Group Exercise
Healthy living through physical activity is central to the Y’s cause. The YMCA’s Group Exercise programs are fun and interactive ways to engage members in activity and positively impact their health. Join us in one of our many group exercise classes to find wellness and a supportive community!
We recommend that members register for classes in advance due to class capacity limits. Nationwide members and guests who purchase a day pass are welcome to attend if space is available
Jan-March Group Exercise Schedule
Find out more about each of our classes below!
Never been to a class before? Would you like to know what to expect? Register for an Intro Class and we will go through the basics slowly, so you can feel more comfortable joining other classes
Improve strength and balance with yoga in the pool
Get your heart rate up with a low-impact workout in the pool!
Open to all fitness and experience levels, this class uses movements inspired by pilates, dance, yoga and more for a full body toning workout!
Superset strength training, fast transitions, with small rests between full sets of multiple separate strength moves. Small cardio warm up to start - stretch to finish off
A combination of lower body, abs and lower back exercises to tone, sculpt and strengthen the lower body and core.
A mixture of traditional fitness moves and high-energy dancing set to modern pop/hip-hop music
A combination of strength and cardio exercises for a total body workout.
Total body workout inspired by MMA-style training. Combines movements from boxing, kickboxing, Brazilian jui-jitsu, Muay Thai and more! Non-contact, not self defense, no equipment needed. HIIT intervals using skill based cardio training. Trains both sides, and body weight training with core-centric movement.
Using high-intensity interval training, this is a total body conditioning workout!
Firm your glutes, abs, arms and legs with just one piece of equipment: the kettlebell
Then we'll spend the last few minutes of class stretching and foam rolling, which relieves muscle tension and improves circulation.
Join us for this all-over body stretch class set to calming music. Flow between dynamic stretching and holds as you release tight muscles from head to toe! This class is for anyone who wishes to improve overall flexibility, foster recovery from other fitness activities, relax your mind and body, or just enjoy a break from the rush of everyday life.
Lift your way to fitness with a strength-training program set to music
This class will start with some centering, breath work and then move into gentle openings and body awareness. These actions will prepare our bodies for holding standing poses, sequencing poses, balances and inversions, all while connecting movement with breath. The class will wind down with some restorative poses to calm the mind and body. Modifications will be offered making this class appropriate for all levels
Training class using traditional fitness moves for an athletic, conditioning style workout. Use your own body weights as resistance to achieve muscle definition. In STRONG Nation classes, music is the key element.
Combine strength and cardio moves for a total body strength and conditioning workout!
Link breath to movement as you flow through avariety of postures. Vinyasa flow is a more aerobic yoga class, building strength, endurance, and flexibility.
Reduce stress, increase circulation and improve flexibility with this slow and soothing style of yoga. This deep, meditative stretch is suitable for all levels.
Relieve stress, improve balance and strengthen your core with yoga. Movements and postures are linked together with breath featuring basic yoga postures. All levels welcome.
We take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise
Questions? Call Member Services at 507-645-0088 or email anne@northfieldymca.org
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