Our YMCA Instructors will support and motivate you through professionally designed group and water fitness classes.

Scroll down to see our members' Top 10 Favorite Group Fitness Classes at the Emerson YMCA.

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OUR MEMBERS' TOP 10 FAVORITE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

 

A total body workout using a variety of quicker paced exercises held in shallow water. This class combines light aerobic workout with muscle strengthening and flexibility. Participants may use equipment to enhance workout.

Designed especially for Active Older Adults, this chair-based class uses Yoga postures to increase flexibility and reduce stress.

Combines high energy and motivating music with a mixture of body sculpting dance. Perform fun, invigorating moves while you use the resistance of water to get a cardio conditioning and body toning workout.

Learn the basic steps to several line dances. Make friends, have fun and move to the music! No partner needed!

This class will help you build strength, improve posture, flexibility and balance through combinations of breathing and postures.

A low impact class designed to prevent injury while increasing strength and cardio levels, and improving balance.

A strength training program where we integrate high-repetition movements, with light to moderate weights, to deliver a total body workout. Throughout this class, you’ll burn calories, build strength, and be motivated by popular music and an inspirational instructor. This class is not about building bulk; it’s about developing lean, toned muscles. You’ll use a step and weights during this program.

Core muscles help us to stand upright and strong. Performing a variety of exercises that strengthen the abdominal and back muscles, building core strength and endurance, while improving posture.

A high intensity class that may use all depths of the pool. Class components include vigorous cardio and strength training using water specific equipment.

Suitable for all, this classic cardio workout gets you moving on and off a step platform, with or without risers.