Fitness Classes

Participate in a wide variety of free cardio, strength and flexibility classes included in a Y membership.

The YMCA offers a wide variety of free fitness classes for members. We also allow non-members to register for many of these classes (some require registration and fees for non-members). Some classes may require a minimum or maximum number of participants. Please see a fitness schedule for class days and times. A schedule can be picked up at our member services desk, on the YMCA web site or on display in our Fitness Center. 

Group Fitness Classes 

Included with your YMCA Membership: 

  • Cardio Combo
  • Silversneakers
  • A.M. Fitness
  • New!! Wake-Up Call
  • Cardio Strength Challenge
  • Y Weight
  • F.I.T.
  • Fit For Life
  • Zumba
  • Core and More
  • Jump!
  • Indoor Cycle
  • Cycle Yoga
  • Cycle Strength Challenge
  • Family Yoga
  • Intro To Yoga
  • Yoga Fundamentals
  • Yogastretch
  • Qigong and Tai Chi

Additional Fee Classes:

  • Group Active
  • Group Centergy
  • Group Power
  • Group Grove
  • Group Ride
  • TRX Suspension Training Series
  • TRX Body Blast
  • TRX Cardio Circuit
  • Tabata Training

Youth Fitness Fee Classes:

  • Youth TRX
  • Family TRX
  • Off and Running
  • Cycle and CORE
  • Youth Fitness Sampler

Water Fitness Classes:

  • Morning Aquacize
  • Deep Water Aerobics
  • Adult Water Exercise
  • Arthritis Foundations/YMCA Arthritis Program
  • Prenatal/Postpartum Aqua Exercise
  • Evening Aqua-Fit


Many people find a favorite type of exercise class to take and stick with it, however we recommend a more balanced approach. Our exercise classes can help with cardio, strength and flexibility in different degrees. Changing fitness classes to focus on a different element can often be the next step your body needs. These programs can be grouped as Mind/Body, Cardio and Strength & Toning. We have expert, trained fitness staff that can help you find the best class for your needs. 

Featured Programs

Body Training Systems (BTS)

Buehler YMCA’s Body Training Systems (BTS) programs include Group Power, Group Centergy, Group Groove, Group Ride, Group Kick and Group Active.

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