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.
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
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
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.
