
Class Descriptions
YMCA of Portage Township, Inc.
An energizing 60 minutes of dance fitness. It’s a high-energy cardio experience that is a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles set to the hottest current hits and the best dance songs ever produced. You’ll definitely want to invite a friend.
Boot Camp
In this high intensity, military training inspired class you may burn up to 600 calories in 50 mins. Instructors, trained to utilize military inspired drills, strive to enhance agility, speed, power, strength & quickness. All fitness levels welcome!!
This mind body class incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility, and core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey.
Full Body Barre
A head to toe ballet inspired barre workout that will help you burn calories, slim, sculpt and cinch in all the right places. Light hand weights may be used for total body, cardio sculpting workout for all fitness levels.
This class includes work on the treadmill, rower, spin bikes and/or the weight-room floor with various equipment. Includes both cardiovascular and strength-training intervals broken up into blocks with breaks in-between.
Triple Threat
LEGS…ARMS..CORE..Cardio and strength training combined! This challenging calorie & fat burning class works different muscles andis never boring.
Mat Yoga
A restorative yoga class that will help you relax and recenter with soothing and supported yoga poses modified for any fitness level. Come and absorb the benefits of yoga leaving your entire body feeling renewed, refreshed and peaceful.
Power Pump
This strength training class challenges all major muscle groups using weight room exercises focusing on high repetition movements with the weights of your choice will shape, tone & strengthen your entire body to the beat of the music!
Silver Strength
This strength class is for those who are aging, strong and active; includes a range of exercise techniques and equipment to give you a full body functional strength workout.
Lift & Spin
Spin Description: BEST of both worlds! 25 min lifting weights & strength training followed by hopping on the bikes for 15 min to sweat to the beat of music.The ultimate strength & cardio class – It’s a fun, athletic, cardiovascular indoor cycling classes.
EnhanceFitness®
This class focuses on strength, flexibility, movement and balance for individuals diagnosed with chronic conditions such as arthritis. This is a 16-week program in which there are fit tests at the beginning, middle, and conclusion of the 16-weeks. This program has been nationally recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Heath and Human Services, US Administration on Aging, and the National Council on Aging.
Zumba
We take the “work” out of workout, by mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total body workout-cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, and boosted energy after every class!
Chair Yoga
Get ready to move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.


