Group Exercise

BE HEALTHY. BE STRONG. BELONG.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

The Y offers group exercise classes for every level, interest, and age group! With trained group exercise instructors, and a fun and supportive environment, you’ll find a class to help you reach your health and wellness goals. Come out and enjoy your favorite Y classes and instructors with friends as you exercise and stay healthy together. 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Group Exercise classes are free for YMCA Members.
  • Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Classes
  • Fun, motivating, challenging environment
  • Classes offered at a variety of convenient times
  • Childcare is available for some classes while you workout
  • We recommend comfortable exercise clothing, supportive shoes, a water bottle, and a good attitude!
a group of adults perform a sideways kick move on a step bench in a group fitness class

HAVE FUN, TOGETHER.

Check out our schedule to view the group ex classes available to you!

Find A Class
Spin
Strength
Cardio
Active Older Adults
Dance
Mind & Body

Group Ex Class Descriptions

SPIN

We have a variety of Spin classes! Some will take you through hill climbs, intervals, and sprints on the bike, others follow with a strength focused circuit. Circuits will take place off the bike utilizing bodyweight and dumbbells. All will take you on a ride with energizing music and an upbeat atmosphere, you’ll enjoy the challenge! 

This intense, 45 minute class, combines cardio and core! We will spend 30 minutes working through a traditional Spin class with hill climbs, intervals, and sprints, followed by a 15 minute core circuit utilizing dumbbells and body weight. This classes focuses on improving cardio endurance, sculpting and strengthening your core, and building lean muscle.

This intense, 60 minute class, combines cardio and hiit! We will spend time working through a traditional Spin class with hill climbs, intervals, and sprints, followed by high intensity circuits utilizing dumbbells and body weight. This classes focuses on improving cardio endurance, sculpting and strengthening, and building lean muscle.

a group of adults in a indoor cycling class they are on spin bikes watching the instructor
a group of adults participating in a fitness class. they are performing a punch move with their arms

CARDIO

Cardio classes challenge you to increase heart rate and endurance while using large muscles, to get the body moving! Improving your cardio endurance helps keep muscles strong and efficient, while boosting overall mood, lowering risk of heart disease, aiding in weight loss, and reducing stress! 

Not just for runners! This ultimate calorie-burning workout involves high intensity interval training (HIIT) for the entire body using treadmills, body weight, dumbbells, barbells, bands and more. A nice blend of 50% strength and 50% cardio with something for everyone!! Is low-impact training your only option? No worries. Modifications for all movements will be provided.

A challenging combination of cardio and strength training using dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. SLAM! all major muscle groups, and improve your core stability and cardiovascular health. 

BodyCombat™ features a science-backed combo of some of the most empowering and effective martial arts moves. This high-intensity, full body workout incorporates aspects of boxing, martial arts, and aerobics. It is a type of cardio peak training, which is a combination of steady and high-intensity exercise.

DANCE

Dance your way to fitness! Each class offers different routines to help you tone and have fun doing it. Dance classes can also aid in improving posture and body control, endurance, confidence, and energy.

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Zumba Toning is a version of Zumba that focuses on strength training using lightweight dumbbells. The class combines cardio and strength training to tone and sculpt the body. This class is perfect for people looking to target specific muscle groups and improve overall fitness.
 
a group of ladies perform a kick move in their fitness class.
a group of adults participate in a fitness class they are on fitness mats in a pushup position. the girl in front looks focused

STRENGTH

Build friendships and muscle with strength classes at the Y! From basic to advanced, our strength classes are designed to increase lean muscle mass to help improve your performance of everyday activities. Classes will utilize dumbbells, weights and body weight, for a full body workout.

Pilates Sculpt is a dynamic, full-body workout that combines the core-strengthening principles of Pilates with light resistance training to tone, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles. This class integrates controlled movements, small props, and bodyweight exercises to enhance strength, stability, and flexibility. Designed to build lean muscle and improve endurance, Pilates Sculpt delivers a low-impact yet highly effective workout, leaving you feeling strong, balanced, and energized. Perfect for all fitness levels!

Barre is a full-body workout that combines ballet, yoga, pilates and strength training.  This low-impact exercise uses small, controlled movements to build strength and improve flexibility. Barre is a workout for any fitness level at any age! 

BodyPump is barbell workout choreographed to music, that challenges all major muscle groups. Class consists of squats, presses, lifts and curls as you strengthen, tone and define your entire body. You determine the level you’ll work at by choosing the appropriate weights with lots of repetition. Modifications shown for all fitness levels.

Inspired by elite athletic training principles, LES MILLS CORE™ is a scientific core workout for incredible core tone and sports performance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do.

All the moves in LES MILLS CORE have options, so it’s challenging but achievable whatever your level of fitness. During the workout, trained Instructors guide you through correct technique as you work with resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as bodyweight exercises like crunches, and hovers. Plus there are some hip, butt and lower back exercises too.

This intense, 45 minute class, combines cardio and strength! We will work through high intensity circuits utilizing dumbbells, body weight, and different work and rest times. This classes focuses on improving cardio endurance while building lean muscle.

Strength 101 consists of basic and beginner cardiovascular and strength training exercises. This class is designed to help participants gain stamina, and build lean muscle mass, while increasing balance and flexibility. Perfect for anyone new to exercise and looking for a low-impact group class.

Benefits

  • Improved muscular strength & conditioning.
  • Improves cardiovascular endurance.
  • Improved muscular balance & function.
  • Improve form and learn modification techniques.
  • Enhanced variety for a more well-rounded workout.
  • Boosts your metabolism.

LES MILLS GRIT™ Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. This workout uses barbell, weight plate and bodyweight exercises to blast all major muscle groups. It involves short bursts of intense effort followed by recovery periods, all structured to maximize heart rate and calorie burn.

Jump in the pool for a fun and challenging workout. Greater mobility, reduced pain and fatigue, increased muscle strength and enhanced sleep quality are just a few of the benefits of a regular fitness workout in the pool. This class uses low intensity exercises with use of noodles and barbells. Focus is on cardiovascular fitness, overall strengthening, toning and range of motion.

SENIOR GROUP EXERCISE

Senior Group Exercise Classes concentrate on improving strength and flexibility so daily living activities become easier. Whether you’re looking to stay in shape or increase social interaction, we have something for everyone.

A full body workout for all fitness levels with a focus on flexibility and strength.

Total body workout including cardio, strength and wall exercises with stretching and flexibility exercises.

Have fun and move to the music through exercises designed to increase strength, range of motion and activities of daily living. Silver Sneakers group exercise classes are appropriate for older adults who are fit and active as well as those who are sedentary, intimidated, unfamiliar with exercise, entering post-rehabilitation programs, and ALL those who enjoy a positive, upbeat social environment.

Keep your mind active and engaged in this fun and social class designed especially for older adults! Through brain-boosting puzzles, memory games, music activities, and light mental challenges, we’ll work together to improve focus, recall, and mental agility all while having a great time! Whether you’re solving riddles, singing along to your favorite tunes, or enjoying group games, this class is a lively way to Stay Sharp and connected. Just bring your curiosity and a smile! 

A revitalizing fitness class designed to strengthen your deep core muscles and promote optimal pelvic floor health. This session combines targeted exercises with yogic breathing techniques to enhance stability, flexibility, and body awareness.

An accessible form of yoga practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. Chair Yoga is gentle on the joints, and builds strength and flexibility slowly, allowing your body to adapt gradually. This gentle class combats stress, improves circulation and enhances flexibility through gentle relaxing poses and breathing techniques. Ideal for those with mobility and balance challenges.You will increase your range of motion in all your joints as you build endurance and stamina.

a senior woman is clapping and smiling
a group of young adults are participating in a yoga class showing their relaxation and flexibility.

MIND & BODY

Mind and body connection is just as important as your physical fitness! Reconnect with your inner self while improving flexibility, posture, core strength, and breathing. 

Grow longer and stronger as you work through movement designed to increase your flexibility, release tension, and improve posture. Breathing techniques will further enhance the yoga practice. This class is designed for all levels.

Functional Stretching is a class for all ages, body types, and fitness levels. It combines gentle stretching and basic yoga poses. This class will help guide your awareness to the muscles that may be associated with your aches and pains. Benefits include; improved flexibility, balance, joint mobility, and breath awareness.

This class embraces the guidance of inner connection and flow. An all levels, mindful vinyasa based class, where breath, movement and meditation are synchronized. Crafted to awaken your intuition, Souflow facilitates a connection to the subtle energy body and journey inward. Inviting your soul to flow. This 60-minute class provides more space to integrate and breathe at the beginning and end of class.