Group Exercise Classes
Group Exercise Classes
In-person
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Join us for in person group exercise classes! Members are no longer required appointments for Group Exercise classes or Water Fitness Classes.
If you need Childwatch for a class, it is available at our Northwest YMCA and Yorktown YMCA.
Parents and guardians no longer need to make an appointment for their youth. It will be by a first-come first-serve basis. Children may stay up to 2 hours.
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Virtual
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As a Y member, you receive a huge discount to Les Mills On Demand. Explore hundreds of awesome workouts and get fit from the comfort and safety of your own home! Les Mills on Demand.
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Use YMCA360: Your Y. Anywhere, Anytime!
We know life gets busy! That’s why we’re excited to provide our members with YMCA360: A Virtual Fitness option offering on-demand, livestream workouts and more. This platform allows you to workout from home when you need to, or workout while away on vacation. Anytime you want to workout with the Y! You can access YMCA360 on your phone, on the web or on Apple TV. And best of all: It’s free for our members.
HOW TO START:
Download the YMCA360 app on your phone, Apple TV, Roku or Android TV.
Type in your zip code and choose your membership branch.
Type in your email address and get your verification code.
Now you’re ready to workout!
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Our Group Exercise Programs
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Active Older Adult Classes
Older adults will find these classes in a variety of categories such as cardio, strength, dance, and mind and body. Members of all ages are welcome to join these classes; if a member is recovering from an injury or surgery or just easing back in they are welcome to start here.
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SilverSneakers® – Geared towards older adults to focus on cardio strength, endurance, and flexibility. Slower paced workout that allows you to choose whether you complete the exercise standing or in a chair.
Zumba Gold™ – Geared towards active older adults, this is an aerobic fitness class that involves dancing to the music and following the beat.
SilverSneakers® Circuit – A standing workout that uses a chair for support, and it combines cardio and strength for a double-duty session.
SilverSneakers® Yoga – By engaging in this carefully designed seated yoga and chair yoga routine, participants can work towards maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, while reducing stress and promoting a sense of inner peace
AOA Intervals
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Cycling
Cycling classes use stationary cycling bikes. Cycling classes focus on a cardiovascular workout that will challenge you at different resistance and intensity levels as you cycle to upbeat music.
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Dance
Choreography & dance moves. Classes use modern music to get your heart pumping and inspire you through movement.
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Dance Fitness – Learning specific steps and choreography to music while increasing heart rate.
Zumba™ – Aerobic fitness that involves dancing to the music and following the beat
Zumba Toning™ – Includes light weights that act as resistance while participants move to the rhythm of the music
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Strength
Strength classes are focused on weight training. Strength classes will help you strengthen and tone with a variety of equipment. Some specified classes may combine other forms of training into your workout.
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Strength – Using weights to build muscle. Set up as a sets and reps type of workout.
Cardio Strength – Purpose is to increase heart rate and breathing, while combining components of cardio and using weights.
Barbells – Combining cardio activity with light to moderate weights. The weights are bars that have plates attached to the end.
Intervals – High intensity interval training that is short bursts of workouts followed by a quick recovery period. Involves rounds or circuits.
BODYPUMP® – Barbell based workout to improve muscular endurance for each muscle group.
Core
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Enhance Fitness is geared toward older adults of all fitness levels. If you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, you may be able to gain more strength and independence. You will feel energized—physically, mentally and socially—and be surrounded by people who care about your success.
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Les Mills at the YMCA of Muncie
Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a total body workout. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically-backed techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music!
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LIVESTRONG® is a program for cancer patients and survivors. Program will include pre and post assessment. Participants will receive instructor-led cardio and strength training twice a week for 12 weeks. Equipment is provided!
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Mind & Body
Mind & Body classes are focused on flexibility, balance, stability, and core. These classes will utilize one’s own body weight and incorporate mindful exercise.
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Yoga – Lead through meditation, breathing, stretching, body posture, and relaxation.
BODYBALANCE® – Type of Tai Chi, Pilates, and yoga to help overall body wellness.
