Group Exercise
Find Group Exercise Classes
With so many types of group exercise classes to choose from, you’re sure to find something that’s right for you. Try cardio, strength, water exercise, yoga, and more. Drop in to check out different group exercise classes to find what you like.
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Invalid download ID.Active Older Adults
Join us for a circuit alternating strength and endurance exercises
Our instructor will take you through an easy to follow workout. This free class is ideal for Active Older Adults looking to make the most of their time working out.
RPE: 4-5
SchedulesExercises are designed to increase muscular strength, as well as range-of-movement
Strengthen those skills required during activities of daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing, and a ball are offered for resistance and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SchedulesA standing, non-impact aerobics circuit class
This class is for participants who have expressed a desire for more cardiovascular and muscular endurance conditioning. Class offers non-impact aerobics alternated with standing upper body work.
RPE: 4-5
SchedulesJoin other active older adults as we have fun and move to the music
Experience a variety of exercises designed to increase strength, range of motion, and activity for daily living skills.
RPE: 3-4
SchedulesJoin other active older adults as we have fun and stretch out our bodies.
Exercises are seated and help increase range of motion and activity for daily living skills.
RPE: 3-4
SchedulesCardio / Step
Basic Step Aerobics is a moderate paced basic step class
This class has beginners in mind. Hop, shake and twist your calories away. Then end with weights.
RPE: 5-7
SchedulesJoin 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!
SchedulesCombines Intense Kickboxing with Dance
With cardio kickboxing and body-sculpting dance moves choreographed to the hottest music mixes, you will get lean and toned-and have a blast doing it. It’s high intensity and totally addicting.
SchedulesCore / Full Body
This class uses strength training exercises to Define and tighten those difficult areas
Get stronger while Keeping your heart rate up and calories burning.
RPE: 6-8
SchedulesEffective, quick total body workout
Mixing the calorie scorching HIIT workout style of short intense exercises with basic weight training equipment for a full body, high energy workout!
RPE: 7-9
SchedulesThis class is for both Active Older Adults and New Moms
This is a 6-week progressive class intended to restore your core. Build balance, strength and tone during this great class. Best of all it is FREE! Only 10 spots available for 6-week session! Register at front desk today!
RPE: 5-8
SchedulesWork It in T.E.A.M Training!
T.E.A.M. Training, a part of the Y’s Small Group Training (SGT) portfolio, sets the stage for a well rounded program. Fueled by MX4 and Synergy, this high intensity circuit format will develop all key areas of fitness: Strength, Cardiovascular and Flexibility, creating a great foundation to build your personalized SGT Experience.
If you have any questions, please email us at personaltraining@indymca.org or please talk with the Wellness Director at your local Y.
SchedulesCycle / Spin
Cycle & Pump incorporates muscular strength exercises with traditional indoor cycling.
Our staff will take you off they bike and into muscle strengthening routines. Get you’re cardiovascular and strength workouts in one.
RPE: 7-9
SchedulesGroup Cycling is a 45-60 minute cardiovascular workout set to music.
Let our cycle instructors lead you through indoor cycling sessions that vary in music, content, and virtual terrain. Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.
RPE: 5-7
Scheduleshttps://indymca.org/avondale-meadows/program/group-exercise/Add Flavor to your Cycling
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.
RPE: 7-9
SchedulesWho 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.
SchedulesDance
Beginner is designed for our youngest dancers to learn the basics of dance and have fun while doing it
Dance Fusion is designed for our older children 7-16 to learn the basic dance techniques of ballet, modern, jazz and hip hop! Classes are 7 weeks please sign up at the Front desk!
SchedulesJoin us for a super fun hip hop class that anyone can do
With no experience required, this dance-fitness class is designed to burn mega-calories.
SchedulesHip Hop music drives this fun and exciting class
Class is designed to increase your strength, tone your midsection with total concentration on your core.
RPE: 6-8
SchedulesGet your feet moving and your heart pumping
Dance is an energetic and expressive way of moving to get fit and gain a sense of discipline. Fun, energetic dance workout with step by step movement instructions and fun choreography.
SchedulesJoin 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!
SchedulesInterval Training Classes
Want variety in your workout?
This class is for those who want variety in their workout with a serie of low to high-intensity exercises. This class offers aerobic and muscle conditioning which may include: step, balls, kickboxing, weights and resistance bands.
RPE: 5-7
SchedulesThe most effective workout possible
This is group circuit training on special equipment, bringing you an effective workout that combines cardiovascular and strength training designed for all fitness levels. SGT: Synergy is part of the YMCA’s Small Group Training Program.
SchedulesLes Mills Classes
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.
SchedulesBODYPUMP™ 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.
SchedulesVIRTUAL™ 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/
SchedulesSpecialty Classes
For the beginner with little to no free weight experience.
Learn how to safely and effectively train all the major muscle groups of your body for a long-term calorie burning boost and long, lean muscle development. Meets in the Wellness Center.
SchedulesStrength
Join us for a circuit alternating strength and endurance exercises
Our instructor will take you through an easy to follow workout. This free class is ideal for Active Older Adults looking to make the most of their time working out.
RPE: 4-5
SchedulesFull 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.
SchedulesTRX®
Born in the Navy SEALs, Suspension Training bodyweight exercise
This program develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. This class may be an additional fee. Please see any YMCA membership desk for more details.
RPE: 5-7
SchedulesYoga
Focuses on repetitive and progressive postures
This yoga class will increase muscle tone, maximize caloric use, and improve stress management and relaxation!
RPE: 3-5
SchedulesA yoga class designed for ALL participants
This class focuses on poses and postures to improve breathing, flexibility, balance, muscular strength and endurance and joint range of motion with the chair for seated and standing.
RPE: 3-6
SchedulesJoin other active older adults as we have fun and stretch out our bodies.
Exercises are seated and help increase range of motion and activity for daily living skills.
RPE: 3-4
SchedulesTransform your mind, body, and spirit!
Relaxing but invigorating class that uses breath to flow and sustain poses. Balancing postures and stretching/floor work included to improve strength, flexibility, and reduce stress. Modifications to meet all levels.
SchedulesZUMBA®
Zumba means® “to move fast and have fun!”
This energizing Latin-inspired fusion workout is the latest fitness phenomenon! A Latin, dance-inspired aerobic PARTY!
RPE: 6-8
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