Group fitness classes provide opportunities to train your body, learn new skills and engage with members of your community — all at once! These courses cover a wide range of activities and fitness levels, which allow you to choose the best experience for your interests and health goals.
YWCA Minneapolis members have access to over 200 free group fitness classes each week. Our seasoned instructors offer sessions on cycling, group yoga, dance and much more. Best of all, we tailor these courses around different fitness levels to accommodate beginners and experts alike. Whether you are looking for high-intensity workouts or a more mellow experience, you are sure to find something that suits you.
YWCA provides a range of yoga classes ranging from entry-level to advanced. Elevate your mind, mood and body through lessons focused on yoga and other simple physical movements. Focus on moving your body with attention to the breath allowing greater relaxation, restoration and renewal. Classes are designed to create a feeling of steadiness, comfort and ease throughout body, breath and mind. Intensity levels 0-3.
Want a little guidance on the different types of group fitness classes we offer — or which ones you should look into? Here’s a short rundown on the different kinds of group courses we offer:
Elevate your mind, mood and body through lessons focused on yoga, meditation, Pilates and other simple physical movements. These courses can accommodate members across a range of fitness and experience levels.
Add water resistance to your workouts for a new level of challenge and excitement. These courses employ different types of equipment and techniques to build strength, coordination and endurance.
Embrace new styles of music and fitness through our dance-based courses. With a wide selection of music genres and dance types to choose from — including Latin, hip-hop and Zumba — we are sure to have something you’ll want to move to.
Get your blood moving with cardiovascular exercises focused on building strength, speed and agility. From running and cycling to MAX interval training, these courses encompass a wide range of fun techniques for different fitness levels.
Build muscle, endurance and confidence with intuitive training focused on strength and power. These courses include low- to non-impact aerobics, resistance work, weight training and much more.
Reach a new level of fitness with these simple yet effective core workouts. These group exercise classes focus on developing abdominal, oblique and lower back muscles to help you achieve a better state of mental and physical health.
Find new flexibility and fitness with our revitalizing stretch courses. These classes focus on building agility, improving blood circulation, promoting better posture and providing welcome relief from stress.
Revitalize, reduce stress and improve your overall health with our senior-focused courses. These classes are a fantastic way for seniors and other active adults to boost cardiovascular endurance, improve strength and improve mental well-being.
This class is paced for those with chronic illness concerns, primarily those with Multiple Sclerosis or other autoimmune diseases, including mobility limitations or the need to work slowly or those engaged in injury rehabilitation. This class is endorsed by the Minnesota MS Society.
This class is paced for those with chronic illness concerns, primarily those with Multiple Sclerosis or other autoimmune diseases, including mobility limitations or the need to work slowly or those engaged in injury rehabilitation. This class is endorsed by the Minnesota MS Society.
Interval training consists of alternating segments of work and rest. This format of training has been proven to burn more calories while strengthening your cardiovascular system. Class consists of 30 minutes of intervals, stretching and core work.
Reshape, stretch and strengthen your body while you improve your posture and body awareness. Many of the exercises in this class utilize the ballet barre and are based in ballet technique. For beginners and non-dancers as well as advanced exercisers.
