CLASSES

basic strength

Have fun and move through the music in a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a small ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.

Les Mills CORE®

A 30 minute intense core workout. It is designed tighten and tone the abs, obliques, glutes, back and the sling muscles that connect the upper body to the lower body. It provides functional strength and assists in injury prevention.

Group Cycling

Group cycling is an aerobic/anaerobic workout on a stationary bike in a class atmosphere. A qualified instructor leads the group in a workout designed for all ages and fitness levels.

Pilates

Want a class that strengthens the mind, body & soul? Pilates is for you. Instructors will give you a total body workout using floor mats, resistance bands, stretch bars, and resist-a-balls. Pilates will improve your core by developing long, lean, firmer, more powerful muscles. It will help to improve posture and body alignment. Pilates is a great class, even for expecting mothers.

Yoga

Improve flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation through a series of gentle poses and mindful movement. This class incorporates breathing techniques and stretching to help reduce stress, increase mobility, and promote overall well-being. Suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners.

Aqua Zumba®

Known as the Zumba “pool party”. Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Be prepared to splash, stretch, twist, laugh, sing and shout your way to fitness. Aqua Zumba incorporates the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. Aqua Zumba is a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning and body toning.

AI Chi

This aquatic exercise group is for men and women focusing on slow and controlled total body movements including diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation. It is offered in the warm water pool at the YMCA and includes music. The water creates a supportive yet challenging environment for all levels of fitness, flexibility, balance and strength. It is for anyone looking to improve core stability, balance, and coordination, increase energy, or reduce pain and stress. Participants must be able to enter and exit the pool independently. Class size is limited.

Basic Ai Chi:
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM—12:00 PM

LiveSTRONG

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is an evidence-based physical activity and well-being program, led by certified LiveSTRONG instructors, designed to help adults move beyond cancer care in mind, body, and spirit.  This program is offered at no cost to any adult cancer survivor.

This program includes a complimentary membership to the YMCA for the participant and caregiver for the duration of the program.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• 12-week program with two 90-minute sessions per week
• Program intake required before admission into the program
• Membership included during the 12 weeks of the program
• Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance, and flexibility exercises
• Includes places to connect with others to share in your successes and receive encouragement on low days
• Evaluation includes fitness and quality of life assessments before and after participation
• Facilitated by YMCA and CCH Rehab Services-certified instructors
• Certificate of program completion

For more information on the next session please contact Cari Franzen: cfranzen@columbusy.org or 402-564-9477. 

Rock Steady Boxing

IN THIS CORNER, HOPE.
For individuals with Parkinson Disease (PD), this exercise group enables participants to fight back against the effects of their disease through non-contact, boxing inspired, high intensity fitness exercise that can be highly individualized to each person’s abilities. This exercise group also serves as a major social support and confidence booster for people living with PD, as they take on their symptoms together, round by round.

Rock Steady Boxing is an international program shown to have a “neuro-protective” effect that improves PD symptoms and can even delay the progression of the disease. It is offered and led by therapists of CCH Rehabilitative Services certified in coaching our affiliate program, thanks to generous donations for Parkinson’s rehab to the CCH Foundation.

Contact Rehabilitative Services at the Wellness Center (402.562.3333) for more information or to sign up for this class.

Spine Fit

This free class is led by a physical therapist. It is a program designed to improve mobility, stability and health of the neck and back. It is great for people with a history of neck or back problems, who have completed formal physical therapy or chiropractic care, but would still like specific exercises to maintain health of the spine. There will be stretches and exercises that may help reduce pain in the neck, back, and even the upper and lower extremities. This program will help you become more mobile and active and can help prevent future injuries. This class will not take place of physical therapy or chiropractic care.

Offered Tuesdays at 12:15-12:45pm in Studio 2 during the school- year. This class is not offered during the summer months.