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Enhance your health and happiness with a Monroe County YMCA membership!
Sign Up for a Y Membership
To join now, click the button below and select your desired home branch (Southeast or Northwest), then follow the prompt to set up your YMCA membership. After completing your online registration, pick up your membership cards and have your photo taken at your nearest Monroe County Y branch.
Please note: Your membership to the Monroe County Y includes access to both our Southeast and Northwest Y branches, regardless of which you choose as your home branch.
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Group Exercise Classes
Find friendship, fitness, and fun in our Group Ex classes!
Group Ex Classes
Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or looking to take your workouts to the next level, YMCA Group Ex Classes provide the motivation, accountability, and expert instruction to help you succeed. With a variety of classes designed for all fitness levels, you'll find an encouraging environment where you can move, grow, and achieve your wellness goals. We offer a variety of free and paid classes at our Southeast and Northwest branches to meet your needs. Participants must be 12 years or older to participate in a Group Exercise class.
Current Class Schedule
Free Exercise Classes
For free classes, registration is not required, but you must arrive 15 minutes before class to reserve your spot. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Some have maximum capacities due to space, available equipment, and safety needs.
Paid Exercise Classes
Registration for paid Group Ex classes is required, so please register early to secure your spot. Classes last for four weeks and begin at the start of each month.
Why Choose YMCA Group Ex Classes?
Stay Motivated with a Supportive Community
Working out is more enjoyable when you're surrounded by others who share your commitment to health and wellness. YMCA Group Exercise Classes create a welcoming atmosphere where participants encourage one another, celebrate accomplishments, and build meaningful connections that can help keep you motivated and coming back week after week.
Save Your Spot and Stay Committed
Many of our specialty Paid Group Exercise Classes require registration, giving you the peace of mind of knowing your spot is reserved. Your commitment is rewarded with a dedicated space in a class designed to help you succeed.
Expert Instruction and Personalized Guidance
Our experienced instructors do more than lead workouts—they help participants exercise safely, effectively, and confidently. In smaller class settings, instructors can provide form suggestions, monitor progress, offer modifications, and deliver encouragement tailored to your individual fitness level and goals.
Fitness Goals Made Achievable
Whether your goal is to improve strength, increase flexibility, boost cardiovascular health, enhance balance, or simply stay active, YMCA instructors are here to help. Our team will encourage you to set realistic, attainable goals and provide the coaching and accountability needed to make lasting progress.
Classes for Every Interest and Fitness Level
From strength training and cycling to yoga, water fitness, active older adult programs, and high-energy cardio workouts, YMCA Group Exercise Classes offer something for everyone. These classes are open to participants ages 12 and older.* Classes typically last 30 to 60 minutes and range from high-energy cardio and strength training to calming yoga, offering a structured, motivating environment for all fitness levels.
*To ensure the safety of our members, youth ages 11 and under are NOT allowed in adult group exercise classes. This includes sitting in the back of the room and babies in any kind of carrier. Youth ages 12+ can participate in adult classes as long as they can perform exercises as instructed.
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Give today for a stronger community tomorrow!
Giving
Together, we can achieve so much more.
The Y is here to give everyone in our community an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. When you give to the Y, your gift will have a meaningful, enduring impact right in your own neighborhood. Because the Y impacts lives in a variety of ways, we have different funds that allow you to designate how your gift will affect the community.
Did you know?
Your donation could send a child to Summer Camp, allow a senior to rehabilitate from a life-changing illness or injury, or give a family a place to grow and thrive together. See how every donation helps change lives:
To learn more about each fund and how you can support our mission, click on the bubbles below:
