Health and Wellness Programs and
Services: Malta Fitness Branch

Drop-in adult health and wellness classes are open to members age 14 and over. Unless otherwise specified, classes are free for members and $5.00 for a day pass. Health and Wellness schedules
are available at the front desk.

Classes may change without notice.  Please pick up a schedule at any of our branches or visit our programs page to view the various schedules.

 

ADULT GROUP HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES

BLT (Buns, Legs, and Thighs)
This is low impact, done completely on the floor
and targets your glutes, hamstrings, and inner/
outer thighs. The focus is controlled movements ensuring core stability with high repetitions of exercises to make sure you feel the “burn” right where you need it most.


Cardio Sculpt
A moderate intensity workout revolving around intervals of cardio mixed with intervals of light
weight training and plyometrics. This class keeps the heart rate in the fat burning zone and sculpts
lean toned muscles in one effective workout.


Circuit Training
This class is designed to tone and sculpt all
major muscles while keeping your heart rate
up and fat burning. You will use light weight resistance bands and barbells to tone with bursts
of cardio between exercises to keep the sweat pouring! Bring your towel and your water bottle!


Core and More
A low impact workout that focuses on your “powerhouse”. You will work all aspects of the
core muscles using different props, consistently challenging you to increase your fitness level.
You will also perform exercises to tone your butt
and thighs.


Cycle Training
An intermittent cycling class that is designed to
get your heart rate into a target range, through
the use of heart rate monitors, dependent upon
your age and physical condition. We use music,
spin bicycles and positive coaching methods, including visualization, to help you achieve the maximum results from your workout. Remember
to bring your towel and water bottle!


Fitness Cycle

A great workout that is fun, effective, and easy to learn. A customized stationary racing bike gives a smooth workout for the beginner to advanced cyclists. This class will increase your overall endurance through interval training, speed drills, hills and flats. Don’t forget your towel and water bottle—YOU WILL SWEAT!


Kickboxing
This is a freestyle kicking and punching workout
sure to relieve stress and get your heart pumping.


Power Pump
Shaping and sculpting your body through light
weight training.


Running Group
Whether you are a seasoned runner or just beginning, this group run will get you outside, running, and feeling confident. We will meet in
the lobby and head to the roads around Malta.
You will run with a coach who provides you with
motivation, encouragement, and gear and safety
tips. You will run intervals, hills, and sprints and
at a steady pace to build endurance and speed effectively. This class is held in the Spring,
Summer and Fall I Sessions.


Sculpt
Full body toning class designed to get your
body stronger and sculpted.

SilverSneakers ® I - Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills.  Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.  Please check the schedule for days and times.

 

*A shorter version of your favorite classes.  For
those who love variety and/or are short on time. 
You must warm up on your own before class.

Step
This is a high energy cardio class that uses the step bench.  Customize your intensity with additional risers. This class is appropriate for both the new and experienced stepper.


Tabata
This a hot, new intense workout! The hour consists of alternating cardio and strength training drills: first 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of lower intensity work
repeated 8 times in a row per circuit. You will sweat, burn major calories, and the time will fly by.


Zumba
A fusion of Latin rhythms and international music with easy to-follow moves to create a dynamic, fun, and effective cardio workout. The class features an interval training format incorporating
fast and slow rhythms and resistance training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. You will have a GREAT time and sweat!


Mind/Body Classes

Pilates
A series of exercises based on pilates principles geared to strengthen and lengthen muscles as well as focus on the core. Pilates props utilizes weights, balls, and more to increase the
intensity of your pilates routine.

Yoga
Come join us for meditation, breath work/ pranayama, postures (asanas), and relaxation! We practice balance, strength, and flexibility. Yoga Stretch focuses on increasing flexibility.

Yoga-lates Fusion
This class combines traditional pilates toning exercises with yoga stretch and relaxation. All exercises have modifications to suit any level.

 

Personal Services

Get F.I.T. (Fitness with Individualized Training)
If you’re ready to be fit and need some help getting started, this is the program for you! In this 7 week program, we will set SMART goals to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Your trainer will help to facilitate change, develop action plans, and offer
exercise accountability.

Sessions: 7 week program
Days/Times: TBA
Fees: $60/session for members
$120/session for non-members

W.O.W. (Women on Weights)
This group training course is designed to teach women several strength training exercises for each body part using physio balls, dumbbells, body weight, bands, and tubing.

Sessions: 7 week program
Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Fees: Members pricing -
$20 for one day a week per session
$40 for two days a week per session
$60 for three days a week per session
Program member pricing is available.

Personal Training

Individual, Two-Person and Group
Personal Training

This service provides one-on-one training with a certified instructor who can assess your current strength and flexibility levels and customize a program just for you. These workouts will incorporate free weights, dumbbells, ab exercises and much more. Individual Personal Training prices start at $30/hour and for two people it is a flat rate of $50/hour.

3 people x $25.00 = $75.00 per hour
4 people x $20.00 = $80.00 per hour
5 people x $16.00 = $80.00 per hour
6 people x $13.35 = $80.00 per hour
7 people x $11.45 = $80.00 per hour
8 people x $10.00 = $80.00 per hour

We now offer private training to groups of 3 to 8 people at a time. Led by a certified personal trainer, these one hour sessions are designed to offer our members the value of personal training with a reduced cost. For more information, contact Amy Wert at 583-9623, ext. 171 or
amy@ymcasaratoga.org.

 


 
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