Legends
Our LEGENDS group exercise classes are not age-defined!
These classes are: For anyone experiencing limited mobility!
Geared to be: Adaptive & Inclusive! Low impact functional movements and corrective exercise
Targeting: Balance, core & flexibility
Chair Yoga
Session: TBD
Accessible Yoga, using a chair to support and stabilize our practice. Best for those who have difficulty getting up/down from the floor.
| Day of practice | Time of practice | Location |
| Thursday | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Community Room A |
Fall Safe Course
FALL SAFE is an exercise class with balance, strength & flexibility drills focused on learning ways to prevent falls & ways to protect yourself as much as possible from an accidental fall.
FREE for Legends, register at the front desk.
Session: TBD
| Days of Course | Time of Course |
| Tuesday & Thursday | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
Legends Intro Classes
Offered once a month, these 30 minute intro classes are focused on introducing you to the basics of your favorite YMCA at ACRC Group Exercise classes. Adaptive & inclusive.
| Day | Time | Class | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | 11:00am | Barre Basics | Studio A |
*Adaptive Wellness Tutorial – Learn the basics of all our adaptive fitness equipment. We will instruct you on how the equipment is used, why you may benefit from using it, the proper adjustments to make to ensure safety, and most importantly how to have fun! Free to all community members. All ages and ability levels are welcome!
Barre Basics – Learn the basics of Barre with this supported, low impact-toning class. We will combine dance inspired moves with Pilates, yoga and strength training.
Body Tone – Learn the basics of Body Toning with this beginners body conditioning class. We will introduce lower intensity cardio, flexibility, strength and resistance training using lighter weights to strengthen, shape and tone your body. Have fun, stay strong and go at your own pace.
Easing into Yoga – Learn the basics of Yoga with this supported-beginners class. We will introduce basic supported yoga poses to ease body, mind and breath. No flexibility required. Have fun, stay strong and go at your own pace.
Nordic Walking – Learn the basics of Nordic Walking as a shared experience. We will use Nordic poles and technique to stabilize, strengthen, decrease joint strain and improve our stride and posture. Have fun, stay strong and go at your own pace.
Zumba Gold – Learn the basics of Zumba with this Zumba Gold intro class. We will introduce you to the fun of Zumba with easier to follow, less intense – low impact moves.
Register at the Membership Desk.
Enhance Fitness
Session: June 5 – September 22, 2023
Enhance Fitness is a 16-week Evidence–based Arthritis Health Intervention exercise program. This low impact/modified intensity class focuses on strength, balance, endurance & flexibility.
| Location | Day | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Studio A | Mon., Wed., & Fri. | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Membership Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| YMCA at ACRC Member | No Charge (Grant Funded) |
| Community Member | $150 |
Book Club – “The Yamas & Niyamas, Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice”
Join us this fall in reading “The Yamas & Niyamas, Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice”, by Deborah Adele.
A wonderful, foundational book for anyone interested in Yoga (or Ethics or exploring our choices: attitude, thought & action). Great for group discussion & self-study! Deborah Adele is a Duluth, MN author.
Session: TBD
| Days to Meet | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Community Room A |
| Membership Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| YMCA at ACRC Member | No Cost |
| Community Member | $25 |
Nordic Walking Group “Road Scholars”
Join us to walk with or without Nordic Poles. Outside weather permitting or on the track. Open to all abilities & paces!
| Meet Location | Day of Class | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Meet at Membership Desk | Wednesday | 9:30am – 10:30am |
Stability/Mobility
Stretch & strengthen with aligned movement using a chair and the support of the 5′ stability
stick.
| Meet Location | Day of Class | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Community Room | Monday | 9:30am – 10:30am |
Strength & Stretch
Using weights to tone & strengthen the entire body with sections of cardio exercise & stretching. Seated chair option available.
| Location of Class | Day of Class | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Studio A | Thursday | 8:30am – 9:15am |
Moving For Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan)
May 30 – August 17, 2023
MFBB is a 12-week Evidence-based Health Intervention program designed to keep you mobile & independent. We will practice connecting, improve balance, strengthen muscles and reduce the risk of falling. Each class includes warm-up awareness exercises, a mix of the core form and mindfulness as meditation.
| Meet Location | Day of Class | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Community Room A | Tuesday & Thursday | 9:30am – 10:30am |
| Membership Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| YMCA at ACRC | No Charge (Grant Funded) |
| Community Member | $45/session |
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based program designed to keep you mobile and independent.
Improve your balance, strengthen your muscles and reduce the risk of falling. Each session consists of warm-up exercises, a mix of core form and brief cool-down exercises.
A Y membership is not required.
To register, email Brigette at healthyaging@ymcaatacrc.org or at Membership Desk
Alumni Moving for Better Balance (MFBB)
For Graduates of the 12 week MFBB program!!
| Meet Location | Day of Class | Time of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Community Room | Friday | 9:30am – 10:30am |
Brigette Rambadt
Healthy Aging Program Coordinator
507.433.1804 ext 110
healthyaging@ymcaatacrc.org