GROUP EXERCISE
The Y is the place to find an extra boost of encouragement and motivation to lead a healthier lifestyle. If you’re looking for support or just added variety to your workout, try joining a group exercise class.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
AEROBICS FOR ALL
Get a full-body workout to music with cardio, weights, flexibility, stretching, and balance. This class is a fun-filled time and changes the tunes all the time. Come to have fun, move, and stay strong ... for ALL!
TOTAL BODY CHALLENGE
Total Body Challenge (TBC) is a multi-level, full body workout that targets all of the major muscle groups. This workout is designed to contain challenging exercises that will increase strength, decrease body fat and improve overall conditioning. Planning on taking the class? Email instructor meagan.hamblett@nneymcas.org. Meagan sends an email to the group each Sunday with meeting locations Monday thru Friday each week. Be prepared to be both outdoors as well as indoors utilizing all spaces the YMCA has to offer: studios, courts, track and aquatic facility.
CYCLE
Still the best low-impact cardio workout around! Following the cues of an instructor, you are in control when it comes to your pace. Whether you're new to indoor cycles ("spin bikes") or not, we will help you set up, get the wheels spinning, and enjoy a great workout!
PILATES YOGA STRETCH
This class aims to improve balance, strength, and flexibility using a combination of Pilates and yoga. This class is suited for all levels, especially those seeking a slightly slower and gentler pace.
YOGA
Feel better with yoga. A movement flow, with breathing and meditation, makes you healthier in body, mind, and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, and shape up-- all at the same time! Of course, you can moderate to your own level.
STRENGTH & STRETCH
Throughout the 45min, we mix strength building and core exercises with gentle stretching -- all with nice motivating music! We may get on the floor mat and use the large exercise balls, hand weights and/or stretching straps. All moves are optional, alternatives are suggested and while this class tends to be gentle, you can always work more intensely using heavier weights and/or taking deeper stretches. Great for both beginners to advanced athletes.
BOXING CIRCUITS
Join Caroline in the lower studio as you increase your heartrate and improve your coordination through a circuit of boxer-inspired moves. Battle ropes, heavy bags, kettlebells and medicine balls will be amongst the equipment used in this class. Come with an open mind and full water bottle! Hand wraps are not necessary, but if you have them, wear them!
ZUMBA®
Let the party begin! Dynamic, exciting, and effective Latin-inspired dance cardio class led by certified and welcoming instructors. You'll feel great and love it!
STRENGTH & CIRCUITS
Challenge yourself during this 45-minute individualized circuit class. We’ll utilize dumbbells, resistance bands, gliding discs and more to create a heart pumping cardio and strength workout.
HIIT BOOTCAMP
Combining cardio and strength training, this class – offered twice a week – will be all about changing it up! Muscle confusion is crucial to strength building, so whether we are using the TRX or the battle ropes, come to class excited to try new things!
ABSOLUTE STRENGTH
This class aims to strengthen major muscle groups as well as those that don't typically get used by machines and racks alone. With a combination of body-weight plyometrics, compound exercises with weights, and Pilates-inspired moves, you will engage, challenge, and grow your muscles in this dynamic, whole-body strength class.
ENHANCE FITNESS
Enhance Fitness is a 16-week fitness program focused on falls prevention and arthritis management proven to help older adults become more active, energized, and empowered. The class will address the need for arthritis management in our community through lifestyle intervention. With safe, low-impact exercises, older adults of all fitness levels will grow stronger, improve balance, increase flexibility, boost activity level, relieve arthritis symptoms, and elevate their mood.
SIT & STRETCH
A forty-five-minute class composed of a warm up for the muscles before stretching head to toe. Class is conducted while seated. Water breaks are offered and encouraged.
For more information contact Caroline Earle Ivens at civens@brymca.org.