Northfield Area Family YMCA | Group Fitness Classes and Schedules

Group Fitness Classes and Schedules

Below is a brief description of our classes as well as links to help you get a good feel for each class and find the right class(es) for you! We very much appreciate your feedback for times/days or types of group fitness classes. As our membership grows, we’ll continue to add classes. You do not need to be a Northfield YMCA member in order to take a group exercise class, however, our swimming classes are for Northfield YMCA members ONLY.
Group Exercise Program Evaluation

May Group Exercise and Swimming Schedule(Updated 4/29/2013)

Member Information

-Monday Cardio Kick 6:00 pm (Limited to 12 Participants)

-Tuesday Zumba 5:30 pm (Limited to 18 Participants)

-Wednesday Zumba 5:30pm (Limited to 18 Participants)

-Sunday Zumba 3:15pm (Limited to 18 Participants)

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FOUR

WINNERS OF THE Spring 2013 GROUP EXERCISE SPRING INTO EXERCISE:

In the months of March and April the Northfield YMCA Group Exercise classes set out a challenge for our members. Each time you participated in a group exercise class you received a punch on a punch card. The object of the game was to get your punch card filled up. Once it was filled up with 10 punches on it you could than turn it in to go in for a drawing. We had 4 winners that got a water bottle, Y-White T-shirt, Y Backpack, and a Y Coffee Mug Congratulations to our winners!!!

1. Aleta Leske-Backpack

2. Lyn Underdahl-Waterbottle

3. Liz Paro-Y Coffee Mug

4. Laura Pahl-White T-Shirt

Classes for Members and Community Members:

Boot Camp

Enjoy a cardio class that encompasses a variety of exercises designed to jump start your day!

Instructed By:Gale Marchand-ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Bosu Master, YMCA Mat and Pilates Reformer, YMCA Yoga Ball, YMCA Martial Arts Instructor, YMCA Group Exercise Trainer and Instructor Certified, YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Certified, NETA Group Exercise Instructor, NIHS Personal Fitness Specialist, and American Red Cros CPR-PR and First Aid Certified

Cardio Kick

Great cardio workout involving numerous cardio and kickboxing techniques. Maximize your level of cardio endurance along with toning your body all while having a blast.

Instructed By:Jan Otteson- NETA Group Exercise Certified, NETA Personal Trainer, NETA Kettlebells Certified, Aqua Zumba Certified, IFTA Kickboxing Certified, Turbokick Certified, NETA Yoga and Pilates Certified, NETA Kickboxing Certified, YMCA Kickboxing Certified.

Cardio Mix

A variety of formats will be sampled to provide a well-rounded calorie burning class.

Gale Marchand-ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Bosu Master, YMCA Mat and Pilates Reformer, YMCA Yoga Ball, YMCA Martial Arts Instructor, YMCA Group Exercise Trainer and Instructor Certified, YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Certified, NETA Group Exercise Instructor, NIHS Personal Fitness Specialist, and American Red Cros CPR-PR and First Aid Certified

Core Fitness

Looking for a different way to trim up that midsection? Here’s the place! Tone the mid-section (abs, back, and sides) with this innovative class. You will feel results working the abdominal, obliques, and lower back muscles utilizing a variety of exercise equipment.

Instructed By: Stacey Popp- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Exercise Certified, and YMCA Group Exercise Lead

Craig Swenson-NETA Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Exercise Certified, Enhanced Fitness Certified, YMCA Strength and Conditioning Certified, Silver Sneakers Trainer, Chair Yoga Certified, Active Older Adults Certified, YMCA Wellness Center Lead

Kettlebells

Heart pumping workout that uses Kettlebells to challenge the entire body. Previous Kettlebell experience is required OR attendance in a YMCA Intro to Kettlebells Class. CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS. Feel Free to bring your own Kettlebell.

Instructed By: Jan Otteson- NETA Group Exercise Certified, NETA Personal Trainer, NETA Kettlebells Certified, Aqua Zumba Certified, IFTA Kickboxing Certified, Turbokick Certified, NETA Yoga and Pilates Certified, NETA Kickboxing Certified, YMCA Kickboxing Certified.

Pilates Fusion

Based on the exercises originally designed by Joseph Pilates, this a highly effective conditioning method that works out your “power house” muscles, the abs, low back, thighs, and buttocks.

Instructed By: Stacey Popp- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Exercise Certified and YMCA Group Exercise Lead

Power

This class strengthens the major muscles through simple, athletic movements including squats, lunges, presses, curls, and abs! Great for both men and women of all ages and fitness levels who want to tone and define their entire body! THURSDAY NIGHTS POWER IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS.

Instructed By: Mary Swiggum- Certified Group Exercise Instructor

Stacey Popp- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Exercise Certified and YMCA Group Exercise Lead

Jan Otteson- NETA Group Exercise Certified, NETA Personal Trainer, NETA Kettlebells Certified, Aqua Zumba Certified, IFTA Kickboxing Certified, Turbokick Certified, NETA Yoga and Pilates Certified, NETA Kickboxing Certified, YMCA Kickboxing Certified

Step Class

Come join us for the great cardio workout using step benches, that builds confidence, coordination, burns calories, and builds muscle tone. You will have a blast in this fantastic class.

Stacey Popp- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Group Exercise Certified and YMCA Group Exercise Lead

Breanna Wheeler-YMCA Group Exercise Certified and NETA Kettlebells Certified

Strength Fusion
Strengthen those muscles and tone your body with this slow paced strength class. Excellent way to amplify strengthening exercises you may already be doing.

Instructed By: Gale Marchand- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Bosu Master, YMCA Mat and Pilates Reformer, YMCA Yoga Ball, YMCA Martial Arts Instructor, YMCA Group Exercise Trainer and Instructor Certified, YMCA Certified Personal Trainer, Silver Sneakers Certified, NETA Group

Yoga

Relieve stress, increase your balance, coordination, and strengthen your core muscles in this great class.

Instructed By: Jenni Roney-Certified Yoga Instructor

Megan Muhs-Certified Yoga Instructor

Sigrid Londo- Certified Yoga Instructor

Amanda Smith- Certified Yoga Instructor, ACE Group Exercise Instructor Certified, ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Zumba

Try the latest craze Zumba! Zumba incorporates Latin music and dance movements to give you a very effective cardio and muscle-toning workout. The dance steps are easy to follow and no prior dance experience is necessary. IT’S CONTAGIOUS! WEDNESDAY CLASS IS LIMITED TO 18 PARTICIPANTS. Please sign up for the Zumba classes the Monday before the class to reserve your spot by calling 507-664-7349.

Class size maximum ensures that all participants are abel to have a safe and pleasent experience. To ensure that YMCA members are able to reserve a space, members can sign up the Monday before the class. Community Members can sign up for the class the day before the class is offered.

Instructed By: Amanda Heintz- RN, BS in Exercise Science, YMCA Group Exercise Certified, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Aerobics Instructor, Certified in Yoga and Pilates

Maria Arneson-Zumba Instructor Certified

Kathryn Schmidt-Zumba Instructor Certified

Intro to Kettlebells

Come join our intro classes to Kettlebells. Kick start your 2012 get-fit resolutions with a time efficient way to improve: cardio-respiratory fitness, muscle strength, endurance. All while simultaneously enhancing balance, core strength, coordination, and posture! This heart-pumping workout recruits the entire body providing you with an entire workout in just 30 minutes. This Class is a pre-requisite to taking Kettlebells.

Instructed by: Breanna Wheeler-YMCA Group Exercise Certified and NETA Kettlebells Certified

Swimming
The YMCA is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Northfield Senior Center.Open Swim & Aqua Fitness Classes are for 18+ year olds only (as requested by the Senior Center). Family Swim members must all be potty trained. Any costs associated with swimming are to help the Y pay the per use cost of the pool.

Adult Open Swimming
Excellent workout for adults and for rehabilitation purposes. ONLY open to those who are 18+ and are NORTHFIELD AREA YMCA MEMBERS. Cost is $1 per visit.

Aqua Fitness Classes
Group Exercise fun in the pool! Join us for an excellent and easy-on-your-body workout at the Senior Center. ONLY open to NORTHFIELD AREA YMCA MEMBERS. First 8 visits per month are free.

Aqua Zumba
Enjoy all the fun of Zumba but in the pool. You will notice less impact on your joints and an increase in endurance as you use the water to push yourself through this great cardio workout. ONLY open to NORTHFIELD AREA YMCA MEMBERS.

Family Swim
Swimming for you and your family (all family members must be potty trained). Splash, Laugh, Giggle and get some great family exercise at the Senior Center Pool!. ONLY open to NORTHFIELD AREA YMCA MEMBERS. Family Members are Free.

Group exercise classes are open to members or community members. Community members must pay a $5 guest pass fee per class. A one-time community members waiver form is required to be completed. Child Watch is available and is free to those with family memberships and $3 per two hours for adult members or community members.