The Bangor Y offers a large variety of group exercise classes per week for those ages 14 years and up! Choose from land-based or aquatic classes, cardiac rehab, adapted fitness, even martial arts. Maybe you need a little more help? Make an appointment with one of our personal trainers available for kids and adults. We have two fully-equipped workout rooms, three exercise studios, two pools and a rehab workout room. See schedule for days and times.  Class descriptions below.  The following classes are effective  Nov 30th, 2009- March 6th, 2010

Download a Winter 2010 Land Group Exercise Schedule.
Download a Spring 2010 Land Group Exercise Schedule

Our Spring Series Begins March 7th, 2010.

REMEMBER...You can register for classes anytime during the series. No need to wait until the next one! Non-member fees will be pro-rated.

Fitness Yoga
Combine yoga stances with fitness-based modifications to create a stonger, more flexible body. Less focus on spiritual aspects than traditional yoga while still emphasizing the blending of spirit, mind and body. Class is 60 mins in length and progressive, but newcomers always welcome. Times:  Thurs 5:45 am and Thur 5:30 pm.  60 min class

Group Active (New)
Activate your life in only one hour.  Feeling fitter, stronger, and more alive has never been more achievable or more enjoyable!  Incorporating all elements of fitness, Group Active will increase your cardio fitness, build your strength and improve your balance and flexibility.  All in a supportive group environment, with motivating music and caring instructors.  Get more out of life, Get Active! Times: Mon 9:30 am, Tues 4:15 pm,  Tues/Fri 5:30 pm Weds 5:45 am,  Sat 8 am, 60 Min Class

Group Cycling
A great cardiovascular class utilizing our Lemond group cycling bikes with lots of classes offered each week. High intensity workout, but easy to modify and no impact. Great for all fitness levels. Reserve a bike the day before by calling the Hammond Street Welcome Center at 941-2815. Cycling is now included in membership .Times: Tues and Thurs 5:45 am, Tues and Thurs 5:30 pm 

Group Groove 
You'll stomp, flick, wiggle, jiggle, hip, hop, snap, shimmy, shake, slide, glide, smile, and laugh your way through this 60 minute fitness dance program. Experience a fusion of club, urban and Latin dance styles with motivating chart topping hits and retro classic tunes. Supportive, funky, easy going instructors help you Get A Move On! with Group Groove. Times:Mon 4:15 pm, Weds 9:30 am, Weds 6:00pm, Thurs 6:40 pm and Every other Saturday 10:30 am. 

Group Power
Group Power is your hour of power! This 60-minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors. With simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls. Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, discover Group Power! Times: Mon 12:10 pm and 6:40 pm, Tue 5:45am, 9:30 am and 4:15 p.m., Wed 12:10 pm, Thu 9:30 am and 5:30 pm, Fri 5:45 am, and Sat 9:15 a.m.

Group Step
Discover new heights with Group Step!  Utilizing the step in many positions and heights, this compelling program strengthens and shapes the lower body.  Energetic music and motivating instructors create this spunky group experience.  Step this way with Group Step!  Times:  Mon 5:45 am and 5:30 pm, Weds 5:30 pm, Every other Saturday 10:30 am.

Lunchtime Yoga
End your week with an invigorating 45-minute yoga class. Increase strength and flexibility and decrease stress. No experience necessary. Times: Tues and Fri 12:10-12:55 pm. 45 min class

Women's Self Defense Clinics
Learn practical ways to protect yourself. As a participant, you will learn physical movements designed to help you survive and escape an attack. This seminar is offered several times each year, and also offers guidance on how to be more aware and avoid dangerous situations.  For Ages 18+ Members FREE, Non-members $25.00.  
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Yoga/Pilates Stretch Mix
Includes principles and exercises from the worlds of Pilates and Yoga. Improve flexibility, core strength, and balance. Relieve stress and gain peace of mind. Good for all levels. Time: Mon 5:30 pm.  60 min class

Zumba
Fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.  Our goal is simple.  We want you to workout, to love working out, to get hooked!  Zumba fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie burning, body energizing, awe inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!  Times: Tues 5:30 pm ( Second Street Gym), Thurs 8:45 am at Hammond Street

Adult Rehabilitation

The Bangor Y Rehabilitation Center on Hammond Street is monitored by trained Y staff and medical personnel to ensure a safe environment. Membership required. To get a tour of the Rehab Center, a free one month trial, or to get more information on these programs, contact Kevin Dunton, Rehabilitation Director, 941-2815.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase III
Cardiac Rehabilitation is a group exercise program designed to support individuals with cardiovascular/heart disease and those with high cardio risk factors. Each class is led by trained, qualified instructors and monitored by registered nurses or emergency response personnel, all ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certified. A doctor's referral is required. Members only.
Hammond Street Rehab Center
M,W & F 7:30-8:30am
M,W & F 4:15-5:15pm

Pulmonary Fitness
A continuous exercise program designed to meet the specific needs of individuals diagnosed with chronic pulmonary disease. The program will provide ongoing aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise supervised by a fitness instructor, a licensed respiratory therapist from St. Joseph's Hospital and/or Husson College Physical Therapy students. Members only. M&Th 9:30-11am Hammond St Rehab Center & Gym

If you like these, you should also check out our great Water classes.
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