Group Fitness
Your Y membership is more than just access to a health club. It’s a combination of people and programs that keep members engaged and motivated to achieve their wellness goals. Group Fitness is just one of the ways to reach your goals, make friends and gain strength. The Aberdeen Family YMCA offers more than 100 classes a week that are included in your membership. There are also specialty fitness classes! For more information, or questions in regards to Group Fitness contact Group Fitness Manager Terrill Meier
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2018 Fall Group Fitness Class Descriptions
Specialty Classes
MELT
Melt Intro Workshop
Blended MELT and Reformer Pilates
Pilates
TRX
High-Intensity Training
CALEX
Core Yoga
Stress Relief Yoga
Happy, Healthy Hips Yoga
Yolates
MELT
Based on the “MELT Method” Program. A form of self-therapy. Manipulating the body’s connective tissue is believed to release trapped stress and restore the body’s natural elasticity, which in turn eliminates pain.
The Weekly MELT classes are a great way to deepen your MELT practice.
Weekly Class Schedule
Monday 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
Cost:
| Members | Non- Members | |
| Daily | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| Monthly |
Nov. Mondays $40.00
**$10/class per day of the month |
Nov. Mondays $52.00
**$13/class per day of the month |
| Annual | $360.00 (monthly bank draft available) | $480.00 (paid in full at time of registration) |
MELT 2 Week Exploration Workshop
Are you ready to learn more about the MELT foam roller and how to use it properly? You will get familiar with the full roller, ½ roller and try a variety of moves from Level 1, Level 2, Performance and Neuro-Strength. You will receive take-home instructions with photos to help you remember the moves that you learned. The goal is to show you all that MELT can offer and help you feel great.
Workshop Dates:
Wednesdays, Nov. 7 & 14 6:30-7:30PM
LOCATION: Community Room/Meditative Studio
Member Cost: $20
Non-Member Cost: $20
Registration starts: Mon. Oct. 29th
MELT Intro Workshop
Feel better now! Have you been waiting for a “good” time to try a MELT class? Don’t wait any longer. This 2 hour Intro workshop will provide you with the science behind MELT as well as introduce you to the hand/foot treatment as well as some of the foam roller moves. You will receive handouts and leave the workshop feeling great.
Workshop Dates:
Thursday, Nov. 15 6:30-8:30PM
LOCATION: Meditative Studio
Member Cost: $30
Non-Member Cost: $30
Registration starts: Mon. Oct. 29
Blended MELT and Reformer Pilates
Are you looking for a class to increase your flexibility and strength? In this blended MELT and reformer pilates class you will learn lengthening and stretching moves while incorporating the MELT method. Each class will include 45 minutes of pilates work with 30 minutes of MELT, you will work on stabilizing your body, restoring the connective tissue and enhancing your well-being. Space is limited. Open to all levels with no prior experience necessary. The class is located in the Meditative Studio.
Weekly Class Schedule
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
June 6-June 27
Cost:
| Members | Non- Members | |
| $30.00 | $45.00 | |
Pilates
STOTT Pilates Reformer Training is a contemporary approach to the original teaching of Joseph Pilates. It is the optimal way to achieve strength, flexibility, and proper body alignment. The central concept is strengthening the core of the body – deep abdominals, hips, upper & lower back and the muscles around the spine. Whether you are working with a personal trainer, or in a small group class setting, the aim of STOTT Pilates remains the same: optimal musculoskeletal performance – strength, flexibility, and endurance – without risking injury or building bulk. With a focus on core stability, including pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral alignment and breathing, STOTT Pilates also helps restore the natural curves of the spine, relieve tension and enhance self-confidence. The result: a balanced and aligned body that looks fit, feels revitalized and moves with ease – important goals whether you are a beginner, rehabbing, or an elite athlete.
Session Dates:
Monday, Nov. 19 – Friday, Dec. 21, 2018
Class Times:
Beginners: Tuesday/ Thursday 7:30 p.m. -8:15 p.m.
Essentials Plus: Monday/ Wednesday 5:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m. or Monday/Tuesday/ Wednesday/Friday 8:15 a.m.-9:00 a.m. or Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.
Essentials Plus/ Advanced: Tuesday/ Thursday 9:15 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Levels:
Beginner: Learn the five basic principles and movements, It is suggested that all participants start with a beginner session Essentials: Continual resistance workout, with smooth transitions from one movement to the other.
Essentials Plus: Resistance work paired with cardio endurance, jump board.
Intermediate: More advanced exercises, increasing the intensity of your workout.
Advanced: Classes and workouts are challenging, we suggest two years of intermediate training before taking advanced.
Cost Per Session:
| Times Per Week | Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| 1 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
* Monthly Bank Draft is available for members, see Member Services to learn more
TRX
TRX Suspension Trainer is a training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight. Developing strength, balance, flexibility, endurance and core stability simultaneously (plus burns fat)! You control how easy or hard you want to work, fast, effective total body strength training workout.
Session Dates:
Monday, Nov. 19th – Friday, Dec. 21, 2018
Class Times:
Monday and Wednesday: 5:10 a.m.-5:55 a.m., 6:00 a.m.-6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:15 am – 9:00 pm (must be reg in 9:15 Pilates) 6:30 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.
Cost Per Session:
| Times Per Week | Session Time | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 30 mins | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| 2 | 45 mins | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| 1 | 30 mins | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| 1 | 45 mins | $15.00 | $30.00 |
TRX SPORTS CONDITIONING
TRX Sports Conditioning is a training tool that lets you use your body as a machine. Stay conditioned over the summer, between sports, or use it as your weekly workout. The program is for grades 6-12.
Session Dates:
Monday, July 9- Friday, August 8, 2018
Class Times:
Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Cost:
Members: $20, Non-member: $35
CALIX SPECIALTY CLASS
This is a very advanced class for athletes that are in excellent physical shape. The cardio is very intense & the core exercises are very demanding. The workout is a combination of strength, high intensity cardio, core exercises and endurance. You will not use any weight other than your own body weight. You will explore your limits in this workout!!
Session Dates:
Tuesdays, Sept. 11th – Oct. 9th
Class Times:
Tuesdays: 12:10pm-12:50pm
Cost:
Members: Free, Non-member: $15
CORE YOGA SPECIALTY CLASS
The “Core” is the center of the body, foundational to other parts and functions of the body. In this 5 week session the core muscles will be strengthened in a variety of ways using yoga principles and approaches
Session Dates:
Sundays, Nov. 18 – Dec. 2
Class Times:
Sundays: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
STRESS RELIEF YOGA SPECIALTY CLASS
In this 3 week class you will: examine stress applied to your particular life situation, center and relax, release toxic stress and restore your balance.
Session Dates:
Saturdays, Nov. 17 – Dec. 1
Class Times:
Saturdays: 10:30am – 11:30am
YOLATES SPECIALTY CLASS
Yolates is a fusion class that combines Hatha yoga and Pilates done on the reformer.
The Pilates portion combines exercises from Essential, Intermediate and Advanced Pilates.
Session Dates:
Fridays: Sept. 14th -Oct. 12th
Class Times:
Fridays: 5:30am-6:30am
HAPPY HEALTHY HIPS YOGA
Reset your hips, strengthen your hip muscles to create increased stability and lengthen your hip muscles to release tightness.
Session Dates:
Oct. 22 – Nov. 19 (5 weeks)
Class Times:
Mondays: 12:10pm-12:50pm
Cost:
Members: Free, Non-member: $25
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High-Intensity Training
These classes are a total body heart pumping, aerobic and strength conditioning workout. Classes are often interval based, combining strength training with cardio bursts, designed to tone your body improve your endurance and clear your mind.
Lean and Mean in 2018 Bootcamp
This class will help you build strength and fitness through a variety of intense interval training. There will be a combination of cardio, muscle endurance, and core to ensure you will burn maximum calories in a short time.
Session Dates:
Monday, June 4- Friday, June 27, 2018
Class Times:
Monday and Wednesday: 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.