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Cary Family YMCA
101 YMCA Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
919-469-YMCA (9622)
Facility Hours:
M - F 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 1 - 6 p.m.
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Our Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.



Programs-Adult Fitness-Classes


Group Fitness Class Descriptions


View a detailed definition of our group fitness classes.

***Middle School members may attend all classes on the Group Fitness schedule. Some classes require that a middle school member be accompanied by an adult as noted by “MSA” Middle School Member with Adult on the class descriptions.***


LAND CLASSES

BASIC TRAINING (B.T.) - An intense, fast paced cardio & strength conditioning class involving speed, agility, plyometrics, and running. This is a full body workout. (Intermediate, Advanced) MSA

BELLY DANCING - Timeless dance based class that focuses on your core while having fun. Specialty class, may not be offered each month. (All levels)

BIATHLON – A bike/run or walk class. Intervals of cycling followed by run or walk. Class size limited. (All levels) MSA

CARDIO – A 30 minute class of strictly cardio, could include step, kickboxing, drills, plyometric exercises, etc.

CARDIO FUNK - A cardio dance workout fused with hip/hop and funk. (All levels)

CHOREOGRAPHED CARDIO – This class includes a warm up, stretching and abdominal exercises. Cardio portion consists of combinations of non impact moves designed to get your heart pumping. (All levels)

CYCLING – Cycling is a non impact cardiovascular workout for a variety of fitness levels. Class may contain an abdominal workout. Class size is limited. (All levels)

FAMILY FIT - A fun fitness workout designed for the whole family. Workouts will be the instructor’s choice.

INTERVAL TRAINING (IT) - Intervals of intense cardio and weights. Taught in segments of 30, 45, 60, or 90 seconds. (Intermediate, Advanced) MSA

INTENSITY – An unconventional, high intensity class which incorporates plyometric exercises, sprints, pull ups, box jumps, heavy weights, rope pulls, a true intense mix geared for the advanced exercises, this is not for beginners. Participants must be able to run a mile without stopping, complete pushups on their toes, etc. You must sign up for this class. (Advanced - No Middle School)

KICKBOXING – A challenging action packed cardiovascular class that combines the energy and music of an aerobics class with martial arts techniques. (Intermediate)

LINE DANCE – A great low impact class, learn classics and new line dance moves, country songs to pop (Beginner, Intermediate)

LITE & LIVELY – This class consists of slow to moderate lo impact combinations followed by strength and flexibility exercises. Good for beginners also.

OUTDOOR BASIC TRAINING - An intense fast paced cardio & strength conditioning class held outside. This is a full body workout. Be prepared to get dirty. Meet in front of YMCA (Intermediate, advanced) MSA

PILATES – An exercise class emphasizing a balance between flexibility and core strength. All exercises done on a mat. (Beginner, Intermediate)

STEP- This class utilizes a platform bench for cardiovascular conditioning. Intermediate choreography will be used in this class and options will be shown to increase/decrease intensity levels. (Intermediate) MSA

STEP INTERVAL- A class with intervals alternating step aerobics and hand weight/tubing exercises for the upper body. Class concludes with abdominal exercises. (Intermediate) MSA

TOTAL STRENGTH (TS) - A toning class that targets all the major muscle groups to increase muscular strength and endurance. (All levels)

ULTRA CYCLE - A 65 Minute Challenging cycle class.(Intermediate, advanced) MSA

Y Run - Outdoor running class for participants who are able to run one consecutive mile at any pace. The base loop is a 5K distance with options. Meet in the main lobby. (Intermediate, Advanced) MSA

YOGA – A basic practice geared to the student who wishes to establish the foundations of posture and breath. (All levels) MSA

YOGA BASICS – A class designed to enable students to become introduced to Yoga, and explore poses in greater depth. This class is geared to beginners.

YOGA II – This class is for the yoga student with experience who wishes to advance or deepen their practice. (Intermediate, Advanced) MSA

ZUMBA – A dance/fitness/aerobics class based on dancing to Latin flavored music. A typical workout might include the meringue, salsa, mambo and more.
(All levels)

20/20/20 – Three workouts in one! Combine cardio, strength and core in 20 minute segments for a total body workout. (All levels) MSA


WATER CLASSES

AQUA FITNESS (AF) – An effective water workout utilizing the length of the pool. Flotation belts provided if needed. (All levels)


Documents: May 2012 Group Fitness Class Descriptions (121.58 K)
May 2012 Group Fitness Class Schedule (115.64 K)
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