Group
Exercise

Get Involved!

Getting involved in group exercise is one of the best ways to stay fit, motivated and energised!

At YMCA Christchurch we offer a number of group exercise classes to cater for all fitness levels, abilities, ages and sizes. Caring, well trained instructors and small class numbers ensure a friendly, supportive and safe environment in which we will help you to achieve your goals.

Whether you want a great all over workout, muscle strength, fat burning or a gentler stretching and balancing class we have something for everyone.

COVID-19 UPDATE
New Zealand has now moved into COVID-19 Alert Level 1.

The YMCA Fitness Centres remain open and normal operating hours are in place, we encourage you to sign our contact register on each visit, and use our QR Code to help track your movements.

Group Exercise Classes

Y-TRAIN

An exciting small group training session led by a motivational instructor. You’ll work efficiently to enhance both your cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance with circuit style training, team work, high intensity intervals and partner drills. A great way to make some new friends, to be pushed harder in your training and to ensure you leave the gym both smiling and sweating.

Y-BLAST

Never get bored of the same old moves in a high-energy class that blasts your cardio fitness while also building stamina and strength with specific muscle conditioning phases. The class changes week to week so your body can benefit from the use of a variety of exercises and equipment. Having powerful music and energetic instructor to carry you along will also ensure you stay motivated until the very last rep.

Y-FLOW

Treat your mind and body to a flow of exercises inspired by the principles of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. These classes will help you to relax and unwind, strengthen your mind-body connection, activate your core muscles and increase your range of flexibility. Suitable for all levels.

Yoga

Nourish your mind, body and soul while strengthening your muscles, enhancing your flexibility and releasing tension. Our instructor will guide you through dynamic standing postures, balance work, deep stretches and restorative meditation. Suitable for all levels.

Yin Yoga

Come and experience the deepest of stretches in a Yoga class that targets the connective tissues between the muscles by holding seated and supine poses for 3-7 minutes. Benefits include increased circulation in the joints, improved flexibility and regulation of the body’s flow of energy.

Zumba

Take the “work” out of your workout and come and join the Zumba dance party! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you’ll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.

STRONG by Zumba

Stop counting the reps. Start training to the beat. STRONG by Zumba® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move.

Spin

Jump on a bike and join the ultimate indoor cycling class. Our instructor guides the group through their ride which may include hills, intervals and sprints designed to challenge your fitness and deliver a massive calorie burn.

Beginners Spin

Discover the fun of indoor cycling and get comfortable on the stationary spin bike in this lower intensity version of our regular spin class.

Pump

Exercise all your major muscle groups with the original, invigorating barbell workout. Squat, lift and curl to the beat of the music as you see your strength increase week to week.

Step

Perform sequences of moves to music using the step platform to increase your fitness, burn calories, increase muscle tone and improve your co-ordination – all while having a lot of fun!

Step Pump

Can’t decide between attending Step or Pump? Why not both! This class fuses two of our favourite class styles to deliver a time-effective strength and cardio workout.

Boxfit

Come and experience the drills and skills involved in a boxer’s workout. In this non-contact boxing fitness class you’ll utilize boxing gloves and focus pads in partner work to build physical strength, agility and endurance while also sharpening your mental focus and co-ordination.

Stretch

Ease out stiffness or relieve pain in the joints, lengthen tight muscles and improve your general wellbeing with a 30 minute class devoted entirely to stretch. Particularly helpful in prevention of and recovery from injuries.

Pilates

Engage your mind and utilize your breath to promote core strength, flexibility and postural strength using Classical Pilates Mat methods. Our instructor will guide you through a total body conditioning, often utilizing props to help you target particular muscles. Suitable for those who have attended a Pilates Beginners course.

Group Exercise Timetable - City Y

Time	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT
6:10am	Y-FLOW	Spin		Spin
8am					Stretch
8:30am						Spin
9am	Stretch					Y-TRAIN
12:10pm		Boxfit	Spin	Boxfit	Spin
5:30pm	Pilates		Yoga	Spin

Group Exercise Timetable - Bishopdale

Time	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN
6:10am		Spin	Boxfit	Yoga Spin	Virtual Spin
8:30am						Yoga Y-TRAIN
9am				Pilates	Yoga	Step
9:10am	Spin				Spin
9:30am	Step/Pump	Y-BLAST	Step	Y-BLAST
10am					Pump	Pump
10:30am	Y-FLOW
12pm							Virtual Spin
5:30pm	Spin	Pump	Spin Yoga	Virtual Spin Pump
6pm	Y BLAST	Y-TRAIN Virtual Spin	Step/Pump Y-TRAIN	Y-TRAIN
6:30pm	Pilates

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Life Fit

For Older Adults

Our award winning Life Fit programme offers you qualified, experienced and caring instructors who will bring you classes catering for mature participants or those new to exercise. The Life Fit programme is designed to:

Be fun
Keep you agile and active
Improve and maintain fitness
Give you the opportunity to meet new people

Life Fit Info and Classes

We advise you to check with your GP before embarking on any exercise programme. It is vital that you inform your instructor of any ailment or medical condition you may have before the start of each session (high blood pressure, diabetes, angina, asthma etc). Should you be dependent on medication, we expect you to carry your medication on your person for your safety. We recommend you wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing, eg shorts or trackpants with a t-shirt, with safe comfortable shoes.

Classes

Life Fit Stretch and Tone
Suitable if you are wishing to begin an exercise programme; gentle aerobics to warm-up the body and mobilize the joints, then gently strengthening, toning and stretching the muscles.
Life Fit Circuit
Cardiovascular and muscle strength exercises. Provides weight bearing exercises essential in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Sit and Be Fit
For people new to exercise with limited mobility, a fun chair-based work out to music which aims to improve muscle strength, heart / lung fitness, joint flexibility and balance.
Life Fit Step/Pump
A combination of two popular class styles that gives you a balanced strength and cardio workout – it’s also a lot of fun!
Life Fit Step
Provides a cardiovascular workout together with hip, leg and upper body strength and muscle tone.
Life Fit Exercise to Music
Low impact cardiovascular exercise to music, provides strengthening of all major muscle groups, mobilizing of the spine and all the joints, and gentle stretching.
Life Fit Pilates
Gentle Pilates for Older Adults or those with mobility problems. Completion of an Introductory course is essential before attending Level 2 classes; see separate brochure for details

Pryme Movers
A gym-based session for members and non-members, working on your own programme in the fitness centre under caring guidance from an instructor and in the company of other Life Fit members. Selected times only. Class payment required for non-members.
Life Fit Spin
Stationary bikes are used to get a cardio workout without stressing the joints. Ideal for older adults and beginners who are keen to improve their fitness and/or to lose weight through Spin.
Zumba Gold
Modified Zumba moves to captivating Latin music designed to suit seniors or those just starting to exercise. A fun, low-impact way to improve heart and lung fitness and coordination.
Sit and Be Fit
For people new to exercise with limited mobility, a fun chair based work out to music which aims to improve muscle strength, heart/lung fitness, joint flexibility and balance. A great class for sociability and meeting new people.
Life Fit Tone
A low impact aerobics class that builds your strength and stamina with specific muscle conditioning phases. The class changes week to week so your body can benefit from a variety of exercises and equipment while a supportive and motivating instructor guides you through each exercise.

Life Fit Timetable - City Y

Time	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI
8:30am	Life Fit Spin
9am		PrYme Movers	Stretch Core Breathe	PrYme Movers	Life Fit Spin
10.30am			Life Fit Circuit

Life Fit Timetable - Bishopdale

Time	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI
9am	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Spin	Life Fit Circuit Life Fit Step
9.30am	Exercise to Music		Stretch & Tone
10am	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Circuit	Life Fit Circuit Sit & Be Fit	Life Fit Circuit
10:30am		Step/Pump		Zumba Gold
11am	Tone
12pm	Pilates			Pilates

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Sports Team Training

Did you know you can book your own personalized group exercise class/or series of classes with our qualified group exercise instructors at the YMCA?

If you are looking to improve the health and fitness goals within your team while keeping it fun, dynamic and ensuring great form and exercise technique throughout your session – then the Y can cater to your requirements. The best part is you can choose which class or classes are most suitable for your team, in a challenging and supportive environment.

Class formats range from Pump, Boxing, Circuit, Spin, Yoga, Pilates or Interval Training such as HITT! Choose a one off booking, or book multiple sessions at a discounted rate for your sports team, group of friends or corporate group.