YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Cardio and Aerobics

cardio and aerobics

Get your heart rate up!

Our cardio and aerobic dance classes are designed to get your heart rate up to exercise levels while having fun. We provide a variety of upbeat classes to help you raise your energy level and achieve your fitness goals.

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YMCA Cardio & Aerobics Offerings

Active Older Adult Express Cardio

Active Older Adult Express Cardio at Farmington Family YMCA

This Standing class offer low intensity cardio workout while having fun. This class focuses on helping to improve cardio endurance through easy to do movement patterns. All levels welcome.
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1/12/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
  • Fri 12:00 pm-12:35 pm
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Active Older Adult Strength and Cardio

Active Older Adult Strength and Cardio at Farmington Family YMCA

AOA Strength and Cardio is an intermediate blend of a variety of exercises to strengthen your muscles and cardio to improve cardiovascular health.
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1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 12:00 pm-12:55 pm
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Afro-Contemporary Dance

Afro-Contemporary Dance at Boll Family YMCA

Experience Afro-Contemporary with Nadia, a dance style from a culmination of extensive knowledge, technique, and Afro-Caribbean background. This class introduces Afrobeat, Coupe Decale, Soca, Reggae, Samba, and more while applying familiar terminology, and technique from ballet and contemporary. Designed for all levels, and backgrounds looking to add something new to their repertoire.
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2/13/24–2/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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2/20/24–2/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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2/27/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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Beginners HIIT (Express)

Beginners HIIT (Express) at Boll Family YMCA

Join our express classes for 30 mins of intense exercise to get the most bang for your buck! This 30 minute express workout is focused on High Intensity Interval Training guaranteed to make you sweat!
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2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:00 pm-5:30 pm
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2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:00 pm-5:30 pm
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2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:00 pm-5:30 pm
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Cardio Drumming

Cardio Drumming at Downriver Family YMCA

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2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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3/4/24–3/4/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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3/11/24–3/11/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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3/18/24–3/18/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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3/25/24–3/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:30 pm
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Cardio Mashup

Cardio Mashup at Carls Family YMCA

Cardio conditioning in different formats of training each week will challenge you while bringing the fun!
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1/8/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 9:30 am-10:25 am
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Dance Fitness

Dance Fitness at Carls Family YMCA

Dance Fitness incorporates many forms of dance. It’s a full-body workout, divided into different tracks and dance segments that provide peaks and valleys of intensity while incorporating HITT, Barre, and toning formats.
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1/10/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:30 am-10:25 am
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1/12/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
  • Fri 9:30 am-10:25 am
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Family Zumba®

Family Zumba® at South Oakland Family YMCA

Family Zumba® – Zumba® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels. Children 6 and up are welcomed!
Children younger, please talk to the instructor, Jessica.
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1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 6:00 pm-6:55 pm
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HIIT

HIIT at Birmingham Family YMCA

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is structured so that you go all out with 100% effort for quick, intense bursts of time followed by short rest/recovery periods. The goal of this training is to keep your heartrate up and burn more fat in less time.
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12/19/23–2/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 9:00 am-9:30 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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HIIT at Downriver Family YMCA

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2/15/24–2/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/22/24–2/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/29/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/7/24–3/7/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/14/24–3/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/21/24–3/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/28/24–3/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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HIIT at Farmington Family YMCA

HIIT – work at it’s best! High Intensity Interval Training – An enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense of cardio exercise with mild recovery periods for maximal caloric burn.
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 6:45 pm-7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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HIIT at South Oakland Family YMCA

HIIT- (High Intensity Interval Training) – An enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense exercise with mild recovery periods for maximal Caloric Burn.
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1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
  • Fri 10:00 am-10:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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HIIT Circuit Training

HIIT Circuit Training at Macomb Family YMCA

(High Intensity Interval Training) – An enhanced form of interval training, an exercise strategy alternating periods of short intense exercise with mild recovery periods for maximal Caloric Burn. This class is circuit style and participants will rotate from station to station for a variety based workout.
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1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:15 am-11:00 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Kickboxing Fusion

Kickboxing Fusion at Downriver Family YMCA

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2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/6/24–3/6/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/13/24–3/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/20/24–3/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/27/24–3/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:00 pm-5:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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R.I.P.P.E.D.®

R.I.P.P.E.D.® at Carls Family YMCA

High Intensity athletic and sports based musically driven cardio class infused with resistance training to provide the ultimate challenge. Designed to burn the maximum calories and consistently “shock” the body to eliminate plateaus.
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1/9/24–2/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 9:30 am-10:25 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/11/24–2/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 9:30 am-10:25 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Step & Strength

Step & Strength at Carls Family YMCA

Choreographed patterns of aerobic movement on a platform box or “step”. Combine cardio and strength in an excellent routine to energize and invigorate you in a short amount of time!
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1/20/24–2/17/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:15 am-10:25 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Step Aerobics

Step Aerobics at South Oakland Family YMCA

Step Aerobics – Step aerobics involves choreographed movement in patterns around a box called a step. Advance classes combine cardio strength and muscular endurance in a more complicated routine to challenge and energize you! Please bring a water bottle, towel, and mat.
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1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
  • Fri 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/9/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 am-7:15 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/14/24–3/3/24 Days & Times:
  • Sun 9:05 am-10:00 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Step Training

Step Training at Downriver Family YMCA

An exercise class that promotes increased strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
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2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/4/24–3/4/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/11/24–3/11/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/18/24–3/18/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/25/24–3/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/6/24–3/6/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/13/24–3/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/20/24–3/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/27/24–3/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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ZUMBA

ZUMBA at Farmington Family YMCA

Zumba® is a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:00 am-10:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:45 pm-6:40 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 5:45 pm-6:40 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 9:30 am-10:25 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/14/24–2/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Sun 12:15 pm-1:10 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba

Zumba at Boll Family YMCA

Join our instructor as you rock to fun and upbeat music all while getting your sweat on. Following the beat of the music, you will go through a series of exercises that build strength and cardio endurance. No dance experience necessary.
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2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba®

Zumba® at Birmingham Family YMCA

Zumba® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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12/23/23–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:00 am-9:45 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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12/17/23–2/18/24 Days & Times:
  • Sun 10:00 am-10:45 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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12/18/23–2/19/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 9:00 am-9:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba® at Carls Family YMCA

Zumba® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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1/8/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 10:35 am-11:30 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba® at Downriver Family YMCA

Zumba® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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2/13/24–2/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/20/24–2/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/27/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/15/24–2/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/22/24–2/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/29/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/15/24–2/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/22/24–2/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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2/29/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/5/24–3/5/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/12/24–3/12/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/19/24–3/19/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/26/24–3/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/7/24–3/7/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/14/24–3/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/21/24–3/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/28/24–3/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 11:10 am-11:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/7/24–3/7/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/14/24–3/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/21/24–3/21/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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3/28/24–3/28/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 7:00 pm-7:45 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba® at South Oakland Family YMCA

Zumba® – Zumba® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do. Add some Latin flavor and International zest into the mix and you?ve got Zumba! For beginner to advanced fitness levels.
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1/13/24–3/2/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:00 am-10:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 6:00 pm-6:55 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
  • Mon 9:00 am-9:55 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/9/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 9:30 am-10:20 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Zumba® Gold

Zumba® Gold at Carls Family YMCA

Zumba® Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.
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1/9/24–2/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 8:30 am-9:15 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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1/11/24–2/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 8:30 am-9:15 am
  • Thu 9:00 am-9:30 am
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