Group Exercise

Helping Adults with Arthritis or Limited Mobility

Stay active, energized, and empowered in this proven, community-based  fitness and arthritis management program.

Safe, yet challenging, low impact exercises help adults of all fitness levels live independent lifestyles. This program is nationally recognized by the leading US health organizations.

• Enhance Fitness is designed for adults with Arthritis or mobility challenges/limited mobility.
• Through EnhanceFitness, participants will work to: increase flexibility, relieve stress, improve arthritic joint stiffness, and decrease their risk of falls and injury.
• All exercises may be performed seated or standing.
• Classes are one hour, 3 times per week and led by a certified instructor. They begin with a warm-up period, followed by work with light soft-weights, and finish with a cool-down session.

For more information, please email us changemylife@indymca.org or call 317.269.6004.

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HELP PREVENT FALLS

Moving For Better Balance works to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health. This leads to better functioning in daily activities. Participation in the program may also result in better mental health, reduced stress, improved memory and cognition, and increased self-esteem.

• The program is led by a qualified instructor who teaches an eight-form routine of Tai Chi-based movements, modified specially for falls prevention
• Classes are one hour, 2 times per week and led by a certified instructor

For more information, please email us at changemylife@indymca.org or call 317.269.6004.

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Turn back the hands of time with this fat burning, feel good, low-impact, high-energy L.I.F.E. Strength class. Easy on your joints but hard on problem areas. The class will focus on special needs of those 50+ as well as prenatal, postpartum, beginning and returning exercisers.

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Join us for a super fun dance class that anyone can do

With no experience required, this dance-fitness class is designed to burn mega calories. Learn new routines every week while getting a great workout!

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Full body workout

Increase your lean muscle tissue and metabolism with this total body workout! This class incorporates challenging strength training moves, cardio intervals, and toning exercises for your entire body.

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Who thought riding a bike would be this much fun?

Enjoy a great workout on our cycle bikes. Each instructor brings their own flair, so try them all to find your best fit. Instructors welcome first time riders.

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Group Cycling is a 45-60 minute cardiovascular workout set to Hip Hop music. Let our cycle instructors lead you through indoor cycling sessions that vary in music, content, and virtual terrain. Bring your attitude and your smile and get ready for a ride. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

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RPE: 7-9

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Join us for a super fun dance class that anyone can do

With no experience required, this dance-fitness class is designed to burn mega calories. Learn new routines every week while getting a great workout!

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You’ll learn the basics of line dancing in this fun and energetic class

We’ll practice hitches, grapevines, and coaster steps to popular songs such as the Electric Slide and Cowboy Cha-Cha. Newcomers are always welcome and new line dances are always in the rotation.

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Float across the dance floor

Learn various ballroom dances and steps as you exercise. No partner required and great for beginners. Enjoy big-band music while you stay active.

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BodyAttack^® is a high energy fitness class with moves that cater to both total beginners and total addicts.

We combine athletic moves like running lunging and jumping with strength exercises such as push-ups and squats. A certified LES MILLS instructor will pump out energizing tunes and lead you through the workout-challenging your limits in a good way, burning up to 730 calories and leaving you with a great feeling of achievement.

Les Mills BodyAttack classes are part of the Y’s group exercise program, and are included with Y membership. Group exercise class schedules can be found under the “Schedules and Downloads” tab on each location’s web page.

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BODYPUMP^™ is for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit fast.

Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP^™ gives you a total body workout. It will burn up to 540 calories. Instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation and great music- helping you achieve much more than on your own! You’ll leave the class feeling challenged and motivated, ready to come back for more.

Les Mills BodyPump classes are part of the Y’s group exercise program. Group exercise class schedules can be found under the “Schedules and Downloads” tab on each location’s web page.

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VIRTUAL^™ gives you a large variety of exciting classes, on-demand, with the best international presenters, programs & content!

Les Mills Virtual means more of your favorite classes, more often. For those who’ve just started their journey to a fitter, stronger life, Les Mills Virtual is a great way to get your moves sorted and your confidence up before you get into live classes. If you’re a more experienced member, you’ll enjoy being able to work out to the world’s best fitness programs, led by the world’s best instructors, at times that suit your schedule.

Les Mills Virtual has been designed as a complement to instructor-led classes, not a replacement – it provides you with options for working out at times when you can’t get to a live class (or if you miss one because it’s too full, or you’re running late). Do both Virtual and live and enjoy the freedom of having more ways to max out your favorite classes!

Les Mills Virtual^™ classes are part of the Y’s group exercise program, offering the huge Les Mills library of virtual classes, all led by world-class instructors in pre-recorded segments:

• Barre – A modern version of classic balletic training designed to shape and tone postural muscles, build core strength, and allow you to escape the everyday. Moderate to high intensity.
• BodyCombat – Get fast, fast and strong using non-contact martial arts-inspired exercises to fuel cardio fitness and train the whole body. Moderate to high intensity.
• BodyFlow – Yoga-based workout with elements of Tai Chi and Pilates set to music. Helps you build your flexibility and core strength while reducing stress and focusing your mind to create a lasting sense of wellbeing. Low intensity.
• BodyFlow Flexibility – Yoga-based workout with elements of Tai Chi and Pilates set to music. It will improve your mind, body and life. Focusing on flexibility.
• BodyPump – The original barbell workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned and fit – fast. Moderate to high intensity.
• CORE – 30 minute core conditioning workout targeting all the muscles around the core. A strong core makes us better at everything we do. Moderate intensity.
• Grit-Cardio – 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout designed to improve strength and build lean muscle. High intensity.
• RPM – Cycling (stationary bike) workout where you control the intensity. Dial up the challenge factor to match your fitness level. Intensity can be self adjusted.
• Sh’Bam – Fun-loving and insanely addictive dance workout. No dance experience required! Moderate intensity.
• Sprint – High-intensity interval training on a bike. It’s a short, intense style of training where it pushes your physical and mental limits.

Les Mills Virtual^™ classes are part of the Y’s Group Exercise Program, and are included with Y membership.

Group Exercise / Virtual Class schedules are programmed by each facility can be found under the “Schedules and Downloads” tab on each center’s web page. Virtual classes held at the Y are indicated with a “V” on the Grup Exercise Schedules

For Virtual Classes accessible on your laptop, tablet or phone from anywhere, lease visit our members-only site at https://indyvirtual.y.org/

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Available for members 17 and older, this introductory training consists of 4, 1-hour classes with one of our certified personal trainers. After completion of the course, members can use our suspension traps on request

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Yoga class concentrating on balancing postures and stretching/floor work included.

Modifications to meet all levels, and laughter is encouraged when needed. (All Fitness Levels)

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