Group Exercise | mdiymca

We have a vibrant group exercise class schedule with classes ranging from early morning to evening to meet your needs. Our program guide is the most up to date place to find out the days and times of our current classes.

Evidence-based Health Initiatives: We are currently offering EnhanceFitness, Better Balance, and Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program.

Spaces: We use our gymnasium and multi-purpose room for fitness classes at our Y. The front desk staff can help you find the spaces when you come into the Y. We also use the dance studio at ArtWaves in Town Hill located at 1345 ME-102 Bar Harbor, ME

Branded Classes: We offer TRX Pro Coaching in small groups as well as Zumba and MOSSA Group Power, and MOSSA Group Grove.

Group Cycle

Group Cycle - High-intensity, interval training utilizing fixed-gear, indoor bikes simulating climbs, flats, and sprints set to energizing, fun music. 10 spots available. You are invited to wear your SPD-compatible cycling shoes. If new, arrive 5 min. early for bike set-up.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Zumba

Zumba - A mix of low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party! Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!

Duration: 60 Minutes

Group Groove

Group Groove® - Presented on video, a cardio dance workout that fuses disco, club, urban, jazz, Latin, and more into one heart-pumping, feel-good cardio session. Set to today’s hits and throwback favorites, it’s fitness disguised as fun—no dance experience required.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Group Cycle

Abs, Ball & Core (ABC) - Get three-dimensional strength in 30 action-packed minutes. This class focuses on strengthening the abdominals and torso muscles using a stability ball and hand weights. A stronger core is shown to improve athletic performance and enhance movement health.

Duration: 30 Minutes

Buff Bar

Buff Bar - Using a barbell, weight plates, and a bench, an intense, strength-conditioning class set to song tracks for muscles in legs, back, chest, arms, and abs, like Group Power® (see below), but with a live instructor motivating you to challenge your personal best.

Group Power

Group Power® - Presented on video, a one-hour, cutting-edge strength training workout designed to get your muscles and movement strong. It combines traditional strength training with full-body, innovative exercises using an adjustable barbell, weight plates, body weight, The STEP®, heart-pounding music, and expert coaching.

Duration: 60 Minutes

Better Balance

Better Balance - Improve balance, no matter current skill level or age. Fall incidence rates pose a serious health problem for older adults. Falls can be prevented with exercises, stretches, and balance training.

Duration: 45 Minutes

EnhanceFitness

EnhanceFitness® - a group exercise and falls prevention program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. Get to know each other while keeping fit, able, and healthy!

Duration: 60 Minutes

Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program

This is a support system for those living with Parkinson’s Disease emphasizing exercise to enhance healthy activity and living. A trained coach leads a group twice weekly in hour-long sessions through strength conditioning, movement training, and cardiovascular routines. Each participant gets access to the branch facilities while the program is in session.

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND YMCA

Group Cycle

Zumba

Group Groove

Hatha Yoga

Vinyasa Flor for All Levels

Group Cycle

Buff Bar

Group Power

Better Balance

EnhanceFitness

Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program