Our YMCAs offer a wide variety of group fitness classes for almost every ability and interest. Each month our Association holds more than 300 group fitness classes across YMCA branches throughout the Triangle.
You'll find low-impact and beginner classes, cardio fitness, dance, Pilates, cycle and Yoga and more advanced cycle, boot camp and kickboxing classes.
YMCA group fitness classes are for YMCA Members age 14 and older. (Members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) See a full list schedule here.
GROUP FITNESS CLASS TYPES
ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS
These classes are geared to our senior members (ages 65 and older) and include low-impact, chair Yoga and water exercise.
CARDIO FITNESS
Cardio Fitness classes include kickboxing, outdoor boot camp and aerobics. These classes are designed to get your heart rate up and keep you moving.
CARDIO STRENGTH
Cardio Strength classes include interval training and weight classes designed with a focus on building strength and muscle with a cardio element as well.
CYCLE
Cycle classes use stationary bikes in a room. An instructor leads the class through a variety of different bike settings for a full workout. There are classes for all levels.
DANCE
Dance classes use music and Latin-American dance moves for a full-body workout. These classes include Zumba, Hip Hop and Pop Fitness.
KIDS & FAMILY
These classes are low key, low impact and designed to get the family moving together. Classes are for ages 6 and up and may include Yoga or Sports Conditioning.
PILATES & YOGA
Pliates and Yoga classes improve flexibility and core strength. These classes are for beginners to advanced and include Chair Yoga, Gentle Yoga and PiLo.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Strength training classes target specific muscle groups or provide an overall workout. These classes include Toning (Total Body Strength) and Abs.
WATER EXERCISE
Any group fitness class that takes place in the pool is a water exercise class. These classes include Deep Water Aerobics, Water Aerobics and Water Walking.
ON-SITE CHILD CARE
This is not a free group fitness class, but YMCA on-site child care certainly helps you get to the gym when you know your little ones will be well taken care of. Offered at most YMCAs.
All classes are not offered at all YMCAs. Please check the group fitness schedules for class locations and times.