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The Central Florida YMCA Family Centers offer a variety of group exercise courses ranging from beginner to advance in intensity. Check out our group exercise offerings below:

Abs/Core Fitness
Beginner-Advance
This class focuses on exercises to strengthen and tone the mid-section or core of the body. The class may utilize different exercise techniques and equipment to strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles.

Basic Fitness
Beginner-Advanced
Low intensity class. This class will offer a combination of cardiovascular exercise, muscle toning and stretching.

Boot Camp
Beginner-Advanced
Interval workout focusing on strength and cardiovascular exercises. Stations may include jumping rope, push-ups, speed and coordination, plyometrics, strength exercises and abdominal work.

Cardio
Beginner-Advanced
A freestyle class involving traditional aerobics movements such as grapevines and step-touches, jazz/cardio dance. These fun and invigorating classes provide a complete workout with options of high or low impact, for all fitness levels.

Kickboxing
Beginner-Advanced
Interval training incorporating the sports specific techniques of boxing and martial arts. Punching, kicking, footwork, punch mitts, bags and jump roping may be utilized.

Muscle Toning
Beginner-Advanced
A conditioning program to tone and firm the entire body. The class uses resistance exercises to develop muscle strength and endurance. Hand weights, bands, balls tubing and a step bench may be utilized during the class.

Stretching
Beginner-Advanced
Increase the flexibility of major muscles through a coordinated series of static and dynamic stretches, movements, and deep breathing techniques. Increasing flexibility can help in preventing injury and muscle soreness, as well as improved joint range of motion.

Studio Cycling
Beginner-Advanced
This cardiovascular workout is performed on a stationary bicycle and is designed for all intensity levels. Instructors will guide you through an indoor all terrain ride while focusing on proper body alignment, heart rate monitoring and proper cycling techniques.

Pilates
Beginner-Advanced
A class designed to strengthen and streamline the muscles. Breathing control and flexibility exercises are used to improve posture and alignment.

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THE YMCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA MISSION: The purpose of this Association is to improve lives of all in Central Florida by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen Spirit, Mind and Body.