Group Exercise Classes

The Altavista YMCA offers an array of Group Exercise Classes. Each class must have a minimum of 3 participants for the class to take place.  All classes are subject to change. Winter Group Exercise Download

• 15/15/15: 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of weight training and 15 minutes of cardio.
• Cardio Free Style: Instructor's choice. It is pure cardio with no weight training breaks. Class could include: STEP, hi/lo aerobics, jump rope, cycling, gliding, kick boxing, and bosu.
• Body Sculpting: Uses a variety of resistance equipment to shape and define the body. Participant will develop lean muscle, stronger bones and improve overall appearance. Muscle utilizes more calories than fat!
• Boot Camp: Drills, skills, power, agility, and old fashion exercises are incorporated in this class to challenge the body and mind. Let the group's dynamics push you to work at your optimal level. Go at your own pace.
• Basic STEP: Class introduces various STEP/floor patterns in a "no frills" format. No complicated choreography or advanced combinations. Music is at a slower beat.
• Step: High energy cardio workout includes combinations using an adjustable platform. You'll love both the athletic and dance moves in a user friendly format.
• Drums Alive: Stability ball + drumsticks + music = an amazing workout. Class combines traditional aerobics with powerful beat and rhythm of fthe drums. Not only does it work your body, but it will lift your spirit.
• Indoor Cycling: Designed for all fitness levels. Consists of riding intervals, hills, flats and jumps. Individuals ride at his/her own pace. Beginners show up 10 minutes before class for bike set-up. One time fee of $5 required. See front desk for details.
• Mind Body: Class incorporates Pilates, yoga, tai-chai, alignment, and breathing. Moves are done slowly and precisely to develop balance, and long, lean, toned muscles.
• Cardio Funk: A funky version of hi/lo aerobics, salsa, and latin dance. This is sure to get your heart pumping. No previous dance training is required and all levels are welcome to attend.
• Heart Beats: Class begins with indoor cycling followed by drumming on the stability ball and ends with a thorough ball workout.
• Tai-Chi: An ancient practive that incorporates slow breathing, mental concentration, constant flow of controlled movements with various postures. Fee required
• Yoga: Stretching and relaxing are just two components of mind/body exercise that are performed. Improved flexibility and range of motion. Participants are encouraged to work at their own comfort level. Correct breathing techniques will be practiced to enhance the class experience. Dress in layers.
• X-Training: Cross-training multi-level class incorporating a variety of cardiovascular and strength training options. Class will utilize the STEP, stability balls, tubes, bands, bikes, dumbbells and space around the YMCA. Never the same class twice.
• Pure Core: Executing exercises using stability ball, bosu, resistance, or gliders resulting in stronger abdominals and low back. Increase in functional strength and spinal stabilization.
• Line Dancing: A dance where individuals line up without partners and follow step patterns to country music. Fee required.
• Cardio Cuts: Cardio and sculpting taken to the next level. The intensity varies so you get the most out of your workout.
• Circuit Training: Class where participants move from station to station after an allotted period of time. Designed to increase strength, muscular endurance and cardio fitness.
• Latin Grooves: Fast and slow dance rhythms help raise your heart rate and sculpt your body. Samba, cha-cha, and meringue are infused in this class. So much fun you don't realize you are exercising.
• Fun Run: Informal group meets in the Athletic Center lobby and runs a different course each week. All levels of runners are welcomed and the class is open to all YMCA members.
• Zumba: Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It is an exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health.