challenge you aerobically while improving coordination and enhancing agility. A variety of equipment will be used during this class.
For those who want variety in their workout. This demanding class combines aerobics and muscle conditioning, including intervals, kickboxing, weights and resistance bands. Expect anything in this total body workout!
Intro to TRX Suspension Training Workshop
TRX is a new way for all fitness levels to build strength, flexibility and keep your heart rate pumping. TRX utilizes your own body weight to create resistance by adjustments in body position and angle.
This express class gives you the most for your workout. Work out with kettle bells and reach new fitness goals.
This express class gives you the most for your workout. Workout with Kettlebells to reach your fitness goals. For those that have taken a prior Kettlebells class.
Come and learn about the latest and most popular strength training tool in the industry today. Learn the basics of Kettlebell training, the history of this facinating workout, important safety techniques, body positioning, alignment and appropriate starting weights. You will learn 10 of the most popular exercises including Swing (1 & 2 handed), the Clean and Press, the Snatch and many more in this introductory workshop. Class size is limited.
This class focuses on developing fundamental Kettlebell movements (swing, squat pull, clean, snatch, etc.). Proficiency in these foundation lifts will ensure your success in losing body fat, increasing your strength, correcting strength imbalances and overall fitness. Gloves are highly recommended.
Kettlebell lifting is a proven weight training system that develops full-body strength and cardiovascular endurance simultaneously while improving your coordination, physique and shedding body fat-all in a fraction of the time required by conventional exercise programs.
Leg, Hip, Butt Thigh, Core Makeover II (All Levels)
See the stunning & dramatic improvements to your lower body that may have seemed impossible before. Say good-bye to stubborn baby fat, saddle bags & inner thighs with this progressive class!
This high-energy class starts with low impact aerobic combinations followed by some toning work, abs, and stretching. A great fat burner for all fitness levels.
Whether you want to build core strength and power or tone and sculpt your muscles, this class can do just that. Safe and effective pre-weighted medicine balls are used for intense and dynamic sculpting.
Sound off! 1, 2! A no-nonsense body conditioning class that disciplines as well as conditions the entire body.
Enjoy a variety of strength training, stretching and core strengthening that will help get your body energized.
Moms In Motion (Pre/Post Natal)
Moms In Motion is an accredited program for pregnant and post partum women of all ages and exercise levels. This class consists of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular fitness, balance and postural changes. All participants must have a medical release signed by their physician. Informational articles will also be provided.
This is the ultimate resistance training class. Great music combined with power moves using a barbell system or hand weights. This high-energy class is great to tone and define target areas, and to build muscle strength and stamina.
Great muscle conditioning and strengthening class with the use of assorted dumbbell weights. Firming and toning benefits for all body shapes. Heart rate is increased due to the resistance of weights and low-impact moves.
This class will challenge the strength of the entire body while including stability, balance and core work.
Nia is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts which brings the body, mind and spirit to optimum health through great music, creative movement and self-expression. Each participant is invited to move at his or her own level of intensity. Nia delivers cardiovascular, muscular and whole-body conditioning.
Are you familiar with plyometrics? This relatively new, scientific approach to training is designed for all fitness levels in mind and meant to be challenging both physically and mentally. By mainly utilizing bodyweight in a circuit training format, participants can expect to increase effective body strength, aerobic ability, flexibility, and target fat loss. This program will help you build upon each other to help you achieve that desired result!
This modified form of strength training is geared toward the athlete looking for that extra edge. This class will utilize body weight exercises to train your muscles to respond quickly and powerfully in order to gain the extra strength you're looking for. The high intensity class will use a variety of jumping and bounding exercises to improve your strength. Each class is taught by a certified personal trainer.
A full body toning class that incorporates light dumbbell routines, resistance band workouts and isometric training. A non-stop cardio experience.
Using weights, bars, balls in a circuit fashion, you will surely sweat and burn off those unwanted pounds and inches.
High intensity functional training done in 45 minutes or less. Cardio, strength & endurance.
Want to lose inches? Want to increase your metabolism? Not satisfied with your workouts? Well, RIPPED is what it takes! R.I.P.P.E.D. is a "Plateau Proof Fitness Formula"; originating from Orange County, CA. This workout masterfully combines Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, and Diet.
This class is great for toning, shaping and strengthening muscles. Come join us in this very easy to follow workout.
Let our trainer teach you how to effectively tone each body part. With the use of free weights, self resistance, and other fitness tools, you will see and feel great with this class.
Explore the world and many options of circuit training. Each week there will be a different circuit. This class will be great for stimulating muscle usage, toning, and weight loss.
Combining the intensity of boot camp and muscle conditioning classes, Skills n' Drills will improve your cardiovascular stamina and muscular endurance by providing a full body workout. Exercises will target the cardiovascular system as well as strengthen muscles through moderate to progressive resistance. Join us for a fun work out that will be challenging, motivating, and will guarantee a sweat.
Stability Ball Sculpt: This class utilizes stability balls and various resistance equipment to create a total body strength training session. Have a ball and get strong.
This class consists of step combination fused with intervals of upper and lower body strength segments using a variety of equipment.
This high-energy interval training class alternates intermediate/advanced step choreography with intensive muscle conditioning for a total-body workout. A great class for the intermediate to advanced stepper!
Strength and Power Development
This program will increase limit strength and explosive power through instruction in the many varieties of pulling exercises derived from the single best strength exercise know to man: the deadlift. Great class for athletes!
Strength and tone is a great way to boost a workout, boost your metabolism and get a great look. Do this at an early time with one of our personal trainers while they sculpt every part of your body with all of our great fitness tools.
This face paced circuit class will use free weights, bands and body bars to work all major groups.
This program will improve essential muscular strength and endurance by introducing fundamental principles common to all weight-bearing activities. Innovative training methods together with special equipment designed specifically for this program.
Learn proper training techniques and execution when training with light free weights, bands and bars. Now includes a cardio cycle component.
Stretching and Weight Training; the perfect combination! Some people ask, "Which is more important, stretching or weight work?" The answer is BOTH! You need a combination of stretching and weight training for overall muscle development. Join us for a full and fun packed workout for serious calorie burn!
A super step aerobics workout for all fitness levels combined with strength training.
The single most effective type of high intensity interval training in a series of eight- 4 minute cycles. Burn more fat, build more muscle and endurance than a traditional workout.
End Your week with this powerful work out that includes abdominal training, free-weight exercise and anaerobic training.
Build tone and flexibility to get your muscles lean and strong with this muscle-conditioning class.
TNT: Tabata/TRX Circuit Training
This high-intensity program moves participants through fast paced Tabata interval training combined with TRX to target all muscle groups.
This multi-level class is for anyone who wants to develop muscular strength and endurance. We'll tackle "basic" resistance training exercises using traditional, strategic principles. This simple, easy to follow workout challenges every major muscle using a variety of equipment.
This class will help strengthen your own body by doing some fun fitness with your child. This class will use movement and music so you will get a workout and your child will have a great time. A combination of strength and cardio movements will satisfy you and your little one.
Take both classes (Ultimate Cardio & Aerobic Strength Training) together and get a total body challenge! Classes include a strong emphasis on core strength, muscular endurance, and balance exercises in combination with overall strength training.
Use the winter months to prepare for your spring triathlons. This training will include stretching, strength and endurance work all related to gearing up for the triathlon season.
Want to shave off some time on your swim, bike & run times? What's a scientifically proven way to improve your performance and make yourself a better triathlete...STRENGTH TRAINING!!!!! That's right, strengthening your body will give you many benefits to aid in enhancing your performance in any distance triathlon event.
The TRX is the new revolution in body weight training. Quick transitions keeps your heart rate going to burn calories. The TRX harnesses your own body weight to create resistance as you train. You control the resistance by adjusting position and body angle and with quick transitions you can expect to be challenged!
This high intensity program moves participants through fast-paced cycles of upper body, lower body, core and cardio exercises. You'll get non-stop movement as you do multiple sets of exercises targeting all of your muscles. You'll finish tired, sweaty and feeling great!
Get back the length of muscle and ease of movement your body needs for peak performance and health, with a tailored stretching program perfect for all fitness levels.
(Age 8 to adult) Are you looking to add something new to your work, but you do not like the atmosphere or a large group class. This is definitely the class/program for you. Find 3-5 friends and you could enjoy a group TRX program. This class is for all ages, if you are looking for sport specific training we can definitely help you. If you are wondering
what TRX is:
This program moves through a variety of exercises including: warm-up; upper body; lower body; and core.. Engages all your muscles with non-stop total body workout. It is ideal for people who are new to TRX and who want a fun, high-energy experience. If you are interest in group or sport specific training.
TRX is the new revolution in body-weight training. Originally designed to keep Navy seals in top condition, TRX is a new way to work out for all fitness levels. The work out builds body power, strength, flexibility and core at the same time. Quick transitions keep your heart rate going to burn calories.TRX harnesses your own body weight to create resistance as you train. You control the reistance by adjusting body position and angle. That's all you need-TRX and your own body.
This class uses the best aspects of Pilates, yoga and abs classes and combines them into one hard-core, core-focused 45 minutes. The class uses ankle weights, fit balls, Pilates balls, medicine balls and your own body weight to get to the deepest part of your abdomen, not to mention strengthening your back and toning your hips, butt and thighs. Go two times a week and you'll be the proud owner of a toned stomach and back!
A challenging body sculpting class designed to increase strength and muscle tone using weights, bands, and stability balls.
Ultimate S.E.T. (Strength Endurance Training)
(Advanced Level) It's the ultimate workout! This program will focus on continual movements that integrate the entire body while targeting large muscle groups and lighter workloads. This is a great cardio and strength workout all in one.
Non-Stop Strength & Cardio Workout All In One!!
This class is a unique combination of cable tower training, cardio, endurance and functional muscle strength. Class will be split between the Aerobics Studio for tower strength training and the Gym for agility/cardio endurance training.
The workshop will introduce you to our Ultimate S.E.T. (Strength/Endurance/Training) classes that are offered during regular sessions. Program focuses on continual movement integrating the entire body using "Functional Training". Class will target large muscles and use lighter workloads. This is a great cardio & strength workout all in one. Workshop will include proper tower set-up & usage along with take home cable workouts for you to do on your own. Class size is kept small!
This is a unique class taught by one of our newest Fitness Instructors. It is complete toning using equipment and the Bosu Ball. It is a great sculpt and toning class that is combined with a lot of energy and work.
This 30 minute class builds muscle and firms the upper body. Using resistance-training methods, your upper body will be transformed in no time.
Building strength is a great way to spend your lunch hour. A cardio warm up is followed by basic strength training.
Weight Loss Program Adult (18+ yrs)
Want to see how fit you actually are? Need another measurable motivator for your weight loss and toning goals? Sign up today for a fitness evaluation and/or skin fold testing! For more information feel free to contact the fitness director!
Tap into the power of your own mind to accomplish your personal goals, weight loss, motivation, improved concentration, or overcome unwanted habits, fears, phobias, reduce stress, and achievement of ambitions. Experienced, certified hypnotist available for individual or group session(s).
Lose Weight Feel Great-Using Apps
Learn to use today's technology to reach your weight loss goals, all while still having the personal guidance and support of a registered dietitian, This 12-week group program is the best of both worlds; weight loss via technology and personal contact. This class will allow you an individualised approach to weight loss within a support goup setting.
A group weight loss program that includes meetings with a registered dietitian. This class also includes instruction on how to exercise and put activity into your lifestyle while learning your healthy eating program. The class may include weekly weigh ins, food journaling, logging exercise, healthy lifestyles presentation, and weekly sessions with a dietitian, 2 strength-training demonstrations. Contact your local YMCA for details.
Move It To Lose It (MITLI) Bootcamp
MITLI is a weight loss program designed to help individuals achieve an overall lifestyle change. Participants get an intense cardio focused program throughout its duration. The class incorporates individualized plans, fitness assessments, challenging workouts, as well as nutritional information.
The Basics of Weight Management designed especially for you based on your request and feedback.
The Weight Management class is a basic nutrition and physical activity class geared to help individuals learn how to maintain healthy weight. The class is split into half physical activity and half nutrition education.
What are you waiting for? Take the challenge and remember, when you lose, you win! Just think about how good you're going to look by summer! You have ActivTrax to help get you on the right track, and as always, our Fitness Staff will be there to help you meet your goal.