Group Exercise

Welcome to the Kernersville Family YMCA Group Exercise Program!

Description of Classes

* Indicates a Beginner-Friendly Class. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class begins and advise instructor that you are new to our program.Keep your own pace and watch your progression!

Ball Toning: Combination of strength & cardio using weighted balls throughout. (one hour)

BOSU: A challenging workout incorporating strength and some cardio. This workout

will strengthen and tone your arms, legs, and core. (60 minutes of cardio &

sculpt)

BOSU/Glide: Class incorporates use of BOSU and Glide Discs (sliding discs that engage core stabilization while working multiple muscles). (60 minutes cardio & strength)

Boot Camp: A high energy blend of cardio and toning intervals using a variety of

equipment-no choreography. (45 minutes cardio & 20 minutes sculpt)

Cardio Blast: A hi/lo class that uses a variety of equipment and may incorporate

some choreography into the workout. (50 min cardio)*

Core Conditioning: An abdominal, back and core workout meant to strengthen and tone

your midsection. (45 minutes core training)*

Cycle: A cardio stationary bike ride with a variety of intensities meant to train your

cardiovascular fitness. (45-50 minutes cardio & 10-15 minutes stretch and

cooldown)*

Cycle Circuit: A cycle class with intervals of strength training off the bikes using bands,

body weight, and mats. (body part in parenthesis is body part worked

during the interval. (60 min cardio & strength)

Elliptical Hiking: An interval cardio class held in the fitness center using ellipticals.

(45min cardio)*

Fire and Water: This is a yoga class that focuses on fluid movement through various

yoga positions. Bring a towel and water. (60 minutes intense yoga)

Hi/Lo: A traditional aerobics class combining hi and low impact movements. Class starts

on a low level and works up to a multi-level intensity. (50 minutes hi/lo & 10

minutes sculpt)*

Hot Yoga: Yoga class done with the room temp wrmer than ususal. (one hour all levels)*

Kick Fit: A high intensity kickboxing class that combines drills and strength training using

bars, medicine balls, bags, BOSUs, and weights. (50 minutes cardio and 10

minutes sculpt)

Line Dancing: Move and groove your way to a healthier body in this class. Learn how to

line dance, have fun, and work out at the same time.(60 minutes low

impact dancing)*

Low Impact Boot Camp: A low impact version of boot camp. (45 min cardio)*

Pilates: By emphasizing proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic alignment, and complete concentration on smooth, flowing movement, become acutely aware of how your body feels, where it is in space, and how to control its movement. Pilates exercises develop a strong "core," or center of the body. Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing.

Power Sculpt: An intense weight lifting class focusing on the major muscle groups of

the body. (1 hr)

Power Yoga: A yoga class for the advanced participant. (60 minutes intense yoga)

Restorative Yoga: A gentle yoga that is inviting for all levels of participation. (1 hr)*

Sculpt/Total Body Sculpt: Group wieght training using body bars, weights, BOSU's,

resistance bands,and medicine balls. (45 min)*

Silver Sneakers: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises

designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and activity

for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and

a ball offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or

standing support.(15 minutes cardio, 15 minutes strength, 15 minutes

balance/coordination/stretch)*

Step: This workout combines creative choreography and step patterns that

are challenging to all levels. (50 minutes cardio & 10 minutes sculpt)

Treadmill Hiking: An up and down hill walking class held in the fitness center using

treadmills. (45 minutes cardio)*

Walking: Walk in the North Gym to upbeat music. Stretching included.

(30-35 min gentle cardio)*
Yoga: A whole body approach improving posture, breathing and overall well being.(60

minutes)*

Zumba: A Latin dance cardio class that incorporates dance moves as well as traditional

muscle toning exercises. Sway your hips and sweat off the pounds! (50 minutes

cardio & 10 minutes stretch)*