Health & Fitness

Some group and water exercise classes require a reservation.

View the schedule and make a reservation

• Virtual fitness offerings for Active Older Adults
• Senior Socials dates & times

Did you know that the YMCA accepts Insurance Reimbursement programs? Learn more about Insurance Reimbursement Programs.

Move Strong Conditioning: This class offers low impact cardio, flexibility, balance and strength. This class offers many variations on the movements to allow you to be successful.

Move Strong Classic: Exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance and chairs are used for seated and/or standing support.

Water Exercise: Take the pressure off joints and get in a great workout. Classes fit a variety of age groups and fitness levels.

Zumba Gold: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.

• • Class offerings vary by branch and season
  • Classes are fee based and require registration

See Classes and Registration

Pickleball 
Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun, and it is now the official sport of Washington! It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you’re five, eighty-five or somewhere in between. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played with two, three, or four players, the ball must bounce once on each side before volleys are allowed. This opens the game to more players and extends play for added fun. We invite you to drop in and join a game.

Indoor courts available at the Central, North and Valley YMCAs. Check Schedules for days and times.

Wonderground Partnership

The partnership between the YMCA & Wonderground gives you free access to Wonderground’s outdoor Pickleball courts on the corner of Mallon Ave and Lincoln St—right next to the Central Y!

Here’s what you need to know:

• The outdoor courts are open March through November. (weather depending)
• YMCA members can reserve courts at no additional cost.
• Reservations are made through Wonderground’s Court Reserve scheduling system.

To Get Started:

1. Visit Court Reserve to set up your account.
2. During registration, you will be asked to enter:
   a. Contact details
   b. Credit card – you will not be charged Membership or Court fees unless your YMCA Membership lapses or you add rental paddles to your reservation ($3/hour)
   c. Select a membership type – YMCA Pickleball Membership
   d. Acknowledge Disclosures and read/sign a Waiver
3. You will receive a confirmation email that you have successfully registered, and then you will be able to login and reserve!

Wonderground’s Cancellation Policy:

• You may have 3 outstanding reservations per week
• Cancellations must be 2 hours in advance in the Court Reserve app to avoid penalties
• After 2 no-shows/cancellations that don’t comply with rule #2, your ability to book online will be frozen and you will have to send a request to Wonderground to have your account be unlocked.

The YMCA cannot access your Court Reserve account or make Pickleball reservations for you. All questions should be directed to Wonderground Spokane: [email protected]

Living Healthy Where You Work

Explore Your Way to Wellness

Tailored Fee Selections. On-site Wellness Program Menu:

• Group Exercise Classes – Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp, and more
• Success with Coaching – Small Group/Personal Training
• Programs Designed for Your Success – Personal Fitness Assessments

Lunch & Learn Topics

Food & Nutrition:

• Keys to Healthy Dining Out
• Basic Nutrition Recommendations (myplate) and Action Steps
• Shopping/Eating on a Budget
• Nutrition and Disease Prevention
• Cooking Together at Home
• Mindful Eating

Physical Activity:

• Exercise and Disease Prevention
• Making Exercise Work for You
• Healthy at Any Size – Starting an Exercise Program
• Move It (and Lose It!) All Day Long
• Exercise at Your Desk

Healthy Lifestyle Balance:

• Healthy Lifestyle Together at Home
• Making Small Changes for Big Outcomes
• SMART Goals and Action Plans for Lifestyle Change
• Breaking Barriers for Healthy Eating and Active Living
• Silence Your Inner Critic
• Stay Motivated, Stay Focused
• Take an Active Role in Your Health

For more information and questions contact Carrie Clanton , Corporate Relations Director, 509 777 9622 x 4440.

Some group and water exercise classes require a reservation.

View the schedule and make a reservation.

• Class offerings vary by branch

Barre: This class uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates. The barre (chair in some classes) is used during exercises that focus on isometric strength training combined with high reps of a small range of motion movements. Lightweights are incorporated for strength and mat work targets the core.

Barre Fusion: This class uses a combination of postures inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates with a focus on isometric strength training combined with high reps of a small range of motion movements. Low impact aerobics movements are added to increase your cardiovascular endurance. Lightweights are incorporated for strength and mat work targets the core.

Cardio Dance: A variety of dance formats with high-energy music and fun dance moves.

Cardio Drumming: Using a fitness ball and drumsticks, cardio drumming incorporates drumming with low impact aerobic movement. Basic drumming requires no previous experience and little coordination. Move with music from all generations, drum standing or seated this class is for all ages and abilities.

Cardio Express: A 30-minute full body cardio class, with a moderate intensity level, designed to have both low and high impact options. All fitness levels are welcome.

Cardio Kickboxing: A cardio workout based on various forms of martial arts to challenge your stamina with high-intensity combination rounds. This class will also teach you the basics of kicking and punching while incorporating athletic-based drills and core strengthening exercises.

Cardio Strength Intervals: This class offers a variety of cardio and strength formats in different lengths and intensities.

Core & More: This is not just an abs class. The core is everything from your shoulders to your hips. You will work your abdominal muscles as well as hip/pelvic, spinal muscles, and much more.

Cycling/Cycling Basics/Cycle Express: From beginner to advanced, anyone can enjoy the non-impact cardio workout this class gives. *Space is limited for this class. Reservation required. 

Fall Prevention: With a focus on balance and core strength, this class will also incorporate strength training. Chairs will be used during balance work.

Fit Kids: Introducing kids to the fun of fitness through drills, games and dance. This class is for ages 6-11 years.

Gentle Tai Chi: This class incorporates elements of Tai Chi, yoga, breathwork, brain stimulation, balance, and positive thinking. The simple, but powerful movements can be done standing up or sitting down and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Line Dancing/Intro to Line Dancing: Learn fun line dances or just come for fun exercise, it is especially great for enhancing memory, balance, coordination.

Move Strong Cardio: Low impact cardio for all abilities.

Move Strong Circuit: This class focuses on cardio but also incorporates strength and balance.

Move Strong Classic: Exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance and chairs are used for seated and/or standing support.

Move Strong Conditioning: This class offers low impact cardio, flexibility, balance and strength. This class offers many variations on the movements to allow you to be successful.

Pilates: A mat-based class consists of exercises to highlight core, strength, joint mobility, range of motion, and consistent flow of movement. Props may be used to intensify the workout while focusing on the mind/body connection.

REFIT: An energizing dance experience that rocks your body, heart, and soul with powerful moves and positive music to inspire you from the inside out.

Roll, Stretch and Restore: Learn the basics of foam rolling, stretch your muscles and focus on your breathing in this rejuvenating class.

Stay Strong: This class is appropriate for active older adults, as well as those that want a lower intensity strength training option. Low impact, strength-based moves focus on building/maintaining muscle, balance, alignment, and core.

Step Cardio: Improve your cardiovascular and muscle endurance, coordination, and agility while stepping up and down using a rectangular platform.

Strength Training: A full-body workout using integrated strength exercises which may include the use of dumbbells, bands, and more to keep your muscles guessing.

STRONG Nation®: A high-intensity interval training workout driven by the music. Using your body weight as resistance, work your whole body, gain endurance, strength, and power all while using the music as your motivator!

Tai Chi: This class emphasizes a calm and peaceful mind and is designed for those who would like to improve their overall health, fitness level, ability to focus, balance, flexibility, power, coordination, stamina, strength, body posture, and endurance.

TRX/TRX Basics (Total Body Resistance Exercise): A body weight based, functional program using the Navy Seal designed TRX suspension training system that develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. Options given for all fitness levels. Must be at least 13 years to attend.

TRX/Barre: A combination of the body weight based functional training of TRX suspension training, and the yoga, Pilates and ballet inspired barre class. Must be at least 13 years to attend.

Water Exercise: Can’t decide between swimming or exercising with a class? Now you can do both! Water Exercise classes fit a variety of age groups and skillsets. Schedules.

Weight Room-Cardio Circuit: Endurance focused, full body class that utilizes a variety of cardio equipment on the wellness floor.

Weight Room Circuit: Strength focused, full body workout that utilizes Precor exercise machines.

Yoga: Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation skills using various postures and breathing techniques. A great calming but energizing workout!

• Gentle Yoga: This class focuses on restorative yoga poses, balance, breathing, and relaxation techniques. A chair is available for support if needed.
• Move Strong Bench/Chair Yoga: This class focuses on restorative yoga poses, balance, breathing, and relaxation techniques. A chair/bench will be used to sit in and as support for standing poses.
• Move Strong Yoga: This class focuses on restorative yoga poses, balance, breathing, and relaxation techniques. A chair can be used for support if needed.
• Power Yoga: A fast-paced style of yoga that focuses on building strength and endurance.
• Restorative Yoga: Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Yogis are often supported by props to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
• Somatic Yoga: Somatic Yoga is a kind, gentle and therapeutic approach to calming our nervous system and re-educating persistent tension-based patterns in our body and mind. We incorporate conscious breath with slow gentle movements lying or sitting down with a focus on our internal felt sensation to enhance sensory motor efficiency and organization.
• Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga focuses on improving your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation skills using various postures and breathing techniques. Focusing on soft tissue and fascia rather than muscle.
• Yoga and Meditation: Improve your flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation skills using various postures and breathing techniques. This class will end with a longer meditation portion to help achieve focus and calm.
• Yoga Flow: A practice where yoga postures or asanas are connected through the breath. Classes build heat, endurance, flexibility, and strength. The creative sequencing found in a flow class is often built around sun salutations.

**Yoga Mats are limited. You are welcome to bring your own personal mat. 

Zumba®: A Latin-inspired dance-fitness class that combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits.

Zumba® Gold: Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.

Train with purpose, build strength, an push your potential in the Performance Zone. 

This redesigned space at our North Spokane Y, Spokane Valley Y, and Central Y (Central Y opening soon)  features high-performance equipment for optimal functional training including:

• Turf and Weight sled
• Squat racks and deadlift platforms
• Dumbbells and weight plates
• Kettlebells, plyo boxes, and battle ropes
• Treadmill, climber, rowing machine, air bike and more!*

*Equipment varies slightly at each location.

To help yo9u get started, we offer Performance Bootcamp classes. The group classes are a great way to learn how to use the equipment, build confidence, and get an effective, Personal Trainer-led workout in the Performance Zone. Make your reservation on YMCA 360 – spots are limited so be sure to sign up early!

Wellness Welcome: After you download the YMCA 360 app, new members can schedule a free session with one of our certified Personal Trainers, to learn about the different programs and wellness opportunities at the Y. If needed during this session, the Personal Trainers can show you a piece of cardio equipment to get you started on your wellness journey. This is not a workout session.

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Intro to Personal Training: If, in your Wellness Welcome appointment, you discover that you’d like support with a tailored exercise program, we offer a highly discounted option to get you started. This is a one-time opportunity for new members. The member will receive an individualized plan based on their needs, with one of our certified personal trainers. Members who have received a complementary wellness session or those that have received an intro to personal training in the past and rejoin, do not qualify for an intro to personal training session.

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In Person and Virtual Training: Continue your training with a variety of in-person or virtual training packages with our Personal Trainers at all of our Y locations.

Register for Personal Training

Body Composition Scales: Understand your body better. Track progress. Set goals. See results. In just 30 seconds the body composition scale scans and provides you with a personalized insights to help support your health & wellness goals. See a Personal Trainer to get your FREE personalized scan.

Rest, relax, and refresh in the Recover and Restore Zone

We have added new equipment to bring your workout full circle or just recharge. Simply walk up, no reservation needed, scan your membership barcode to activate the equipment, and enjoy your session.

HydroMassage: Enjoy a soothing, personalized full-body heated water massage in a fully clothed experience that relieves muscle tension, reduces stress, supports recovery, and leaves you feeling refreshed and renewed. Maximum of 10 minutes. Available at the Litehouse Y, Central Y, North Y, and Spokane Valley Y.

CryoLounge: Feel the benefits of a comfortable recovery experience with targeted cold therapy, soothing warmth, and fully clothed, lounge-style sessions designed to help you relax and recover. Maximum of 10 minutes. Available at the Central Y, North Y, and Spokane Valley Y.

PolarWave Dry Plunge: Experience full-body cold therapy while staying fully clothed and dry. Optional leg compression adds support for an invigorating post-workout reset. Maximum of 7 minutes. Available at the Central Y and North Y.

RedFit Red Light Sauna: Unwind in a multi-sensory infrared sauna combining heat, red light therapy, and chromotherapy to promote relaxation and overall well-being. Maximum 20 minutes. Coming soon to the Central Y and North Y.

Small Group Personal Training: Workouts tailored specifically to each group based on personal goals and fitness levels. Every group is led by a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer who will keep you focused and motivated.

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• • Class offerings vary by branch and season
  • Classes are fee based and require registration

Registration

Tumbling

Baby Bugs: Parent & child ages 1.5 – 3 yrs. This class focuses on balance, coordination, and skill development for parents and their tots.

Tumble Bugs: Ages 3 – 5. Introduction to the art of tumbling in a fun, active, learning environment.

Dance

Fairy Tale Ballet: This class will introduce your child to ballet technique and positions through fun games, songs and creative movement. Crowns, wands and tutus provided. Ages 3 – 6.

Youth Ballet: This class introduces your dancer to more advanced steps, while increasing posture and flexibility. Ages 6 – 12.

Homeschool PE

Physical Education for Homeschool Students: Ages 5 – 12 (Youth) and 12 – 18 Teen) options. Let the YMCA be your child’s partner in physical activities. The YMCA Physical Education for Homeschool Students Program is a great way for students to get the most out of homeschooling by combining physical activity, healthy living, socialization, and play into their home school curriculum.

Youth Wellness Center Trainings

Is your tween/teen ready to workout in our Wellness Center? Sign them up for Cardio, Strength or Free-Weight trainings, or all of them, to learn the skills they need to have a safe and fun workout at the Y. All youth 10-15 years are required to attend appropriate trainings prior to their first workouts in our Wellness Center. The trainings are free and required for youth wishing to access the Wellness Center for activities. Appropriate wristbands will be provided every time they check-in. A parent must also be present at trainings.

Cardio Training

• Ages 10 – 15
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In this complimentary training, youth will learn the proper use of cardio equipment along with the rules and responsibilities of the Wellness Center. Once completed, they will receive a red wristband and access to the cardio equipment. Youth ages 10-11 must have parent/adult present anytime they are in the Wellness Center.

Strength Training

• Ages 12 – 15
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Prerequisite: Completion of cardio training
This complimentary training will focus on safe and proper form to use strength training machines. It does not include free-weights. Upon completion, youth may use the Wellness Center without adult supervision and will receive a blue wristband and access to the cardio and strength equipment.

Free-Weight Training

• Ages 12 – 15
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Prerequisite: Completion of cardio and strength trainings
In this session the Personal Trainer will emphasize and teach proper safety and form when using free-weights. Personal Trainers will show equipment appropriate to the youth’s abilities at the time of training. Once completed, they will have full access to the Wellness Center designated by a checkered wristband.