Fitness

Youth Fitness

Teen Orientation
The Cansler YMCA offers a 2-hour Teen Orientation for youth ages 10-14 who are ready to get started on a basic workout routine. This orientation is free to members and includes hands-on training by a certified fitness staff member. Make sure to bring a bottle of water! The orientation includes the use of the cardiovascular equipment and our Cybex strength equipment. Appointments are scheduled through the front desk. For more in-depth training, we recommend signing up for the TNT class, however completion of either the Teen Orientation or TNT is REQUIRED before youth ages 10-14 are allowed to workout on the fitness floor.

Active Older Adults

SilverSneakers®
Offered in partnership with Humana Health, SilverSneakers® classes offer strength and conditioning exercises that are easy on the joints and appropriate for those who exercise regularly as well as those new to exercise.

Makin' Waves
This water class is now offered Monday through Thursday mornings and evenings. This class is a great, invigorating, challenging workout for the very fit to those new to an exercise program. Lots of fun and fellowship while exercising your heart and working on your balance, flexibility and coordination.

March Group Exercise Schedule

Monday 9:00am Cardio Circuit 10:00am Makin' Waves 11:00am SilverSneakers® 5:30pm Yoga (community room) Lvl 2 5:30pm Step & Glide 5:30pm Spin 6:00pm Makin Waves 6:15pm Total Body 7:15pm ZUMBA	Tuesday 9:00am Core Body Balance 9:30am Makin' Waves 5:30pm Guts N' Guns 6:00pm Makin' Waves 6:15pm Pilates
Wednesday 9:00am ZUMBA 10:00am Makin' Waves 10:00am Yoga 11:00am SilverSneakers® 5:30pm ZUMBA 6:30pm Makin' Waves 6:30pm Total Body	Thursday 9:30am Makin Waves 10:00am Beginner Yoga 5:30pm Kickboxing 6:00pm Makin' Waves 6:30pm Butts N' Gutts 7:15pm ZUMBA Tone
Friday 9:00am Stability Ball 10:00am Makin Waves 11:00am SilverSneakers®	Saturday 9:00am ZUMBA 10:00am Yoga 10:00am Makin' Waves

Click here to download a printable version of the group exercise schedule.

Class Descriptions

AOA (Active Older Adults)—A mixture of cardio and strength training for older age groups (1 hr.)

Beginner Yoga—Gentle Yoga poses, suitable for beginning exercisers, seniors, and cardiac rehab. (1 hr.)

Belly Busters—Tone and tighten your core with this 15 minute abdominal intensive class. (15 min.)

Boot Camp—A fun cardio workout using “boot camp” basic exercises to keep you in shape.  Invigorating and fun! (30 min.)

Butts & Guts—This intense lower body workout targets your glutes and abdominals as well as challenges your cardiovascular fitness. (45 min.)

Cardio Circuit—This class combines the benefits of step and resistance training (45 min.)

Cardio Quest—A full cardio workout that will lead you through a complete cardio workout session (45 min.)

Core Body Balance—Maintain and/or gain proper body balance with this class.  Concentrated moves for all ages! (1 hr.)

Group Spin—This class is a participant led class for all ages and exercise levels. (45 min.)

Hi/Lo—High intensity and lo impact class featuring cardio and strength training.  Perfect for beginning exercisers or seniors. (45 min.)

Hoopalicious—This fun class incorporates the hoola hoop for a great cardio workout with heart pumping fun.  Great for all ages!  (30 min.)

Kickboxing—Focus on form, technique, and cardio conditioning, incorporating kicking and punching movements.  (1 hr.)

Makin’ Waves—Water class for all ages.  Includes strength and cardio training using water resistance and water dumbbells. (45 min.)

Pilates—Stretch and tone muscles and enhance posture, muscle balance, muscle tone, flexibility, and mind-body control. (30 min.)

SilverSneakers®—Older adult exercise program.  Exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and activities for daily living skills.  Hand weights, tubing, balls, and chairs are used for this class. (45 min.)

Spin—Appropriate for all ages and exercise levels spinning is a great cardio workout that is guaranteed to make you sweat. (45 min.)

Step & Glide—Works your heart and tones the major muscles in your legs. (45 min.)

Total Body—Designed to help strengthen and tone all muscle groups.  Bands, hand weights, steps, etc will be used.  Great for beginners to advanced exercisers. (45 min.)

Yoga—Slow, controlled movements and deep stretches of Yoga poses are used to release tension, develop flexibility, and build strength. (1 hr)

ZUMBA!®—Get a cardio workout while dancing to the rhythms and movements of Latin music.  (45 min.)

ZUMBA Tone®--Class will use the same great music and dance moves but add additional fitness moves and focus on certain body parts. (45 min.)

Please note: Classes are subject to change. If you have a favorite class, please support it by coming to class. Poorly attended classes may be cancelled.