Scottsbluff Family YMCA
Fitness Training Classes are one of our core services to our members. The Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers a range of fitness programs for people of all ages and abilities. From children to teenagers, adults and senior citizens, we have a fitness class for everyone! Our fitness classes are offered in a group setting or as one-on-one training with a certified YMCA trainer. Our goal is to help you be fit, healthy, and confident. Check out our list of classes below and sign up today to take your first step towards a healthier lifestyle.
Fitness Training Classes are one of our core services to our members. The Scottsbluff Family YMCA offers a range of fitness programs for people of all ages and abilities, from children to teenagers to senior citizens.
Aqua- Dynamic total body fitness classes designed to elevate your strength, endurance, and coordination! This energizing session combines elements of aerobics, kickboxing, and conditioning, offering a fun and varied workout that targets all major muscle groups.
Aqua Kickbox- Combines kickboxing moves with water resistance to create fast paced, fun exercise.
Barre/Pilates- Balance, light weights, fluid movements. Focus on Core Stability.
Body Pump- In this weight training class, you can expect to squat, chest press, dead row, lunge, curl, and clean and press to music using variable barbell weight with high repetition.
Cardio Kickbox- Cardio kickbox is a fun and intense way to burn off anything extra. Each song is uniquely choreographed using kicks, punches, jumps, and a little bit of Latin flare. Each class begins with cardio and ends with full body sculpting.
Chair yoga- opportunity to do yoga (stretch, unwind and release tension) through a series of movements while sitting in a chair.
Cousins in Chaos- Come have fun with the cousins. Join Keisa and Shada in a variety of Cardio and Core. Keisa with intermittent strength training through step aerobics. Shada with lead core utilizing her Military background while having fun.
CSI Strength- Challenge yourself with innovative full-body strength exercises, core training and unique free-weight and body-weight resistance combinations between cardio intervals for an ultimate dynamic strength and total conditioning workout. Cardio may include kickboxing or other bodyweight activities.
Cycling- Cycling is a great cardio workout. Cycling class includes fast-paced upbeat tracks to help build the heart rate at different intervals over the course of the workout with alternating periods of sitting and standing, as well as adjusting the intensity or grade of the bike.
Deep Water- Strength and Cardio in Deep Water. Assisted with weights, noodles or aqua belt for floatation. No impact.
Functional Fitness / Functional Power- Exercise with a variety of equipment (weights, dumbbells, kettlebells and resistance bands). Uses different planes of Motion for exercise (push, pull, squat, hinge, twist, dumbbell swing) with Heart Rate Variation. Functional Power includes both light and heavier weights.
HIIT- (High-Intensity Interval Training) is an exercise strategy that alternates short periods of intense exercise movements, followed by less intense, but still active “recovery” periods. The goal with a HIIT class is to reach a sustained target heart rate for exercise, allowing you to quickly burn fat in a brief amount of time. This class is ideal for someone looking to burn serious calories through intense cardio movements and work up a sweat!
Human Reformer- Take your Pilates practice to the next level with this dynamic class combining the power of the Pilates reformer with resistance bands for a full-body workout. This class enhances strength, flexibility, and alignment by adding extra resistance to traditional Pilates movements. Expect to tone your core, sculpt your muscles, and improve stability while enjoying a flowing and energizing routine. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Pilates enthusiast, this class offers modifications and challenges to suit all fitness levels.
Kick Box Conditioning- High intensity kickbox and circuit training promoting endurance and core strength along with increased mental and physical focus.
Latin Strong- Cardio class featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin dance incorporating strength and power movements, performed primarily to Latin Dance music.
Rebounder- Rebounding, also known as Trampoline exercise, is a low impact, high intensity workout. It offers numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased bone density, enhanced lymphatic drainage and improved balance/coordination. Participants select the intensity of their personal workout. If you are not comfortable on the trampoline, exercise can be done on the floor. Strength and core will also be included.
Senior Fitness- Silver Sneakers for improving strength, flexibility, posture and balance. Exercise at your own pace with resistance tools including bands, balls and weights. Active Older Adults – this class combines resistance exercises and weight training to decrease the risk of osteoporosis and increase stamina, flexibility and range of motion.
Toning Burn and Firm- Burn and firm is a class designed to target and tone upper and lower body using weighted balls, resistance bands, dumbbells, and stability balls. This class is a resistance training class with short bursts of high intensity cardiovascular training. This class can be of high intensity or modified to any level.
Water Board Yoga- This class combines the calming effects of water with traditional yoga practices on a paddleboard. As you flow through poses, you’ll enhance your balance, strength, and flexibility while enjoying the soothing movement of water beneath you. Ideal for all skill levels.
Yoga (Mat)- This Hatha yoga mat class provides an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension through breathing techniques and a series of movements that help improve balance, flexibility, and strength. The slower pace of this class allows the time to explore alignment and fundamental aspects of the postures while still being physically and mentally challenging.
Yoga Unpacked- Break down, build up, breathe. Part practice, part exploration – this class offers time to slow down, break down a pose, and explore how your body moves. We’ll warm up together, flow a little, and dive into mindful body positioning, muscle engagement, and creative variations of selected poses to build strength, confidence, and a richer connection to your yoga practice.
Personal Training is offered at the Scottsbluff Family YMCA. Our one-on-one training with a personal training instructor helps you get started at your specific fitness level. Your trainer will design a program based specifically to fit your needs, goals and objectives.
The time is now to begin your total body transformation. Let’s get started today!
| Background: | YMCA CEO |
| Specializes: | Cardio Endurance, Running, Military Training |
| Certifications: | NETA Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Kettlebell Instructor; Certified Cycling Instructor |
| Availability: | Contact YMCA for openings |
| Background: | 20 + years of Group Fitness Instruction, Personal Training |
| Specializes: | Women Strength Training, Long term wellness planning |
| Certifications: | |
| Availability: | Contact YMCA for openings |
| Background: | Weight Training and Competitive Power-lifting |
| Specializes: | Strength Training, Weightlifting, Free Weights, Beginner Weight Training, Special Needs Adaptation |
| Certifications: | |
| Availability: | Contact YMCA for openings |
| Background: | Weight Training, High School Cross Country Competitor |
| Specializes: | Women Strength Training, HIIT Training, Youth Weight Training |
| Certifications: | ACE Certified Personal Trainer |
| Availability: | Contact YMCA for openings |
We like to make sure every one of our members is comfortable using all the equipment we have here at the YMCA. Contact us and get signed up for an equipment orientation session today.
Silver Sneakers is offered here!
Here are some classes that may be offered: Circuit, Classic, Splash, Boom, & Yoga.
Click on the link below to check out the class descriptions. Contact the front desk for information on how to become a member of the YMCA or to get more information about Silver Sneakers!
Jason Schmidt has a passion for sharing his fitness knowledge and Christian faith with individuals in our community. He has been lifting at the YMCA for 30+ years and is a local Pastor. Jason will help your youth learn safe and proper lifting techniques and resistance training. Start your child down the path to a healthier lifestyle with youth beginning weight training classes. Jason is a tremendous role model to everyone he crosses paths with.
Get your son or daughter up and moving by joining the Scottsbluff YMCA’s Youth Beginning Weight Training Program.