Group Fitness Programs

We offer a variety of group fitness classes at the Y. “Quick Fit” classes are free for members (with a $12 drop in fee for community members), while Specialty Programs such as Indoor Group Cycling and Yoga incur a fee for both members and community members.

"quick fit" classes

We offer a variety of group exercise classes every day, such as step, interval, body sculpting, and core training classes. Even though classes for Members are FREE, we still encourage everyone to sign up for classes so that we have accurate rosters.

These group programs are free for Y Members. Drop-in fee for community members is $12.00 per class or $60.00 for a six-week session. Call the Front Desk at 443-4112 for more information.
Unless otherwise specified, Quick Fit classes are offered continuously throughout the year.

Cardio-Kickboxing

This class combines both cardio and strength training intervals for optimal calorie burn. Jab, cross and kick your way through this hour long full body workout complete with stretching and abs. No experience necessary.
Thu 4-5 pm

Ultimate Cross Training

Geared towards well balanced fitness, this class will focus on each of the physical components in the Y’s Model of Fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. This class will improve your overall fitness by targeting your weakest areas. You’ll get plenty of variety, and plenty of fun.
Tue 4-5 pm
Thu 5-6 pm

Body Sculpting

Learn different ways to work your muscles with bands, free weights, body resistance exercises and stability balls. The class may include super sets, dynamic sets and more, and also includes a warm-up, pre and post stretch, and cool-down.
Tue and Thu 9:00-10:30 am

Core and Belly Workout

Want to firm and strengthen your core and belly? Join the early birds for a quick half hour workout that focuses on the core muscles and challenges your balance and coordination. Come meet some great people in a class that's suited to any level!
Mon and Thurs 5:30-6:00 am

Aerobic Training

This class combines cardiovascular movements and choreography using both floor and step. Bouts of harder and lesser intensity give you a great calorie burn.
Mon, Wed, and Fri 8:30-9:30 am

Power Step/Power Sculpt

This is one of the most effective ways to get an intense, well-rounded workout. Power Step features choreography and step aerobics set to a heart pounding tempo that will keep you engaged the whole time. Power Sculpt focuses more on free weights, med balls, abs, and total body strengthening. This class will make you break out in a good sweat and become stronger.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11 am

Step Ahead

This is an energetic, motivating class to rev you up after a long day. This workout has simple step patterns that progress to more complicated patterns. Repetition is key to the easy-to-learn movements.
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm

Lifelines

Start your week with this class designed to achieve improved aerobic fitness, endurance, balance, and core strength. Resistance bands, weights, step, body bar, cords, and more are used as part of your lifeline to improved well-being.
Monday and Wednesday 4-5 pm

Muscle Time

This class focuses on joint flexibility, muscle strengthening, endurance and coordination, and includes a warm-up, stretch and cool down. This fun class encourages peer interaction and socialization.
Meets in the Gymnasium and/or Aerobics Room.
Early Muscle Time: Monday-Friday 8:00-9:00 am
Muscle Time: Monday-Friday 10:00-11:00 am

Cardiovascular Boxing with Jack Albis

This class, let by local boxing guru Jack Albis, will cover the fundamentals of boxing; i.e. wrapping hands, stance, footwork, heavy bag work, speed bag, and more. Each week’s workout is a cardiovascular challenge and a learning experience. Starts October 31, 2011.
Saturday 8-10 am
Y Members: $60.00
Community Members: $85.00

Private Instruction with Jack Albis

Learn how to use the heavy bag, speed bag, footwork, and punching.
All Equipment provided. To schedule an appointment leave name and phone at the front desk or Fitness Center.
Fee: $30.00 per hour

WATER CLASSES

Water Aerobics Mix

Deep Water Aerobics

H20 Aerobics

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP)

Aqua-Ex 

Splash and Dash

Aqua-Circuit 

Masters Organized Workout Group Swim

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Specialty Programs

Unless otherwise specified, adult fitness Specialty Programs follow our regular six-week sessions. Register for each session of classes prior to the beginning of the session. Classes meet in our aerobics studio, unless noted otherwise.

*Please note that although we do allow a drop-in options for some Specialty Programs (such as Vinyasa Yoga and Indoor Group Cycling), all drop-ins are by permission of the instructor and depend on equipment availability. Please call the front desk at 443-4112 to confirm availability.

Drop-In Fee for Specialty Classes
Y Members: $8.00
Community: $12.00

Multisport Training

These exciting classes are taught by experienced triathletes and combine swimming, biking, running, and crosstraining. A challenging workout for athletes of all levels, this training program can introduce you to multisport or re-energize a tired routine. Classes include indoor and outdoor training (weather permitting) and will prepare you for a number of competitions in the area.

Mon/Wed/Fri 10-11:30 am
Mon/Wed 6-7:30 pm
Y Members: $145 for 3-days/week, $115 for 2 days/week
Community:$170 for 3-days/week, $135 for 2 days/week

Indoor Group Cycling

Indoor Cycling is an ideal exercise for people at different levels of physical fitness with different goals. With no complicated moves to learn and music that begs your legs to pedal, this class is bound to be fun and challenging. You can expect the instructors to offer coaching on proper pedaling mechanics and bike adjustments. They also provide motivation as you progress through the workout, and even the occasional “gem” of fitness wisdom.

Indoor cycling classes are fun, energizing, and suited to all levels of fitness. The wonderful thing about group cycling is that each bike has its own tension and ultimately the rider is in control of the workout received. All participants, veterans and novices alike, are asked to show up 15 minutes early to set up their bikes. New participants who show up just before class may be asked to come back next time, as this will interrupt the flow of the class. Please bring a towel and water bottle. Bike shorts and sturdy cross trainer shoes are recommended. Long pants/loose shorts and running shoes are discouraged. Helmets are optional. 4 of our bikes have clipless pedals for biking shoes with SPD clips.

Please review the Cycling Information Sheet before coming to your first group cycling class.

Pilates

This no impact exercise routine is a unique method of body control and conditioning. Performed on the floor, you strengthen core muscles without putting stress on the ligaments and joints. Improved posture, balance, and flexibility are the result. A great addition to your current workout routine!

Tai Chi Chuan with Bill Milam

Tai Chi Chuan is an intricate set of linked postures developed in China to enhance balance, fitness and longevity. Its highly dynamic, yet relaxed, movement appears simple, fluid, and soft. In reality it is quite challenging and when executed in the proper manner constitutes a demanding workout involving the mind as much as the body.

The instruction will include the first third of the Yang family short form, Tai Chi walking, breathing, as well as some basic applications. Come learn to breathe and move in an entirely new way!

About the instructor: Bill has been a student of Tai Chi as well as Pau Kua and Hsing Yi at Wu Hsing Shan in Bath under the late Al Gardiner for over 20 years.

YOGA

Yoga is a wonderful method of exercise. It teaches how to recognize when your body is under stress and teaches you methods to help counteract stress. Unlike most exercise programs that work mostly on the circulatory and muscular systems, yoga works on all of the body including the endocrine, circulatory, vascular, nervous, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, and muscular systems. Students will work on stretches, postures, breathing, and relaxation methods.

Beginner Yoga

Exactly what the name implies . . . yoga for beginners. This introductory class will acquaint you with the basics of yoga at an easy pace.
Thu 6:00-7:15 pm
Y Members: $60.00
Community Members: $85.00

Vinyasa Yoga with Melinda Baxter

Vinyasa is flow yoga that follows the breath in and out of postures with an emphasis on sun salutation variations. Typically a heat-inducing style of yoga, vinyasa is on the vigorous end of the yoga spectrum and is a great practice for those looking for both a physical and mental challenge. This class is open to all levels but it's best to join the class at the beginning of the session as most of the basic components are covered in the first few classes. 

About the instructor: Melinda Baxter has been practicing yoga for over eleven years. She has taught yoga for Hyde School and is currently teaching for Jai Yoga in Brunswick.  Melinda is also a practicing licensed massage therapist specializing in injury and deep tissue work.  Questions about the class? E-mail Melinda at melinda@melindabaxter.com.

Yoga with Donna Dyer

An introduction to yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques, with emphasis on posture, alignment and body awareness. Classes include both active and restorative poses. Learn to recognize stress and develop tools to counteract it.

Beginners are encouraged to take this course for several sessions. This level is also recommended as a review for students returning to yoga. Meets in the Teen Center.