Listed Below is all the Health and Fitness opportunities the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA has to offer in fall, winter, spring, and summer.  Some activities may not be available depending on the time of year.  Please consult of Program Guide or Contact Us for assistance.

 


 

 

Land Fitness

 

Aerobic Interval

Power Hour

A high intensity aerobic floor routine with intervals of toning, followed by a short abdominal workout.

A Group strength training class incorporating all of the muscles in the body using a 5lb. barbell with plates and dumbbells.  Open to all levels. Please arrive ten minutes early for set-up.

The Basics

Silver Sneakers I

A low intensity step aerobic class with basic choreography that may incorporate floor aerobics, light hand weights, and/or kickboxing. Ideal for beginners or anyone who enjoys a slower pace.

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skill. Hand held weight, Elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

Boot Camp Challenge

Silver Sneakers II

A high intensity drill type class that will keep you moving, moaning, and groaning. 1, 2, 3, 4, you’ll be back for more! 3rd Monday of every month

 

Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout.  Upper body strength work using hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.

Butts & Gutts

Step On it

30 minutes of intense muscle strength and endurance work targeting abs, hips, gluteus, hamstrings, and quads.

A faster paced, high intensity step class with a short abdominal workout at the end.

Cardio Conditioning

Step Mix

A high intensity class that incorporates weights with step and/or aerobics. It may be a circuit or an interval class.

A high intensity step aerobic class that may incorporate light hand weights, step interval, step kick or floor aerobics, followed by a short abdominal workout.

Kicking It

A high intensity class implementing kick boxing combinations and balance techniques, followed by a short abdominal workout.

 

 

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Spirit, Mind, & Body Fitness

 

Pilates Mat Work

Yoga

Pilates improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthens muscles A mat exercise class that strengthens the body’s core muscles, increases flexibility and circulation and improves posture.

Students can expect to align their bodies through utilization of props such as blocks, bolsters, blankets., etc. as well as opening their hearts and honoring their bodies.  Bring a blanket to class.

Yoga Stretch

 

Starting Point

Move your body through a series of seated & standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance & range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction & mental clarity.

A low intensity class designed specifically for those who want to exercise but do not know where to begin, have not exercised in a while, or just feel uneasy about taking that first step. You will be provided with a gradual introduction to aerobics and step, along with strength exercises and toning.

Bellydance For Beginners

 

Senior Weight Training

Looking for exercise that is fun, exciting and not the same

old thing? Let us introduce you to the world of Bellydance

 and put a little shimmy into your life. Please wear form fitting exercise clothing and ballet shoes or go barefoot. Bring a scarf

to tie around your waist. This is an ongoing class. Join us anytime!

Are you one of the seniors out there who knows you should be exercising, but you aren’t sure where to begin? Do the tools of fitness - exercise bikes, nautilus machines, treadmills, exercise balls and free weights - intimidate you? Or maybe you find exercise boring? If any of the above apply to you, you are not alone and the YMCA is here to help.  Regular exercise will help protect you from chronic disease, improve your mood and lower your chances of injury. The older you are, the more you have to gain from exercise. Join us in the weight room - a qualified staff member will be there to assist you and develop a work routine that best suits your needs

Triathlon Clinic

   

The Triathlon Clinics are for all levels of triathletes.  Competitive triathletes and runners will share valuable information to anyone seeking to learn or improve their abilities.  Detailed information on the Clinics may be obtained by calling the YMCA at 695-4467.

 

 

 

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