Whitehouse YMCA Exercise
Class Descriptions

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• Cardio Blast is packed with a variety of aerobic activities designed to help
       you shed unwanted pounds and get your heart in tip-top shape.
   

• Cardio Circuit is based on the proven effective principles of circuit training: 
       Maintain an elevated heart rate while rotating between cardio and strength
       building stations. It’s a one stop exercise session! Stations last for an average of
       1-3 minutes giving everyone the opportunity to work at their own intensity and
       pace.
   

• Cardio Kickboxing became popular in 1992 with its winning combination of
       aerobics, boxing, and martial arts. Jab, kick, &punch to fun upbeat music while
       you work out at your own fitness level.
   

• Double Bench is a step aerobics class where each individual uses 2 steps
       throughout various routines. A fun, challenging way to increase muscle and burn
       fat!  
   

• Extreme Abs/Lower Body focuses on one specific section of the body to
       build, stretch, and tone to the extreme.
   

• Fun Fitness is a cardio class made to take you back to those P.E. days.  You
       might play a game of basketball, volleyball, or tag... Changes day to day...Have
       fun while getting in a great workout!
   

• Kids in Motion is a FUN, safe, and effective way for your child to make exercise an important part of their life. Enhance your child’s confidence while improving their motor skill development, strength and stamina. See schedule for ages and times. If your child is not on a family membership, a $2 activity fee per class applies. For children 3-5 years old.
   
• Mat Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20^th century. In each class you will complete a series of movements that focus on total body strength and flexibility. Feel better than ever with this balancing, low impact, mind-body workout. This class will strengthen your core like never before!
   
• PiYo is a combination of both Pilates and Yoga. Set in a relaxing atmosphere, you will continually be challenged by strengthening your back and core muscles groups. Increase your body awareness, good posture, and strength. Stability balls, bands, and other props may be used.
   
• Run/Walk Heart Savers begins with stretching, and then breaks into a running and a walking group before finishing together with stretching. Log your time, distance, and difficulty level each time to track progress.  Create goals and meet new friends while exercising your heart.
   
• Senior Fitness is designed to maintain or increase your current fitness level in order to enhance your quality of life. Each class includes strength and cardiovascular training incorporating step, dance, yoga and Pilates. Make new friends while increasing your overall health! Chair and floor work may include balls, bands, and or weights.
   
• Total Toning is exactly how it sounds. This fast paced ½ hour class will help you tone up and get strong!
   
• Yoga literally means “to yoke or unite the mind with the body”. Yoga focuses on breathing and stretching while maintaining emotional balance to remain centered and reduce stress. Just a few of Yoga’s many benefits include improved flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. Learn to “let down or relax” and give back to yourself through a series of powerful poses (or asanas).
   
• Zumba is an energetic hour of fun, sweat, and dancing designed for everyone! Created in the mid 1990’s by Colombian “Beto” Perez, Zumba has taken the global fitness industry by storm. Using a combination of Latin and International music with dance themes, Beto created a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Zumba combines fast and slow rhythms to get your heart rate up while strengthening and toning the entire body. Come party with us!  
  Zumba 101 is a beginner, low impact, and slower paced version.

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If you need any more information regarding classes
please contact Ginger Cardwell.

 YMCA Health & Fitness Coordinator at: gcardwell@tylerymca.org