Group Exercise
Over 25 group exercise classes are offered each week at the Greater Portland branch.
Spotlight on: Bodycombat with Darcy
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Monday
Times: Noon - 12:45 pm
Ages: Adults
Fees: Free
Members only
BODYCOMBATtm is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely engergetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors you will strike, punch, kick, and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
Ongoing Group Exercise Classes
| Power Flex: | M,W,F | 9:30 am |
| Boot Camp: | M,W,F | 12:00 pm |
| After Work Circuit: | M,W | 6:00 pm |
| F | 5:30 pm | |
| Absolute Abs: | T, TH | 12:00 pm |
| T | 6:15 am & 6:00 pm | |
| Hard Core: | M, W | 1:15 pm |
| W | 6:15 am | |
| Cardio KickBox: | M, W | 12:00 pm |
| Cardio Blast: | T, Th | 9:00 am |
| Qigong: | M, W | 7:15 am |
| TaiChi: | W | 6:00 pm |
| Jazz Dance: | T | 6:00 pm |
| Cycling: | M, Th | 6:15 am |
Below is the list of new and ongoing programs that will be offered. Please stop by the Wellness office for more information, and consult the Active Kids & Family listings for more great classes for you and your kids!
NEW! Golf Conditioning
Dates: March 2 – April 13
Days: Tuesday
Times: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Fees: Free for members/$120 non-members
Non-members welcome! Pre-registration Required (click here to register on-line)
If you want to add 50 yards to your drive, accuracy to your short game, or if you just want to shed a few pounds to make the walk along the green a little easier, this is the class for you. Work on CORE strength, balance, and overall conditioning in the resistance circuit class. No golf experience is required, and no golf specific skills will be taught. This is strictly an exercise and conditioning class. Only ten spots are available for this seven-week session, so register early. Instructor: Jesse Wall.
YMCA Prenatal Water Aerobics
Dates: March 2 – April 13
Days: Monday or Wednesday
Times: Monday: 10:30 am; Wednesday: 5:30 pm
Fees: Free for members/$120 non-members
Non-members welcome! Pre-registration Required (click here to register on-line)
Current research has shown that regular exercise has many positive benefits for mother and baby. A highly qualified practitioner can give valuable guidance in the safe exercise prescription for the prenatal and postpartum year. This class will focus on cardiovascular fitness, general musculoskeletal health, and strength building within each participants' fitness level while promoting a healthy pregnancy. A doctors' note is required. Space limited to 8 participants. Instructor: Nancy Charlebois, PT, MT. If you have specific questions please call 207-773-5778.
Y Cycling Program
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Varies
Times: Varies
Ages: High School and Up
Fees: Free
Members only
YMCA Group cycling is a non-impact, individually paced cardiovascular workout on specially designed stationary bikes manufactured by LeMond Fitness with personal computers on each. 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 participants and fitness levels.
Cycle & Sculpt
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Times: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Ages: Adults
Fees: Free
Members only
A great beginner class! Come enjoy getting a cardio workout on our LeMond bikes along with strength and flexibility all in one class. This is designed for the new/beginner that wants a great start to fitness!
Gentle Yoga
Dates: Ongoing
Day: Sunday
Times: 8:30 am
Ages: Adults
Fee: Free
Members only
Discover the importance of flexibility and relaxation as this traditional yoga class helps to re-energize your body and mind.
Yoga Flow
Dates: Ongoing
Days: Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday
Times: Tuesday and Friday: 6:15 am; Saturday 8:30 am
Ages: Adults
Fee: Free
Members only
An intermediate level vinyasa-style workout. You will move through a variety of postures with one pose connecting to the next. This class will strengthen your mind as well as your muscles!
Kripalu Yoga
Dates: Ongoing
Days: Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday
Times: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Ages: Adults
Fee: Free
Members only
Deepen your yoga practice with more in depth pranayama, vinyasa, and holding of challenging asanas.
Asthanga Yoga
Dates: Ongoing
Days: Thursday
Times: 6:00 pm
Ages: Adults
Fee: Free
Members only
This 1 1/2 hour Asthanga yoga class focuses on deep muscle conditioning and flexibility while blending balance, alignment, breathing, and relaxation. It's a challenging class for the intermediate to advanced yoga enthusiast.