Group Exercise
The Shiawassee YMCA has released our Return To Play Guidelines. These must be followed for participation in all offered programs.
Return to Play Guidelines
Group Exercise Class Pass
Potential members can purchase our 2-month class pass for $65.
This pass allows you unlimited access to our group exercise classes.
Passes can be purchased at any time and expire two months from the date of purchase.
This pass allows you unlimited access to our group exercise classes.
Passes can be purchased at any time and expire two months from the date of purchase.
Member: FREE
**Classes may be cancelled if they have fewer than 4 participants**
Class Description
AM Latte Yoga - Energize your body in the morning yoga class while focusing on stretching but also building strength
Barre Ballet Fusion - Dance fitness class combining elements of ballet, yoga, Pilates, and more! Strengthen and tone while improving flexibility and balance.
Boot Camp - A high energy, timed interval class that incorporates different cardio segments with strength conditioning.
Butt and Gut - Two areas we want to look good. This class offers a variety of exercises to flatten and tighten those specific body parts.
Circuit Training - A class that is a great boredom buster. It offers cardio benefits to help you burn calories. Sculpt your muscles and blast fat with this timed interval workout. Beginner to intermediate fitness level.
Core and Stretch - Tighten and tone your abs, obliques, and lower back. This class has a strong focus on core strength and stretching out commonly tight areas of the body including the back, hips, and legs. Many of your body's movements originate from your core, and working toward improving its strength will enhance your posture, spinal alignment, stability and more. All fitness levels are welcome!
Cycle 101 - Using the new Cycles, bike your way to fitness. All levels of fitness are encouraged to enjoy the ride and get fit while doing it. Weight training is included.
Enhance®Fitness - Moderate-impact class with high-impact results! Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises and the fostering of strong social relationships between participants. Enhance®Fitness is geared toward older adults. Those with chronic conditions such as arthritis need not worry; you will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support, if necessary, and increase the weight they use for strength training at their own pace.
Gentle Yoga - This is a slower-paced class focusing on the yogic breath and basic poses. Gentle Yoga is typically more relaxing than other yoga classes due to its slower pace. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance as well as verbal cuing. Those with physical limitations can find success in this slower-paced class.
H.I.I.T. - High Intensity Interval Training. Take your exercise routine to a new level or give it a push. This timed interval class will focus on 1 to 2 minutes of high energy movements with a 15 - 30 second recovery. Increase your energy, strength and endurance. Give your Fit a H.I.I.T.
Metabolic Conditioning - This class will utilize dumbbells, suspension trainers, compound exercise and body weight exercises to get a full body workout in under an hour. If you are short on time and looking for a high calorie burn, this is the class for you! Why run on a treadmill for an hour when you can lift weight faster and burn double the calories! Modifiable for all fitness levels.
Pilates - Down to the core with a little bit more. Utilizing a breathing techniques that engages your core throughout the workout, you will strengthen and tone your body. Easy to follow low-impact movements will help you accomplish deep muscle conditioning and toning. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Resistance Bands - Two class levels offer a full body workout using only resistance bands. Level 1 is a great option for Active Older Adults or those looking for a slightly less strenuous workout focusing on balance and stretching. Level 2 would be a more intense workout focusing on strength and conditioning. Participants should bring their own band if they have one. We have a few available for use.
Sculpt & Cycle - Start the class with a resistance band workout that stretches and strengthens your muscles then move onto cycling for a great cardio session.
Slow Flow Yoga - Poses in Slow Flow are basic as well as more advanced as appropriate for yogis' abilities. Focus is on the yogic breath and using yoga to develop strength in the body through the yoga practice.
Spin & Stretch - Enjoy a cycling class - appropriate for newbies and experienced cyclists - followed by 15 minutes of yoga stretching and breathing.
Stretch & Strength (Men Only) - In this men only yoga class, focus is on basic poses, the yogic breath, developing a safe practice, AND on using yoga to develop strength. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one guidance and adjustment as needed, and detailed verbal cuing. Stretch & Strength is perfect for those guys new to yoga, those who are beginners, as well as more practiced yogis.
Tai Chi - Tai Chi is an ancient martial arts discipline that helps the student learn balance and coordination. This is also a great class for students with chronic conditions such as arthritis and joint or tissue inflammation, among others. Movements are slow and detailed and follow a predictable progression.
Toning - This class is a combination of body sculpting exercises designed to tone and strengthen all areas of the body. Light weights are used.
Total Body Circuit Training - This class will burn fat in less time as you improve endurance and build strength! You'll be challenged with intense intervals and brief rest periods. Each muscle group will be worked using a circuit format that incorporates cardiovascular segments to keep the heart rate elevated. Weight can be adjusted for various fitness levels. All fitness levels are encouraged and welcomed.
Vinyasa Yoga - This class focuses on both the yogic breath and basic poses as well as more advanced poses as appropriate for yogis' abilities. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance, as well as verbal cuing.
Y Body Shop - Getting in shape can't be any easier! This low-impact class is designed for the active older adult or for those who need a level one class to get moving at a slower pace. Core work is included.
Yoga - This class covers the basics of yoga: breath, relaxation, meditation and basic movements.
Yoga 101 - In this beginning yoga class, focus is learning basic yoga poses, yogic breathing, and safe practice. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance to ensure safe practices and developed and detailed verbal cuing. This class is perfect for those who are curious about yoga!
Zumba - Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles and rhythms of Latin and international dance. This class started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a "workout" forever. We mix low-intensity & high-intensity moves for an internal-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. It's fun, effective and best of all...made for everyone! Zumba at at the Y is 45-50 minutes in duration. No dance experience required; simply follow the instructor. Bring shoes and water. Let's get our dance on!
Barre Ballet Fusion - Dance fitness class combining elements of ballet, yoga, Pilates, and more! Strengthen and tone while improving flexibility and balance.
Boot Camp - A high energy, timed interval class that incorporates different cardio segments with strength conditioning.
Butt and Gut - Two areas we want to look good. This class offers a variety of exercises to flatten and tighten those specific body parts.
Circuit Training - A class that is a great boredom buster. It offers cardio benefits to help you burn calories. Sculpt your muscles and blast fat with this timed interval workout. Beginner to intermediate fitness level.
Core and Stretch - Tighten and tone your abs, obliques, and lower back. This class has a strong focus on core strength and stretching out commonly tight areas of the body including the back, hips, and legs. Many of your body's movements originate from your core, and working toward improving its strength will enhance your posture, spinal alignment, stability and more. All fitness levels are welcome!
Cycle 101 - Using the new Cycles, bike your way to fitness. All levels of fitness are encouraged to enjoy the ride and get fit while doing it. Weight training is included.
Enhance®Fitness - Moderate-impact class with high-impact results! Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises and the fostering of strong social relationships between participants. Enhance®Fitness is geared toward older adults. Those with chronic conditions such as arthritis need not worry; you will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support, if necessary, and increase the weight they use for strength training at their own pace.
Gentle Yoga - This is a slower-paced class focusing on the yogic breath and basic poses. Gentle Yoga is typically more relaxing than other yoga classes due to its slower pace. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance as well as verbal cuing. Those with physical limitations can find success in this slower-paced class.
H.I.I.T. - High Intensity Interval Training. Take your exercise routine to a new level or give it a push. This timed interval class will focus on 1 to 2 minutes of high energy movements with a 15 - 30 second recovery. Increase your energy, strength and endurance. Give your Fit a H.I.I.T.
Metabolic Conditioning - This class will utilize dumbbells, suspension trainers, compound exercise and body weight exercises to get a full body workout in under an hour. If you are short on time and looking for a high calorie burn, this is the class for you! Why run on a treadmill for an hour when you can lift weight faster and burn double the calories! Modifiable for all fitness levels.
Pilates - Down to the core with a little bit more. Utilizing a breathing techniques that engages your core throughout the workout, you will strengthen and tone your body. Easy to follow low-impact movements will help you accomplish deep muscle conditioning and toning. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Resistance Bands - Two class levels offer a full body workout using only resistance bands. Level 1 is a great option for Active Older Adults or those looking for a slightly less strenuous workout focusing on balance and stretching. Level 2 would be a more intense workout focusing on strength and conditioning. Participants should bring their own band if they have one. We have a few available for use.
Sculpt & Cycle - Start the class with a resistance band workout that stretches and strengthens your muscles then move onto cycling for a great cardio session.
Slow Flow Yoga - Poses in Slow Flow are basic as well as more advanced as appropriate for yogis' abilities. Focus is on the yogic breath and using yoga to develop strength in the body through the yoga practice.
Spin & Stretch - Enjoy a cycling class - appropriate for newbies and experienced cyclists - followed by 15 minutes of yoga stretching and breathing.
Stretch & Strength (Men Only) - In this men only yoga class, focus is on basic poses, the yogic breath, developing a safe practice, AND on using yoga to develop strength. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one guidance and adjustment as needed, and detailed verbal cuing. Stretch & Strength is perfect for those guys new to yoga, those who are beginners, as well as more practiced yogis.
Tai Chi - Tai Chi is an ancient martial arts discipline that helps the student learn balance and coordination. This is also a great class for students with chronic conditions such as arthritis and joint or tissue inflammation, among others. Movements are slow and detailed and follow a predictable progression.
Toning - This class is a combination of body sculpting exercises designed to tone and strengthen all areas of the body. Light weights are used.
Total Body Circuit Training - This class will burn fat in less time as you improve endurance and build strength! You'll be challenged with intense intervals and brief rest periods. Each muscle group will be worked using a circuit format that incorporates cardiovascular segments to keep the heart rate elevated. Weight can be adjusted for various fitness levels. All fitness levels are encouraged and welcomed.
Vinyasa Yoga - This class focuses on both the yogic breath and basic poses as well as more advanced poses as appropriate for yogis' abilities. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance, as well as verbal cuing.
Y Body Shop - Getting in shape can't be any easier! This low-impact class is designed for the active older adult or for those who need a level one class to get moving at a slower pace. Core work is included.
Yoga - This class covers the basics of yoga: breath, relaxation, meditation and basic movements.
Yoga 101 - In this beginning yoga class, focus is learning basic yoga poses, yogic breathing, and safe practice. Instruction includes demonstration, one-on-one adjustment and guidance to ensure safe practices and developed and detailed verbal cuing. This class is perfect for those who are curious about yoga!
Zumba - Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles and rhythms of Latin and international dance. This class started the dance-fitness revolution and changed the way we look at a "workout" forever. We mix low-intensity & high-intensity moves for an internal-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. It's fun, effective and best of all...made for everyone! Zumba at at the Y is 45-50 minutes in duration. No dance experience required; simply follow the instructor. Bring shoes and water. Let's get our dance on!