Group Exercise
At the Y, fitness is about more than just a workout. It’s about connection, support, and belonging. Our Group Exercise classes are designed to meet a variety of fitness levels and goals. There’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity challenge or a lower-impact option, you’ll find a welcoming space led by certified YMCA instructors who are committed to helping you succeed. Join a community that moves together, grows stronger together, and celebrates every step of the journey.
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Group Exercise Schedules
Explore Group Exercise schedules featuring a wide mix of classes and spaces, including studio sessions, cycle and HIIT, strength and conditioning, cardio and dance formats, yoga and Pilates, mobility and balance options for active older adults, and even dedicated climbing wall times.
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Find Your Fit: Strength, Cardio, Yoga, HIIT, and More
Group Exercise offers a wide range of formats in clearly organized studio lineups. Choose from strength, cardio, dance, yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and mobility classes, with clear descriptions to help you pick the right intensity and focus. Schedules make it easy to compare times and plan consistent workouts that match your goals.
Coaching for Every Body, Every Level
Instructors provide form cues, modifications, and pacing so every participant can train safely and effectively. Whether you are new to fitness or building toward advanced goals, coaching adapts to your needs, helping you progress, avoid injury, and get the most from every session.
Group Exercise Frequently Asked Questions
MOSSA, formerly known as Body Training Systems in the US and Canada, has a long and storied history of inspiring millions of people to MOVE with health club ownership in the 70’s and 80’s, with the introduction of The Original STEP that launched the step fitness craze in the 90’s, and today with professionally developed group fitness programs for fitness centers and digital workouts to help consumers get started at home.
Y-USA sought a provider who would be able to deliver the following:
- A suite of group exercise programs that are refreshed quarterly and adopt the look and feel of the Y, along with adherence to Y music and visual standards
- Y branded program names and marketing resources
- Comprehensive training for Y instructors and membership staff
- A dedicated online portal for distributing the licensed content and Y-USA approved marketing materials
- Development of a group exercise program designed with the Health Seeker in mind
- Seamless certification process for instructors transitioning into the new preferred vendor’s programs for instructors with equivalent certification
- Volume discount pricing that we anticipate to significantly lower the licensing costs for group exercise content
Interested in learning more about the YMCA Group Exercise Programs? You may choose one of the following:
- Visit or call your local YMCA Southcoast branch to speak with a representative
- Visit www.mossa.net/ymca or call (800) 729-7837, ext. 274 and a representative will respond to your request.
Reach Out to Your Local Branch to Learn More About Support and Offerings
Your local branch staff is the best equipped to provide you with accurate, up-to-date information. Reach out by phone, email, or in person, and they’ll point you in the right direction and help with next steps.