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The Warren YMCA offers many types of Fitness classes. Exercising with friends is a fun and healthy activity! All classes are coed, beginner to advanced levels, and are held in the West Gym or Group Exercise Studio unless otherwise noted. Class fees are based on a 5-week session. Participants sign-up during session registration and pay for a 5-week session of a class to reserve their spot.
Session: November 11th - December 15, 2024
Member registration: Wednesday, October 30th at 8:00 am (in-house, online & phone)
Non-member registration: Monday, November 4th at 8:00 am
Session: January 6th - February 9, 2025
Member registration: Wednesday, December 4th at 8:00 am (in-house, online & phone)
Non-member registration: Monday, December 9th at 8:00 am
Does your balance need to improve? Do you need help getting on and off the floor? Learn to engage your internal core muscles surrounding your spine while improving your balance, strength and flexibility. Coach "K" has a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Long Island University. She has trained athletes in a variety of sports, general wellness, post rehab, strength and more!
Max participants = 20
Instructor: K. Hughes, M.S., PES, CES
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Tue/Thur |
10:30-11:30 am |
$40 members / $60 non-members (5-week session) |
Join Thad for a Boot Camp Workout on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. FREE workout!
Instructor: Thad Turner
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Tue/Thur |
6:30-7:15 pm |
FREE members / NM pay daily guest fee |
Join this fun group for a workout that includes cardiovascular conditioning, strengthening, flexibility and balance segments - all done while seated on a stability exercise ball. (Ball stabilizer provided to keep ball stationary.) Your core muscles will be strengthened by constantly engaging the abdominal muscles which will help improve posture, balance, and stability! Look forward to lots of social interaction and great music! This co-ed class is designed for adults age 55 and over. Exercise balls and stabilizers are provided. Held in the Group Exercise Studio. Two (2) class times to choose from. Please register for only 1. (Both classes follow same format.)
Max participants = 20 per class
Instructor: Sharon Harris
| Days | Time | Fees |
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9:00-10:00 am |
$15 members / $25 non-members (5-week session) |
Cardio Percussion Fitness is a simple, fun way to impact adults' and kids' lives both physically and mentally. It is a cardio-based drumming program that combines physical activity with brain fitness. Students increase their overall well-being by drumming away stress, getting fit, and listening to amazing music. Each 45-minute class will include different levels of movement and speed while learning drumming routines set to a variety of great music. Each routine can be adapted to accommodate most any physical needs.
All levels welcome! Morning and evening classes available. Max participants = 12
*Evening/Morning classes: Register and pay for each 5-week session.
Instructor: Jennifer Goerlich (AM) Wendy Gauld (PM)
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Mon/Wed |
6:00-6:45 pm |
$15 members / $50 non-members (5-week session) |
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Wed/Fri |
8:30-9:15 am |
$15 members / $50 non-members (5-week session) |
Let our trained instructors guide you in learning how to use the equipment in our Functional Fitness Workout Room for a safe, effective workout! Emphasis is on core stability, balance, agility, and muscle strength. Functional fitness exercises train your muscles to work together and prepare for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work, or sports. All levels welcome. Try 1 class or attend as your schedule allows. Purchase a Punch Card at the Front Welcome Desk. Good for 10 classes.
Instructor: Andrea Sedon
| Days | Time | Fees |
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Tues/Thur |
8:00-8:45 am |
$2.50 members / $5 non-members Drop-in Fee |
| Punch Card (10 classes) | $22.50 members / $50 non-members |
This 60-minute strength training workout will challenge all of your major muscle groups by using the best muscle-sculpting moves like squats, presses and curls. Great music, easy-to-follow cues and your choice of weight all combine to inspire you to achieve the results you are looking for - fast. Coed, all levels welcome.
*Classes are held in the West Gymnasium. Video class is held in Group Ex. Studio
Instructors Chris Dolan (M/W/F am), VIDEO Class (T/TH pm)
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
8:30-9:30 am |
$18 members / $56 non-members |
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Tue/Thur (Video Class) |
5:30-6:30 pm |
FREE |
| *Body Pump Punch Card | Good for 10 classes. Expires 1 year from purchase. | $16 members / $52 non-members |
*A Body Punch card is available for participants to use at their convenience to attend any Les Mills® Body Pump class - perfect for those participants who cannot commit to a full 5-week session of Body Pump. Punch cards are good for 10 classes. Does not need to be used in one 5-week session. This card does not guarantee a spot in the class. It can be used if space permits at the start of any Body Pump class. Expires 1 year from date of purchase.
*A class designed specifically for Moms and Babies. Join Y employee, and new mom, Jena Swanson as she leads this group exercise class in the West Gymnasium and/or Outside. Minimal equipment, TRX straps, Kettlebells and body weight moves. Class will be at your own pace. No matter your fitness level, you will get a good workout in. Bring your little one in a stroller, car seat, carrier, or a play mat. Let's show our little ones early on what strong women their mothers are!
Max participants = 20
Instructor: Jena Swanson
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
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Tuesday, Thursday |
10:15-11:00 am |
$15 members / $50 non-members |
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Drop-in fee $5.00 (Members & Non-members) |
Held in our indoor pool, REAX rafting combines popular land workout formats like HIIT, Yoga and Functional Fitness moves with the instability of the raft on the water to provide an efficient core, strength and FUN workout! Class size limited to 8. Register early to reserve your raft!
Max participants = 8
Instructor: Jill Hunter
Days
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
| Monday (Oct-Dec) | 7:00 - 7:45 pm | $12 members / $25 non-members (5-week session) |
| Drop-in Fee per class: $5 members / $8 non-members |
**New...30-minute, mat-based practice focusing on stretching. Participants will work on increasing flexibility and mobility. Geared toward seniors, but everyone welcome. Option to use a chair for modifications.
Max = 12
Instructor: Candi O'Sheill
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
| Tuesday, Thursday |
10:00-10:30 am | $8 members / $25 non-members |
The SilverSneakers® fitness segment of class is low-impact and appropriate for individuals who may not have exercised in years or for those who exercise on a regular basis. The goal of the class is to encourage illness prevention, minimize aging-related physical deterioration, and increase a sense of well-being through social interaction in a group exercise setting. The stretch segment of class offers a variety of safe and effective options designed to increase flexibility and balance to improve each individual's sense of well-being. Yoga stretch is designed to physically and mentally engage you with a variety of safe and fun yoga postures and breathing exercises. Class is taught from a seated and standing position to enhance the flow and energy created in combination with restorative breathing exercises. Participants work at their own pace to build flexibility and endurance while learning to relaxs and think more clearly. Held in West Gymnasium.
Instructor: Jena Swanson
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
| Tuesday, Thursday |
12:00-1:00 pm | Free members / $10 non-members |
A morning weight-room workout to improve your muscle strength and endurance. Join Coach 'K' as she leads participants in proper form and technique utilizing weight room equipment. Her tips and techniques will allow you to become knowledgeable and comfortable in the weight room and to develop your own individual workout. Ages 13 & up.
Max participants = 15
Instructor: K. Hughes, M.S., PES, CES
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
| Wednesday | 7:00-7:45 am | $15 members / $50 non-members |
Yoga challenges the body while calming the mind. Stretch, breathe and strengthen with yoga postures (Hatha) and posture flows (vinyasa), followed by closing relaxation. Experience a welcome feeling of peace and rejuvenation as you tune in to your own body. All participants are encouraged to obtain physician' clearance, go at their own pace and modify as needed. Held in Group Ex. Studio.
Max = 12.
Instructor: Candi OSheill (Tues/Thurs) Jill Hunter (Saturday)
| Days | Time | Fees (For 5-week session of classes) |
| Tue/Thurs (AM) | 9:00-10:00 am | $16 members / $52 non-members (2x/week) |
| Tue/Thurs (PM) | 6:35-7:35 pm | $16 members / $52 non-members (2x/week) |
| Saturday (Sunrise Yoga) | 8:00-9:00 am | $5 members / $10 non-members (Drop-in fee) |
| $12 members / $25 non-members (5-week session begins 2025) |
Weight lifting class for teens ages 12-15 with limited or no experience with resistance training. Emphasis placed on safety, proper lifting technique, and weight-room etiquette. Discussions include progressive overload, benefits of different rep ranges, and maximizing results. Members and non-members welcome to register and attend. Must pre-register for each 5-week session.
Days: Tues/Thurs
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 members / $40.00 non-members (5-week session fee)
Registration: Register with the 5-week session sign-up dates. Click for details
Instructor: Alex Shaw, Personal Trainer
Fitness/Weight Room Usage for Youths:
~ AGES: 12-17 years old MUST attend a One-Time Training before use.
~ AGES: 12-17 are eligible to use all Fitness Rooms once trained.
~ AGES: 10-11 NOT permitted in Weight Room/Precor Fitness Room.
~AGES: 10-11 Permitted to use upstairs Functional Fitness Room/Fitness Room WITH a parent.
All the fun of the Functional Fitness room, located outdoors in the West Side parking lot. The OWL is open for YMCA members from daylight - thru dusk, weather permitting. Equipment includes; Olympic bars and plates, kettlebells, dumbbells, medicine balls, TRX straps, jump ropes, agility ladders, battle ropes, plyometric platforms, dip stations, pull-up bars and more! Contact our Wellness Department for training.
Email Chris Dolan, Fitness Director at chris@warrrenymca.org with any questions/comments.
All group cycle classes are led by a trained instructor and incorporate high-energy music for added motivation. The instructor will guide you through the cycling session indicating what resistance, speed or heart rate level you should try to achieve. A group indoor cycling class is a fantastic way to exercise in a fun, low impact and high-energy environment. Strength endurance and increased overall fitness can be achieved with regular sessions on the indoor cycle.
Held in our upstairs Cycle Studio. Access our new Cycle Studio by using the middle stairway to the 2nd floor.. The indoor cycle classes are limited to sixteen (16), so pre-registration is required. YMCA members may purchase a block of classes for $4.00 per hour/Non-members $8.00 per hour. Punch cards are available to purchase at the Front Welcome Desk and expire 1 year from the date of purchase (effective 3/10/2021).
Please call any time the day before a class is held to reserve a bike. May only register self. Walk-ins will be accepted to a class as space permits. Reserved cycles will be forfeited at class start time. Stop in to the YMCA for a complete list of cycling policies, procedures, and class schedules. For safety reasons, all participants must be at least five (5') feet tall to participate in group cycling. Contact Chris Dolan to schedule an orientation. **May try 1st class at no cost.
*Download Cycle Calendar at top of the page. Subject to change so please call to confirm bike/class.
Whether you are a seasoned cyclist who likes to clip in or a brand new rider, you will love these new Expresso bikes. The upright bike is the gold standard in interactive bike riding, and the recumbent bike offers the same amazing interactive rider experience of the upright but in a design built for comfort. Select from over 40 virtual tours, ranging in difficulty from easy to extreme. Tours span from one to twenty miles and include a variety of terrain from ancient Mayan ruins to outer space! Interactive riders have more fun, involve their friends, work out harder and achieve better results!
Features -- Bike resistance automatically adjusts to the terrain on screen for a realistic feel, unlike any other exercise bike. The heads-up display shows your speed, RPM, grade, gear and position compared to other riders. Biometric feedback including your power output, heart rate, and calories burned are displayed live as you ride so you know exactly how hard to push.
Pacer -- Your pacer rides the tours with you and keeps you working hard. Adjust his speed to fit your level and follow him to the finish or beat him out at the end.
Group Rides -- Invite your friends to join you for a virtual ride! If you have two or more bikes on the same network, you can select the same tour and ride together. Let the race begin!
Leaderboards -- Go ahead, nurture that competitive spirit. Sign in to the bike and complete your profile to join the leaderboards. Leaderboards are broken down by gender and age so you can see where you stack up against people like you at your facility or worldwide.
Ghosts -- Keep improving with ghosts! Sign in to the bike to record your rides. The next time you select the same route you will be set up to challenge your previous best. You can even send rides to friends when you can't ride together.
If you are not getting the results you are looking for by yourself, consider hiring a personal trainer. For more information about our personal training services, contact Chris Dolan, Wellness Director at 726-0110, ext. 121 or email Chris at chris@warrenymca.org to discuss your goals and options. She will be able to match your needs with the trainer that will suit you best.
Personal training services offered:
What you can expect during your personal training experience:
| Days | Time | Location |
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
9:45-12:00 noon |
West Gym (Entry for set up is at 9:45 am) |
The YMCA offers gymnasium space during the designated times listed above. Rules and etiquette when playing pickleball at the Y are available at the Y Front Welcome Center.
YMCA Members may play at no additional cost. Non-members may pay $5.00 to play pickleball only. (No access to workout areas/locker room unless a Y day pass is purchased at the rate of $10.00/day.)
Please NOTE: Courts are not available on WCSD No School Days or if Summer Sport Camps are utilizing gymnasium. Subject to change if Y programs utilizing gymnasiums.
*If interested about learning the game of Pickleball, please attend/observe play time on M/W/F at 9:45 am in the West Gymnasium.
Pickleball Explained:
It uses a simplified combination of tennis rules and strategies.
The Ball
A pickleball is similar to a wiffleball, but it is made with a more rigid, heavy material and has smaller holes.
The Paddle
The paddle is similar to a ping pong paddle in that it is solid and easily maneuverable with a turn of the wrist.
The Court
The game itself is played on a court that is the same size as a badminton court (20 feet wide by 44 feet long). The net is set at 36 inches high on the edges and 34 inches in the middle.
Firefly is a fun and exciting program at the Warren County YMCA for adults with intellectual disabilities. Click here for more information.
Record your mileage (YMCA workout, outside, or anywhere else that you venture) at the Front Desk Welcome Center and we will track your miles for you! Earn recognition to get your name on our hallway plaques for the swimming, walking, jogging and biking clubs. Set your mileage goal and go!