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We are here to help you achieve your health and fitness goals whether you're new to the Y, new to exercise or a returning member we haven't seen in a while.
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Fitness Classes ages 13 Plus |
Baby Fit/Stroller FitBring your baby and stroller to the Guelph Y for an outdoor adventure (weather permitting) while getting in shape and meeting other parents. New Moms should be 6 weeks post-partum or 8 weeks post-partum after a C section. Please check in with your doctor before starting this program to ensure you are ready to start exercising. During the colder months the Guelph Y will run a Baby and Me indoor version of this class. Cardio MixHave fun getting your heart rate up while you move your body to great music. Core and MoreThis class will challenge, reward and empower you. Strengthen your key zones, enhance stability and flexibility, while making your body more powerful and less prone to injury. Group Active (MOSSA)Group Active® gives you all the fitness training you need in one hour. Cardio, strength, balance and flexibility are all components instructed using inspiring music, adjustable dumbbells, weight plates, body weight and simple athletic movements. Group Blast (MOSSA)Group Blast is 60 minutes of cardio training that uses The STEP in highly effective, athletic ways. It will get your heart pounding and sweat pouring as you improve your fitness, agility, coordination, and strength with exciting music and group energy. HAVE A BLAST! Group Centergy (MOSSA)Group Centergy is a perfect way to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength. It's ideal to be your workout of choice or add it once a week to your current workouts to reinvigorate the mind and body. Group Core (MOSSA)Train like an athlete in 30 action-packed minutes. Expert coaching and fun music will guide you through functional and integrated exercises using your body weight, weight plates, a towel, and a platform - all to challenge you like never before. Group Fight (MOSSA)Group Fight™ is a gripping hour that burns a ton of calories and builds total body strength. Tap into the hottest mixed martial arts movements done at a rapid-fire pace to smash your cardio fitness! From the boxing ring to the fighting cage, Group Fight combines cutting-edge moves with thrilling music. This electric experience is addictive! FIGHT FOR IT! Group Power (MOSSA)Group Power® is your hour of power. Blast all your muscles with this high rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates and body weight, Group Power® combines squats, lunges, presses, and curls in functional integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a group atmosphere will get your heart rate up and make you sweat and push you to a personal best. Group Ride (MOSSA)Group Ride is a fantastic way to improve your cardio fitness, burn calories, shape and strengthen your lower body. Since you control the intensity of the workout by adjusting your own bike, it's a great workout for all ages whether you are just starting out or you are an avid cyclist looking to train indoors. High Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.)High intensity interval training is a 30 minute class using free weights and functional movement. See and feel results as you challenge your body in this intense class. H.I.I.T. is suitable for intermediate to advanced participants. Interval TrainingThis class will take you through challenging cardio and strength intervals. Rowing machines and small equipment such as free weights and stability balls will be utilized during this class. This class is suitable for intermediate to advanced participants. Line DancingGet active while you learn some fun line dances to popular country songs. StepStep offers a fun, choreographed aerobic workout, using a step platform and great music to keep your heart pumping. Step increases cardiovascular health, strengthens your lower body and increases your coordination. Total Body ChallengeTotal Body Challenge is a workout guaranteed to build muscle, burn calories and make you sweat. From resistance training to cardio and core challenges, this class is a full hour of movement. Using a variety of equipment, including your own body weight, you'll get an all-over workout and be challenged every step of the way. ZumbaZumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythm and easy to follow dance moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Strengthen your lower body and increase your coordination in this motivating, upbeat, cardio class. Zumba mixZumba but with some extras such as toning with the Zumba shakers. |
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Group Cycling
Yoga, Pilates and More |
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Group Centergy (MOSSA)Group Centergy is a perfect way to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength. It's ideal to be your workout of choice or add it once a week to your current workouts to reinvigorate the mind and body. PilatesPerform a series of movements to help engage your body while improving posture and tone. Pilates increases flexibility and gives you more energy as well as flattens your abdominal muscles, increasing circulation and building stronger, longer, and leaner muscles. Power Yoga FlowPower Yoga is a fitness-based vinyasa practice. An offshoot of Ashtanga Yoga. It has many of the same qualities and benefits, including building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, as well as stress reduction. The flow is a series of fast paced sequences, synchronized with breath. This vigorous vinyasa style will help to strengthen your core and muscles while the meditation at the end of the practice will relax and transform you. Students are encouraged and challenged to explore the possibilities within their physical bodies. Restorative YogaRestorative Yoga classes are almost exclusively on the floor, using yoga 'props' and focus on complete relaxation, improving range of motion and deep breathing. Stretch and MobilityFocus on lengthening and stretching your tight muscles, and improve your mobility. This class will help you avoid injuries while actively increasing your flexibility. Tai ChiTai Chi is an ancient form of slow graceful and peaceful movement, which is practiced mainly for its health benefits. The slow movements can help deeply relax the body and mind, improve blood circulation, gently tone, strengthen and restore organs and muscles to their natural healthy levels. YogaFind your hidden strength, balance and flexibility with Yoga. With regular practice, you'll soon notice a stronger, more balanced body and you'll leave each class feeling calm and fulfilled. Yoga stretchYoga Stretch offers you 45 minutes of yoga movements that focus on a slow flow, which will lengthen and strengthen all aspects of your body. You will feel stretched and refreshed after this class. Yoga for Arthritis / OsteoYoga *NewA 60 minute group Yoga class designed for individuals with Osteoarthritis, Arthritis and Low-Mobility supported by research completed at McMaster University. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph has collaborated with researchers from McMaster University to implement this biomechanically-based program which has been scientifically demonstrated to improve pain, physical function, strength, and overall quality of life in individuals with osteoarthritis. Participants will be required to have a Guelph YMCA-YWCA wellness membership and must also be able to climb a flight of stairs. Participants will also be required to fill-out a smart start application as well as a physician's letter. |
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Specialized Offerings |
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Chakras and Health *NewOpen yourself to a wealth of health and wellness benefits by exploring each of the seven chakras. Learn how each of the chakras is associated with and engaged by your body and sense. Participants will learn a variety of approaches to engaging their bodies and senses in a mindful health practice. Dates: Thursday, September 14 to Thursday, November 2, 2017 Days: Thursdays Times: 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Cost: Member fee: $80.00, Non-Member fee: $120.00 Creating Balance (season program) *Now offeringExplore various topics related to our health, including stress, diet, mindfulness and exercise. Dates: Wednesday, September 20 - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Days: Wednesdays Times: 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Cost: Free for Members, $60.00 Non Members Building Balance (seasonal program)Take a holistic approach to health and well-being with a focus on creating and maintaining healthy habits. This will include meditation, gentle exercise and balance training. Dates: Wednesday November 1 to Wednesday December 20, 2017 Days: Wednesdays Times: 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Cost: $80 for Members, $120.00 for Non Members Kettlebell (seasonal program)Improve your cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility with kettlebell training courses. This program offers varied exercise to keep each class fun and exciting, while getting a great workout. This is a registered program. Dates: to be announced Days: to be announced Times: to be announced Cost: to be announced Learn to Run (seasonal program) *Now OfferingIf you consider yourself to be a non-runner, this program is for you. This 8 week program will successfully transition you from a non-runner to a runner while learning proper technique along the way. The goal at the end of this program is for each participant to complete a 5 km. Dates: Tuesday August 15 to Tuesday October 3, 2017 Days: Tuesdays Times: 6:45 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Cost: $40.00 for Members, $50.00 for Non Members Lifting ClinicsLearn the safe and effective way to perform standard exercises such as Squats, bench presses, chin ups and dead lifts. Dates: Monday, June 26 to Monday, August 14, 2017 Days: Mondays Times: 6:45 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. Cost: $65.00 for Members, $97.50 for Non Members Urban Poling (seasonal program)Enjoy the great outdoors and join us for Urban Poling. Urban Poling uses more muscles than ordinary walking, so more energy is expended resulting in a greater workout. With the use of special poles, you can add support if needed to make the activity safer than ordinary walking. It is required you bring your own poles. Dates: to be announced Days: to be announced Times: to be announced Cost: to be announced Tai ChiTai Chi is an ancient form of martial arts that is involved in the Chinese philosophy Yin/Yang. It is a graceful and peaceful movement practiced mainly for its health benefits now. With regular practice of Tai Chi you will relax your body and mind, improve blood circulation and restore organs and muscles. Tai chi 24 and 48 forms are taught at the Y for beginner and intermediate Tai Chi fans. Dates: Tuesday, September 5 to Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Days: Tuesdays Times: 9:00 A.M. - 9:55 A.M. Cost: Free for members TRXTRX is a unique strength workout that uses a person's body weight and suspension to develop a dynamic exercise for the entire body. Manipulate gravity to build power, strength, balance, and mobility at your own intensity level. Dates: Wednesday, September 6 to Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Days: Wednesdays Cost: to be announced Water Strength and MobilityWork out with a certified personal trainer specializing in post rehab aquatic exercise. Improve your stamina, mobility and balance. Learn how to use the properties of water so you can continue to effectively exercise in the pool on your own. Dates: September 19 to November 7, 2017 Days: Tuesdays Times: 12:15 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Chat n' SnackBring your lunch and join us after your workout as we chat and snack together once a week. Learn more about health and fitness, meet our staff and enjoy guest speakers on topics related to you. This close knit, supportive community of older adults has been chatting and snacking for years with strong friendships made along the way. We welcome all to join us and we look forward to meeting you. |
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Certification StandardsSuccessful participants will receive nationally recognized YMCA certification. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph has adopted guidelines established by the National Fitness Leadership Advisory committee (NFLAC). The YMCA has been certifying fitness instructors in Canada since 1974 and the NFLAC guidelines are based, to a large extent, on the YMCA program. Fitness Leadership Trainers are YMCA-YWCA health and physical education professionals. YMCA Canada Aquafit InstructorThis national certification course will give participants the skills to deliver safe, effective and fun aqua fit classes to all ages. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee. Dates: to be announced Day: to be announced Time: to be announced Cost: $225.00 for Members, $300.00 for Non Members, $125.00 for Guelph Y staff YMCA Canada Group Strength InstructorEarn your YMCA Canada certification to teach safe and effective group strength classes. Certification includes basic anatomy, exercise design, exercise analysis, working with adults, working with music, safety and more. Utilizing various equipment as well as bodyweight training will be covered. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and a final practical evaluation are also included in the course fee. Dates: September 24 to October 28 (5 day course) Days:
Time: 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Cost: Member: $250.00, Non Member:$325.00, Staff:$250 Location: Fred Kelly Room (Board Room) What to bring: Snacks, lunch, water, workout clothes YMCA Canada Group Cardio InstructorEarn your YMCA Canada certification to teach various styles of cardio classes, such as step, hi-low aerobics, dance style classes and more. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee. Dates: to be announced Day: to be announced Time: to be announced Cost: $225.00 for Members, $300.00 for Non Members, $125.00 for Guelph Y staff YMCA Canada Group Cycling CertificationEarn your national YMCA Group Cycling certification in this fun and interactive course. An online component is included as well as classroom and cycle studio time. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee. Dates: to be announced Day: to be announced Time: to be announced Cost: $225.00 for Members, $300.00 for Non Members, $125.00 for Guelph Y staff YMCA Canada Personal Trainer's CourseEarn your National YMCA Canada certifications to prescribe certifications and offer healthy living and eating advice to individuals. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee. Dates: to be announced Day: to be announced Time: to be announced Cost: $250.00 for Members, $325.00 for Non Members, $190.00 for Guelph Y staff Standard First Aid and CPR CEarn your Life Saving Society First Aid and CPR C certification with one of our qualified instructors here at the Guelph Y. Classes are hands on and engaging leaving you feeling confident with your new skill set to manage an emergency situation. The Life Saving Society policy for renewal is as follows:
Courses offered for 2017
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