Main Line YMCA Adult Programs

We have great programs for our adult members.  
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Community Programs for Adults

English Conversation Class
Join a very friendly group from many different countries, and improve your English conversation skills.  All skill levels are welcome.  The class is free, but registration at the Front Desk is required.  Contact ANdrea Lutz at 610-664-6438 for more details
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30am

Book Groups
Don’t hesitate to join our book groups.  You can attend for the duration of one book, or as many as your schedule permits.  Evening Book Group meets at Andrea Lutz’s home.  Daytime Book Group meets at the YMCA.  Come check out our Community Bulletin Boards for specific dates and book titles.

Adult Knitting
Any level! Members and non-members are welcome!
Day classes on Wednesdays, 12:30 - 2:00pm.
Evening classes on Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Aquatic Fitness Classes Free to all Full-privilege Members

Twinges and Hinges

This half-hour program is designed to improve your health by enhancing motor skills and range of motion. Designed especially for people with Arthritis.

Aquacise

Aquacise is a 45 minute moderately intense workout designed to increase flexibility and trim your body.  Classes take place in shallow water and incorporate resistance training using special equipment.
 

Exerswim

Exerswim is an hour –long class that offers an intense cardiovascular workout that uses the water’s  natural qualities, buoyancy and resistance to strengthen and tone your body. The class takes place in both the deep and shallow water.

Deep Water Fitness

Deep Water Fitness will increase your circulation and flexibility while building endurance in a NON-IMPACT environment. This is a 45 minute exersize class. Proper floatation equipment is provided., so non-swimmers are welcome.
 

Deep Water Aerobics

This is a 55 minute, NON-IMPACT high intensity cardiovascular work-out performed exclusively in Deep Water. Using floatation devices on your ankles, hand barbells are supplied to challenge the participant and increase resistance.

Aqua Jog

Aqua Jog is a one-hour high intensity, non-impact deep water fitness class. It combines aerobic exercise with abdominal work.
 

Fitness Classes Free to all Full-privilege Members

The great thing about the fitness classes offered at the YMCA are that they are designed to serve everyone at every level of conditioning.   

Basic Fitness

Treat your body to 30 minutes of movement to a musical background, combined with 15 minute of work with light weights. Beginners welcome!
 

Hi/Lo Interval

 This 50 minute class is fast-paced and challenging, its segments of traditional floor aerobics combined with mat and weight work.
 

Cardio-Strength

This 50 minute class is a combo of aerobic conditioning with step and /or hi /lo, plus segments of floor work weights too.
 

Abs and Arms

This 30 minute non- Aerobic sculpt class usies free weights, body bars and more; focuses on upper body and abdominals.
 

Total Body

This 45 minute class uses resistance training for the entire body using weights, body bar, resistance bands, and balance balls.
 

Step

This 50 minute class will have you burning calories while using the Reebok step with fun and challenging choreography; mat & weight work included.
 

Spinning

This is a 45 minute intense, challenging, motivating, strengthening group cycling class.
 

Boot Camp

This is a challenging, 50 minute class that focuses on cardio/muscular strengh.  This class is light on choreography and heavy on sweat.
 

Box Aerobics

This 50 minute class, taught by a certified instructor, combines cardio, strength, agility, control, and empowerment.
 

Dance Aerobics

This 50 minute fitness class offers hard work disguised by the fun of dance plus strengthening and stretching for "problem areas".
 

Iron Man

If you are looking to start your weekend off on the right foot try our Iron Man Fitness Class.  This class offers 45 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of abs, arms, and hips.
 

Pilates

This 50 minute class will strengthen your core using Pilates mat work technique to improve alignment and posture.
 

I-Liq Chuan: Tai Chi & Zen

I-liq Chuan is a martial art which combines Tai Chi and Zen Principles. Solo and partner exercises develop mindfulness, body awareness, and an understanding of relaxed, natural body mechanics.
 

Yoga Chandra:

This class is a gentle, unique blend of asana styles, static and flowing sequencing, with emphasis placed on the breath.  Each class offers different meditation experiences using guided visualizations.  Students leave class with a sense of mental serenity and physical well- being.  Modifications for the beginner as well as the more experienced student make this class welcoming to all.
 

Yoga Dina

Unite body and mind with several styles of yoga from the gentle to the vigorous 60- 90 minutes.

 

Yoga Lisa:

Yoga Lisa is a combination of classic Hatha postures with some Viniyoga and Vinyasa flow techniques.  Classes begin with Pranayama( breathing exercises), followed by a lengthy, gentle warm-up of twists, lateral bends, arm raises and head circles.  The class ends with Sivasana ( relaxation pose) for about 5 minutes, followed by more deep breathing. While this class is not gentle, it is not too advanced for beginners.
 

Yoga Andrea :

Yoga Andrea is a non-traditional yoga class grounded in yoga techniques, designed to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. Anyone at any level can join this class and increase their overall fitness.
 

Y.O.U. Yoga with Lisie:

You Owe U the gift of becoming more open and flexible, through a gentle series of properly aligned yoga postures.  Benefits include increased mobility in the joints and muscles, and an overall sense of mental clarity.