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Cary Family YMCA
101 YMCA Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
919-469-YMCA(9622)
Facility Hours:
M - F 5:30am - 10:00pm
Sat. 7:30am - 6:00pm
Sun. 1:00 - 6:00pm
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Our Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.



Programs-Adult Fitness-Classes


Group Fitness Class Descriptions


View a detailed definition of our group fitness classes.



LAND CLASSES

BASIC TRAINING (B.T.) - An intense, fast paced cardio & strength conditioning class involving speed, agility, plyometrics, and running. This is a full body workout. (Intermediate, Advanced)

BELLY DANCING - Timeless dance based class that focuses on your core while having fun. Specialty class- offered a few times during the year. (All levels)

BODY SCULPTING (B.S.) - A toning class that targets all the major muscle groups to increase muscular strength and endurance. (All levels)

BRICK – A bike/run class. Intervals of cycling followed by run or walk. (All levels)

CARDIO FUNK - A cardio dance workout fused with hip/hop, funk, street jazz, and theatre. (All levels)

CYCLING – Cycling is a non impact cardiovascular workout for a variety of fitness levels. Class may contain an abdominal workout. Class size is limited. Class length is 45 or 55 minutes. (All levels)

CYCLING ZONE TRAINING – Bring your cycling experience to a new level with designated hill, interval and endurance training. (All Levels)

DANCE PARTY - A fun filled workout to the music from the 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s and today. Specialty class- offered a few times during the year.(All levels)

EXECUTIVE EXPRESS – this 45 minute class will provide a full body workout including cardio, strength, and stretching for a great lunchtime workout. Meet on Wellness Balcony. (All levels)

HIP HOP HUSTLE - A combination of easy to learn hip-hop dance moves choreographed to high energy music. Specialty class- offered a few times during the year. (All levels)

KICKBOXING – A challenging action packed cardiovascular class that combines the energy and music of an aerobics class with martial arts techniques. (Intermediate)

LO IMPACT – This class includes a warm up, stretching and abdominal exercises. Cardio portion consists of combinations of non impact moves designed to get your heart pumping. (All levels)

HI/LO IMPACT – Class format the same as lo impact with various hi impact routines put in for those participants who want more of a challenge. (All levels)

MUSCLE ENDURANCE (M.E.) - a multi functional strength class (working multiple muscle groups at a time) building muscular endurance using lower weights. (Intermediate, Advanced)

PILATES – An exercise class emphasizing a balance between flexibility and core strength. All exercises done on a mat. (Beginner, Intermediate)

STEP CLASS- A workout involving stepping up and down on an adjustable platform while simultaneously performing arm movements. Abdominal exercises included in this class. (Intermediate)

STEP INTERVAL- A class with intervals alternating step aerobics and hand weight/tubing exercises for the upper body. Class concludes with abdominal exercises. (Intermediate)

20/20/20 – Three workouts in one! Combine cardio, strength and core in 20 minute segments for a total body workout. Classes may vary and may contain more than one cardio segment. (All levels)

30,60,90 - Intervals of intense cardio and weights. Done in sets of 30, 60, and 90 seconds. (Intermediate, Advanced)

YMCA Run - Outdoor running class for participants who are able to run one consecutive mile at any pace. The base loop is a 5K distance with options. Meet in the main lobby. (Intermediate, Advanced)

YES (Young Energetic Seniors) – This class consists of slow to moderate lo impact combinations followed by strength and flexibility exercises. Good for beginners also.

YES Express (Young Energetic Seniors) A thirty minute cardio workout to get the morning started off right.

YOGA – A basic practice geared to the student who wishes to establish the foundations of posture and breath. (All levels)

YOGA BASICS – A class designed to enable students to become introduced to Yoga, and explore poses in greater depth. This class is geared to beginners.

YOGA II – This class is for the yoga student with experience who wishes to advance or deepen their practice. (Intermediate, Advanced)

ZUMBA – A dance/fitness/aerobics class based on dancing to Latin flavored music. A typical workout might include the meringue, salsa, mambo and more.
(All levels)


WATER CLASSES

COMBO – a water class combining shallow and deep. (All levels)

FUN FRIDAY - Instructors choice water class guaranteed to give a total body workout.

AQUA FITNESS (AF) – An effective water workout utilizing the length of the pool. Flotation belts provided if needed. (All levels)

AQUA JOG/RUN - An intermediate to advanced workout held mostly in the deep water wearing a flotation belt.


Documents: Group Fitness Schedule March 2010 (292.86 K)
Group Fitness Schedule February 2010 (305.32 K)
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