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Group ExerciseAt Heart of the Valley YMCA

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Group Exercise classes at the YMCA provide a built-in accountability system that is proven to transform your goals into results! Offerings vary by branch. Try something new! Each class may not be available at every family center. Please check your branches schedule to see what’s offered at your YMCA!

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Active Older Adult

Active Older Adult Classes are low-impact classes designed to treat arthritis, be heart-healthy, gentle on joints and increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.

Back to Basics, Fit4Life (Functional Fitness), Move & Tone, Silver Fit, TRX for Seniors, Water Aerobics, and more.
Cardio

Time to get your blood pumping with our wide array of cardio classes! Heart health is an important part of healthy living, and high-energy fitness is just the way to achieve it.

BODYATTACK (Les Mils), BODYCOMBAT (Les Mils), Double Step, HITT, Metabolic Conditioning, Spin, Spin Express, Spin 101, SpinPower, SpinPower Threshold Test, Step, Step & Strength, Water Combat and more.
Cardio & Strength

Cardio & Strength classes are high-rep, high-energy, fu l body or target core muscles, classes. Cardio & Strength classes are designed to push you into the toning, fat burning zone using strength and stamina movements.

Power Hour, Walk & Tone, Step & Tone, Body Sculpt, Interval Blast, and more.
Dance

Dance classes are a fun way to incorporate interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

Intro to Social Dance, Dance Fitness, Body Barre, Second Chance at Dance, SHINE, WERQ, Zumba, and Aqua Zumba.
Mind & Body

Mind and body classes focus on the connection between your mind and your body and is the most important part of establishing a we lness routine. These classes are dedicated to building long-lasting benefits such as tranquility, flexibility and relationships.

Yoga (60 & 90 minute), Yoga (Intermediate), Yoga (Beginner), Yoga Strength, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, BODYBALANCE (Les Mi ls), Body Barre, Pilates, Intro to Pilates, Flex & Stretch, Body Evolution, and more

Group Exercise Frequently Asked Questions

Group exercises are workouts performed with multiple participants, often led by an instructor. Examples include:

Aerobics classes (Zumba, step aerobics, dance fitness)
Cycling classes (spin class)
Yoga and Pilates sessions
Boot camps (HIIT, circuit training)
Martial arts or self-defense classes
Team sports drills (basketball, soccer conditioning)
Aqua aerobics
Strength training groups (CrossFit, functional fitness classes)

A group exercise is a structured workout session conducted with multiple participants, typically led by a certified instructor or coach. It provides a social and motivating atmosphere, often following a set routine or choreography. Group exercises can focus on cardiovascular fitness, strength training, flexibility, or a combination of these elements.

The four main exercise groups for group exercise are:

Aerobic (Cardio) Exercise – Activities that increase heart rate and endurance (e.g., running, cycling, swimming).
Strength (Resistance) Training – Exercises that build muscle strength (e.g., weightlifting, resistance bands).
Flexibility and Mobility – Stretching-based movements to improve range of motion (e.g., yoga, dynamic stretching).
Balance and Coordination – Exercises that enhance stability and prevent falls (e.g., Pilates, tai chi).