Health, Well-being & Fitness
Create A Life You Love
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Saturday, January 21
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Members: $12; Non-Members: $32
Schedule: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Instructor Willow FemmeChild
Pre-Registration Required
Feeling stuck in some area of your life? Stressed? Bored? Depressed? Unhealthy? Learn twelve simple practices that can make big changes in how you experience your life. Learn the basic principles of holistic Eastern energy medicine and ways to manipulate your physical, mental, emotional. and spiritual energy fields to achieve health and a richer more meaningful life. If you are willing to spend twenty minutes a day using any one of the tools, you can change your life. Dress comfortably for gentle movement, bring a paper and pen, and plan to share your wisdom in this interactive workshop.
Blood Pressure Screenings
No registration needed. Join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Membership Required
Free, weekly blood pressure screenings.
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 with Chronic Illness
Registration Category: Living Well with Chronic Illness
Ages: 18 and up with Chronic Health conditions
Fee: $15 for Book
Date: Winter II: March 2 - April 13
Schedule: Tu: 2:30 – 5:00 pm
Pre-Registration Required
The Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop consists of one introductory session followed by a series of six weekly classes. It was developed at Stanford University and has been offered at hundreds of locations throughout the United States and in 15 other countries. If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, breathing problems, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and many others, this workshop can help you feel better, take charge of your life and do the things you want to do. You'll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. The classes meet weekly for two and a half hours under the guidance of trained volunteer leaders with health conditions themselves. You will learn to set your own goals and make a step by step action plan to improve your health and your life.
Re-Youth-Enate
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Winter I: January 4 - February 15
Winter II: February 29 - April 11
Schedule: W: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Ages: Adult
Fee: Members Free; Non-Members: $129
Instructor John Turrell
Pre-Registration Required
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!
Advanced Re-Youth-Enate
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: Adult
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu F: 11:00 - 11:45
Instructor John Turrell
Membership Required
Already feeling pretty peppy, but want to stop time from taking the pep out of your aging body, and put some kick back into it? This class integrates posture, balance, strength, and agility to help you look, act, and feel younger.
Healthy Living Program
Registration Category: Healthy Living Program
Date: Winter I: January 3 - February 18
Winter II: February 27 - April 14
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.
Adult Ballet/Movement
Registration Category: Arts & Humanities,
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: Free
Date: Fall I: September 6 – October 24
Fall II: October 30 – December 17
Schedule: Th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor Tess Ulrey
Membership Required
Pre-Registration Required
An introduction to dance for the adult beginner. Ballet, modern dance and jazz will all be explored. Flexibility and strength will improve. Get ready for a fun and exciting work out with Tess.
Adult Jazz & Hip Hop
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: Teens and Adult
Fee: Free
Schedule: F: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Instructor Tess Ulrey
Membership Required
This introduction to classic jazz and bouncing hip hop is tailored to the adult beginner. Through these energetic and exciting dance styles, a full- body workout is guaranteed. Come explore many facets of jazz and hip hop in this hour-long class, guaranteed to make you sweat!
Punk Rope
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Greater Portland
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Instructor Lisa Bassett
Membership Required
Punk Rope is an interval training workout for people of all ages and fitness levels. Intervals include creative drills, fitness games, rope jumping, and raise-the-roof music. Lisa Bassett, an AFAA certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and former Maine Roller Derby trainer/athlete has an appetite for working hard (and having fun) in the name of fitness. All movements, including the rope jumping, will be presented with modifications. Don’t be shy—come see what Punk Rope is all about!
Aquacize
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: M Tu W F 9:00 – 10:00 am
Instructor Terry Swain
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.
Pre-Natal Water Aerobics
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Ages: Pregnant Women
Fee: Members: Free; Non-Members: $129
Date: Winter I: January 1 - February 15
Winter II: February 29 - April 14
Schedule: M: 10:30 - 11:30 am
W: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Instructor Nancy Charlebois
Pre-Registration Required
This low impact exercise class for women during pregnancy reward you with incredible wellness benefits for you and your baby. Safe exercise during pregnancy increases flexibility, improves recovery after childbirth, and improves emotional well-being.
Liquid Toning
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Instructor Mike Kelley
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: F: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Sa: 9:00 – 9:45 am
(beginners only on Saturday)
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 Private Swim 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.
Arthritis Program
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Membership Required
This class is designed for people who need to exercise in warm water due to arthritis or other muscle or joint problems. We work on everyday range of motion skills in our heated pool. Enjoy a class with an active group of adults who work on their wellness in the pool and who socialize outside the pool.
Absolute Physique
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu: 6:15 – 7:00 am
Tu Th: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Membership Required
A low impact class which focuses on conditioning, sculpting, and toning of those stubborn areas. Suitable for all fitness levels.
After Work Circuit
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: M W: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
F: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Instructor Scott Holt
Membership Required
What is it you want after work to get you charged up and feeling complete after a day of work? This circuit class delivers a great variety of exercises for all areas to meet your fitness needs.
Boot Camp
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: M W F: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Instructor Scott Holt
Membership Required
A whole-body workout designed for all fitness levels combining workout techniques from sport-like activities while incorporating your own body weight to achieve ultimate results. Boot Camp will challenge all skill levels to jump-start your fitness regimen and achieve a healthier, more energetic you!
Hard Core
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: W: 6:15 – 7:15 am
Instructor Jesse Wall
Membership Required
If you want to move every range of motion possible to strengthen your core, this is the workout for you!
Wicked Exercise
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: M W: 12:15 – 1:00 pm
Instructor Mike Fleming
Membership Required
A circuit training class with exercises targeting muscles engaging the core. These exercises will be mixed in with bouts of cardio work throughout the class. A fun way to squeeze in a complete workout during your lunch hour.
Tae Bo
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
M: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Sa: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor Theophile
Membership Required
Tae Bo is an aerobic exercise routine that incorporates cardio kickboxing routines and martial arts movements at a rapid pace to promote fitness.
Indoor Cycling
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing Classes begin October 3rd
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Schedule: M Th: 615: 7:00 am
Tu Th: 6:15 – 7:00 pm
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.
Cycle & Crunch
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Classes begin October 3rd
Schedule: Tu Th: 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Membership Required
Half class of cardio cycling followed by ab exercises. Get the both of best cardio and core strength.
Gentle Yoga
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Su: 8:30 – 10:00 am
Instructor Colleen
Membership Required
Gentle Yoga presents an introduction to basic yoga poses. The class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Gentle Yoga is for people new to yoga, or those who are experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All yoga classes end with deep relaxation and a guided visualization to help release tension and reduce stress.
Yoga Flow
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu F: 6:15 – 7:30 am
Sa: 8:00 – 9:30 am
Membership Required
This class emphasizes the Kripalu Yoga connection of mind, body and spirit, Beginning with centering and pranayama (Yogic breathing), then moving into more active and challenging flow series of standing postures, salutations, and balancing, followed by stretching and relaxation. This class is open to beginners, intermediate, and more advanced students. We encourage you to have a basic level of fitness before trying this course.
Hatha Yoga
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Tu Th: 9:00 – 10:15 am
Instructor Patricia Neja
Membership Required
Hatha Yoga focusing on asana (poses) and pranayama (breathing) to restore and renew the whole being, with the objective of bringing inner stillness and peace to the mind. Classes consider the uniqueness of the individual as students learn alignment basics of the body along with breathing techniques ultimately leading to integration of movement and breath. As students progress, contemplative holding of poses is encouraged, while at the same time maintaining the breath and keeping the mind present.
Power Yoga
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Th: 6:00 – 7:15 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.
Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Family Member: $17; Member: $49; Non-Member $99
Date: Winter I: January 2 - February 15
Winter II: February 27 - April 11
Schedule: Tu Th: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Instructor Mike Elliot
Pre-Registration Required
This is an evidence-based fall prevention program for older adults. The protocol, which involves a set of simple, continuous rhythmic and functional Tai Chi-based movements, represents a significant enhancement of traditional Tai Chi transforming the purposeful movements into therapeutic training of balance. Practice focuses on training of sensory systems via voluntary movements such as weight shifting from foot to foot, unilateral weight-bearing, trunk rotation, ankle sways, and eye-led head movements.
Zumbatm
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Ongoing
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 w/adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: Sa: 10:45 – 11:45 am
Instructor: Darcie
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!
On The Ball
No registration needed, join us anytime!
Date: Winter II: March 2 - April 14
Ages: 14 and up (12-14 with adult)
Fee: Free
Schedule: 7:45 - 8:30 am
This seven week stability ball class will progress through a balanced combination of core training and upper and lower body conditioning. Yoga postures will be integrted into each session with focus on building strength, balance, flexibility and boday awareness. There will be no class February 15.
Tri for The Y Training Class
Registration Category: Triathlon Training
Date: February 3 - March 28; April 2 - May 16
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Members $93; Non-Members $186
Schedule: M,W: 5:30 - 7:#0 pm
Instructor: Katie Skillin
Pre-Registration is Required
Get ready for the next Tri for the Y! Whether you just competed in your first tri or are looking for a great training program to enhance your performance this course is for you. Our experienced triathlon experts will lead you through a class that will include swimming, cycling (indoor), and running and walkers are welcome too. Due to the number of indoor bike, there are maximums for each class so sign up early!
Registration Category: CPR Training
Ages: 15 and Up
Fee: $40.00
Date: Monday, December 19th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pre-Registration Required
This class is for those people who need to recertify for CPR, Adult, Child & infant + AED. This certification class is not for lifeguards or professional rescuers.
AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Registration Category: Fitness Certification
Ages: 18 and Up
Fee: $375
Date: February 17 - 19
Schedule: F: 1:00 - 9:00 pm; Sa: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm; Su: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pre-Registration Required
This class will provide 15 continuing education credits for AFAA certified fitness professionals. For more information go to www.afaa.com or call 1-800-446-2322.