Healthy Living

Wellness options for EVERYBODY.

The YMCA of Pueblo is a charitable organization, so we ensure everybody has the opportunity to pursue their own fitness goals, regardless of their current fitness level OR ability to pay. We know that staying healthy involves more than working out. Our programs and services focus on the entire family's health, while providing a variety of fitness and wellness programs to serve a person's unique needs. At the Y, we provide educational programs to promote prevention and healthier decisions so you can know the best ways to stay fit.

Group Exercise Class Descriptions

At the YMCA of Pueblo, we believe that fitness is for everyone, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Whether you're just getting started, looking to push your limits, or striving to maintain an active lifestyle, we are here to support you every step of the way. With a wide variety of group exercise classes, you’ll find the perfect fit to help you reach and exceed your personal health goals! From HIIT & Fit and Strength Training to Yoga and Water Fitness, our welcoming community, expert instructors, and motivating environment will empower you to conquer your fitness aspirations and achieve lasting results. Try a class today and take the first step towards a healthier, stronger you!

ALL CLASSES INCLUDED IN YOUR YMCA OF PUEBLO MEMBERSHIP.

Aqua Tone

Instructor: Janique
(Meet in the Therapy Pool)

Class Focus: Strength, Endurance, Cardiovascular Fitness
Duration: 45 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)
What to Expect: Aqua Tone is a low-impact, water-based workout designed to improve muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, and overall endurance. Using water resistance, you'll perform exercises that target core, arms, legs, and glutes. The buoyancy of the water reduces stress on the joints, making this class ideal for people with injuries or those looking for a more joint-friendly workout.
What to Bring/Prepare: Swimsuit, water shoes (optional), and water bottle.

Aqua Zumba®

Instructor: Janessa
(Meet in the Therapy Pool)

Class Focus: Cardio, Dance, Fun, Coordination
Duration: 1 hour
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)
What to Expect: Aqua Zumba® brings the fun, high-energy dance workout to the water! Set to contagious Latin and international music, you’ll perform dance moves and aerobic exercises while using the water's resistance to strengthen and tone your body. The water provides a supportive environment, reducing the impact on your joints while still delivering an effective cardio workout.
What to Bring/Prepare: Swimsuit, water shoes (optional), water bottle, and a towel.

Balance & Motion

Instructor: Julie Kim

Class Focus: Balance, Strength, Agility, Mobility, Functional Movement
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginner to Intermediate)
What to Expect: This hybrid class includes chair yoga, standing poses, and stability exercises. Focus is on improving functional movements to enhance strength and balance for everyday activities.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable clothing; the class uses a chair for support during warm-up and cool-down.

Cardio Mix

Instructor: Kristie

Class Focus: Cardiovascular Fitness, Strength
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels
What to Expect: Easy-to-follow, drill-based cardio exercises set to music that challenge both your heart rate and muscle endurance. Great for improving overall fitness and muscle definition.
What to Bring/Prepare: Athletic shoes and comfortable workout attire.

Chair Yoga

Instructor: Julie Kim

Class Focus: Flexibility, Strength, Relaxation, Mobility
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Ideal for beginners or those with limited mobility)
What to Expect: This gentle yoga class is designed to provide the benefits of traditional yoga while seated in a chair or using the chair for support. You’ll focus on improving flexibility, strength, and balance through modified yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques. Chair Yoga is perfect for those who need a more accessible practice without getting down on the floor.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable clothing, a yoga mat (optional), and a water bottle.

Core & Strength/Endurance

Instructor: Darryl
(Meet in Steelworks Functional Fitness Area)

Class Focus: Core Stability, Strength, Endurance
Duration: 1 hour (30 mins Core, 30 mins Strength/Endurance)
Fitness Level: All levels
What to Expect: The first 30 minutes focus on core stability with ab exercises, followed by either strength training in our weight room or cycling in the exercise studio for cardiovascular endurance in the second half.
What to Bring/Prepare: A mat for floor exercises, athletic shoes, and water. Mats available to borrow.

Cycle

Instructor: Jose / Guy

Class Focus: Cardio, Strength, Indoor Cycling
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginners welcome)
What to Expect: An indoor cycling class designed to combine strength and cardio in a fun, effective workout. Expect a variety of cycling drills to help you reach your fitness goals, all while enjoying energizing music.
What to Bring/Prepare: Indoor cycling shoes (optional), comfortable workout attire, and a water bottle.

Gentle Yoga

Instructor: Laura

Class Focus: Flexibility, Stress Relief, Relaxation
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (great for beginners)
What to Expect: A slow-paced class with gentle yoga poses and breathwork to strengthen and stretch the body while promoting relaxation.
What to Bring/Prepare: Yoga mat and comfortable clothing.

HIGHLow Fitness

Instructor: Elizabeth

Class Focus: Cardio, Low-Impact Aerobics
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (adaptable for individuals)
What to Expect: A steady-state cardio workout with low-impact movements. The class is designed to keep the heart rate in a manageable, challenging aerobic zone.
What to Bring/Prepare: Athletic shoes and water.

HIIT & FIT

Instructor: Olga
(High-Intensity Interval Training)

Class Focus: Full-body Conditioning, Fat Burning, Strength
Duration: 45-55 minutes
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced (modifications available for beginners)
What to Expect: A high-energy workout designed to push your limits with short bursts of maximum effort followed by brief rest periods. The class alternates between strength-building exercises and high-intensity cardio to boost your metabolism and burn fat efficiently. Expect to use a variety of equipment like dumbbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight exercises.
What to Bring/Prepare: Athletic shoes, comfortable workout clothing, and a water bottle. Be prepared to work hard and sweat!

Kids Flex Fitness

Instructor: Jordan
(Meet in the Gymnasium)

Class Focus: Teamwork, Endurance, Fun Activities
Duration: 1 hour
Fitness Level: Suitable for children of all fitness levels in grades 3-5
What to Expect: A dynamic, weekly changing class focused on fitness through fun activities like rock climbing, obstacle courses, and more.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout clothes and water bottle.

Power Swim

Instructor: Josh
(Lap Lanes in the Main Pool)

Class Focus: Endurance, Speed, Technique (Lap Lane Specific)
Duration: 1 hour
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Lap swimmers, modifications available for beginners)
What to Expect: Power Swim is designed for those who want to take their swimming to the next level. This class focuses on building swimming endurance, improving speed, and refining technique. Structured in the lap lanes, you'll work through intervals, drills, and challenges to enhance your stroke efficiency and overall swimming performance.
What to Bring/Prepare: Swimsuit, goggles, water bottle, and swim cap (optional).

SilverSneakers® Chair Yoga

Instructor: Cheri

Class Focus: Flexibility, Balance, Relaxation, Mobility
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Great for seniors or those with limited mobility)
What to Expect: SilverSneakers® Chair Yoga is a gentle class designed for older adults, combining seated and standing poses with the support of a chair. This class focuses on improving flexibility, balance, and mobility while also promoting relaxation. You'll perform modified yoga poses that can help increase range of motion and relieve stress, making it a perfect fit for seniors or anyone needing a more accessible yoga experience.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable clothing, water, and a chair (provided in class).

SilverSneakers® Classic

Instructor: Cheri
(Meet in the Gymnasium)

Class Focus: Strength, Range of Motion, Daily Activity Skills
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: Seniors (beginner to intermediate)
What to Expect: A fun, music-based class that focuses on improving muscular strength, flexibility, and activities for daily living with the use of resistance tools.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable clothing, water, and optional hand weights or elastic bands.

Silver Soul

Instructor: Jasmine
(Meet in the Gymnasium)

Class Focus: Strength, Balance, Coordination, Memory, Choreography
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Options provided for all levels)
What to Expect: This advanced version of SilverSneakers® Classic is a fun and challenging class designed for active older adults. You'll learn choreography to your favorite songs while working on memory, coordination, balance, strength, and ab exercises. The class provides modifications for all fitness levels, ensuring that everyone gets the most out of the workout.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout attire, water, and optional hand weights.

Spin

Instructor: Amy

Class Focus: Cardiovascular Fitness, Endurance, Leg Strength
Duration: 45-55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginners to advanced cyclists)
What to Expect: Get ready for an exhilarating indoor cycling workout! This class focuses on building cardiovascular endurance and leg strength through various cycling drills, including sprints, climbs, and interval training. The class is set to energizing music, and you’ll be guided through different levels of intensity to match your fitness level. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or new to spin, you’ll get a great workout.
What to Bring/Prepare: Indoor cycling shoes (optional), comfortable workout clothing, and a water bottle.

Sprint 8

Instructors: Amy / Jasmine

Class Focus: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Fat Loss, Muscle Building
Duration: 20 minutes
Fitness Level: Intermediate to advanced
What to Expect: A fast-paced cycling class using the Sprint 8 HIIT method to burn fat and increase muscle, with 30-second max-effort intervals and 90-second rest periods.
What to Bring/Prepare: Indoor cycling shoes and water. Note: This class includes flashing lights and a disco ball, so may not be suitable for those sensitive to light.

Strength/Cardio

Instructor: Jasmine

Class Focus: Full-body Strength and Cardio
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: Intermediate
What to Expect: A full-body workout alternating strength training with cardio exercises. Utilize barbells, free weights, and bands for a challenging HIIT-style workout.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout clothing and water.

Strength Training

Instructors: Christa / Vicki

Class Focus: Strength, Functional Fitness, Muscular Endurance
Duration: 1 hour
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)
What to Expect: A results-driven workout that combines traditional strength exercises with functional training. High-rep training and athletic movements will help you become fitter and stronger. Motivational music will keep you energized throughout the session.
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout clothes and water bottle. We’ll use bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, and more.

Tabata HIIT Conditioning

Instructor: Vicki

Class Focus: Full-body Conditioning, Fat Burning, Strength
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: Intermediate to Advanced
What to Expect: A total-body workout that alternates cardio with body-sculpting exercises. Using a variety of equipment, the class focuses on short bursts of high-intensity intervals (Tabata) followed by brief rest periods to maximize calorie burn and improve strength.
What to Bring/Prepare: Athletic shoes, comfortable workout clothes, and water. Be prepared to sweat!

Water Fitness

Instructors: Monika / Bobbi / Janique
(Meet in the Main Pool)

Class Focus: Cardiovascular Fitness, Strength, Endurance
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels (Ideal for all ages and fitness abilities)
What to Expect: Water Fitness combines cardiovascular exercise with strength and toning movements, using the natural resistance of the water. You'll work on building strength and endurance while enjoying a low-impact, full-body workout. This class is great for improving overall fitness, enhancing flexibility, and reducing the risk of injury.
What to Bring/Prepare: Swimsuit, water shoes (optional), and a water bottle.

Y Firm

Instructor: Melissa

Class Focus: Strength, Muscular Endurance, Toning
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels
What to Expect: An intense workout that targets muscle endurance and toning using body bars, dumbbells, and bands. You'll build strength and improve definition through high-rep exercises.
What to Bring/Prepare: Athletic shoes, comfortable clothes, and a water bottle.

Yoga

Instructor: Kristie

Class Focus: Flexibility, Balance, Relaxation
Duration: 1 hour
Fitness Level: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)
What to Expect: A balanced and innovative approach to yoga incorporating various styles like Hatha and Vinyasa. This class promotes flexibility, balance, and relaxation while connecting movement with breath.
What to Bring/Prepare: Yoga mat, comfortable attire, and water. Expect to move through various poses, both seated and standing.

Zumba®

Instructors: Jacque / Sarah / Siu

Class Focus: Cardio, Dance, Fun
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: All levels
What to Expect: An energetic and fun dance workout set to lively Latin and international rhythms. You’ll get your heart pumping and burn calories while dancing to the beat in a party-like atmosphere!
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout clothes and shoes suitable for dance.

Zumba Gold®

Instructor: Siu
(Meet in the Gymnasium)

Class Focus: Cardio, Dance, Fun, Coordination
Duration: 55 minutes
Fitness Level: Beginner to Intermediate
What to Expect: Zumba Gold is a lower-impact version of the traditional Zumba® class, designed specifically for older adults or those looking for a gentler dance workout. The class features easy-to-follow choreography set to lively, upbeat music. You'll improve cardiovascular health, coordination, and flexibility, all while having a blast on the dance floor!
What to Bring/Prepare: Comfortable workout clothing, supportive shoes, and water.

Steelworks Club

Welcome to our functional fitness space, Steelworks Club! Established in 2020, this room pays homage to our origins and Steel City itself. Steelworks was created to train and challenge the athlete from beginner to advanced.

From monkey bars to tire flips, power sleds to assault cardio machines and everything in between; you'll be sure to find new ways to train and reach your health goals. Explore and ask any questions you may have!

Steelworks is INCLUDED in your membership

Group Exercise Reserved times:

Monday + Wednesday:

Core, Strength & Endurance 6:30pm-7:00pm

Tuesday + Thursday:

8-week Boot Camp: 6:00pm-7:00pm
January 21 - March 13, 2025 | Registration CLOSED.
Registration required. More sessions TBA.

SteelWorks Workout of the Week:

Week 2: Monday, February 10

Workout Title:Kissed by Cardio Challenge

Workout Steps/Equipment: Treadmill, Stationary Bike, Row Machine, Stair Stepper (ALL Cardio Equipment in SteelWorks)

What the workout does/strengthens: Challenges you to run, bike, row, or step your fastest mile on any of the cardio equipment in SteelWorks!

Week 3: Monday, February 17

Workout Title: Love & Core

Workout Steps/Equipment: Yoga Matt (recommended)

What the workout does/strengthens: You & a partner will be in a push up plank position facing each other. The challenge is to time how fast you and a partner can complete 50 claps between each other. Build your teamwork, coordination, and core strength!

Strength and Conditioning Zone

Strength & Conditioning Zone

Build the body you want at the Y! Our Strength & Conditioning area has a full spectrum of equipment to meet your needs and help you reach your goals. Please wipe down equipment both before and after your workout and place used towels in the laundry bin by the exit.

What equipment do we have?

Full assortment of dumbbells
Multiple benches, standard and incline
Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, stair master
Squat Racks, hex bars and more!
Full assortment of state-of-the-art Nautilus weight machines
Pull-up and Chin-up bars; assist pull-up machine
Plyometric platform boxes
Full assortment of medicine balls and fitness balls
PLUS SO MUCH MORE!