Your heart is a muscle, and it needs daily exercise. The best way to exercise it is with cardio. Short for cardiovascular exercise, cardio is any movement that increases your heart rate and boosts blood circulation in your body. And it is the cornerstone of any successful fitness plan.

Performing cardio exercises like running or swimming regularly helps you burn calories and fat and even improves other aspects of your life. When you do cardio, you are conditioning your body to utilize its oxygen better, providing extra energy you can use throughout the day. 

All are welcome at the Y to experience our warm community devoted to developing a healthier spirit, mind, and body. Come to the Y to try out one of our facilities by purchasing a visitor’s day pass, or sign up to become a member and commit to your long-term personal fitness goals. 

Beaverton YMCA Group Exercise Schedule

Clark County YMCA Group Exercise Schedule

Sherwood YMCA Group Exercise Schedule

CARDIO CLASSES

CYCLE

Powerful music and dynamic, creative instructors keep motivation high. Positions include: seated where the hands are resting on the center of the handle bars, standing with hands are light on the handle bars and standing with the body extended over the handles.Cycle allows you to be in control of your resistance and pace. The instructor will guide you through a variety of terrain to help challenge your endurance while having fun. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

CYCLE AND CORE

A great cardiovascular strengthening and endurance workout that allows you to be in control of your resistance and pace. This 45-minute class combines cycle with core strengthening exercises designed to give you a well-rounded workout. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

HIIT/ BOOTCAMP

High-Intensity Interval Training combines full-body resistance intervals, circuits, and functional movements to improve strength, endurance, cardiovascular, power, speed and agility. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

CARDIO STRENGTH

Each class follows an interval format incorporating both Cardio and Strength exercises designed for any level; using a variety of equipment you can expect a different workout each time. Modifications will be provided throughout class to ensure each participant achieves their ideal workout goals. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

CARDIO STRENGTH EXPRESS

Each class follows an interval format incorporating both Cardio and Strength exercises designed for any level; using a variety of equipment you can expect a different workout each time. Low impact and higher intensity options will be provided throughout class to ensure each participant achieves their ideal workout goals. Express class is offers members the ability to leave early, start in the middle or stay for the whole class. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

LIFT & HIIT

Full body resistance intervals, circuits and functional movements to improve strength, cardiovascular endurance, power, speed and agility. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

ZUMBA® GOLD

Zumba® Gold is designed to meet the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. It's a dance-fitness class set to zesty Latin music like Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggeton. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

DANCE REMIX

In this class you don’t have to be a dancer to feel like one! Improve your mood, burn calories, work new muscles, and improve your rhythm and coordination with Dance Cardio Remix! No dance experience needed to feel the beat with this fun dance party! Burn calories while you have a blast dancing to a variety of music. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

REFIT® | Dance Fitness

A fun dance program that brings together varying fitness levels, sizes, ages, beliefs and values through a shared fitness experience. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

ZUMBA®

Zumba® features interval training sessions that combine fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Mix in some Latin music for a fun Zumba® class. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!

ZUMBA® GOLD AND CIRCUIT

Perfect for Zumba® fans who want to add circuit training. The Latin-inspired dance rhythms of Zumba® Gold combine with the benefits of metabolism-boosting strength training for one complete workout. Check the schedule to see which of our facilities offer this amazing class!