FITNESS

Toning – This class is designed to enhance muscle definition, strength and endurance. Everything is provided and includes a variety of equipment.

Yoga/Yoga Flow – These yoga sessions provide a lively yet meditative quality in the true spirit of yoga. Come try this physical and emotional approach to health. Focus is placed on balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility.

Pilates – This class will be a series of exercises designed to use the body’s core or “powerhouse.” The carefully performed movements stretch and strengthen, working deep abdominal muscles to produce a leaner look and improved posture.

Body Pump – Come join us at 6 a.m. to wake up those bodies and start your day off right. This full-body workout includes a cardio, toning and flexibility segment every time.

Fit Mix – This class offers a mix of hi/low-impact aerobics designed to increase cardiovascular fitness. It utilizes basic choreographed aerobic movements. It also includes toning. A real heart-pounding workout!

Booty Barre – A fun, energetic, workout that fuses techniques from Dance, Pilates, and Yoga that will tone, define and chisel the whole body, with an emphasis on the lower body.

PiYo Strength – A unique, high-energy, cardio-based yoga and Pilates-inspired workout. Come sweat with us!

Zumba – This class combines interval training with Synced Music Motivation. In every class, music and moves sync in a way that pushes you past your perceived limits, to reach your fitness goals faster.

Aquafit – This is a moderate-intensity class. After warming up you will be challenged by an aerobic segment that burns calories and strengthens the cardiovascular system. You’ll use the resistance of the water, dumbbells, noodles, and more. Floatation devices are available or you can stay in the shallow end.

Senior Exercise – Just getting started in an exercise program or have limitations to your physical being? This class is designed for you. A vitalizing, easy-to-follow exercise routine that focuses on balance, coordination, and flexibility.

Seniorcise – Join your friends in the pool for this low to moderate workout that can be modified to fit your needs.

Spinning – This group fitness class is the workout everyone is looking for! It’s a high-intensity/low-impact cardiovascular workout on a stationary bike, all in a musical 45 minutes. An instructor leads the class through a variety of drills that simulates different terrains one might encounter on an outdoor ride.

Spin Express – A 30-minute intense ride to get you in and out!

Chair Yoga – Enjoy all the health benefits of yoga while performing modified poses with or in a chair. Great for seniors or those with limited mobility

Women on Weights – Helps you build stronger bones, faster metabolism, muscle-mass maintenance, lower stress levels…just to name a few. Good for all fitness levels. Come try it!

Block Therapy – This is a guided deep tissue release. Help release stuck, tight muscles for better movement and less pain. Long-lasting benefits for all areas of your body. Help back aches, knee issues, shoulder and neck issues, and much more. Try it today!

Cardio Blast –

Move! – With a mix of weight training, cardio and stretching, Move is meant to celebrate building strength, flexibility and living a healthy life.

Chi Ball – This fun class is a mixture of toning and cardio with the use of a handheld soft, rubber ball for focus. It is a fun way to start your day.

Step – This high intensity, cardio-based class includes a series of movements with the use of a box step. Step up your fitness and give it a try!

Spinning

This group fitness class is the workout everyone is looking for! It’s a high intensity/low impact cardiovascular workout on a stationary bike, all in a musical 30-45 minutes. An instructor leads the class through a variety of drills that simulates different terrain one encounters on an outdoor ride.​

Spin Express

This 30-minute intense ride to get you in and out!​

To find spinning room: go down stairs, turn left off stairs, go down the all past the gym, turn left at the end of the hall, go all the way down the hall and through the door and your spinning room is right there.

Special Classes for Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Great news from the Jacksonville YMCA! We have now scheduled PD exercise classes.

If you or someone you know have Parkinson’s and are looking for ways to keep moving, this class was designed for you. Come learn how to combat the common symptoms of PD by increasing your strength, stamina, agility and confidence with movement. Classes are taught by trained, certified instructors to help those of all levels of ability.

American Parkinson Disease Association Certified Classes with Certified Instructors:

Movement / Circuit Classes / Rock Steady Class
Classes specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Along with improving overall health, exercise has been shown to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms and improve quality of life.

Free with YMCA Membership

$5 per class for non-members

​Rock Steady Boxing is HERE NOW!!!

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When Gary gets swinging, you better stand back!​

A frequently asked question: “Is there medical evidence that shows exercise can help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms?”

YES! The value of exercise has been corroborated in several studies showing that exercise induces brain repair and accompanying behavioral recovery.

Focus on the concept of intense “forced” exercise, such as the type done in Rock Steady Boxing classes, suggests that certain types of exercise are Neuro-protective, which means that it is a type of exercise that may actually slow disease progression.

Call the Y at (217) 245-2141 to find out more about our Parkinson’s classes.

Water Walk
A low to moderate intensity exercise in the shallow water of the pool using resistance as you use a variation of walking patterns. Walking pool lanes are available.

Aqua Fit

Moderate to high intensity. After warming up, you will be challenged by an aerobic segment that burns calories and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Use resistance of the water, dumbbells, noodles & more. Floatation devices are available or you can stay in the shallow end.

Senior Water Exercise

A low to moderate workout in the pool that can be modified to fit your needs.

PLEASE SEE PRINTABLE FITNESS SCHEDULE ON THIS SITE TO FIND A CLASS TIME TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE.

Winter Swim Team Begins September 4th.

Information will be posted so swimmers can join. There will be a two-week trial for new swimmers. If they pass the evaluation of swimming skills needed, they can sign up for the team after that. For those who know how to swim and want more opportunities in the YMCA Pool! For more information on Winter or Summer Swim Teams, contact our Aquatics Director Danielle, 217-245-2141. For those who know how to swim and want to try something more, the Sharks Swim Team offers the opportunity to join the team for exercise and fun with other kids ages 6
years old through high school.

If other activities are keeping your kids busy during part of the year, the Sharks invite you to come any time during the year.
Summer Swim Team Begins in May
Registration opens in May
Information will be posted in April – check back soon!

The YMCA is proud to participate in the Healthways Silver Sneakers® Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program for older adults.

More than 1 million members nationwide already enjoy SilverSneakers. Join them today and bring your SilverSneakers card and/or health plan ID to the front desk, and our friendly staff will help you enroll!