Live Classes on Y@HOME+
Live classes are a great way to experience the fun, motivation and energy of YMCA Group Fitness classes in your home. No experience is needed to join a live class; our certified instructors will teach options and modifications so everyone can feel comfortable and successful, regardless of fitness experience level.
We currently offer 29 classes per week and are constantly working to expand our offerings. Whether you have joined a live class on Y@Home+ or not, there are a few things you can do to make sure you have the best experience possible:
1) Clear your space – Don’t worry if you don’t have a large space at home. All you need is some room to move forward and back, and side to side. Our instructors will get you moving, so make sure you can move around safely and there is nothing in your way during the class.
2) Check your settings – Make sure to check the volume on your tablet or computer. Turn the volume up to a level that is comfortable for you and allows you to hear the instructor well.
3) Stay hydrated – Have some water handy to make sure you stay hydrated during your workout.
4) Turn your camera on – Only if you like and are comfortable though! We love to see your smiling faces so feel free to turn your cameras on for the workout, or even at the end to give your instructor a wave. We love our furry Y@Home+ friends too, so pet appearances on camera are always welcome!
5) Join us for an ENCORE – Did you miss your favourite class? We offer ENCORE classes, which are replays of your favourite classes throughout the week. The ENCORE class recordings change weekly and are a great way to still join in, even if you miss a live scheduled class.
6) Not just for adults! – Once a month we will be offering a LIVE Family Fitness class, with an ENCORE to follow the same day. Family Fitness is a fun, simple, silly and easy-to-follow workout intended for the young and the young at heart! We have a different theme every month; March was Stuffie Fitness and April was Encanto vs. Frozen. Keep an eye on our social media for the announcement of our May theme!
7) Stay tuned – We want our members to know how committed we are to growth, innovation and change. We are continuously working not only to grow our live class offerings, but also to enhance the experience as well. Sound quality has been our most significant undertaking and is an initiative we are still working through. Our team is researching, testing new equipment and trying all the solutions we can to make sure the class sound is clear for our members. It is a workin progress so please stay tuned!
8) Let us know what you think – have questions, comments, a particular type of class you would love to see or a compliment to pass on to your instructor? Use the chat function in Zoom or send us an email using this link Contact Us — YMCA at Home (ymcahome.ca)