Adult Group Exercise Classes are included with membership! Class sessions run monthly.
Click here for a printable version of our current Group Exercise class schedule.
Personal Training sessions are available for one-on-one support! Call or stop by the Welcome Center to learn more. Package discounts available.
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List of Classes - Value Added Benefits
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Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Senior Social
Basic Step & Strength
Cardio & Core
Cardio Drumming
Dance Blast
Deep Water Power Walking
Energetic Water Dance
ForeverFit
Morning Son Yoga
PowerFlow
PowerPlus
Spinning (int/adv)
Spinning (beginner)
Tai Chi
Ultimate Fitness Challenge (U.F.C.)
Yoga
Yogalates
Zumba Step
Other Health & Wellness Services:
Comprehensive Fitness Assessments
Certified Personal Training
Athletic Trainer Services through Wilson Health
Basic Step & Strength [TOP]
Beginner/Intermediate
Interval training between a basic step workout and muscle toning training.
Cardio & Core [TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
A great workout that will help build a more stable, powerful abdomen and lower back to improve fitness and straighten posture, to help maintain an active lifestyle. 50 minutes.
Cardio Drumming[TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
Work out while you rock out!
Dance Blast[TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
Real people, real fitness, real FUN - all set to the upbeat tempo of some of your favorite songs. Transform yourself from the inside out!
Forever Fit [TOP]
Beginner/Intermediate
Cardio Circuit is especially designed for active older adults who are ready for both strength and cardio exercises. This class includes standing, non-impact, aerobic exercise designed to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance alternated with upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a 7 centimeter exercise ball.
Morning Son Yoga [TOP]
Beginner/Advanced
A yoga class designed to help you build your inner strength and spirit. 30 minutes.
PowerFlow [TOP]
Beginner/Advanced
A class focused on strength, core, and flexibility, PowerFlow begins with total body strengthening and finishes with the core and flexibility work of Pilates for a complete workout from start to finish.
Power Plus [TOP]
Intermediate/Advanced
A choreographed barbell class that strengthens and tones your entire body. This workout challenges all of our major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, presses, lifts, and curls. Great music, awesome instructors, and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for -- and fast!
Revive Fitness[TOP]
Beginner/Advanced
Combines functional body movements with positive music, while reviving your body, mind, and spirit.
Spinning [TOP]
Intermediate/Advanced
Not available for online registration. Please contact the YMCA Welcome Center to register.
Spinning mixed with total body strength training. This interval class is designed to keep your muscles guessing what’s next! Class is limited to the first 18 members who register.
Spinning for Beginners
Not available for online registration. Please contact the YMCA Welcome Center to register. Come and learn all the basics of group cycling class! In this beginner level class, an instructor will teach proper bike setup, body positioning and exercise progression while motivating you through a workout that is less intense than our more advanced Spinning classes. Spinning is a superior low impact aerobic exercise which targets the leg muscles. Class is limited to 14 participants. 30 minutes.
Tai Chi [TOP]
Beginner (30 min.) / Advanced (50 min.)
Tai chi (pronounced “tie chee”) is an ancient Chinese discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit. Practioners use meditation and deep breathing as they move through a series of continuous exercises, called “forms,” which resemble slow-moving ballet. Though it originated as a martial art (evolving from qigong), tai chi is now practiced more for its therapeutic benefits, which include reducing stress, promoting balance and flexibility, and even easing arthritis pain. Beginner – learn the basics of the breathing method along with beginning hand form; Advanced – work on Qigong (breathing/low impact movements) and advanced Tai Chi forms.
U.F.C. Class - Ultimate Fitness Challenge [TOP] (No class in Summer)
Advanced
High intensity full body workout which will incorporate a variety of functional exercises, including kickboxing-style training, designed to push you to the max. 50 minutes.
Yoga [TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
In this user-friendly fitness yoga, you will learn the fundamentals of Yoga postures. Because each of us is unique, the poses will conform to your level of fitness ability. You will be encouraged to move through the poses at your own pace. The many benefits of practicing Yoga include better balance, greater flexibility, improved digestion and circulation, increased physical strength and stress reduction. 50 minutes.
Yogalates [TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
The perfect combination of yoga poses and pilates core conditioning, this class will provide you with the perfect cool down to finish your fitness program each week.
Zumba Step [TOP]
Beginner / Advanced
Interval training between a basic step workout and muscle toning exercises.
Group Water Exercise:
WATER WORKOUTS:
Aqua Aerobics [TOP]
This shallow water class gives a medium-level cardio vascular workout using the water as resistance. 45 minutes.
Aqua Senior Social [TOP]
This workout time is low impact and high on social interaction! Participants are encouraged to work at their own comfort level while enjoying interaction with other participants. The slow and gentle pace helps keep joints’ ROM (range of motion). A nice option for some individuals following surgery. 45 minutes. Self-Paced.
Deep Water Power Walking [TOP]
Tone your body with deep water power walking. This class is ideal for individuals who enjoy walking or running who want to eliminate the stress on joints caused by hard surfaces. Participants will build endurance while sculpting away inches. 45 minutes. Self-Paced.
Energetic Water Dance - typically held during our Summer Session (see flyer for times).
This class is similar to our popular Dance Blast class - but we move this dance party into the water!
*Open Registration for Group Exercise classes begins one week before the start of each new monthly session. You may register online, in person or over the phone. Online registration for classes with limited capacity (ex: Spinning, TRX, etc) will open up the day after Open Registration begins.
Comprehensive Fitness Assessments [TOP]
A comprehensive fitness assessment includes measures of weight, resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.
For comprehensive fitness assessment prices, click here.
Certified Personal Training [TOP]
Our YMCA Personal Trainers will help you achieve rapid results that last! We will base your workouts on personal goals, your metabolism and current fitness level. No matter what level of fitness you are in, we can tailor a program to keep you motivated and get you real results!
Were you aware that personal training sessions could be used for a variety of reasons? They can focus on:
Losing weight
Reducing Stress levels
Training for sports or special events
Strengthening muscles and joints
Dealing with certain diseases and physical restrictions
Improving overall fitness
Reducing back pains
Remember, children and teens can reap many benefits from personal training. Lifelong habits are instilled in youth!
Sidney-Shelby Co. Family YMCA Certified Personal Trainers are:
Suann Luedeke
Courtney Burns
For private session prices, click here.
Sidney-Shelby Co. Family YMCA Fitness Center Coaches are:
Callie Broughton
Gabe Shroyer
Lynn Wright