New to Exercising? Try a Beginner Level Class at the YMCA.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to wellness and healthy living which includes daily exercise. Joining a group exercise class can be a great way to begin an exercise routine and stay motivated. If you're a newbie to exercising or simply lacking the self-confidence to be part of a group class, then we suggest you start off slow. Try Beginning Group Exercise with Terri A on Thursday Evenings at the Berkeley Heights YMCA. She'll work with you a beginner's pace in a supportive, low-stress environment.

BEGINNING GROUP EXERCISE

MINIMAL PRESSURE. MINIMAL STRESS. MAXIMUM BENEFIT!

This 45-minute class will introduce you to group exercise classes using a variety of formats and equipment including: Free weights, bands, balls, body weights, and pound sticks. This is a great place to start out with a “no pressure” atmosphere to focus on form, learn basic moves and ask questions.

WHEN: Thursdays, 6:15PM – 7:00 PM (45 minutes)

WHERE: MindBody Room at the Berkeley Heights YMCA

INSTRUCTOR: Terri A
No registration required but come early to ensure your spot in the class.
Contact Lisa McQuilkin (P) 908 464- 8373, (E) lisa.mcquilkin@theSAY.org

If you're a beginner at the Summit Branch, you may want to try:

G8 START

THE IDEAL CLASS FOR THE NEW HEALTH SEEKER

G8 Start (Great Start) is a beginner level, 30 min. class designed to provide a base foundation and introduction to general strength conditioning in a fun, small group exercise setting. The class will utilize free weights and resistance bands, and will also incorporate body weight exercises.
WHEN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
TIME: 8:30AM-9:00AM
CLASS SIZE: 8 PARTICIPANTS
Be sure to save your spot by pre-registering at WWW.THESAY.ORG/MINDBODY

OTHER BEGINNER CLASSES

While many of YMCA group exercise classes are for all levels, there are some that are specifically designed for beginners. Choose from the many classes available at both our Summit and Berkeley Heights branches geared towards the absolute beginner.

Balance Coordination & Strength – Berkeley Heights YMCA Location -- Includes exercises for posture, strength, balance, flexibility and coordination to encourage and enhance senior fitness and conditioning. Registration required.

Beginner Group Fitness – Berkeley Heights YMCA Location - Low impact instructional class that will introduce members to group class exercises in a no stress atmosphere. Open to all levels.

Enhance Fitness - Summit YMCA Location - An evidence based class for seniors which includes cardio, strength and flexibility.

Gentle Yoga - Summit YMCA Location - Kripalu style class is a gentle class that has participants focus on various asanas, stretches and ends with a deep relaxation.

Joyful Fitness - Summit YMCA Location - Which includes low impact aerobic dancing, stretching, and relaxation.

Reiki and Restorative Yoga - Summit YMCA Location - In this class you will have the opportunity to totally relax and de-stress with Reiki healing (ancient Japanese healing technique) and restorative yoga. Restorative yoga is a gentle form of yoga that uses props (blankets, bolsters and vblocks.)

Yoga - Beginner- Summit YMCA Location - An introduction to yoga combining asanas or poses for strength, flexibility and balance. Class opens with meditation and breath practices followed by a Vinyasa Flow paced to allow time for proper alignment and instruction and ends with relaxation.

Integrated Strength - Summit YMCA Location - Includes abs, glutes, chest & back.

Stretch & Stability - Summit YMCA Location- This class teaches stretch and stability and includes 45 minutes of stretching and balance work using ropes, blocks, and the magic circle.

Arthritis Exercise Class - Summit YMCA Location - This class is for participants who struggle with Arthritis and want to keep moving/gain strength.

Yoga Basics - Summit YMCA Location 0 This Iyengar style class is a great introduction to Yoga. Class focuses on posture and alignment.

For a class schedules at the Berkeley Heights branch www.thesay.org/schedule-bh

For a class schedules at the Summit branch www.thesay.org/schedule-su