Western Family YMCA Group Exercise
Group Exercise Orientation (Recommended for all New Members)
Get an overview of each Group Exercise format offered on our schedule, see the equipment that is involved in the classes that
require set up and get answers to any questions you may have before your first Group Exercise Class!
Fee: Free to Full Members
Date: First Thursday of every month! (9/10 – 12/3, 2015)
Time: 6:00-6:45pm in the Round Up Room
Register: at Member Services
=Senior Friendly: These classes involve lower impact movements, a focus on mobility or stability and/or are easily
modifiable for all ages.
Ageless – You are as young as you feel! Feel fantastic as you resistance train to help improve your strength and endurance.
Prevent muscle loss, bone loss and help retain your independence as you work out in this class for the Ageless!
Gentle YogaFlex – A Yoga class designed for those with mobility limitations. This class may include the use of a chair.
LIFE- Low Impact Fitness Experience…this is the perfect class to help improve the health of your heart and lungs. You will keep
moving throughout this class to improve your cardio endurance with fun continuous moving exercises. This class is 45 minutes in
length…includes warm-up, low impact cardio, cool down and a final stretch.
Beginner Tai Chi - Learn the basics of Tai Chi, a martial arts inspired series of graceful movement patterns that have been shown
to improve balance, stress management, longevity and your overall sense of health and well-being.
 = All levels welcome: Not sure where to begin? Try one of the following classes designed to teach you the very
basics of each movement and get you ready for more!
Barre Blend – Pulse, squeeze and lengthen! Streamline your body with this workout based on Barre training. Blend principles of
dance, strength-training and Pilates to strengthen lower body and core like never before. Focus on isometric movements that
challenge the body from the inside out. No dance experience necessary, no complex choreography patterns.
Basic Step – Great for beginner Steppers! You will perform simple moves using a height adjustable STEP. Improve your heart and
lung capacity during this cardio workout as you move on, over and around the STEP.
BODYVIVE - you will perform low-impact, whole body moves using VIVE™ balls, VIVE™ tubes and your own body weight to boost
your fitness and core strength. Inspirational instructors and music will motivate you. Best of all, you will be left fizzing with
energy, so you can really take life on!
ZUMBA – Stop exercising and start having FUN with Latin inspired dance movements designed to bring better cardio health to all
levels. You will leave smiling and asking for more while never feeling the “work” in your workout.
Zumba Toning – Combine sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio with Latin infused Zumba moves to create a calorie torching,
resistance training dance party! You will use lightweight, maraca-like toning sticks. No dance experience necessary!
We are committed to help you feel successful and achieve your wellness goals. The following classes offer
progressions in intensity and duration that will allow you to take the options that work best for you. You will continue
to challenge your body, spirit and mind; and thus become stronger.
BODYATTACK - is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class
combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music will motivate
everyone towards their fitness goals - from the weekend athlete to the hard-core competitor! Bring your yoga mat to this class.
BODYCOMBAT - You will release your inner warrior as you move to the latest tunes in this 55 minute martial arts inspired cardio
program. Increase your strength and endurance as you build confidence in this non contact group exercise class. Yoga mat will
used during cool down. Bring your yoga mat to this class.
BODYFLOW- You will move your body through Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates poses to build flexibility and strength that will leave you
feeling centered and calm. Through controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and
poses to music you will receive a holistic workout that will bring your body into a state of harmony and balance. Bring your yoga
mat to this class.
BODYPUMP – A combination of great music, the instructor, and your choice of weights will inspire you to be strong and get the
results you came for in this weight class. You will use a step platform, a bar and a selection of weights to suit YOU! Please arrive
early for equipment set – up. Please set up your Step prior to getting your weight equipment.
BODYSTEP – You will perform step based cardio moves on a height adjustable STEP followed by muscle conditioning exercises that
shape and tone your body. With sing-a-long music you will improve your heart and lung fitness, agility, and coordination!
BODYSTEP/BODYVIVE COMBO - You will perform step based cardio moves on a height adjustable STEP to lift your heart rate to
challenge your cardiovascular system then you will challenge your functional strength and core before and will finish with a release
and restore that will leave you feeling invigorated, rejuvenated, and energized.
Core Challenge – You will reap the benefits of a better posture, a strong center and overall improvement in core fitness and
stability. This 45 minute class is Core Training at its best. Yoga mat will be used during this class. Bring your yoga mat to
class.
Group Cycling – Join the pack in this 45 min. interval ride. Your heart will pump and your calories will burn during this music
driven ride on a stationary bike. Bring your water! Please set up bike mat prior to setting up your bike.
YogaFlex – Make the mind body connection in this group exercise based yoga class. Perform poses for strength, flexibility, balance,
and relaxation. Bring your yoga mat.
Yoga Mats are available for purchase ($7 each) at the Member Service
9/10/2015
Effective: 9/10 – 12/31, 2015