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.

Group Exercise Schedules 

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 hour and changes the tunes all the time. Come to have fun, move, and stay strong... for ALL!

AERODANCE

Aerodance is an aerobic dance class for 30 to 45 minutes of just aerobic fun. Don't worry about the steps just have fun and laugh!

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!

ENDURANCE CYCLE

A 75-minute cycling working to kick off your Saturday morning! Join Abby as she challenges you through hill climbs, accelerations and more!

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. 

ROCK STEADY BOXING

RSB is the only organization in the world well-positioned with an effective, replicable model to address the quality of life needs of all people dealing with Parkinson’s disease today. This program involves regular exercises (stretching, balancing, moving, and non-contact boxing). Please call the Y if you are someone you know might benefit from this evidence-based program that can make a real difference. 

TAI CHI I/II

A low-impact exercise performed in slow, fluid movements that are easy on the joints and can be done seated or standing. An excellent program for improving health and well-being. This program can help prevent falls and relieve pain, all with a special focus on strength, balance, and mental health. Additional fees may apply.

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.

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. 

BOOTHBAY BOOTCAMP

Taught by summer resident, Catherine Giles, this bootcamp class is an intense but modifiable cardio and strength workout with lots of sweat and big results and smiles.

FLUID STRENGTH FUSION

A fluid, challenging strength class incorporating techniques drawn from Pilates & Barre, with lots of variety from week to week, we will utilize gliding discs, resistance bands, light weights, Pilates balls and our body weight to activate and strengthen our body, with a focus on posture, alignment, balance and flexibility.  A challenging class that compliments BBR Bootcamp.

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@brymc.org.