Finding right class to meet one's fitness needs

Thus far, we have discussed “How to Get Started” and “Keep Exercising all Year” in January and February consecutively. I would like to focus now on looking at classes and finding the right one.

We have a number of classes offered at all times of the day. A well-rounded workout program should include cardiovascular training, strength training and flexibility training.

For the beginner (someone who hasn’t ever done a class before and is not currently exercising), our Stretching and Beyond, Move for Life, Muscle Strength and Sculpt, Baby Boomer Cycling, Movement-Function and Strength, Zumba Gold are some great classes to start with. Always mention to an instructor that you are new to class.

If you have been exercising and want to know what classes to add to your schedule, it really depends on your schedule and your needs. If you are looking to change up your cardiovascular training to get that heart pumping, the Y offers classes that include Group Cycling, which is an aerobic and anaerobic workout on a stationary bike in a class atmosphere. You will climb, jog, sprint, your way to a great workout.

The great thing about cycling classes is you don’t need a lot of coordination to succeed. But I will warn you: For the first couple weeks, your glutes will feel it.

Now if coordination is not a problem for you and you want a great class, try our Bodycombat, Step, Y25 or Zumba classes.

Bodycombat is a class that is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, muay tai and more. You will kick and punch your way to a super workout. Step classes are taught using a step platform and adding risers as you get more comfortable with the step.

The most complicated thing about BodyCombat and Step class is getting used to the moves. Once you know what an uppercut and a turnstep look like, the class gets a lot easier.

Zumba is the fusion of Latin and international music for fitness through some body sculpting and dance moves. It is so much fun, it doesn’t feel like your exercising.

If you are looking for a short, but higher intensity workout, try out our Y25.

And if you are looking for strength training, we offer BodyPump, Extreme Abs, Pilates and CXworxs.

Why is strength training so important? Here is the answer from the Mayo Clinic:

By stressing your bones, strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. (Also, it helps to) control your weight. As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more efficiently. The more toned your muscles, the easier it is to control your weight.

BodyPump does use a bar and plates. This is intimidating at first, but there are lots of options to using the bar that we can show you. Bodypump works all major muscle groups in one class. Muscle Strength and Sculpt also shapes your entire body using hand weights, tubing, stability balls and more.

Extreme Abs and CX are classes that really focus on your core muscles. Your abs, glutes, back, obliques and sling muscles that connect the lower body to the upper body are all worked in this class. And if 30 minutes is too long to work those muscle groups, try 15 minutes your first few times.

Pilates encompasses our entire mission here at the Y in that it strengthens your mind, body and soul. You will use floor mats, resistance bands, stretch bars and resist-a-balls. It improves your core while developing longer, leaner muscles. Pilates and our stretching classes also are great classes to work on your flexibility.

All classes always include a warmup, workout, cool down and stretch, and you never have to think about what you are going to do. We do that for you.

If you are interested in trying a class give us a call. We do offer fitness class orientations. If you want us to work one-on-one with you before you go to class, we would love to do that. Just remember to bring a water bottle, wear tennis shoes and some comfortable workout clothes for your workout.

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