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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Specialty Classes
Kettlebell
MELT
Pilates
TRX
High-Intensity Training
Kettlebell
Whole-body movement exercises that deliver cardio, strength, and flexibility benefits in a short amount of time and can be beneficial for anyone, no matter the level of fitness. Kettlebells come in a range of off-centered weights, and a workout includes different movements such as the deadlift, swing, clean and press, and snatch. Each of these movements are multi-joint and multi-muscle exercises that build strength, improve flexibility and burn fat and calories. Kettlebell movements are highly beneficial for the tendons and ligaments, resulting in stronger joints that may be less susceptible to injury.
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 8:30 a.m.– 9:30 a.m.
Cost:
| Members | Non- Members | |
| Daily | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| Monthly | $50.00 | $60.00 |
| Annual | $360.00 (monthly bank draft available) | $480.00 (paid in full at time of registration) |
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.
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.
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 | 40 mins | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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.
Calix
This advanced class is full of intense cardio, demanding core exercises, and strength training. All movement is completed with body weight, and you will explore your fitness limits
Summer Sweat 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