HEALTH & WELLBEING CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Active Older Adult (AOA) Classes: H.I.I.T.: High Intensity Interval Training is a great •Yoga Restorative: A passive style of •AOA Ab Lab/Stability Ball Increase way to burn fat! Moderate intensity intervals are yoga with longer hold times. Allows for deeper stability and balance by targeting the muscles of alternated with high intensity intervals for a full relaxation and calmer mind. the abs and other major muscle groups using a body workout. •Yoga-Yin: A gentle yoga practice variety of equipment and techniques. in which poses are held for 2-5 minutes allowing joints and fascia to release. This class • AOA Circuit: Increase stamina and H.I.I.T.: Express: A shortened version of the will complement your Vinyasa practice and strength for daily living with a standing circuit 60-minute class, you’ll work up a sweat while will open and release areas in need of more workout. Light weights and non-impact aerobics alternating between moderate and high intensity flexibility. are alternated in this fun workout. Chairs are •Yoga 101: Get an introduction to offered for support, stretching and relaxation intervals for a full body workout. basic yoga poses at a comfortable place for exercises. beginners. Hi/Lo Aerobics: Strengthen your heart and lungs •Yoga Flow: This class strives to maintain awareness and focus on the breath Aqua Fitness: Exercises performed in shallow with this vigorous workout. This class is for all water for an aerobic and strength training while moving through a series of postures. workout. May incorporate dumbbells or noodles. levels. This style of yoga builds heat, flexibility, and strength while maintaining focus on good alignment. GROUP EXERCISE Aqua Fitness Deep: Using a belt or noodle to Line Dancing: Learn the popular line dances of • Yoga Form II: This class focuses assist flotation, this zero impact workout is great the past and present. A great way to exercise on physical and mental strength using for any level or type of exerciser looking for a both your mind and body, and a fun way to dance exercises and controlled postures. This is an calorie torching hour of aerobics and strength intermediate/advanced version of Yoga 101 training. Highly recommended to bring your own socially without a dance partner. and requires extra emphasis on discpline, flotation belt. contraction, and control within each posture. ® Boot Camp: Get your extreme workout with Mat Pilates: This class is designed to increase Zumba : A Latin-inspired dance class! Have fun and get a great cardio workout. No dance CLASS SCHEDULE extreme music! Dial up the adrenaline for a range core strength and flexibility plus align the mind experience needed, great for all fitness levels. of heart-pumping, strength-building activities, and body. Series of movements are linked with the which may include plyometrics, calisthenics, ® September 2017 cycling, circuit training, jumping rope, speed work, breath and performed from a sitting, reclining, or Zumba Gold : Just as fun as Zumba, just not lunging and more. standing position. as fast. Easy to follow steps that help improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Great for beginners! Cardio Kickboxing: Learn boxing and martial arts Strength & Balance: Use a variety of techniques MEREDITH MATHEWS EAST MADISON YMCA moves in this high-energy class with challenging to increase balance through various strength As a courtesy to others, please arrive to classes cardio intervals. Punch, kick, and block your way moves. This class targets the hard-to-hit on time. Members arriving more than 10 to greater fitness! stabilizer muscles and the deep muscles of the minutes late may be asked to leave by the class core to create better posture, alignment, and instructor. decrease risk of injuries. Cardio Strength: Join this high-energy class for strength training and aerobic exercise (may use a Strength & Conditioning: This high-energy class step platform). includes both strength training and step aerobic exercise. Class includes a strength/resistance component utilizing a variety of equipment. Circuit Training: Maximize your time by getting Questions about our Group Exercise Programs? a complete workout in one class! This format Stretching: Stretch your muscles, calm your mind, help with injuries, and soothe tension. Inspiring We’d love to hear from you. alternates timed intervals of strength and cardio music guides gentle moves coordinated with Rahel Schwartz, Health and Wellness Director segments, in a group or with rotating stations. your breathing while practicing poses from yoga, 206 322 6969 or [email protected] CYCLING CLASSES: dance, and fitness. Open to all levels. •Cycle- All Levels: Enjoy an energizing ride through hills and flat terrain, simulated by Tai Chi: A system of exercises intended to different levels of resistance that you control promote mental focus, physical strength, balance, on a stationary bike. and coordination of mind and body. This intro •Cycle- Power Pedal: High intensity class focuses on the first section of the form, interval training for intermediate to advanced working on basic postures and movements, and cyclists. discussion of the core principles. •Cycle 45: Enjoy this energizing, YOGA CLASSES 45-minute version of our regular group cycling • Yoga- All Levels: This method of class. Hills and flat terrain are simulated by yoga practice integrates both body and mind using various resistance levels on a stationary through safe alignment and balanced breath. bike. Build up your strength, stability and postural integrity while practicing mindfulness and breath •Cycle Circuit: Combine your cycling awareness. with bursts of strength training for a total body workout that never gets boring. This class •Yoga- Gentle: Traditional yoga poses includes half strength work and half cycling in are modified with an emphasis on a slower pace varying intervals. accompanied by the breath and stilling the mind. Relaxing and energizing. Express Core Strength: Increase stability and •Yoga- Hatha: Balancing, standing, balance by targeting the muscles of the abs, seated, supine, prone postures.. back, legs, and other major muscle groups using a variety of equipment and techniques. •Yoga Power Flow: Flow through traditional Yoga poses while pairing your MEREDITH MATHEWS EAST MADISON YMCA Everyone is welcome. Financial assistance is available. The YMCA of Greater breath with movement to open up the Power 1700 23rd Ave Seattle WA 98122 Seattle strengthens communities in King and south Snohomish counties through within you! All levels welcome. 206 322 6969 meredithmathewsymca.org youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We reserve the right to change the schedule without notice due to special events, training, maintenance, or class needs. As a courtesy to others, please arrive to classes on time. Members arriving more than 10 minutes late may be asked to leave by the class instructor. MORNING SCHEDULE September 2017 AFTERNOON / EVENING SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Circuit Training: Express Core Circuit Training: Express Core Circuit Yoga Flow: Yoga Flow: Jen Nuria Paul Strength: Chad Paul Strength: Chad Training: Paul WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM CLOSED FOR CLEANING MON-FRI 12:30-1:00 GXA Gym GXA GYM GXA GYM 11:15-12:30 GXA 6:00-6:45 6:30-7:00 6:00-6:45 6:30-7:00 6:00-6:45 11:45-12:45 H.I.I.T. Express: Family Yoga: Cycle-All Patti Tai Chi: Nuria Bridgett Cycle- All Levels: Cycle- All Levels: Cycle- All Levels: Levels: GXA Chad Chad Joe GXB 12:00-1:00 GXB GXB GXB GXB Chad 12:15-12:45 11:00-11:45 6:15-7:00 6:15-7:00 7:15-8:00 GXB 6:15-7:00 ZUMBA Gold: June Yoga-Gentle: Strength & Yoga- Yin: GXA Judith Balance: Nuria Jim AOA Circuit: Cycle- All Levels: AOA Circuit: 1:15-2:00 GXA GXA GXA Charlesetta Joe Charlesetta Yoga-Gentle: Bev 12:15-1:30 1:15-2:00 3:30-4:45 GXA GXB GXA GXA 7:45-8:30 7:15-8:00 7:45-8:30 7:30-8:30

AOA Stability Aqua Fitness: Aqua Fitness: Ball: Tianna Daniel Cardio Yoga- Jerry Restorative: POOL POOL GXA Kickboxing: Tai Chi: Nuria 8:00-9:00 8:00-9:00 Teresa GXA Judith GXA 8:15-9:15 3:00-4:30 KEY GXA 2:30-3:30 Aqua Fitness: 4:15-5:00 2nd & 3rd Friday only Stretching: Stretching: Daniel S Power Pedal: POOL Mat Pilates: Bridgett Bridgett 8:00-8:55 Zawdie Mat Pilates: Diane GXA GXA GXB Nuria GXA Great for 8:45-9:15 8:45-9:15 3rd-Last 8:15-9:15 GXA Beginners Fridays of 4:00-4:45 4:00-5:00 month only Strength & Circuit Training: Yoga- All Levels: Conditioning: Cardio Kickboxing: AOA Ab Lab: Stretching: Aqua Fitness Aqua Fitness: Patti Tina Teresa Teresa High Jerry Bridgett Deep: Daniel S Bre/Daniel S GXB GXA GXA GXA Intensity! GXA GXA POOL POOL 5:15-6:00 5:00-6:15 5:15-6:00 5:15-6:00 8:15-9:15 8:45-9:15 9:00-10:00 9:00-9:55 Boot Camp: Yoga Flow: Circuit Training: Patti Craig Patti Brand New Yoga 101: AOA Strength: Yoga 101: AOA Strength: Yoga 101: ZUMBA: GXB GXB GXB Class! Bridgett Chad Bridgett Chad Bridgett Rahel 5:30-6:15 5:30-6:30 5:30-6:15 GXA GXA GXA GXA GXA GXA 9:30-10:30 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:45 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:30 9:00-10:00

Hi/Lo Aerobics: H.I.I.T.: Patti Teresa GXA Cycle-45: Cycle Circuit: Cycle-45: Cycle Circuit: Paul Cycle-45: Yoga- All GXA Chad Paul Chad Chad Levels: 6:15-7:00 6:15-7:00 GXB GXB GXB GXB GXB Bridgett 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 9:45-10:45

Cycle Circuit: Yoga- Hatha: Circuit Training: ZUMBA: Staff Ozias Patti Rammy GXB GXA GXB GXA Cardio Strength: Yoga Form II: Line Dancing: Yoga Form II: Line Dancing: Kids Hip-Hip Mat Pilates: 6:30-7:30pm 7:30-8:30 6:30-7:15 7:30-8:30 Paul Bridgett Rahel Bridgett Rahel LaTwon Nuria GYM GXB GXA GXB GXA GXA GXA 9:30-10:30 10:30-11:30 11:00-11:45 10:30-11:30 11:00-11:45 10-10:55 10:15-11:15 Yoga- All Levels: Yoga 101: George ZUMBA: Rahel Sara GXA GXA GXA 7:30-8:30 7:30-8:30 7:15-8:15 Strength & Mat Pilates: Diane ZUMBA: ZUMBA: Rahel Circuit Conditioning: ZUMBA: GXB Rahel GXA Training: Patti Jen Renee/Staff 11:00-12:00 GXA 11:00-12:00 GXB GYM GXB 11:00-12:00 11:00-11:45 10:15-11:00 10:15-11:15