Adult Fitness Programs
 

Main Pool Schedule

ADULT FITNESS CLASSES

Belly Dance

Take your workout on an exotic journey through the art of belly dance! Work your core and your mind while learning belly dancing basics. This workout is  designed for all fitness levels.

Zumba

"Ditch the Workout, Join the Party".  Zumba fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to achieve long term benefits while having an absolute blast in an exhilarating session of calorie burning, body energizing, and awe inspiring movements.

Watch Zumba!

AB Session

This 15-minute abdominal class works the entire mid-section by using a variety of tools, such as body bars, free weights, bands, medicine balls and steps. Pilates-style core conditioning and traditional abdominal training will be incorporated. Participants are encouraged to work at their own level.

Aerobic Dance

Aerobic Dance is a great way to increase cardiovascular fitness, improve strength and have a great time. The music is a blend of new hits and old favorites. All routines are choreographed to allow everyone to work at their own level and have fun.

Fusion Fitness

Beat boredom an maximize fitness.  Every five to six weeks we rotate to one of the classes listed below or try something new.

Agility + Plyometrics

May 19 - June 18

For those looking to take the next step in improving their overall quickness, fitness and speed.  This class will challenge every individual by incorporating lateral, vertical and forward movements sure to add that extra step.

Cardio Strength + Glide

June 23 - July 23

Fat blasting intervals of cardio followed by muscle toning sets of glide movements using a variety of equipment (from BOSU and steps to dumbbells and glide discs).  This nonstop fitness explosion will keep your muscles firing from start to finish.

July 28 - August 27 "Class Choice"

Classes will be asked to vote on which class you would like to end the summer with.

Indoor Group Cycling

Indoor group cycling workout with music, lights and an instructor who will motivate and inspire you to a new fitness level.

  • Jammin' Cycle Blast - All levels, great music!
  • Power Cycle - Advanced

Mommy and Me

For all moms and their children aged six months or younger, this is a continuation of Mothers-to-Be. Enjoy a quiet setting with cardiovascular exercises with special emphasis on pelvic floor, lower abs and back muscles. A wonderful time to bond with other moms while you get in tune with your body and your baby.

Pilates

A workout designed to develop the core muscles from the inside out. A flow of strength/stretch exercises utilizing deep core muscles (abs, back) coordinated with the breath.

Ripped Body Sculpting

Get ripped lean and sculpted with this full body workout using weights or your own body weight. A total muscle-toning workout that gets results fast! Strength, endurance and compound exercises will be incorporated to break your plateau and help you achieve your desired fitness goals. Workout at your own level, modifications for lower or higher intensity will be shown.

Ripped Cardio Sculpt

Resistance and cardiovascular workout that achieves maximum muscle definition and decreases body fat. One of the fastest ways to increase your metabolic rate! The cardio intervals can be a mix of kick boxing, step, BOSU, sports conditioning and just about anything cardio. The sculpting segments will keep you working at an aerobic level using all types of equipment; body bars, bands, hand weights, medicine balls, etc. Workout at your own level, modifications for lower or higher intensity will be shown.

Stability Ball

Trim and slim your abs, hips, thighs and buns all in one easy session. Make the stability ball a part of your training program and get the benefits or improved posture, balance and a leaner, stronger you.

Step Aerobics

Power-packed step class that combines body bars and bands into your step routines. Build more lean muscle mass without losing your cardio workout. All levels.


Yoga

Classic Hatha yoga posture with a focus on alignment, flow and poses.

YogaFit

Yoga designed for a fitness setting. A complete physical workout that lengthens and strengthens muscles while increasing flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Suitable for all fitness levels, YogaFit will condition your body, calm your mind and refresh your spirit.

Gentle YogaFit  The same great YogaFit format with a more gentle approach. Suitable for all ages, but ideal for active seniors.


"Extra Gentle" YogaFit

Designed for the sedentary or moderately active senior. This class gently challenges, yet honors the aging body. The poses and methods will allow the student to increase muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and increase stamina, lung capacity and overall wellness. Chairs and props will be used in this class.


Beyond the Basics

Basic yoga experience recommended. Our traditional YogaFit class blended with new, intense or challenging poses.



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Beach Body Boot Camp

June 8-August 7.  Fee $7

Here's how it works:

  1. Sign up at the front desk
  2. Put your name on the chart in Robin Sherrod's office.
  3. Place a sticker on the chart every day you workout at the YMCA.
  4. Weekly drawings for everyone who worked out 3 times that week.
  5. Grand prize drawing for everyone who worked out at lest 24 times.
  6. Everyone will receive a small prize.
  7. Want help with an exercise routine?  Sign up for a Fit Start or Jump Start at the front desk.
  8. Need some motivation?  Email Robin Sherrod at rsherrod@wwymca.org or call 525-8863.
  9. Grand prize:  A summer fun basket full of goodies for guys and gals.

Spring Into Summer Fun Run

The Walla Walla YMCA challenges everyone to participate in our Healthy Family Fun Run/Walk at Bennington Lake.

1-3 mile walkers option

5k/10k run

Saturday, May 30. 9:00 am

Contact Christy or Robin Sherrod at 525-8863


Adult Sports

We strive to have at least one gym available at all times for open play. Basketballs are available on the racks in both

the middle and main gym. Racquetball courts are available, members may reserve a court in advance by calling in or signing the court reservation sheet at the front desk. Racquets, balls and eye guards are available at no charge at the front desk. Eye guards are mandatory for youth and strongly advised for adults.

Adult Basketball

M/W/F       6:00 - 7:00 a.m.

M-F         Noon-1:30 p.m.

(All three gyms)

Come morning or noon and play powerful pick-up games with rotation on/off the court. This is a solid and committed group who love to hoop it up!

Volleyball

Monday/Wednesday          7:30-9:30 p.m. (Main gym)

This is for anyone who has a desire to play a challenging game with other members and share a laugh or two. All levels welcome.

Indoor Soccer

Fridays 6:45-8:45 p.m.  For ages 14-Adult

Come join us for 2 hours of fun-filled, energetic, non-stop "football".  Requires a willingness to learn, have fun and be able to kick the ball.  All levels welcome.  Held in the middle gym.


Mature-Friendly Classes

YAH YAHS (Young At Heart)The Yah Yahs are "young at heart" active senior members of the Y. They go places and do things that are exciting, educational and just plain fun!

 


YMCA'S CORPORATE MELTDOWN CHALLENGE

Corporate Meltdown Results

Congratulations to our top team Skin and Bones from Key Technology,

losing 106 pounds, 9% of their total weight!!!!!

Top Male Joey Davis losing 47 pounds, 17% of his body weight!!!

Top Female Teresa Young losing 35 pounds, 15% of her body weight!!!

 

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2009 Walla Walla YMCA Summer Fitness Schedule
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6:00 - 6:45 AM

Ripped Cardio Sculpt

-Jammin' Cycle Blast

-YogaFit

Ripped Body Sculpting

-Jammin' Cycle Blast

-YogaFit

Ripped Cardio Sculpt
6:45 - 7:00 Abs   Abs   Abs
7:30 - 8:30 Medically Supervised Water Aerobics Medically Supervised Water Aerobics Medically Supervised
8:00 - 8:45   Gentle YogaFit   Gentle YogaFit

Aerobic Dance

(7:50-8:50)

8:30 - 9:30 Aerobic Dance   Aerobic Dance  
9:00 - 9:30   Stability Ball  

Zumba

(9:00-9:40)

 
9:00 - 10:00       Stability Ball
9:15 - 10:00  

Extra Gentle YogaFit

 

Extra Gentle YogaFit

 
9:30 - 10:00   Pilates  

Pilates

(9:40-10:00)

 
9:35 - 10:35 Yoga   Yoga    
10:05 - 10:50   Belly Dancing   Belly Dancing  
4:45 - 5:25 PM Stability Ball Fusion Fitness Stability Ball Fusion Fitness  
5:30 - 6:15 Zumba   Zumba    
5:30 - 6:25   Step   Step Beyond Basics YogaFit
6:30 - 7:30 Water Workout   Water Workout   Water Workout
6:35 - 7:35 YogaFit   YogaFit    
7:40 - 8:25          

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