SOMETHING FOR
EveryBODY.
From yoga and cycle classes to water fitness and Zumba, we offer more than 50 group exercise classes. There is something for EveryBODY!
Did we mention these classes are FREE to members?
Browse our classes below or view the Group Exercise Schedule to find your new favorite group exercise class!
Must be 14 years or older to participate in a Group Exercise class.
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
May 28
Alexandria area seniors are invited to join us at the YMCA on May 28th to celebrate their health, connect with other community members, and get stronger together! Members & non-members can attend free of charge.
CARDIO CLASSES
Cycling
Group cycling class is designed for all fitness levels. It involves various cycling drills that offer an exhilarating cardiovascular workout.
Total Body Tone
Total Body Tone provides you with a well-rounded workout to meet all of your needs. This class will use a variety of equipment and include cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility/mobility training to allow you to discover new ways to challenge yourself each week. This class is suitable for all fitness levels.
HIIT & Hills Cycle
20 minutes of cycling to get you warmed up and ready for a great core workout!
HIIT
HIIT is a high-intensity interval training that consists of fast-paced exercises each performed for time interspersed with a brief rest.
Zumba
An aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of dance. Great for experienced dancers or those just trying dance for the first time!
MIND & BODY CLASSES
Chair Yoga
This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. Chair yoga increases flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, and strength while improving balance and relieving stress.
Gentle Yoga
A low-intensity class that will help improve flexibility, strength, and balance.
Sound Healing
A dedicated time in your week to connect with your inner self, ground and recharge. We will practice breathwork, intentional movement and close the class with a sound bath using crystal singing bowls. This class can help with establishing a mindfulness practice, calm your spirit and gain clarity.
Rollga
Rollga is a cross-directional foam roller designed to stabilize the hips, align the back, and increase range of motion. The Rollga foam roller is ideal for muscle recovery, fascial health, and functional restoration of movement.
Yoga
Yoga will take you through a series of poses that combine flexibility, strength, power, and balance. This class provides an excellent and complete flexibility and toning workout.
SENIOR CLASSES
ENHANCE®FITNESS
This class is an evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program, helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives.
This program runs 16 weeks at a time.
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Stay Fit
A moderate-intensity class with exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, heart health and activities for daily living.
Zumba Gold
This is a modified Zumba class for active older adults that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. How It Works. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
STRENGTH CLASSES
Les Mills BODYPUMP
The original LES MILLS™ barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast! Focusing on low weight loads and high-repetition movements, you'll burn fat, gain strength and quickly produce lean body muscle conditioning.
Les Mills Core
Exercising muscles around the core, this class provides the vital ingredient for a stronger body. During the 30-minute workout, trained instructors guide you through the correct technique as you work with resistance tubes and weight plates, as well as body-weight exercises like crunches, and hovers. You will also get into some hip, glute and lower back exercises.
Les Mills BODYCOMBAT
BODYCOMBAT is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. Punch and kick your way to fitness. No experience needed. Bring your best fighter attitude and leave inhibitions at the door.
Total Body Tone
A total body workout combining strength, toning and cardio exercises.
TRX
TRX is a form of suspension training that uses bodyweight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. It requires the use of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user’s body weight to complete the exercises.
WATER CLASSES
Water Fitness
This water fitness class will use a combination of shallow and deep-water exercises that will include cardio and muscle strengthening. Suitable for all levels.
Power Waves
A higher-intensity aqua workout with interval training and power moves to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility.
Tabata Waves
This is a high-intensity, low-impact interval training that consists of fast-paced exercises each performed for time interspersed with a brief rest.
NEW!
Private Group Ex Classes
Discover the ultimate fitness experience with private group exercise classes at the Alexandria Area YMCA. Ideal for bachelor and bachelorette parties, work outings, and any special occasion. Book your private class today and enjoy a fun, tailored workout with friends in Alexandria, MN!
YOUR WORKOUT. YOUR TIME.
VIRTUAL GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
The YMCA offers a variety of virtual workouts through Fitness On Demand and Les Mills On Demand. Virtual classes can be accessed in Studio A. Enjoy your workout on your schedule!
