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CARDIO CRUNCH... Women and men can enjoy a moderate to advanced workout consisting of muscle toning, aerobics, stretching and flexing with a lot of fun and good music. Classes are available in the morning and evening. STEP AEROBICS... This low impact workout, utilizing three-tiered Reebok steps, is a popular class. This program gives a great cardiovascular workout that is fun and easy to follow. Register early, space is limited. CIRCUIT TRAINING... Got a busy schedule? If so, this program is for you. Our Circuit Training Class combines step aerobics and a complete weight training routine into a one hour session. Imagine realizing the benefits of both bench aerobics and weight training in half the time. If you know the benefits of regular exercise, but have a busy schedule, this class is for you. KICKBOXING AEROBICS … This class combines kickboxing moves with aerobic exercise to give a full body workout. Come join the fun while increasing your stamina and fitness levels. BOOT CAMP AEROBICS … This fast paced "boot camp" like exercise hour pushes you to perform at your best level. The whole body will feel like it got the work out it deserved as our "drill instructor" like leaders push you hard. Come join the fun, but you may not think it's much fun while you are in the middle of the toughest exercise of your life. AEROBIC WALKING... For a great cardiovascular workout, some good company and conversation, and an hour outside seeing the town of Peru, aerobic walking is just the thing. Join the walking group from the “Y”. Three to four miles are covered in about 50 minutes. This class is held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays all year round weather permitting. Also during the summer we have a morning walk for the early risers. AQUACISE ... Like aerobics, but without the sore muscles? Done in the water, this class uses the water’s resistance to strengthen and tone muscles and provide a cardiovascular workout, even for those who do not know how to swim. An added benefit of water exercise is the ease of pain and stiffness caused by joint ailments. NAUTILUS... For a fitness program that you can do anytime the “Y” is open, by yourself or with a friend, Nautilus is the program for you. From a toned look to the built muscular look, from aerobic machines to muscle building machines, that’s what we have for you. WATER WALKING... If you’re tired of fighting the weather but still want to walk for fitness, a walk around the shallow end of our indoor pool will do the trick. Enjoy the added benefits of water walking. There is little pull of gravity so it’s easier on your joints and the water’s resistance causes added cardiovascular and total body workouts. Also try cross country skiing in the deep water. This helps tone the abdominal muscles and many other muscle groups along with the heart. HEALTHCONNECT ... HealthConnect is a collaborative wellness program between Dukes Memorial Hospital and the Miami County YMCA. This program, along with other resources, provides education and support activities that encourage people to commit to healthy lifestyles. SPINNING ... The YMCA's newest cardiovascular workout on stationary bicycles. Spinning simulates a ride up and down hills and on flat roads too. Lively music and creative instructors add to the fun. Monitoring your pulse and pedal speed is important and anyone can participate at their own level. Register for classes by the month as early as 5:15 AM and as late as 6:30PM; plus Sat and Sun. BODY BY CHOICE ... When you join Body By Choice you will embark on a journey that will help you make positive lifestyle changes through education and exercise. This program is designed for people who need to lose 10% or more of their body weight. You will find yourself among people with many of the same obstacles and goals that you have. Together we will work to tackle those obstacles and accomplish those goals. Class will be held twice a week with half being a class room/discussion and the other being various forms of exercise. You will also add one more exercise program to your week. There is a fitness and wellness evaluation at the beginning and the end of the program, which runs for 12 weeks. ABSolute POWER ... This is a 30 minute muscle conditioning class using your "core" muscles; abdominals, low back and obliques. YOGA ... Yoga is an ancient discipline designed to relieve stress, control pain, bring peace of mind through breathing, body stretching exercises and meditation. Yoga is designed to get the most results from the least amount of action. YOGAGLUTS ... Yogagluts is a fitness program that focuses on developing muscular strength and endurance throughout the body. Yoga postures ore performed is a new way to isolate and strengthen muscles. Yoga postures are strung together using athletic, active, and flowing sequences and extra fitness movements, such as squats, push-ups and lunges for greater overall body conditioning. |
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