New Year, New You: Enhanced Fitness Offerings at the South Shore YMCA

A New Year is always filled with the promise of positive change and promises to ourselves. At the South Shore YMCA, we believe that whole health – spirit, mind, and body- includes being active, eating healthy, pursuing interests, learning new things, and connecting with people. No matter your age, the South Shore YMCA has a wide range of programs and activities designed to help active older adults achieve and maintain wellness.

Our Y is beginning the new year with exciting new fitness offerings to make 2022 your healthiest year ever. With dozens of new group exercise classes, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy at the Y.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

Each week the South Shore YMCA runs dozens of group fitness classes for members of all ages and abilities. Discover low-impact and beginner classes, cardio fitness, dance, Zumba, Pilates, group cycling and Yoga, plus more advanced options like cycling, boot camps, Les Mills, and functional training classes. Group exercise classes are open to South Shore YMCA members aged 14 and older (members under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Check out our new classes for the new year at ssymca.829stage.com/schedules.

Quincy Branch:

• Roll & Release Yoga: A 45-minute yoga class incorporating a foam roller, great for stretching and releasing tension, runs Sundays at 8 am beginning January 9.
• Yoga: Consciously linking the movement of the body to the movement of the breath, these classes are a dynamic, flowing practice that leads you through a balanced series of postures to strengthen and build flexibility, promoting physical stamina and a sense of deep inner calm, runs Sundays at 9 am beginning January 9.
• Zumba: Designed to bring people together to sweat it on, mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Runs Mondays at 7 pm beginning January 10, Wednesdays at 1 pm beginning January 12, Fridays at 1 pm beginning January 14, and Saturdays at 9 am beginning January 15.
• Cycling: Focuses on aerobic endurance conditioning and aerobic interval training, with brief, high-intensity bursts that push past your anaerobic threshold. Runs Tuesdays at 5 pm beginning January 4, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm beginning January 5, and Thursdays at 5 pm beginning January 6.
• Barre Pilates: A hybrid workout class combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga, and strength training. Runs Thursdays at 6 pm beginning January 6.
• Pilates: Fridays at 8 am (beginning January 7)

Emilson Branch (Hanover, MA):

Available now!

• Zumba: Designed to bring people together to sweat it on, mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
• Body Pump: The ideal workout for anyone looking to get lean, toned, and fit – fast. Using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition, instructors will coach you through the scientifically-backed moves and techniques pumping out encouragement, motivation, and great music. Runs Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.
• Cycling: Focuses on aerobic endurance conditioning and aerobic interval training, with brief, high-intensity bursts that push past your anaerobic threshold, runs Saturdays at 8 am.
• Barre Pilates: A hybrid workout class combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga, and strength training. Runs Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am.

For class locations and details, visit ssymca.829stage.com/schedules.

PERSONAL TRAINING

Make sure to ask about our first-time personal training packages to kickstart your 2022 goals! Our caring, certified personal training staff provide the motivation, support, and personal plan needed for you to finally succeed in fitness. Whatever your goal or interest, our trainers are here to help you become the better you. Learn more at ssymca.829stage.com/personaltraining.