The Y offers many group exercise classes led by trained, responsive, and fun instructors at a community center near you and virtually. The Y has a large variety of classes to choose from to keep you motivated and help you build relationships with new classmates.
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YMCA Updates Health and Safety Protocols
The Y is updating health and safety protocols to stay consistent with state and CDC guidelines including no longer requiring reservations at Pierce County Y Aquatics Centers and changes to mask policy starting Tuesday, May 17. Check out our blog post for the full update on the Y's health and safety commitment.
VISITING THE Y | STEPS FOR SUCCESS
- Activate your YMCA membership or join online.
- Review safety and etiquette guidelines for the facility and/or aquatics center.
- Stay home if you're experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state public health officials encourage seniors and members of vulnerable populations, including those with underlying health conditions, to stay at home.
Cardio
Step, dance, jab, and move to the music to get your heart pumping with our innovative and action-packed cardio group exercise classes! Classes include dance, kickboxing, running, and dance more.
Cardio Strength
Get a total body workout that focuses on tightening and toning the body with intervals of cardio and strength using hand weights, body bars, resistance bands, steps, and resistance balls.
Cycling
A great mixture of aerobic exercise, muscle building, endurance training, and interval challenge - cycle group exercise classes are great for any fitness goal or level of fitness. Bring a towel and water bottle for high-energy cardio-muscular training!
Flexibility, Balance, and Core
Take the time to center and strengthen your energy with Flexibility, Balance, and Core. Improve balance and flexibility with these group exercise classes focused on strengthening core muscles and increasing range of motion.
Low Impact
Keep up your endurance, get healthier, and connect with others while building strength and increasing stability with a variety of Low Impact group exercise classes that are easy on your joints.
Low Impact Cardio
Classes that are easy on your joints get you stepping, dancing, jabbing, and moving to the music to get your heart pumping with our innovative and action-packed cardio group exercise classes! Classes include Zumba and Overcome.
Strength
Fun, high energy classes using resistance training designed to improve your overall strength and endurance.
Yoga
Control breathing through a series of flowing movements designed to strengthen and lengthen muscles while developing a mind-body connection. Guidance through yoga postures improves strength, balance, and flexibility.