Welcome Back to Class!
Lower Intensity Options
INTRODUCTION TO BOXING
Learn the fundamentals of boxing with Coach Wayne. Work on your Balance, Coordination, and Reflexes in this fun and motivational class designed for all levels. Chairs are available for assistance.
feel better Yoga
Breathe better, build more flexibility and enjoy this easy, relaxing class that anyone can do. A good starter or long-term journey into Yoga. Will go to the floor.
GENTLE FLOW YOGA
Simple flowing movements and gentle poses to improve flexibility and strength. Will go to the floor.
low impact interval
A combination of low-impact cardio and strength training with additional stretching at the end. Will not go to the floor.
Morning Jump Start
Taught in an ABAB format. Strength work with intermittent low-impact cardio. Finishing with stretch and balance work. Will not go to the floor.
GENTLE Pilates
Learn the basics of the Pilates method in this 45-minute class. Core strength-based class. Please bring your own mat. Will go to the floor.
QI GONG
Through gentle and flowing movements, combined with mental focus, Qi Gong will have a positive effect on breathing, circulation, balance, coordination and flexibility. Qi Gong is a stand-alone practice but also an ideal complement to Tai Chi with its complex, long sequences. (Qi Gong is very accessible and can be done sitting or standing.)
SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC
Silver Sneakers classes incorporate safe, fun, and effective movements using bands, balls, and hand weights. Designed to improve overall functional conditioning and increase strength and flexibility. A variety of support positions with a chair make this a perfect class for fit adults as well as those who are new to exercise.
Silver Sneakers Yoga
A universal class, done with a chair and standing. Designed to specifically target balance, range of movement, muscular endurance, restorative breathing, and mind-body integration improvement.
Stretch
A 30-minute stretch class focusing on stretching all of the major muscle groups in order to improve range of motion, flexibility, and stability for daily activities.
STRENGTH
Uses equipment and body weight to strengthen the major muscles.
Moderate/High-Intensity Options
Adult ballet
A series of exercises, done at a ballet barre, presented in a progressive order to work the muscles “from the floor up” resulting in a well-balanced system to ensure that the entire body is trained to achieve maximum function, efficiency, and ease.
ADULT BALLET EXT. A 20 minute advanced add on to your regular ballet practice. Geared more towards advanced dancers.
Wieght Room Circuit
Features an instructor-led circuit workout in the weight room. It offers all the benefits of a personal trainer but in a group setting. Meets in the Weight Room.
Cardio Dance
Jump in with choreographed dances designed to take you through a complete cardiovascular workout. Each class begins with a warm-up/stretch. Several dances to music of various genres that change each quarter. The class finishes with sculpting exercises and stretches.
FLOOR BARRE
Modified Ballet exercises executed sitting or lying on the floor. Great for improving strength and flexibility! Participants will need a mat and may wear socks or be barefooted.
HIIT
High Impact Interval Training: Get your day started and heart pumping. Finishing with 15 min of stretching.
SHOTOKAN KARATE
As the most widely practiced style, Shotokan is considered a traditional and influential form of karate do. "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of the participant."
LA BLAST
Dance fitness program created by Louis Van Amstel from Dancing with the Stars. Based on ballroom style, partner-free dancing. From Waltz patterns to the Lindy Hop. Low impact, using all components of fitness and resistance training.
MORNING JUMP START
Taught in an ABAB format. Strength work with intermittent low-impact cardio. Finishing with stretch and balance work. No floor work.
Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that uses controlled movements to improve strength, flexibility, and posture, focusing on the core muscles.
Step
A choreographed cardio class using a step. May be done without a step, on the floor.
STEP INTERVAL
A combination of cardio and strength.
TABATA EXPRESS
Short on time? This is a method of high-intensity interval training that uses short work intervals and rest periods.
Tai Chi
Based on ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi is good for health, balance, vitality, longevity, and fall prevention.
Yoga
Asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breathing) are incorporated into the 12-14 basic yoga poses and variations. This class is a continual learning process without pressure to perform and encourages mind, spirit, and body integration. Various levels so ask your instructor what form the class is.
ZUMBA
Combines Latin dance rhythms and easy-to-follow moves.
Time and Location
Classes are held at the YWCO and last 45 minutes UNLESS noted otherwise
The gymnasium is unavailable to use during the summer for our members.
