BLUE: CARDIO CLASSES

Cardio Conditioning–This cardiovascular workout will improve the efficiency of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system through continuous efforts that will not only elevate your heart rate, but also burn calories and increase your endurance. Exercise such as step, hi/low, jumping, and other aerobic movements may be incorporated.

Drums Alive®- is the most unique fitness/wellness program extravaganza to hit the Y! This class is full of powerful and motivating music and drumming rhythms that will get your feet stomping, your brain waves flowing, and your body moving. This is a high energy class using stability balls and drumsticks.

Spinning-This class is performed on a stationary bicycle. Instructors will guide you through an all-terrain ride while focusing on proper body alignment, heart rate and proper cycling techniques.

Turbokick®- Choreographed sport specific techniques of boxing and martial arts are incorporated in this interval-based workout. Punching, kicking, footwork, bags and jump ropes may be utilized.

Zumba®- Zumba classes fuse Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness party atmosphere. The routines incorporate Latin & International dances such as salsa, mambo, cha cha, meringue, samba, belly dance, hip hop and more. “It’s a party, not a workout!”

GREEN: COMBINATION CLASSES

Cage Conditioning- These program uses fitness secrets like muscle confusion, reverse intervals and whole body unorthodox movement to keep you in proportion and give you fitness you can use, while giving you all the details and personal refinement that a professional fighter gets as they get ready to rumble.

30/30- These classes generally follow a circuit or interval training format, alternating cardio and strength training exercises.

Kick, Core and Kettlebells- Kettlebells have long been considered a powerful and effective training tool for maximizing results in workouts. Come experience a full body workout using new dynamic exercises using kettlebells, incorporating core work with a little flavor of kickboxing that utilizes muscles in the back, abdomen, and oblique areas.

Peddle & Pump- Start off with an energetic 40 minute ride followed by 20 minutes of weights for a complete body workout!

Senior Active Stretch and Tone- This outstanding strength and flexibility class is perfectly suited for seniors. It is time to get together, socialize and at the same time benefit from strength moves.

Silver Sneakers®- A Healthways fitness program customized for senior adults designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.

RED: STRENGTHENING CLASSES

Abs/Core- This 15 minute class focuses on the abdominal/low back muscles and other core stabilizing muscles. Good core strength helps reduce back pain and improves overall fitness and stability.

Gut & Butt, Plus- A conditioning program to firm and strengthen muscles of the entire body, especially focusing on the gut and the butt. Hand weights, bands, balls, a bench and your own body weight may be utilized during class.

Power Pump- A strengthening class that incorporates traditional weight training exercises such as squats, presses, lifts and curls. All major muscle groups are worked using barbells. Dumbbells and other equipment may be utilized.

Y Weight- Firm and strengthen muscles of the entire body. This class uses exercises to develop muscle strength and endurance. Hand weights, bands, balls, bench, and/or body weight may be used.

PURPLE: SPIRIT-MIND-BODY CLASSES

Hatha Yoga- This class promotes the values of Hatha style yoga with an emphasis on alignment, breathing and relaxation. Postures are held slightly longer to establish core strength. All levels are welcomed. Individuals with special needs are also encouraged to attend. The class incorporates beginning, intermediate and advanced postures. Teachers are trained in Iyengar style.le.

Hardcore- This is a mat Pilates based class designed to develop body and core strength, flexibility, posture and body alignment. Some equipment may be used such as stability balls.

Flow Yoga- Warm up-WORK- Effective Deep Stretch- Relaxation. It’s got it all! “A process and a journey, not a destination.”

Yoga- Energizing flow sequence of Asanas to tone, strengthen, improve flexibly, and relieve stress.

Tai Chi-The ancient art of Tai Chi (Tie-Chee) uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health.

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CANYON RIM - Hours

Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 8:30pm

Friday: 6:30am - 8:30am

ELIZABETH BLVD. - Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am - noon

Our Mission: to improve lives of the Magic Valley by connecting individuals, families and communities with opportunities based on Christian values that strengthen spirit, mind and body.

Canyon Rim YMCA– 1881 Poleline Rd. 734-7447
Elizabeth YMCA- 1751 Elizabeth Blvd. 733-4384