{"id":76873,"date":"2024-12-11T14:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T19:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcymca.org\/?page_id=76873"},"modified":"2025-06-10T15:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T19:32:57","slug":"group-exercise-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Exercise Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>So Many Options to Get You Moving!<\/h2>\n<p>Find strength in numbers! We have over 750 different group exercise classes across the First Coast available to you each week. From low-impact exercise, stretching, and strength training to indoor cycling, Yoga and Pilates, and aquatics classes, the Y has options to help you reach your health and wellness goals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>All of our group exercise classes are included in your Y membership.<br \/>\nClasses are suited to meet the needs of participants of all levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Reservations are required.<\/h3>\n<p>Our classes require reservations, which open 24 hours in advance of class start time. Download the Y app to make your reservation for your favorite class today!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-arrow secondary\" title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/mobile-app\/\">Get the app<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-arrow secondary\" title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/schedules\/\">View schedules online<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Not sure where to start?<\/h3>\n<p>Visit the Welcome Center at <a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/locations\/\">your First Coast YMCA location<\/a>, and a team member can recommend a few suggested options based on your fitness goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are new to class<\/strong>, we suggest arriving 10-15 minutes early to your class, giving you time to meet your instructor, get familiarized with equipment, and learn about how you can have the best possible experience!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Class Types<\/h2>\n<p><em>*Not all classes are offered at all locations. Check your Y\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/schedules\/\">schedule<\/a> for availability and additional class variety.<\/em><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Aqua Fitness<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/aqua-aerobics\/\">Aqua Aerobics<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/aqua-fitness\/\">Aqua Fitness<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/aqua-splash\/\">Aqua Splash<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/aqua-toning\/\">Aqua Toning<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/aqua-zumba\/\">Aqua Zumba\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/deep-water\/\">Deep Water<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Cardio<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/rpm\/\">RPM\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-sprint\/\">LES MILLS SPRINT\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/bodyattack\/\">BODYATTACK\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/bodycombat\/\">BODYCOMBAT\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/freestyle-cycle-classes\/\">Freestyle Cycle Classes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Strength<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/bodypump\/\">BODYPUMP\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-core\/\">LES MILLS CORE\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/freestyle-core-classes\/\">Freestyle Core Classes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/freestyle-strength-conditioning-classes\/\">Freestyle Strength &amp; Conditioning Classes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Cardio and Strength<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/bodystep\/\">BODYSTEP\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-grit\/\">LES MILLS GRIT\u2122<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-tone\/\">LES MILLS TONE\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/hiit-and-tabata\/\">HIIT and Tabata<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/freestyle-cardio-strength-classes\/\">Freestyle Cardio &amp; Strength Classes<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Dance<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-dance\/\">LES MILLS DANCE\u2122<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/bodyjam\/\">BODYJAM\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/zumba\/\">Zumba\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/zumba-gold\/\">Zumba\u00ae Gold<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/zumba-toning\/\">Zumba\u00ae Toning<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/dance-trance-classes\/\">Dance Trance Classes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/freestyle-dance-classes\/\">Freestyle Dance Classes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/line-dancing-classes\/\">Line Dancing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\">\n<h4>Spirit \/ Mind \/ Body<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-bodybalance\/\">LES MILLS BODYBALANCE\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-barre\/\">LES MILLS BARRE\u00ae<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/les-mills-shapes\/\">LES MILLS SHAPES\u2122<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/barre-fusion\/\">Barre Fusion<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/soulbody-barre-barre-unhitched\/\">SoulBody\u2122 Barre\/Barre Unhitched<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/pilates-classes\/\">Pilates Classes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/yoga-classes\/\">Yoga Classes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/group-exercise-classes\/stretching-mobility-classes\/\">Stretching &amp; 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With the LES MILLS+ app you can enjoy the same LES MILLS\u2122 workouts that are loved at the Y \u2013 anytime, anywhere. It\u2019s the perfect companion to your Y membership!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg secondary clearfix\" title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/les-mills-plus\/\">Les Mills+ Premium<\/a><\/li>\n<h3>Access YMCA Wellness Content with YMCA360<\/h3>\n<p>YMCA360 features video content available on-demand or through livestreaming, and also includes automatic workout tracking with your fitness wearables. Stream through the app on a personal electronic device or on your smart TV!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg secondary clearfix\" title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/ymca360\/\">YMCA360<\/a><\/li>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Youth Participation in Group Exercise Classes<\/h2>\n<p>Children under the age of 9 are not permitted to participate in Group Exercise Classes unless they are specifically tailored for children. Learn more about the steps necessary for youth participation and how to obtain a workout band for your child on our <a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/youth-fitness-certification\/\">Youth Fitness Certification page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RED BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ages 9 \u2013 11:<\/strong> Can attend Group Exercise classes that do not utilize equipment. Parent must be in class with the youth member.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>YELLOW BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age 12:<\/strong> Can attend Group Exercise classes that do not utilize equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GREEN BAND<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ages 13 and up:<\/strong> Can attend Group Exercise classes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Youth Age Guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bands must be worn by all youth members participating in GX classes.<\/li>\n<li>For all Les Mills programs: Program-specific minimum age recommendations have been developed by Les Mills and are available: <a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/LMI-Programs-Age-Guidelines.pdf\">Click here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cycle classes: Youth members participating in cycling classes must fit comfortably on the bikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-arrow secondary\" title=\" \" href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/youth-fitness-certification\/\">Learn More About Youth Fitness Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Community Fitness Classes and Events<\/h2>\n<p>Community fitness classes and events hosted by the Y bring people together, promote a sense of belonging, and foster a strong community spirit. 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