Carroll County Area YMCA
 
 
Fitness
 
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Group exercise is one of many ways the Y supports members in achieving their health and wellness goals. The YMCA Group Exercise Programs improve health, encourage social interaction and with motivating music, are one of the most enjoyable ways to move and feel great.

To meet the needs of our community, the Carroll County Area YMCA offers a wide variety of Group Exercise Classes that span all levels—from first-timers to advanced.  If you are unsure of what class you want or what level would suit you, please  speak to one of our certified instructors.

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Free Fitness Classes
(Included with your Y membership or day pass)

Zumba
Instructor: Tracey Wozny

Start your Monday off right! Get a great combination of “grooving” with this cardio workout. We will target strength training with an emphasis on tightening and toning the arms, legs, and abs.

Senior Stretch & Flex
Candace Cabaniss
This class will focus on stretching, stability and balance. With a combination of chair and floor exercises, you will feel great when you are finished with this class.

*Some classes will meet in person but have virtual teacher

Yoga
Instructor: Tracey Wozny

Combination of Hsantha yoga with Pilates and thorough stretching. This class tones, tightens and produces amazing core strength.

Booty Barre
Instructor: Tracey Wozny
Barre fitness is a hybrid workout class - combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength training. Barre also focuses on high reps of small range movements.

Body Blast
Instructor: Jocie Green

Kick off your Tuesday mornings with a full body blast of strength and conditioning. This class will combine strength training, cardio and core work using a variety of equipment including dumbbells, bodyweight, steps, resistance bands, etc. You’ll improve muscle endurance, tone your core and burn calories. Each class will incorporate a proper warm up, strength training, cardio bursts, core work and a proper cool down and stretch. All moves can be modified to fit your current fitness level.

DanceFit 3
(14 years old and up)
Instructors: Autumn Jacobsen

Want an option for toning muscle and burning calories that doesn’t involve weights or a treadmill? Love to dance to music, but are intimidated to go to a dance class? - No problem!
In this class you will find the perfect blend of fitness moves, kick boxing, and dance… all set to energizing and motivating music of various genres. Your long day’s stress will melt away by the end of this workout! All levels and experience are welcome, so plan to just move at your own pace and ability. Your workout sneakers, comfy clothes, and a water bottle are all you will need

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
I am proud of myself every time I finish a group exercise class. This cardio is challenging and energizing. The stress I carry is evaporated by the end of class. Exercising at the YMCA is my favorite part of the day!Mary Jo Stark
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More Fitness Classes & Events

Classes below require a registration due to limited spaces and equipment. Fees are based on the weeks in the group exercise session. Drop in spaces are welcome if space allows.

Drop In Fee: $5 per class / Program Participants $8 per class



Cycle
Instructors: Kathy Lock

In our cycle classes, you will pedal your way to great health. Combining energizing music with unique workouts, cycle classes deliver a great fitness workout with powerful results.

2 Person Team Weight Loss Challenge

What: Most people have the same New Years resolution each year and that is to lose weight. How many people fail or do not follow through with this? Let us and your teammate help you both achieve your goals. Last year in the YMCA team challenge, challengers lost an average of 16.2 pounds over the course of 6 weeks. This challenge is open to anyone who wants to start the year off right. Winning teams will split a  percentage of the cash prize winnings!!

When: First weigh in: Tuesday, January 2nd
           Final weigh in: Friday, February 9th

Fee: YMCA Members: $30 Program Participants: $45

*Results based on percentage of weight lost, not number of pounds*

 

 

 

 

 

 
Get Fit Together.
 
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Registration and Refund Policy

We hope you will enjoy full participation in each Y program you choose. However, should you be unable to do so, please see our cancellation/refund policy located on the Join the Y page of our website.