Group Exercise

Over 25 group exercise classes are offered each week at the Casco Bay branch. All group exercise classes are free for members and registration is not required. We have classes for everyone and for all fitness types. Check the list below and find the class that is right for you!

Group Exercise

Winter Group Exercise Schedule begins January 3, 2010!

Enjoy one of our many classes that are ongoing at the Casco Bay YMCA! Please visit us at the Y or online for a complete schedule and class descriptions.

All group exercise classes are open to members only.

The Casco Bay YMCA now offers Family-Friendly Classes – encouraging a healthy lifestyle from an early age. Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome in family friendly classes as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Children 12 to 14 are welcome to attend any class with an adult. Children over 14 can participate in all group exercise classes unsupervised. Check the group exercise schedule for family friendly fitness class times!

Beginner’s Yoga: Tu: 5:00-6:00 pm
Boot Camp: M, W, F: 11:30-12:30 am
Bosu Interval: Tu & Th: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Cardio Strength: M & W: 8:30-9:30 am
G.R.U.N.T!
 M & W: 5:30-6:30 pm
Integrated Strength: M & F: 9:30-10:30 am
Low Key Tai Chi: F: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Maximum Core:    
Tu & Th: 5:00-5:30 pm
Girls' Workout Group:    
Tu & Th: 3:15-4:15
Mom & Me Zumba:    
M: 4:00-4:20 pm
Pilates: Tu & Th: 10:30 - 11:30 am; W: 6:00-7:00 pm
Power Pump:
W: 9:30-10:30 am
Seated Tai Chi: Tu: 8:45 - 9:45 am
Step & Sculpt:
Tu & Th: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Step Interval: Sat: 8:30 - 10 am
W.O.W. (Women on Weights): Tu & Th: 4:30-5:00 pm
Yoga Flow:
 9:00 - 10:30 am
Yoga Level I: 10:00 - 11:30 am; F: 10:30 am - Noon
Yoga: 6:30 - 7:45 am, T: 6:15 - 7:30 pm
Zumba Gold: M & W: 10:30 - 11:15 am
Zumba Techniques:    
W: 4:00 - 4:20 pm
Zumba:    
M: 4:30-5:30 pm; W: 4:30-5:30pm; F: 8:30-9:30 am

Check out our Mommy & Me Exercise Class, Cycling Fusion Classes, More Yoga & Pilates, and more evening classes (for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced).

Y Cycling Program

Dates: October 13 – May 29
Day: Varies
Times: Varies
Ages: High School and Up
Fees: Free. Members only.
Maximum: 12

Y Group Cycling is a non-impact, individually paced cardiovascular workout on specially designed stationary bikes manufactured by LeMond Fitness. Cycling is the most comprehensive mental and physical training program developed. Led by extensively trained and certified instructors, participants burn an average of 500 calories in a one-hour class. Inspirational music and a non-competitive environment ensure a fun, effective experience for all participants and fitness levels. Remember to sign up at the front desk in order to reserve your bike. Space is limited to 12 bikes. See our group exercise schedule for a listing of our 13 weekly classes.

Adult Martial Arts

Dates: Winter I: January 7 and/or 9 – February 18 and/or 20; Winter II: March 4 and/or 6 – April 15 and/or 17
Days: Thursdays and/or Saturdays
Times: Thursdays 6:00-6:50 pm Saturdays 10:30-11:20 am
Ages: 12 years to adult
Fees: Family Membership: $15; Youth Membership: $45; Non-Member: $90
Non-members welcome! Pre-registration required.

Martial arts training can give you a big advantage to help you in many aspects of your life. This program will teach you about fitness, discipline and team work; all while having fun! Please note that each class has a separate registration. If you plan to attend twice a week, you will need to register for both classes.

Triathlon Training Class I

Dates: Winter II: February 15 - April 2; Winter III: April 5 - May 21
Days: Monday and Friday
Times: 7:00-8:30 a.m.
Ages: High School & Up
Fees: Member: $85; Non-Member: $120
Non-members welcome! Pre-registration required.
                  Winter I non-member registration: December 28 – January 2
                  Winter II non-member registration: February 22 – February 27
Minimum 5, Maximum 9.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to train like a triathlete? What is all this hype now about triathlons? Join us as we swim, bike, and run our way to fitness and fun. Have a great time and meet new people as you get in the best shape of your life. Each session will consist of 25 minutes of each – swimming, biking (on our LeMond spinning bikes) and running by use of the treadmills or outside if you prefer. Get ready for a great way to jump start your fitness goals! Registration is required.

Triathlon Training Class II

Dates: Winter I: January 5 – February 18; Winter II: March 2 – April 15
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 11:00-12:30 pm
Ages: High School and Older
Fees: Members: $85; Non-Members: $120
Non-members welcome! Registration Required.
                  Winter I non-member registration: December 28 – January 2
                  Winter II non-member registration: February 22 – February 27
Minimum 5, Maximum 9.

The Six-Pack (Just Abs Water Workout)

Dates: Ongoing
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 8:30 - 9 am
Ages: Adults
Fees: Free
Members only

Supplement your dry-land activities with water training this winter. This class “hits the spot” with a variety of ‘Ab’-friendly exercises. Whether you want to improve core balance, trim your waistline, or join us for a quick ½ hour crunch work-out, this class can support and improve the quality of land activities as the body ages and changes. Class is held in our heated small pool.

Water Aerobics

Dates: Ongoing
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: Mon, Wed, Fri 8-9 am & 9-9:45am; Tu, Th 9-9:45am & 6:30-7:30
Ages: 13+
Fees: Free
Members only

Get Fit & Get Wet! Your heart will be pumping and the water will help cool off some of that winter stress. Join us for a variety of water exercises that focus on the whole body. Multiple instructors mix things up a bit to keep you on your toes with shallow & deep water, use of music, aqua barbells, noodles, and stretch cords. The water helps to support joints, promotes balance, and working against the current gives you just the right amount of resistance. Class is held in the large pool.