Wellness

Give Personal Training a Try!
Working with a Personal Trainer can help you focus your fitness goals and achieve them faster.  Stop by our Front Desk and sign up for a session with one of our certified Personal Trainers:  Randy Carpenter, Vicki Karas, Stephanie Koepfer or Karen Tindal. 

Knox Pilates Workout - Pilates Studio
Knox Pilates Workout is a private pilates studio located in the Farragut Family YMCA. Heather Simmons Alexander owns and operates the studio and has been studying Pilates since 1988. Alexander has taught in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle and has been a certified instructor since 2000. YMCA members are welcome to participate in any Pilates classes offered by Heather. For more information about Knox Pilates Workout, visit www.knoxpilatesworkout.com.

Youth Fitness

Teen Fitness
ages 10-15 yrs old
Classes Start Monthly
FREE to Members
We will teach your pre-teens all about basic fitness and how to use equipment properly and safely. This class is 4 weeks long and you must attend all four classes to pass. You must reserve your spot at the desk. Spaces are limited each month.

Active Older Adults

SilverSneakers MSROM
(Muscular Strength and Range of Movement) T/TH 10:00
Have fun and move to music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity of daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

SilverSneakers CardioCircuit
M/W/F 9:30 a.m.
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.

Monthly socials and lunches!! Check with the Farragut branch for schedule!!

November Group Exercise Schedule

Click here for printable version of Group Exercise Schedule

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CARDIO CLASSES

STEP/STEP-ABS              A 45 minute class utilizing the step to provide an overall cardiovascular                                          workout.  This class is fast-paced and fun with choreography to keep                                          you challenged– come ready to break a sweat!  The Step/Abs options                                          will include with an awesome Core routine.

KICKBOX DRILLS & ABS Don’t let the length of this 30 minute class fool you – it is fun but                                          tough.  Kickboxing drills will have you punching and kicking while                                          strengthening your core and improving your flexibility.  The class will                                          also include floor work to strengthen both the abdominals and the                                          lower back.

WEEKEND WARRIOR       Start the weekend off right with this 90 minute workout combining                                          cardio and resistance training.  Come each week and find out what this                                          Saturday’s special is – it will bring out the Weekend Warrior in you!

ZUMBA                             Dance your way to a fitter body with this easy to follow class inspired                                          by music and rhythms from around the globe.  This class is more like a                                          party than a workout – bring a friend and join the excitement!

Spin Classes

SPIN                                Group cycling led by Instructor.  45 minute classes that provide a great                                          cardio workout.  Appropriate for all levels of fitness – but please come                                          to class 10 minutes early and let the instructor know if you are new to                                          ensure proper bike set-up.  Give it a try!  Due to the limited number of                                          bikes you must sign up for this class at the courtesy counter or by                                          calling 777-9622.  Please come with a full water bottle and towel – you                                          will sweat!

Strength Training Classes

TOTAL BODY                   Progressive resistance class utilizing a plate-loaded bar.  50 minutes                                          provides a complete weight workout.  You will focus on improving your                                          overall strength and body composition. To ensure all participants have                                          equipment please sign up for this class at the courtesy desk or by                                          calling 777-9622.

ON THE BALL                   This 30 minute class offering uses the Stability balls, Medicine Balls and                                          Bender balls to give you’re a well-rounded workout.  Core work is                                          always included.

ARMS AND ABS               Who doesn’t want great looking arms and abs?  This class will focus on                                          conditioning these muscle groups to give you the look you want.

GUTS AND GLUTES         This class will alternate between conditioning the lower body muscles                                          and the muscles of the core.  Spri tubing, weights, and/or Gliding discs                                          may be used for variety.

MUSCLE MANIA               Get your morning off to a great start when you combine cardiovascular                                          conditioning with strength training in a fun and energizing workout.                                           The Express class is offered on Wednesday afternoons.