Our YMCA Instructors will support and motivate you through professionally designed group and water fitness classes.

Scroll down to see our members' Top 10 Favorite Group Fitness Classes at the O'Fallon Illinois YMCA.

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OUR MEMBERS' TOP 10 FAVORITE GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

 

Designed especially for Active Older Adults, this chair-based class uses Yoga postures to increase flexibility and reduce stress.

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. This class can be adapted by the student depending on their fitness level and abilities. It is suitable for beginning to intermediate skill levels.

Suitable for all, this classic cardio workout gets you moving on and off a step platform, with or without risers.

A strength training program where we integrate high-repetition movements, with light to moderate weights, to deliver a total body workout. Throughout this class, you’ll burn calories, build strength, and be motivated by popular music and an inspirational instructor. This class is not about building bulk; it’s about developing lean, toned muscles. You’ll use a step and weights during this program.

A total body workout using a variety of quicker paced exercises held in shallow water. This class combines light aerobic workout with muscle strengthening and flexibility. Participants may use equipment to enhance workout.

MX4 is fun and dynamic total body exercise workout challenging all muscle-fiber types, energy systems and planes of motion. Each class is differentiated by changes made to exercise selection, tempo, load and intensity. A four week phase system encourages conditioning, stabilization, endurance, neuromuscular efficiency, stamina, strength, power, muscle activation, and work capacity.

The four pillars of MX4 include:
- Endurance Balance, coordination, stability and stamina
- Strength Controlled and purposeful
- Power Explosive and fast
- Cardio Smooth and rhythmic

MX4 incorporates three unique workouts per week, that is 156 lesson plans spread over 1 year.

The ultimate dance-fitness party set to Latin and world rhythms. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Cycle your way to fitness and improve muscle tone and endurance with this customizable, fun, challenging class. Using stationary bikes, upbeat music, and motivating instruction for an invigorating cardiovascular workout.

This class infuses Ballet, Pilates and Yoga movements that improve your balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Using small isometric movements you will target specific muscle groups to sculpt the entire body.

A strong cardiovascular workout that tones and firms without impact on the joints. Equipment provided. Held in the deep water.

 

 

8 Tips Before Your First Spin Class

Spin class is a great indoor cardiovascular exercise routine that anyone can join in on. Deciding to go to an indoor cycling class for the first time may be intimidating, but it’s a fun and rewarding experience. With a few tips on how to get prepared for your first class and what to expect, you'll be ready to start cycling!

What Is Les Mills?

We all know it can be hard to find the motivation to work out some days. But what if you could hop out of bed excited about your daily exercise class? Les Mills hopes to make this dream a reality by offering modern group workout programs that make fitness more enjoyable and accessible.

Les Mills classes fuse science, movement and music with the latest exercise trends and technology to deliver a workout experience that will change your outlook on exercise.