BEAVER COUNTY YMCA

Group ExErcise

 

the Group Ex Schedule Changes each Month. To view the current schedule, click HERE and scroll down to the purple Box on the right hand side

Class Descriptions

 

Abs and More– This class focuses on strengthening the abdominals, glutes, lower back, hips and shoulders either as primary or supportaive muscles. 

 

Active Stretch- This 30 minute class will focus on flexibility, giving your body a chance to recover appropriately!

 

Aerobics Plus – This traditional aerobics style class will incorporate low impact cardio movements to get your heart rate up and light to moderate weighted strength exercises to improve your strength and sculpt your body!

 

Aqua Pilates – This class takes Pilates to the pool! Aqua Pilates combines the the principles of Pilates with all the benefits of aquatic exercise by using the buoyancy, resistance, and gentle movement of water to strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility and posture, sharpen coordianation and balance, and relax body and soul. 

 

Bags, Bells, and SLAM Balls – This class will torch calories using a mix of our new Bulgarian Bags, kettlebells, and slam balls for strength training and cardio. A great way to change up your routine!

 

Barre – In our Barre class you will achieve a full-body workout concentrating on toning the hips, thighs, glutes, abdominals, and arms. This low-impact workout focuses on isometric exercises that will strengthen your legs, core, and back while improving your posture and flexibility. After working each muscle group to the point of fatigue muscles are stretched for relief to create long, lean muscles without bulk.

 

Boot Camp – An interval training class that mixes calisthenics and body weight exercises with H.I.I.T. and stregth training. With a new workout every week, these classes are designed to push participants harder than they’d push themselves and to always keep the body guessing.

 

Cardio+Core – High-energy aerobics to get your heart pumping, followed by moves to stregthen your abdominal muscles. A great overall workout!

 

Chair Yoga –  In Chair Yoga the focus is on warming up the body with small movements and breath awareness with the use of a chair for support.  You may remain seated for the duration of the class, or work toward a short, modified standing series with hip and heart openers, forward stretching and balancing.  The class finishes with gentle seated stretches and relaxation.  All levels welcome.

 

Circuit – Circuit training is a class in which you do one exercise for 30 seconds to 5 minutes and then move on to another exercise. This will give attention to all major postural muscles and trigger a tabata like effect activating both fast and slow twitch muscle fibers. You will be sure to sweat!

 

Cross Training – Includes elements of cardio, strength and flexibility training. It’s perfect for anyone looking to mix up their current routine. 

 

Cycle – If you think riding a stationary bike is dull, you’ve never tried indoor cycling! Our cardiovascular classes strengthen your whole leg. You must register online, on the phone or at the Member Service Desk. $2 for Members and $10 for Non-Members (half price for 30
minute classes).

 

Cycle Bootcamp – In a cycle bootcamp class, you alternate your time on and off the bike with floor work using bodyweight or weights and then jump back onto the bike. It is structured as a H.I.T.T. class. It is strucrtured to give you a full-body workout that will complement each other to offer a comprehensive time-effective workout. While cardio exercise is great for the heart, strength training builds muscle. Plus, weight training improves your metabolism, which helps you to burn more calories throughout the day. 

 

F.I.T. – This class is designed to help shed that excess fat while building strength and endurance. This class includes circuit training, cardio exercises, body weight exercises and finishes with core training and stretching for a complete workout.

 

H.I.I.T. and Flow – This class will combine High Intensity Interval Training with a PiYo-style workout to incorporate low impact strengthening movements. The best of both worlds!

 

Hydro Fit – This one hour workout uses water as resistance to get a total body workout. It is in the shallow end of the lap pool.

 

Just 4 You – A combination of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components. Participants perform strength exercises using Life Fitness Circuit Series Equipment. Circuit Series equipment. Circuit Series Strength Training equipment is designed for exercisers of all ages and every fitness level

 

Low Impact F.I.T. Circuit – Join us in our multi-purpose room for a stations-style workout incorporating strength training and cardio movements! This class is perfect for those who want a more challenging workout than our traditional SilverSneakers-style classes, but need a lower impact options for their joints!

 

MX4- Combines best-in-class training tools with exciting workouts to help you improve cardiovascular fitness, power, strength, and endurance in a way that’s right for your body and abilities.

 

   This low-impact workout will increase your fitness level-core strength, flexibility, stability, balance, and posture- as you move from one exercise to the next. 

 

rip This class is a barbell program for men and women of all ages and all fitness levels. Matching movement to music and using traditional strength training allows participants to work at their own level.

 

Step Up – Put one foot in front of the other, and you’re stepping! POWER STEP brings you more of what you love –athletic training moving on, around, and over the platform. This class is a one stop shop to get cardio, strength and balance in one class.

 

Sprint 8- This 30 minute cycle class will be held in our cycle studio and will consist of 8 rounds of full out max effort sprints with a recovery interval in each round. A great way to maximize your time while maximizing your calorie burn! 

 

Step Tabta + Core – 30 minutes of intense interval training using an aerobics step, followed by abs and core strengthening. No choreography, just lots of sweat!

 

Strength and Sculpt – This class will focus on low impact, high rep strengthening exercises to strengthen and scuplt your body without added stress on your joints! Class formats will run for 4-6 week, so you can keep track of your progression. It doesn’t get easier, you get stronger!

 

Super Sets – Strength and toning class in which you move quickly from one exercise to a sparate exercise. This can lead to muscle, cardiac and other health gains in a shorter exercise session.

 

Tai Chi – Looking for a healthy, low-impact way to find balance and harmony with your fitness program? This mind-body exercise will introduce 24 beginner Tai Chi movements that help to achieve balance, flexibility, focus, and breath control.

 

WAR – This 45-minute mixed martial art athletic training meets strength training workout is set to motivating music with easy to follow fight patterns and drills to create a H.I.T.T. effect that will improve your cardiovascular strength and endurance. 

 

Yoga – This class introduces a wide range of key postures that help build towards experienced yoga practice. Warm up stretches and breathing exercises may be practiced seated on the floor, standing up, or laying down. Modifications to full postures and the use of props, such as yoga blocks and straps are offered for assistance. Yoga helps provide relaxation, improves flexibility, balance, posture, increases strength, and enhances self-awareness.

 

Zumba® – A Latin inspired dance fitness class that blends dynamic dance movements with a unique balance of cardiovascular benefits and total body toning. If a Zumba instructor is unavailable, a similar class style will be offered. 

 

 

 

All aerobics classes listed on this page are FREE to YMCA Members. No registration needed.

Active Older Adult Class Descriptions

– This class is for the moderately active older adults. The class is designed to increase the participants flexibility, joint stability, dynamic balance, coordiantion, agility, reaction-time, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.

 

 

SilverSneakers® Classic – Have fun and move to the music through exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills.  Hand-held weights, elastic tubing and a ball are offered for resistance;  a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

 

SilverSneakers® Circuit –  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 ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.  a chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxations exercises.

 

AOA Cycle – Cycling class designed for both beginners and the active older adult community. Ride on the flats, up hills, through the rolling country side led by a certified instructor motivated by great music. It is perfect for everyone since you control the resistance and pedal speed creating just the right intensity for
you. We will fit your bike and get you started so you feel comfortable.

 

Chair Chisel – This seated boxing style workout will help you burn calories while working on coordination and footwork. Great for people with Parkinson’s as
there is research to prove these style workouts help reduce tremors.

 

Chair Volleyball – A fun way to exercise and be active. Chair volleyball provides a level playing field for both men and women of all activity levels because players are required to remain seated. It is a game that promotes rowdy comradeship and friendly competition among participants. The game is played with a large lightweight ball and a lower net.

 

Chair Yoga – This class introduces a variety of yoga poses seated and standing to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion using a chair for  modification.

 

Drummercize – Works not only your body, but also your brain. It’s different than a typical cardio dance class because you are doing choreographed movements with your body while doing synchronized movements with your hands. Think of it like learning to play an instrument while working out.

 

Dynamic Dumbbells/Senior Strong – Join us for a strength workout using dumbbells exclusively. A total body workout for lean muscles and burning calories. Grab a pair of dumbbells, whatever weight you choose, and join us for this 30 minute strength session! This class is especially great for individuals with concerns about osteopenia/osteoporosis.

 

Fit Circuit – Be ready to do a range of low to high impact moves, modified by you, and weighted exercises in stations for 45 minutes. We will be using rowers, battle ropes, aerobic platforms, etc. along with bodyweight exercises to improve your overall fitness!

 

Jam with Pam (Seated Dancing) – Join Pam as she plays latin, western, and oldies music and helps you get your heart rate up and practice your dance moves without the risk of falling or pounding your joints.

 

Just 4 You – This 30 minute program is a combination of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components. Participants perform strength exercises using Life Fitness Circuit Series equipment. Circuit Series Strength Training equipment is designed for exercisers of all ages and every fitness level.

 

Just 4 You Studio Class – This 45 minute program is an extended combination of cardiovascular and strength components. Participants perform 1 ½ minutes of strength exercises using Life Fitness Circuit Series equipment and 1 ½ minutes of cardiovascular exercise. Circuit Series Strength Training equipment is designed for exercisers of all ages and every fitness level.

 

Line Dancing – A fun low impact dance class designed to get you moving.

 

Low Impact FIT Circuit – Join us in our multipurpose room for a 45 minute stations-style workout incorporating strength training and cardio movements! We will use rowers, battle ropes, and step platforms with modifications for every fitness level. This class is perfect for those who want a more challenging workout than our traditional Silver Sneakers-style classes, but need a lower impact option for their joints.

 

Senior Step – Improve your day to day activities by practicing a safe step aerobics class designed specifically for seniors. Class is designed to help you improve gait, balance, and reaction time.

 

Step Circuit – Join us for this 45 minute beginner/intermediate step circuit class. We will move through15 step calls, from basic to complex, at a slower pace than an advanced class while still hitting peak heart rates for cardiovascular health improvement! A great way to have some fun and learn new moves!

 

Tai Chi – Looking for a healthy, low-impact way to and balance and harmony with your fitness program? This mind-body exercise will introduce 24 beginner Tai Chi movements that help to achieve balance, flexibility, focus, and breath control.

 

 

Yoga – This class introduces a wide range of key postures that help build towards an experienced yoga practice.  Warm up stretches and breathing exercises may be practiced seated on the floor, standing up and lying down.  Modifications to full postures and the use of props, such as yoga blocks and straps, are offered for assistance.  Yoga helps provide relaxation, improves flexibility, balance, posture, increases strength, and enhances self-awareness.

 

Zumba® – A Latin inspired dance fitness class that blends dynamic dance movements with a unique balance of cardiovascular benefits and total body toning. If a Zumba instructor is unavailable, a similar class style will be offered. 

Aqua Aerobic Classes 

Arthritis Class – This class is designed to center the body while lengthening and strengthening your muscles. We will work on core to promote better posture, balance,
range of motion and enhance performance in everyday activities. This class is offered on land and in the therapy pool.

 

Hydro Fit – This is a one hour class using water as resistance targeting all muscle groups. This class is suitable for all fitness levels and is held in the shallow end of the lap pool.

 

SilverSplash – A fun, shallow-water exercise class that uses a signature splash-board to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. SilverSplash is suitable for all skill levels and is safe for non-swimmers. The pool provides many benefits when used for aerobic exercise and resistance training.

 

Total Aqua Body – Get yourself in shape while suspended in deep water with the assistance of aqua belt. Using the water resistance, body weight, noodles, and aqua dumbbells you will be engaging core, arms, legs, back and chest for a full body workout!