Fitness Classes
The Gig Harbor Family YMCA offers a variety of fitness classes for all levels and abilities. All classes are included in your YMCA membership and available on a drop-in basis.Ballroom Dance
Learn the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Cha Cha and more as a way to stay active and having fun.
Boot Camp
This class conditions your muscles through a variety of basic strength, cardio, agility, and power exercises. Appropriate for all fitness levels.Core Training
Core exercises designed to strengthen and tone abdominal and lower back muscles.Drums Alive®
Join the dynamic movements of aerobic dance with the pulsating rhythms of the drum.Family Recess
This class offers playground and recess-style games for groups and families which promote teamwork and fun for all. Games and activities vary from week to week. Fun take-home activity ideas included.Group Cycling
A self-paced, instructor led indoor cycling class that is appropriate for all fitness levels. Bring your own water bottle.Kickboxing
High intensity class using martial arts moves to enhance cardiovascular fitness and tone upper and lower body.Line Dancing
Learn a new dance each week. No partners necessary.Pilates
Breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises using the resistance of your own body weight.Step Aerobics
Choreographed, high intensity cardiovascular class using adjustable steps for all fitness levels.Tai Chi
Exercises to increase balance, concentration and develop a strong core and powerful legs.Toning
Strength and endurance exercises using hand weights, body bars, Pilates balls and resistance bands for abdominal, upper and lower body conditioning.Women on Weights
A women only training program offered at the Women’s Center at Pt. Fosdick to educate women on the safe and proper use of various weight training methods using machines, free weights, bands and balls.Yoga
Exhilarating mind-body class combining stretching and strengthening movements in a quiet, calm environment.Zumba
Latin inspired dance-based cardio workout.Zumba Gold
Zumba 101 is perfect as an introduction to regular Zumba and for anyone who needs a less intense version of our other Zumba classes.ActivTrax®
ActivTrax® is a web-based fitness tool designed to offer customized exercise and nutritional guidance based upon the needs and goals of each member. Once you complete the ActivTrax® orientation, you will receive a customized workout to help achieve your fitness goals. Please plan on completing a Strength Orientation as a prerequisite. Sign up at the Welcome Center.Hapkido/Jujitsu
Formal instruction for Hapkido and Jujitsu, or the way of coordinated power. This form is referred to as a ‘soft’ martial art, meaning it follows circular and water principles.Aikido
Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art which uses unbalancing and throwing techniques to disarm an opponent. Aikido is a purely defensive art, using circular movements to redirect the power of an opponent’s attack.Age: 15 years and older
Tae Kwon Do
Learn and execute fundamental techniques of stretching, punching, kicking and blocking. Advance students learn patterns, sparring and self-defense.LIVESTRONG™ at the YMCA
For more information, contact Angela King at 253-530-8177 or ajking@ymcapkc.org or Kristina Butorac at 253-534-7871 or kbutorac@ymcapkc.org.
Active Older Adults
Aquatics
All water fitness classes are included in your YMCA membership and available on a drop in basis. See Pool Schedule for class times. For more information on classes, contact Linda Cota, Aquatics director at 253-534-7859.Deep Water Aerobics
Exercises take place in the main pool where a flotation belt is worn to create resistance for a low impact cardio and muscle toning workout.Aqua Kickboxing
Shallow water aerobics class using kickboxing movements for cardiovascular and muscle toning.Modified Water Aerobics
This class incorporates range of motion, mild strength building exercises, stretching, swimming and camaraderie. Great for those with limited mobility or recovering from surgery.Shallow Water Aerobics
Exercises take place in our zero-entry instructional pool where feet remain on the bottom of the pool at all times. Great for those with limited mobility.SilverSplash®
Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety. SilverSplash® offers lots of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.Water Walking
This class is a self-paced class with no instructor. Pool space is provided in the instructional pool for walking.Fitness Classes
Active Older Adult Weight Circuit Class
Increase your muscle strength and improve bone density by working with weights, resistance training and Precor weight machines. For more information, contact Bonnie Zeitner, Health and Well- Being Director at 253-534-7872 or bzeitner@ymcapkc.org.SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength and Range of Movement (MSROM)
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 are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.SilverSneakers® YogaStretch
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.Parkinson’s Movement Group
Join this group and learn balance, motor skills and simple large muscle movement geared towards those with Parkinson’s symptoms.Zumba Gold
Exciting Latin inspired dance rhythms created in the original Zumba class modified for the active older adult, beginner, or anyone needing modifications for a successful class. Includes chair workouts.