ST. CHARLES YMCA
Our YMCA Instructors will support and motivate you through professionally designed group and water fitness classes.
Scroll down to see our members' Top 10 Favorite Group Fitness Classes at the St. Charles Family YMCA.
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JUDITH - ST. CHARLES YMCA
"I use SilverSneakers fitness programs Monday through Friday every week. Each instructor varies the workouts and makes it fun to exercise."
SHIRLEY - ST. CHARLES YMCA
"I enjoy the Senior Fitness, Core, Tone, SilverSneakers, and Boom classes. 👍 Debbie, Beth Ann, and Terri are great!"
ST. CHARLES YMCA MEMBER
"When I arrive for a 5:30 am or 6:30 am class, the staff members are so cheerful and encouraging as we check in. If help is needed in the spin class, a staff member will take care of the problem."
OUR MEMBERS' FAVORITE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
A low impact class designed to prevent injury while increasing strength and cardio levels, and improving balance.
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. This class can be adapted by the student depending on their fitness level and abilities. It is suitable for beginning to intermediate skill levels.
A strength training program where we integrate high-repetition movements, with light to moderate weights, to deliver a total body workout. Throughout this class, you’ll burn calories, build strength, and be motivated by popular music and an inspirational instructor. This class is not about building bulk; it’s about developing lean, toned muscles. You’ll use a step and weights during this program.
A high intensity class that may use all depths of the pool. Class components include vigorous cardio and strength training using water specific equipment.
A total body workout using a variety of quicker paced exercises held in shallow water. This class combines light aerobic workout with muscle strengthening and flexibility. Participants may use equipment to enhance workout.
This class will help you build strength, improve posture, flexibility and balance through combinations of breathing and postures.
A complete body conditioning class that uses the “PowerHouse” muscles of the abdomen, lower back, hips and glutes, while lengthening the muscles. Form and principles of Pilates are based on the philosophy that mind and body must work together in order to achieve overall fitness.
Do you like fast-paced challenging workouts that are done in 30 minutes? BOOM was developed by leading fitness experts to improve strength, flexibility and endurance in convenient 30-minute workouts. These classes will challenge you, but don't worry: One-handed push ups aren't required!
Shallow water exercise based on traditional Yoga and Pilates movements. Improves core strength, balance and flexibility, resulting in more energy and improved relaxation.
8 Tips Before Your First Spin Class
Spin class is a great indoor cardiovascular exercise routine that anyone can join in on. Deciding to go to an indoor cycling class for the first time may be intimidating, but it’s a fun and rewarding experience. With a few tips on how to get prepared for your first class and what to expect, you'll be ready to start cycling!
What Is Les Mills?
We all know it can be hard to find the motivation to work out some days. But what if you could hop out of bed excited about your daily exercise class? Les Mills hopes to make this dream a reality by offering modern group workout programs that make fitness more enjoyable and accessible.
Les Mills classes fuse science, movement and music with the latest exercise trends and technology to deliver a workout experience that will change your outlook on exercise.