Health, Well-being & Fitness

Wellness Center Orientations

Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Ages: Ages 12 and older (Ages 9 - 12 see Wellness Staff for details)
Fee: Free
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

Whether you are a new member, or a long time member, an orientation is a great introduction to everything the Wellness Center has to offer. A Wellness coach will show you how to correctly use the cardiovascular and weight equipment and discuss Wellness Center etiquette.

Body Composition Analysis

Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: $12
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

A Wellness coach will chart your weight and body measurements, then calculate body fat percentage and BMI using non-invasive equipment. This is an easy and affordable way to keep track of important health information and monitor your personal progress with the help of a qualified trainer.

Exercise Support Program (ESP)

Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $48 per Hour
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

Training for an event, stuck in an exercise rut, or just want someone to push you a little harder? Then get personal training with ESP! Whether you are looking at hitting the weights with our experienced trainers or want to focus on a fitness interest, we have a trainer to suit your goals. Our trainers can target running, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, strength training, cardio conditioning, weight loss, and general fitness. This program is a great way to increase your confidence and give you the knowledge, guidance, and coaching necessary to accomplish your goals.

Personal Fitness Assessment

Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $32
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

The assessment is comprised of eight tests which evaluate body composition, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. The assessment provides information on an individual's fitness status and can be used in health enhancement, as well as setting future goals for training.

Living Well for Better Health

Registration Category: Living Well
Ages: All Adults with ongoing health problems or who care for people who do                                                                                                                              Fee: suggested $10 donation
Date: Fall II: November 3 - December 15
Schedule: Thursday 1:00 - 3:30
Pre-Registration Required

If you are dealing with concerns with aches and pains, weight issues, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure and missing out on things you used to do then consider this class.  Learn new ways to deal with having pain, being tired, setting goals, eating well and planning for the future.  Feel better; Be in contol; Do the things you want to do.

Re-Youth-Enate

Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Schedule: Tu: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Ages: Adults
Fee: Free (Members Only)

Feel like your old self again! Experience the best training for your age group. This class will help with flexibility, strength, and balance. It is a fun environment with other older adults trying to keep up a healthy lifestyle. This is a group class with strengthening, cardio, quickness, flexibility, and relaxation activities. Rebuild your body and confidence to lead a more active life and feel more Youth-ful!

Healthy Living Program

Registration Category: Healthy Living Program
Date:   Fall I: September 6 – October 24
          Fall II: October 30 – December 17
Ages:  Adults meeting self-assessment criteria
Fee: $90
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

This special seven week program is designed to assist YMCA members who want to become healthier and need support, motivation, and guidance in discovering a healthier lifestyle. Our wellness coaches will work one on one with you on a weekly basis to help you achieve your goals. This program also includes fitness assessments and the opportunity to connect with resources outside the Y.

Tri Circuit Training

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: M W 6:45-7:45, Th 10:30-11:30
Membership Required

A fun way to liven up your fall and winter workout routine, combining cardio, strength, and core conditioning in a 1 hour, non-stop, fast-paced program. This class a great way to train for ski season, Triathlon, running, or just as a way to improve general fitness.

Aquacize

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule:      M W F 8:30 – 9:15 am
Membership Required

Get fit and get wet! Your heart will be pumping. Join us for a variety of water exercises that focus on the whole body. Instructors will keep you on your toes with shallow and deep water, use of music, aqua barbells, noodles, and other equipment. The water helps to support joints, promotes balance, and working against the current gives you just the right out of resistance.

Liquid Toning

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Membership Required

A higher intensity class using shallow water as well as deep water. Something for the entire body. Resistance barbells will be used throughout the workout. This class taught in the I-Pool at the Portland Branch and the main pool at Casco Bay. This class is also offered as a very moderate-exercise circuit training class at Pineland.

Adult Swim Lessons

Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Adult
Date:   Fall I: September 6 – October 24
          Fall II: October 30 – December 17
Ages: 18 and up
Fee:    Family Member: Free; Adult Member: $57
Schedule: Please with the membership desk for specific class times
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

We offer group lessons for all swimmers from the beginning adult swimmer who is not confident in the water, to the advanced swimmer looking for help with their technique.

Private & Semi PrivateSwim Lessons

Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Private
Ages: All
Fee:    $48 for individual lesson for 1/2 hour; $32 for semi-private for 1/2 hour.
Schedule: By Appointment
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required

These lessons are for individuals who prefer one-on-one instruction or whose schedule varies week-to-week. Call the Y with any questions. Times and days are tailored to the needs of the participants.

Adult Swim

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 18 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Membership Required

Open pool time for adults to do self-directed aquatic exercise.

Kickboxing

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: M: 6:30-7:30 W Sa: 9:30 – 10:30 am Class schedule may be changed for Fall II schedule only
Membership Required

Cardio kickboxing combines a solid cardio workout with martial arts techniques.  It's a total body workout!

Kettlebells

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 9:30 – 10:30 am; Th: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Membership Required

Kettlebells are weights with handles that are used to perform exercised that combine cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training. Learn and refine the basic movements of training with Kettlebells.

Pedal & Kettle

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: W: 10:45 – 11:45 am
Membership Required

A fun combination of indoor cycling and kettlebell training. We begin with 20 minutes of intense cycling, then hop off the bike for 15 minutes of kettlebell training, back to the bike and "ride" for 20 minutes, then another round of kettle bell training. This is a great way to get both cardiovascular endurance and muscle endurance all in one class! Arrive early and sign up,. Class is limited to 18!

Indoor Cycling

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule:      Tu Th: 6:15 – 7:15 am
          M F: 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
          M W: 5:15 – 6:15 pm
          Sa: 8:15 – 9:15 am
Membership Required

YMCA group cycling is a non-impact, individually paced cardiovascular workout on specially designed Fitness bikes. (Greater Portland uses LeMond bikes). Cycling is the most comprehensive mental and physical training program developed and led by extensively trained and certified instructors. Inspirational music and a non-competitive environment ensure a fun, safe, effective experience for all fitness levels.

Total Body Workout

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: M F: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Membership Required

This class offers a variety of cardio and strength exercises that compliment a total body workout.

Walk to Run

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: M: 10:30 – 11:30 am
          M: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Membership Required

Join our Walk to Run class if you're a walker or a beginner runner.  We will go outside and take advantage of the beautiful Pineland Campus trails during good weather.

Nordic Walking

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule:  T 11:00 -11:30 
Membership Required

Nordic Walking is fitness walking with specially designed poles. It has been practiced for decades as dry land training for competitive Nordic Skiers.  Nordic walkers use more of their entire body, with greater intensity, and build strength in the core muscles and upper body as well as improved balance and stability, along with the cardiovascular benefits of walking.

Power Yoga

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu: 9:15 – 10:30 am
          W: 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Membership Required

Power yoga flows not only provide a full body work out, but also therapeutic healing. This class focuses closely on individual needs and provides modification for poses. All are welcome to experience the body, mind & spirit connection that a yoga workout provides, while moving out stress, tension, and toxins. Feel stronger, centered, and up right. Great for core strengthening, which helps support the back, along with many other structural benefits.

Pilates

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Membership Required

Pilates is a class that is a cross between yoga, stretching and calisthenics., leaving you with a feeling of physical and mental well-being.

Zumba

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: M: 5:30 – 6:30 pm; Th: 6:30-7:30 Sa: 10:30 – 11:30 am
Membership Required

This dance fitness class is all about the music. By using basic steps (and a whole lot of hips!), anyone can join! Whether you are a novice dancer or a professional, you will have a blast and forget you’re working out. Join in on the latest fitness craze!

Zumba Toning

No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Th: 5:15 – 6:30 pm;
Membership Required

When it comes to body sculpting, the Zumba Toning program raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted bodysculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin infused Zumba moves to create a calorie torching, strength-training dance fitness party.