Class Descriptions - Mission Valley YMCA

Class Descriptions
Revised 4/27/12
Schedule Name Description
Cardio & Strength Basic Step Introductory movement on a step.
Bootcamp/Sports Drill Rigorous bootcamp circuit, includes plyometrics, agility, strength and cardio.
Bootcamp Gold
TBW for beginner or active older adult.
Balance, Ball, & Boomers Working with a stability ball, light weights and/or tubing to develop muscular tone,
core strength, and refine balance.
Bosu Bootcamp
Balance, cardio, weights, and agility drills bootcamp style on Bosu ball.
Cardio Kickboxing Incorporates techniques from boxing/kickboxing into an aerobic workout.
Cardio Sculpt
Interweaves high intensity cardio and total body toning with weights.
Habit
This class targets the strength & flexibility for the hips, abs, buns, inner thighs
Equipment based class.
Low Impact
Traditional low impact cardio class with light weight training. Portion of class
may use stability ball.
Low Impact Gold
Low impact for beginner or active older adult.
Power Core
Intense 30 minute muscular workout for core, glutes, thighs, and hips. May include weights.
Step
High intensity, low-moderate impact workout using adjustable step.
Step & Strength
Aerobic step with intervals of resistance training and cardio bursts.
Strength
Group strength training using body bars, barbells, dumbbells, Bosus, and/or tubes.
No cardio included. Workout designed by instructor.
Strengthening for Dance Dance stretches, yoga, pilates, isolations.
TBW
Comprehensive full body workout to condition cardiovascular, muscular fitness and
to enhance flexibility. May use weight, bands, tubes, stability balls, and body bars.
Turbo-Kick
Kickboxing specific strength and endurance training, including high intensity
intervals and choreographed combinations.
Zumba
Fusion of Latin and international music with dance theme creating aerobic, dynamic,
and exciting workout.
Zumba Tone
Light weights included in a portion of the class.
Zumba Gold
Beginner or active older adult level of Latin-inspired aerobic dance.
Stretch & Tone Gold Using tubing, stability balls, and weights to improve balance, strength, and flexibility.
Sit-n-Get Fit
Chair fitness for older adults with special needs or for exerciser seeking an
alternative workout.
Water Exercise AFAP Basic Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program class designed to alleviate pain and stiffness
associated with arthritis and increase range of motion. Participant release required.
AFAP Plus
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program class that adds an endurance component with
longer periods of sustained activity. Best for those with minimal or mild joint
involvement. Participant release required.
Aquafit
Low-impact class designed to improve cardiovascular health and fitness by focusing
on aerobic exercise and muscle toning.
Deep Water Power Deep water strength training uses AquaLogix® equipment to tone and strengthen
your entire body.
Deep Water Sweat Zero impact cardio class utilizing buoyancy belts, water’s resistance and
AquaLogix® equipment.
H2O Combo
Combination of cardiovascular and power strength workout. Uses AquaLogix®
equipment to increase upper and lower body muscle density.
H2O Mind/Body
Fusion of Ai Chi, Pilates, balance and stretching.
H2O Strength Training Sculpt and tone body using AquaLogix® bells and fins, and the water’s resistance.
Hydro Healing
Appropriate for participants dealing with chronic health conditions (Fibromyalgia,
Parkinson’s, or Arthritis). Includes gentle aerobic, flexibility and mobility
conditioning. Medical release required.
Knee & Hip Pre & Post Led by certified aquatic personal trainers. Class prepares body for hip or knee procedures
Rehab (extra fee)
or helps body continue improving strength and mobility following release from
clinical physical therapy setting. Medical release required. Register at Member
Service Desk.
Synchronized Swim Learn Synchronized swim moves and a few routines.
Total Body Workout H2O Features strength training to tone and strengthen body and abdominals. Includes
cardiovascular workout. Uses a variety of water resistance equipment.
TRX TRX Body Blast Suspension training using body leverage and nylon straps. Body Blast is a traditional
group class format driven by the music. Ideal for beginners.
TRX Circuit
Suspension training using body leverage and nylon straps in a bootcamp style class.
Format driven by timed segments.
TRX Sports Training Sport specific, bootcamp style group workout with non-synchronized TRX exercises.
Pace and ability set by participant.

Class Descriptions
Revised 4/27/12
Schedule Name Description
Gravity Group® Core Challenge Focuses on conditioning of the core.
Pilates®
Focuses on the 8 Pilates fundamentals: concentration, core strength, breathing,
isolation, control, precision, flowing movement and routine.
Healthy Joint
Specific exercises to improve optimal joint function of the lower back, shoulder, or knee.
Master
Class instructed by Master Trainer.
TBW (Total Body Workout) Comprehensive full body workout to condition cardiovascular, muscular fitness and
to enhance flexibility.
Mind Body AFEP Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, designed for people with arthritis and taught
by certified Arthritis Foundation Instructors.
Ashtanga Yoga
Focuses attention on mastery of set sequences of yoga poses, proper breath
control, posture and gaze points. Promotes flexibility, cardio, and strength.
Balance & Stability Teaches stability, strength and flexibility to help improve balance and reduce the risk
of falling.
Chair Yoga
Yoga postures performed while seated in a chair.
Core Conditioning
Focuses on building strong foundation for functional movement and spinal stability
by training the inner unit or true core.
Feldenkrais
Posture Rehab. Neuromuscular re-education for balance in your muscles and your moves.
Fitness Pilates
Mat-based Pilates to challenge core. Light weights, stability balls, resistance balls,
bands, or other props may be used.
Fitness Yoga
A flowing series of heatbuilding Asanas designed to build cardiovascular,
conditioning, improve balance, strength and flexibility.
Functional Style
“Functional Style” classes include a variety of corrective exercise techniques to
improve flexibility, core stability, and body mechanics.
Fusion Style
“Fusion Style” classes include a blend of two or more styles of yoga/GRAVITY/cycle.
Gentle Yoga
Participants that are new to yoga, have special physical concerns, want a slower pace.
HABIT
Emphasis on Hips, Abs, Buns, and Inner Thighs.
Hatha Yoga
Restore piece of mind, release tension and stress, promote flexibility and strength.
Iyengar Yoga
Uses props, such as belts and blocks, to aid in performing asanas (postures).
Kundalini Yoga
Consolidates physical and meditative techniques, i.e. mantras, breathing, asana
practice and meditation to promote mind/body/spirit connection.
Mat-based Pilates Series of low-impact exercises designed to maximize abdominal strength while
toning and increasing flexibility.
Meditative/Relaxation Yoga Combines gentle yoga poses and breathe work to reduce tensions and increase
emotional balance.
Nia
Incorporates jazz and modern dance, martial arts and yoga. Done barefoot to a
variety of music styles to deliver a cardiovascular workout.
Parkinsons
Specifically designed for people with Parkinsons. Class maximizes flexibility, posture
and functional mobility.
Power Yoga
Yoga sequences that creat high-heat, high-energy workout.
PreNatal Yoga
A gentle yoga class for expecting moms.
Release Me
Uses myofascial release and acupressure techniques to restore energy flow (chi).
Stretch
Stretch muscles and open joints to improve posture, mobility and back health.
Taekwon-do
Self-defense techniques and forms taught in safe, supervised environment.
Tai Chi
Form of martial arts that increases agility, flexibility, balance, strength and
coordination.
Tai Chi Gold
Tai Chi designed for active older adults.
Vinyasa Yoga
Flowing yoga sequences uniting movement and breath. Prior yoga experience is
recommended.
YAA
Guided weekly activities for YMCA Active Older Adults.
Yoga for Cancer Survivors Specifically designed for cancer survivors. Classes cover mindfulness meditation,
progressive relaxation, guided imagery, restorative breathing, and gentle yoga
postures.
Yoga for Health Back A specific yoga class that will strengthen and stretch a healthy or previously injured back.
Cycling Cycling Plus Includes 45 minutes of cycling and 15 minutes of floor work including abs and
strengthening.
Studio Cycling
Cardio workout performed to music on specially designed stationary bikes. Minutes
indicate length of class.