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
Downloadable Group Fall/Winter Group Fitness Schedule
Group Fitness Class Descriptions
Specialty Classes
MELT
Pilates
TRX
Yolates
Pickleball
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 |
Sept. Mondays $40.00 **$10/class per day of the month |
Sept. 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 NEURO-STRENGTH INTRO CLASSES
Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, an athlete in training, or even recovering from a sports-related injury, MELT Performance is a missing piece that will transform your workouts. Learn techniques to use before a workout to improve athletic performance and increase range of
motion, core strength, and joint stability. After a workout, discover how you can reduce post-exercise recovery time, as well as the aches and stiffness brought on by the repetitive patterns and impact of activity.
MELT Neuro-Strength is also for anyone with joint instability or chronic pain as well as people who’ve been MELTing who want to take their self-care practice to the next level.
Come to a MELT Neuro-Strength class and discover techniques for the upper body, lower body, and core that can help you reduce the risk of injury and achieve peak performance.
Weekly Class Schedule
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sept. 4 & 18, Heidi, 11 & 25 Janene
Cost:
| Members | Non- Members | |
| Session | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Class |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
New! Annual Fee: 1 year commitment
(Includes any MELT class or workshop held in that year)
Member: $360 yearly or $30/month paid by monthly bank draft
Non-member: $480 (paid in full) no monthly option
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:
Tuesday, tbd 6:00-8:00PM
LOCATION: Meditative Studio
Member Cost: $30
Non-Member Cost: $30
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, Sept. 9 – Friday, Oct. 11, 2019
Class Times:
Beginners: Tuesday/ Thursday 8:15-9:00 am
Essentials Plus: Wednesday 5:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m. or Monday/Wednesday 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.
Yolates: Friday 5:30-6:30 AM
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, Sept. 9 – Fri. Oct. 11, 2019
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 – 9:10 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 |
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.
Class Times:
Fridays: 5:30am-6:30am
Les Mills Body Pump
New Release #111 starts Oct. 7, 2019
Les Mills Grit
New Release #30 starts Oct. 21, 2019
Les Mills Body Combat
New Release #81 starts Nov. 4, 2019
Les Mills Sprint
New Release #17 starts Nov. 18, 2019
PICKLEBALL
Equipment provided
No registration required
Non-Member fee available
Come enjoy a pick-up game with your friends or meet new ones.
Pickleball combines elements of tennis, table tennis & badminton
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Times | Courts Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30-11:30am | 2 courts (Gym 1 & 2) | |
| Tuesday | 10:45am-1:00pm | 1 court (Gym 1) | |
| Wednesday | 8:30-11:30am | 2 courts (Gym 1 & 2) | |
| Thursday | 10:45am-1:00pm | 1 court (Gym 1) | |
| Friday | 8:30-11:30am | 2 courts (Gym 1 & 2) |
*Schedule may be adjusted on “Rain Days”
or unforeseen changes in our child care program.