Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton
Group Exercise Descriptions:
Aquatics
Aquatic exercise classes are a valuable and effective alternative to “land” programs. Aquatic exercise reduces impact on joints, increases strength and improves flexibility. All fitness levels of swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome! All programs use the properties of water and water fitness equipment to create muscle strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Classes:
Deep Water
Traditional deep water aqua fitness moves will strengthen your cardiovascular system, improve your core strength and tone your muscles. Aqua belts are used to suspend and support you in the deep water.
Movement Disorder
Specifically designed for persons with symptoms of Parkinson's disease, this shallow water class is open to all members who want to improve posture, strength and balance. Exercises targeted to improve slowness of movements, balance and muscle rigidity.
Shallow Water
Improve cardiovascular fitness, core strength, stability and flexibility. This is a cardiovascular aerobic class in the shallow water. Water dumbbells and noodles are used to assist your workout.
Water Walking
This class is designed to cater to people with physical limitations and for anyone looking to workout in the water at their own pace. Instructor lead exercises focus on increased range of motion, core and joint stability, balance and flexibility and improved muscular strength.
Combination
Offer cardio and strength elements in one class. Busy schedules and obligations often force us to limit the time we spend exercising so we designed fitness classes that are both efficient and effective in burning calories, increasing muscular strength and endurance and giving you the variety
Classes:
Cardio Strength
A fat burning and complete body-sculpting workout in one. Raise your heart rate in the aerobic segment and then top it off with some challenging toning exercises
Kickbox & Core
This combo class will give you one awesome workout! Start off with cardio moves including kicks, jabs, and punches. Follow it up with stabilization exercises designed to increase abdominal and lower back strength.
Forever Fit
Designed for the middle aged to older adult, this class will offer the participant a safe, fun and effective workout that's simple to follow. Increased cardiovascular capacity, improved overall strength and range of motion are just some of the benefits enjoyed in this class.
Movement Disorder
Specifically designed for persons with symptoms of Parkinson's disease, this land class is open to all members who want to improve posture, strength and balance. Exercises targeted to improve slowness of movements, balance and muscle rigidity.
Indoor Boot Camp
The ultimate in overall conditioning! We provide a wide selection of fresh workouts for anyone who is tired of doing the same thing every day. Workouts will include cardiovascular training, circuit strength training, agility drills, and more.
Senior Fit
This class is perfect for seniors looking for a fun, balanced workout. Strength work with resistance tubing and handheld weights alternated with non-impact aerobic exercises designed to increase muscular strength and range of movement.
Step Strength
An oldie but a goodie! Get fantastic cardio conditioning with this classic workout that incorporates fluid movements with the elevation of a step and then add some strengthening exercises to give yourself a total body workout.
Spirit, Mind and Body
Improve your physical fitness, but allow quiet time for reflection and stress reduction. These classes generally focus on breathing control, flexibility, balance and mental focus.
Classes:
Belly Dance
This ancient dance form will improve coordination, balance, body alignment and flexibility while isolating and toning abdominal muscles.
Mat Pilates
This class is a fabulous introduction to the phenomenon of Pilates! It is designed to increase "core" strength, improve flexibility, coordination and balance without adding bulk.
Pilates
This class takes participants to the next level in the practice of Pilates. Challenging exercises designed to further improve core strength, balance and overall flexibility will be introduced and mastered.
Yoga
Reduce your daily stress! Strengthen your spirit, mind and body in this no impact approach to exercise. The class is perfect for everyone. Don't forget your firm blanket or yoga mat and comfortably fitting clothes.
Classes:
Strength
Strengthen and condition muscles as you incorporate dumbbells, barbells, body bars, bands, medicine balls, etc. Some classes may only utilize your own body weight to create resistance.
Strength
A strengthening class incorporating traditional weight training exercises such as squats, presses, lifts and curls. All major muscle groups are worked using barbells, dumbbells or other equipment.
Senior Strength
Designed specifically for the middle aged to older adult, this 45 minute class will help increase bone density, strengthen and tone muscles and improve balance and coordination using several different modes and equipment.
Family
Stay healthy and fit as a family and have fun. These classes focus on overall wellness for the whole family through physical fitness, dance, exercise and drills.
Classes:
Family Zumba
Zumba classes for the family fuse Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness party. The routines feature interval training sessions with fast and slow rhythms that incorporate Latin and International dances such as salsa, mambo, cha cha, meringue, reggaeton, samba, belly dance, hip hop and more.
Family Hour
Get the weekend off to the right start with this hour dedicated to your family's wellness. Check out the monthly calendar of events focused to get your family's fitness on track.
Youth
Classes taught with age-appropriate curriculum to encourage physical fitness, personal growth and development. Classes are upbeat, fun and incorporate a variety of exercises.
Classes:
Youth Sports Conditioning
This program is designed for the middle school student looking to develop and improve his or her athletic abilities. Specific pre-designed workouts will focus on improving/developing speed, agility, coordination and strength. Trained staff will be on hand to assist and motivate.
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