The YWCA offers a wide variety of classes with schedules to meet everyone's needs.

Water Aerobics	see building schedule
Modified Aquatic Exercise (MAX)	M, W, F	10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Arthritis Exercise (AE)	M, W, F	12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Adult American Red Cross Swim Lessons	Th	10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Lap Swim	see building schedule
Open Plunge	see building schedule
Family Plunge	F Sat	6:30 - 7:45 p.m. 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Swimnastics 55	Th	1:00 - 1:45

WSI $ Fit
(Water Safety Instructor & Fundamentals of Training)

 Prerequisites: Must be 16 years old and pass a water test
                        given the first night of class.

 Cost: $130 Members / $150 Non Members
           (includes books, available at the YWCA at the first class)

 Class Schedule: January 11 - March 15 2010 Monday     
                           nights 6:00 - 9:00pm

 Registration Deadline: January 7 2010

Many adult fitness classes are very flexible. Classes such as Water Aerobics, Pilates, Circuit Weight Training and Seniors in Motion you can start at any time.

For three adult classes - Belly Dancing, Tap Dancing and Hatha Yoga - you will want to start at or near the beginning of a session so the class can learn the moves together.

See below for a complete list of classes and times.

For more information or to receive a free pass to try a class contact Debbie Roth at
(319) 234-7589 or wellness@ywcabhc.org

New for 2010

Water Tai-Chi               Tues 9:45 am - 10:30 am  

Tai Chi Qigong             Tues 10:45 am -11:30 am 

CLICK HERE to see
our current brochure for the Spring Session
listing programs, classes and events for
March - May 2010.

Many Adult Fitness classes are ongoing.
You can begin at any time!
 

National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) Workshops

Group Exercise Certification
Saturday, Jan 23 2010 8:00am - 5:00pm

Potential and current fitness instructors will learn basic academic and practical application of teaching group exercise. No college, science, or teaching background required. Workshop registration includes a full-day review, written exam, 2 year certificate and membership.

Cost:
$259 for GX Certification

NEW! Continuing Educatioin Workshop
Active Older Adults
Sunday, Jan 24 2010 8:00am - 1:00pm (Check in 7:45)

Our new 5-hour CEC Workshop includes practical information and written choreography to take back to your classes! Learn about specific issues that aging participants may encounter, including medical considerations, othopedic concerns, and the normal effects of aging and how these issues relate to exercise and health. (Credits: 5 NETA, .5 ACE, 4.5 AFAA)

Cost:
$99 to reregister or $109 to register onsite.

For Pre registration contact NETA.

All of the workshops above will be held at the YWCA. NETA charges registration fees for each workshop (shown above)
NETA Accepts registrations by mail, e-mail, fax or phone and will send confirmation letters. If you buy your book when you register, you will not be charged a shipping fee. You MUST register at least 30 days before workshop date. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, check, or money order. (Participants checks made payable to NETA.) Video or audio taping of the workshop is not allowed.

Contact NETA
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: 1-800-237-6242
Fax: 1-763-545-2524
www.netafit.org

Personal Training -
Personal Trainers will assist with setting fitness goals and will help you develop an effective plan to achieve those goals. The personal trainer will show you correct and safe body techniques to help you gain the maximum benefit from your workout. 

Call 234-7589 to make your appointment. 

  You can try out the YWCA Tae Kwon Do classes at no charge.

The classes below are ongoing. You can start at any time.

Classes are taught by Jensen's Ultimate TKD.

Tots Tae Kwon Do ages 4 - 7

Fridays 5:30 - 6:15 pm

$35 per month member; $40/mo. nonmember

Tae Kwon Do ages 6 - adult

Beginning: (White Belt)      Friday         6:20 - 7:05 pm

Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday     6:30 - 7:30 pm

Advanced:    Tuesday and Thursday     7:30 - 8:00 pm

$35 per month member; $40/mo. nonmember
$30 per month for 2nd person from the same household - member; $35/mo. nonmember

Elite Tae Kwon Do

Class for higher ranked students eager to learn sparring and forms for competition.

Saturday - 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. $15 per month member; $20/mo. nonmember

 

Cross Fit	M, W S	5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 - 10:45 a.m
Cross Fit Extreme	M, W, F	12:05 - 12:50 p.m
Cardio Abs	M, W	4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Seniors In Motion	M, W, F	10:30 – 11:15a.m
Circuit Weight Training	M, W  T, Th	5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Body Basics (BB)	T, Th	10:30 – 11:15a.m
Kickboxing Aerobics	M, W	4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Pilates	T, TH	12:05 - 12:50 p.m
Belly Dancing - beginning	Monday	6:10 - 7:00 p.m.
Belly Dancing - intermediate	Monday	7:10 - 8:00 p.m.
Hatha Yoga	W	5:15 - 6:45 p.m.
Tap Dancing - beginning	W	7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Tap Dancing - intermediate	W	6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do (TKD)	T, Th	See Below
Elite Tae Kwon Do	S	See Below
Tots Tae Kwon Do	F	See Below

Lifeguard Training

 Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass a water test given the first night of class. This class will include a session on Red Cross first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer. Cost includes books, available at the YWCA at the first class.

 Cost: $115 Members / $125 Non Members

 Class Schedule: March 22 - May 17 2010. Monday
                            nights  6:00 - 9:00pm

 Registration Deadline: March 18 2010

Lifeguard Recertification Training

 Renew your Red Cross lifeguard certification during this challenging program. Review safety skills and rescue techniques.

 Prerequisites: Must have current certification to take this
                        challenging class

 Cost: $45 Members / $55 Non Members

 Class Schedule: April 26 & May 3 2010 4:00 - 8:00pm