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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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"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:
- Sign up at the front desk
- Put your name on the chart in Robin Sherrod's office.
- Place a sticker on the chart every day you workout at the YMCA.
- Weekly drawings for everyone who worked out 3 times that week.
- Grand prize drawing for everyone who worked out at lest 24 times.
- Everyone will receive a small prize.
- Want help with an exercise routine? Sign up for a Fit Start or Jump Start at the front desk.
- Need some motivation? Email Robin Sherrod at rsherrod@wwymca.org or call 525-8863.
- 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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