At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we know that motivating yourself to go to the gym is hard, especially when you have a jam-packed schedule.
However, if maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to you, you have to work to find the time. To help, the YMCA has carefully placed some of our favorite Group Exercise classes in time slots that you can work into your 8 to 5 workday this summer.
For the Early Birds
Starting your day with exercise can set a positive tone for the rest of your day. Check out our Morning Exercise Blog to learn some of the benefits of working out in the morning.
H.I.I.T.
Mondays at 5:10 a.m.
Studio A
First thing, Monday morning, join Cathy for a dynamic class that pushes you to your maximum heart rate, leading to incredible results in a shorter amount of time.
Cycle Strength
Mondays at 6:00 a.m.
Cycle Studio
Combine strength and cardio in this one-of-a-kind cycling class.
Deep Water Fitness
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:00 a.m.Â
Lap Pool
Enhance your endurance with a fun, full-body workout in the deep end of the pool.
TRX
Mondays at 7:00 a.m.
Tuesdays & Fridays at 5:10 a.m.
Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
Studio B
You will see many varieties of TRX on the list, and there’s a good reason for that. The TRX suspension trainer is a useful tool that leverages gravity and your body weight to perform a variety of exercises.
Muscle Pump
Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
Studio A
Strengthen all your major muscle groups with weight plates, dumbbells, resistance bands, and more.
Cycle Fusion
Wednesdays at 5:15 a.m.
Cycle Studio
Another fresh take on a traditional cycling class, Cycle Fusion will combine cycling with core exercises and deep stretches.
Yoga Fusion
Wednesdays at 5:15 a.m.
Studio B
Go through static and flow postures rooted in proper alignment.
Step Interval
Thursdays at 5:10 a.m.
Studio A
Increase your muscle mass and endurance and boost your mood in this fun, effective step class.
Total Body Resistance
Thursdays at 5:15 a.m.
Studio B
Enjoy a full-body workout using resistance bands.
Cycle/Stretch
Thursdays at 6:00 a.m.
Cycle Studio
Go on a high-energy ride and follow it with deeper stretches to help increase your flexibility.
TRX Core
Thursdays at 6:00 a.m.
Studio B
TRX suspension training with a deeper focus on core exercises.
Group Cycle
Fridays at 5:15 a.m.
Cycle Studio
Improve your cardiovascular health and burn calories with a fun cycling class for all fitness levels.
Gentle Yoga
Fridays at 6:00 a.m.
Studio B
Get ready for the end of the work week with a class that emphasizes the mind-body connection.
Maximize Your Lunch Break
Crush your Friday workout with an afternoon class and be back in the office for your 1:00 meeting.
Power Core
Fridays at noon
Studio A
Get ready for a variety of exercises targeting your core muscles.
Unwind After Work
Leave the stress of your work day behind with these evening exercise classes.
Group Cycle
Monday – Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Cycle Studio
The joy of riding a bike makes exercise feel less like exercise.
Muscle Pump
Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Studio A
End your work day feeling strong with this class designed to help you work harder to tone and strengthen all your major muscle groups.
Barre
Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in Studio B
Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. in Studio A
This class integrates elements of Pilates, dance, and strength, helping you burn fat and sculpt muscles.
Zumba
Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 6:25 p.m.
Fridays at 5:30 p.m.
Studio A
Zumba is like going out dancing, but you can still be home in your pajamas by 7:00.
Strength & Restore Yoga
Mondays at 6:35 p.m.
Studio B
A relaxing style of yoga that is intended to be healing and nurturing for the body.
Joints in Motion
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 7:05 p.m.
Family Pool
End your day with this impact-free, comfortable class to increase your flexibility and overall health.
Yoga Flow
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Studio B
Ease into the discovery of your body’s potential by challenging your muscles and deepening your breath.
Dance & Sculpt
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays at 6:40 p.m.
Studio A
Jump into a fun and easy-to-follow cardio dance class with strength training to tone and tighten your whole body.
Power Core TRX
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Studio B
TRX and weight training that targets the core muscles.
Yoga Fusion
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Studio B
All levels are welcome to this class with a combination of static and flow poses.
WAVE
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Lap Pool
The most fun you can have in the pool. This class is choreographed to music with cardio and strength exercises.
TRX
Mondays Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
Studio B
You have to experience TRX for yourself. Develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously.
Strength Interval
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Studio A
Challenge your strength and endurance as you go through these high-intensity intervals.
Deep Water Fitness
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
Lap Pool
Make a splash with a workout that’s both powerful and gentle on your body.
For the Weekend Warriors
If you haven’t had enough during the week or the weekends are the only time you can make it to class, we’ve got some great options every Saturday and Sunday!
Strength Interval
Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Studio A
Start your weekend with a fast-paced challenge that will leave you feeling energized and accomplished.
Group Cycle
Saturdays at 7:15 and 8:30 a.m.
Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
Cycle Studio
Challenge your endurance, torch calories, and push past your limits in a fun, supportive, and motivating environment.
Deep Water Fitness
Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Lap Pool
Use the natural resistance of the water to challenge every muscle and boost your cardiovascular endurance—all with zero impact on your joints.
Water Yoga
Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.
Family Pool
Experience the healing benefits of yoga in a gentle, shallow-water environment where your body feels weightless.
Muscle Pump
Saturdays at 8:15 a.m.
Studio A
This is your Saturday hour of power. Get ready to feel the burn and see the results as you lift, press, and curl.
TRX Interval
Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
Studio B
Get ready to sweat. This is high-intensity interval training, supercharged by TRX.
Zumba
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
Studio A
Zumba is the perfect way to get fit, feel great, and leave with a smile on your face.
Gentle Yoga
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
Studio B
This class is your weekly reset, designed to calm the mind and gently awaken the body.
Yoga Flow
Saturdays at 10:45 a.m.
Studio A
Designed for all experience levels, this class offers modifications and advancements to help you create the perfect practice for your body.
WAVE
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Lap Pool
This choreographed class perfectly syncs powerful cardio and strength moves to an amazing playlist.
TRX
Sundays at 11:30 a.m.
Studio B
Get ready to pull, push, and plank your way to a stronger, more balanced you.
We know summers can be busy, but we hope you can find the time to prioritize yourself and get moving!
Remember, the best workout is the one that you do.
See you at the Y!