Small Group Training

Small Group Training Sessions are led by a certified personal trainer and each session focuses on a specialized format such as strength training, endurance, or core. Participants will use ropes, kettlebells, bars, TRX equipment and more encouraging individual progression and skill development.

A variety of classes and times are offered throughout the Association.

Upcoming Classes

Classes change each quarter

Adaptive Special Needs SGT

Participants with diverse abilities are invited to stay active while connecting with new friends! This is a fun exercise program designed to increase strength, muscle, confidence, cardiovascular endurance, attention span, energy and vitality.

Kerr Family YMCA
12 Wednesdays, March 6 - June 5 (off March 27 & May 1), 4 - 5 p.m.
$144 (members)
$180 (participants)
Register
Instructor: Hannah Bleyer, NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Contact: Jamie Gaskins

BOSU and Conditioning

This 4-week program includes a full body exercise class focusing on endurance, flexibility and muscular strength to improve physique and enhance skill development using a BOSU. Learn how to effectively incorporate a BOSU into your own exercise programming while strengthening your core, enhancing stability and challenging your strength.

Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Saturdays, May 4 - 25, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$56 (members)
Register
Contact: Tracie Poerazaff

Intro to Olympic Lifting

This 4-week small group training will introduce basic Olympic Lifts with proper technique. This class is led by a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer, Lindsay Pastor and uses the Southeast Raleigh Olympic Lifting floor space and squat rack. Could you update that info?

Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
April 13 - May 4 (4 sessions)
$56 (members)
Register
Contact: Tracie Poerazaff

Mommy & Me Small Group Training

Join Jaclyn and baby Theryn (5 months old) for some mommy and me fitness and fun! We’ll spend time connecting with our little ones while strengthening all muscles, especially our pelvic floor. Babies can sleep/lay or become interactive as a little extra load for our movements. Incorporating traditional exercises, Pilates, and Yoga we will make sure you leave feeling stronger and more flexible. Daddys are also welcome! For parent and babies age 6 weeks - 18 months.

Kraft Family YMCA
Monday and Wednesday
April 1 - 17 (6 sessions), 10 - 11 a.m.
$84 (members only)
Register
Contact: Melissa Westcott

Start to Enjoy Running (SER)

This is a beginner-level class designed to take running from intimidating to attainable in 5 weeks. We’ll cover foundational topics such as choosing supportive footwear, hydrating the body, staying safe, incorporating a proper warm-up, building a strength training routine and preventing injury. By the end of this program you’ll feel more confident and ready to build your own running routine.

Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Saturdays, April 13 - May 11, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
$56 (members)
Register
Contact: Tracie Poerazaff

Strength, Agility and Quickness (SAQ)

Strength, Agility and Quickness (SAQ), for ages 11 - 17 years, focuses on helping participants to become better, stronger athletes. This training is full of drills and exercises. This is a free, ongoing training program designed to help athletes achieve their fitness goals.

Taylor Family YMCA
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m.
Sign up using the YMCA mobile app.

Weightlifting for All Levels

Work with a certified personal trainer on form and technique to build strength and confidence for all levels of interested in weightlifters.

Downtown Durham YMCA
Wednesdays, April 3 - 24, 5 - 6 p.m. Register
$56 (members)
Contact: Karleen Schlichtmann

Women's Barbell Club

These training sessions break down the various lifts in the weight room. This small group training meets once per week in Studio X and is for those with previous lifting experience.

Kraft Family YMCA
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (ongoing)
Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 a.m. (ongoing)
Contact Pamela Formyduval for more information.
Purchase 12-week session package or individual sessions online or at the Welcome Center.

Women on Weights

W.O.W. is an introduction to weightlifting by and for women. Learn proper exercise form and fundamentals while getting a great workout.

YMCA at American Tobacco
Tuesdays, April 2 - 23, 6 - 7 p.m. Register
$56 (members)
Contact: Karleen Schlichtmann