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Group Exercise Class Descriptions

Richard C Geisinger Branch -Stuart

Zumba will move you. Spinning will drive you. Yoga will soothe you.

No matter what your style, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast has a group exercise class for you.

Our classes are offered from 5:30 a.m. for early risers and into the evening for those who need to burn off steam from a long day. Our instructors have your healthy interests at heart and will offer a variety of difficulty levels and skills in each class.

Click on the links below to see schedules and learn more.

Group Exercise Class Descriptions:

AM Stretch: Start your morning with this 45 minute stretch class. Incorporates all body parts while using chairs or on the floor. Reduces stiffness, aids in flexibility, and increases strength.

Aqua Work-Deep H20: Being able to swimming is a prerequisite for this class. This water class is done in the deeper part of the pool and emphasizes increasing cardiovascular endurance in addition to muscular strength.

Body Blast: An invigorating muscle building class that combines multiple types of strength exercises using resistance bands, stability balls, steps, and weights. *All fitness levels.

Boot Camp: A circuit class that combines intervals of specific exercises with cardiovascular training for a full body workout. Not recommended for a novice exerciser.

Cardio Kickboxing: high- energy, entire body, cardio workout using boxing and kickboxing techniques.

Dancersize: This class combines the five Latin dances of the Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa, and Rumba. This is a low impact class which emphasizes on core and posture.

HIIT 60: High Intensity Interval Training, using plyometrics, sports drills, and weight intervals for 60 minutes. Total

body workout with anaerobic and strength intervals.

Intermediate Step: This Step class is for those at an intermediate or advanced level. Are you ready to take it to the next level?

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts): This Class incorporates a variety of martial arts including Judo, Sambo, Jui Jitsu, and And Muay Thai. This class is very challenging, but taught in a safe manner and is extremely fun.

Mommy and Me: For parents with children 12 months and younger. Parent and child interaction which incorporates visual, mental , and tactile stimulation with the use of songs, parachutes, bells, scarves and other props. Also, group discussions and tips.

Monday Mix-Up: This class is on a rotational schedule. It will rotate Interval Step, Kickboxing, and Boot camp every week. This class is for intermediate to advanced participants.

Muscle Mania: This advanced class takes muscle sculpting to a new level. Get ready for a combination of exercises that focus on maximizing strength through a full body workout. This class is designed for intermediate to advanced fitness levels.

On The Ball Plus More: A combination class that works with stability balls, medicine balls, resistance bands and weights. Every class is a little different.

Pilates: A traditional approach to Pilates in which the exercises performed follow the Pilates method which focuses on “The Powerhouse” musculature which consists of the abdominal, back and hip muscles.

Pilates, Ball, and more: Our Traditional Pilates class incorporating the stability ball, bands, and more.

Pilates Reformer: Small group setting on specialized machines focusing on your entire body. This class will bring you to a new level of Pilate’s fitness.

Poolates: All the results of traditional Pilates with the benefits of water for less stress on joints and bones.

Power Aqua: Water exercise using the power of the water to increase strength, tone, and endurance. Includes an aerobic segment, resistance, stretch & relaxation. This class is for intermediate to advanced fitness levels.

Senior Pilates Reformer: This half hour class focuses on increasing strength and flexibility while focusing on the core. It will help improve posture and balance and is great for seniors struggling with arthritis, bursitis, and sciatica.

Sculpt & Tone: A non-impact workout designed to strengthen and sculpt muscles using weights, tubes and body resistance. This is a great class for all ability levels.

Step: A cardio workout of choreographed combinations using the Step. A cool down and stretch complete this class.

Stretch ‘n Flex: This class is the perfect blend of movement and strength training. Some exercises are performed standing, some while sitting in a chair. This class is designed for the active older adult who is interested in increasing their heart rate while building strength and flexibility.

Super Kids: Youth ages 4-9 have fun while developing healthy lifestyle habits. This class will incorporate balls, light weights, cardio exercises, and age appropriate obstacle courses.

Tai Chi: A form of martial arts that relieves pain, stress and stiffness, improves flexibility, balance, and posture, Helps build Muscular strength without straining your joints. Integrates the body and mind.

Water Fitness: A fun workout enhancing flexibility and strength while using all major muscles groups.

Yoga: Traditional postures that increase flexibility and strength, promoting a strong Mind, body and spirit. All levels of fitness are welcome.

Yoga/Pilates: This class combines Yoga and Pilates into one for a great core workout that also emphasizes flexibility. Great for participants of all fitness levels.

Zumba: This class is a mixture of cardio and total body toning with easy to follow dance steps and sculpting movements to Latin and International music. For all fitness levels.