ORLEANS GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Y group fitness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits.  Participation in Y programs offers youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities. The Y has land and water based classes for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Consider becoming a part of the Y’s “Group X” family!

Below you will find a list of the group exercise classes offered at the YMCA along with a link at the bottom to the current class schedule.

CARDIO

• Boot Camp This class combines cardio with interval training while building strength through the use of weights.  A triple-threat class that targets the entire body and will leave you energized for the rest of the day!
• Turbo Kick Non-contact martial arts based fitness class combining upper and lower body strengthening through combinations of punches and kicks along with resistance training. May also include some extra new surprise exercises!
• ZUMBA® A fusion of Latin and international music themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness workout. A combination of fast and slow rhythms tone and sculpt the body and burn calories the fun way!
• ZUMBA Gold® is for the active older adult, but all are welcome!
  

INTERVAL

• Power Combo This class will involve intervals of stepping, strength, agility and kickboxing. The main focus is to enhance your cardiovascular system with cross-training intervals to work your entire body.
  

MIND/BODY

• Yoga This class is a relaxing program that uses slow stretching and strengthening of the body to improve posture and focus the mind.                                                 
• Yoga Stretch 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 a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
  

STRENGTH

• Abs This class is an intense non-stop class using basic and advanced exercises that specifically targets the abdominal muscles and lower back.
• BOSU® Taught using a Both Sides Up ball, BOSU® Training is about expanding movement capabilities, reshaping bodies and strengthening minds.  It's about inserting thought into movement.
• Silver Sneakers® Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.