GROUP EXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Effective January 5, 2015
Cardio
BodyAttack™ This high energy class is a high/low cardio interval workout that combines energetic upbeat aerobics with strength and stabilization exercises.
BodyCombat™ This is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws
from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, tae kwon do, tai chi and muay thai.
BodyJam™ This is a cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance moves and the hottest new
sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as breaking a sweat.
BodyStep™ This is an energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive. Using a height-adjustable step and simple movements on, over and
around the step, you get huge motivation from instructors.
BodyVive™ This is the low-impact group fitness workout that lets you choose just how hard you work. Using the VIVE™ balls and tubes, you're lead step by
step through the entire class while listening to uplifting and inspiring music.
CARDIO DANCE This is a mix of hi-lo, aerobic dance and toning to challenge or accommodate various fitness levels.
CARDIO COMBO This cardio conditioning could include step, hi-lo, BOSU, kickboxing, running, jump rope or other innovative cross-training techniques.
LINE DANCE A choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing the same
direction and executing steps at the same time. Line Dance is also offered for our Active Older Adults group.
LOW IMPACT CARDIO This is designed for variable intensity with little impact. Muscle conditioning, abs and stretch are included.
Sh’Bam™ Featuring simple but seriously hot dance moves, this class is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star.
ZUMBA This cardio-Latin fusion class features aerobic interval training to maximize fat burning and total body toning, all to incredible music with moves that
are easy to learn!
Family Zumba this fun filled, family interacting, fat burning cardio class offers simple trainings for all levels from ages 5 on up.
Night Club Cardio The lights are low and the moves are simple, yet effective. Somewhere between the music and the Soul Train line, you begin to forget you are
even working out.
Mind & Body
BEGINNER YOGA Build a strong body, mind and spirit through yoga. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a focused mind to improve
balance and flexibility. Basic moves are introduced at a slower pace for beginners.
BODYFLOW™ This is a yoga, tai chi and Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength, leaving you feeling centered and calm.
FITBALL PILATES Using techniques developed by Joseph Pilates this class will strengthen your core muscles, improve your flexibility, posture and balance and
enhance your overall sense of well being.
INTERMEDIATE YOGA Build a strong body, mind and spirit through yoga. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a focused mind to
improve balance and flexibility. Tone the body and tune the mind. Learn calmness, focus energy and regain inner peace while improving physical strength. This
class will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures
designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental
clarity.
MAT PILATES This is a conditioning program that improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination, strength and tone. Based on proper breathing, good posture
and intense concentration, the exercises are performed on a mat.
YOGA builds a strong body, mind and spirit. This class incorporates yoga postures, breathing exercises and a mind focus to improve balance, strength and
flexibility. Chair support or yoga props are offered to safely perform exercises. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress
reduction and mental clarity.
Strength
Ballet Workout This is a strength and flexibility class designed after dance conditioning methods integrating classical ballet exercises with modern fitness concepts.
BodyPump™ REAL RESULTS, REAL FAST! The original barbell class. Designed for all fitness levels, BODYPUMP delivers real results, real fast. This athletic-based workout uses
barbells with adjustable weights to work every major muscle group in the body. With motivating music, BODYPUMP strengthens, tones, and defines the body as nothing else can.
BOOTCAMP Modeled to resemble actual military boot camp. An instructor will lead you through a series of drills including agility, plyometrics, core training, running and strength
training - all designed to shock your system.
ABS/CORE Intense focus on your Core, Thighs, Abs, Buttocks, Arms, Chest and Back! Emphasis on correct breathing and form. Define, strengthen and tone your entire body. Classes
taught in 3 week cycles, each week building in intensity.
CXWorx™ A 30 min. sharp workout that’ll inspire you to the next level of fitness, while strengthening and toning your core. This class combines the best of personal training
with the energy of a group fitness class. CX30™ really hones in on the torso and sling muscles that connect your upper body to your lower body. It’s ideal for tightening your
tummy and butt, while also improving functional strength and assisting in injury prevention. It’ll help you run faster … play harder … stand stronger!
CARDIO STRENGTH A combination of cardio and strength that takes you from aerobic to anaerobic conditioning using various fitness equipment such as hand weights, jump ropes,
bands, slides, balls and the TKO Body Bars. Challenging!
TROTTER FAMILY YMCA
1331 Augusta Drive, Houston, TX 77057
713-781-1061
www.ymcahouston.org/trotter-family
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Effective January 5, 2015
Senior Focused
SILVER SNEAKERS Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body
strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is
used for standing support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS CARDIO Enjoy fun, low-impact exercise as you move through a variety of exercises designed for active older adults. Increase your
muscular strength and range of movement, which will help you with activities of daily living. Exercises may use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles
and a ball for resistance.
Zumba Gold® was designed for the active older adults, the true beginner and/or people who are not used to exercising. The main difference from regular
Zumba® is, this class is done at a lower intensity. It may not be as fast, but it is just as fun!
Cycle Classes
ALL TERRAIN The focus of this ride is strength building & cardiovascular conditioning, which will be achieved using varying resistance levels and cadence. The
perfect training ride for indoor and outdoor biking enthusiasts. Ideal for all fitness levels.
DEVOTION IN MOTION CYCLE The principles of the YMCA in motion—healthy spirit, healthy mind and healthy body: Christian music and spiritual motivation
create an awesome and powerful workout. Ideal for all fitness levels.
LATIN INFUSED Join this cycle class for a cardio-blast and strength building workout set to Latin music! Ideal for all fitness levels.
TIME TRIAL Endure! Be Strong! Ride Long! Boost your cardio-respiratory endurance by focusing on long sustained intervals (90 seconds and longer). Allow your
ride to mimic a challenging Time Trial. A safe, controlled and potentially intense ride.
RACE DAY - HIIT Training (High Intensity Interval Training) Are you ready for the challenge? Will you take yourself beyond the realm of training as you know
it? Your legs will burn, you’ll reach the upper limits of your heart rate & you will sweat buckets! Walk away a WINNER at the end! Int/Advanced
RPM™ The indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack
through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high! For the
beginner to the competitor - RPM will leave you motivated, challenged and ready for more!
CYCLE Hills! Mountains! Jumps! Sprints! HIGH ENERGY & HIGH AEROBIC! Challenge your fitness level!
Water Exercise
H2O COMBO This class is a great combination of deep water exercise, intervals and shallow water exercise. Non-swimmers to advanced swimmers are
welcome.
DEEP WATER This is a complete cardio workout using buoyancy belts. Zero impact, simple movements and a challenge with the resistance of the water makes
this a class for all levels.
MASTERS SWIM This is an organized adult lap swim workout program which provides group training, written workouts and coaching for all levels of swimmers.
Training workouts are adjusted for all levels of swimmers. Feedback is given on stroke technique, drills, sprints and endurance workouts.
TROTTER FAMILY YMCA
1331 Augusta Drive, Houston, TX 77057
713-781-1061
www.ymcahouston.org/trotter-family