Fitness & Wellness

Group Fitness

Find community and conditioning in our Group Fitness classes. Our comprehensive class offerings are led by certified instructors who are invested in you and your health and well being.

We feature a mix of nationally branded offerings including Les Mills, Silver Sneakers and Zumba as well as our own innovations and Nationally Certified Instructor created workouts delivered through Indoor Cycle, Dance, Pilates, Y Cross, Y Strong, Yoga and many, many more.

With a scalable approach of intensity and modified movements, our Group Fitness classes are available for a variety of ages and abilities.  Find hundreds of classes per week across our 7 Citywide branches, from early morning to after work and weekends, in a variety of formats including:

(*While our classes are available for members ages 11 and up, those under 14 will find the class formats identified with an asterisk the most suitable. Younger members without prior fitness/training experience, would be encouraged to attend other class formats with a parent/guardian.)

Reservations are encouraged for our Group Fitness classes and are  available to reserve 36 hours in advance.

BRANCH SCHEDULES
ALABASTER
GREYSTONE
HOOVER
MOUNTAIN BROOK
PELHAM
SHADES VALLEY
TRUSSVILLE

ALL BRANCH SCHEDULE VIEW

YGT (Small Group Training)
Registration opens at 8:00a.m. on the 20th of each month for the following month across all branches – only first session will be displayed on the first week of the month

We love feedback!  Please contact our fitness leaders to share feedback and ask questions:

Alabaster –  Melissa Barksdale
Greystone – Renae McCullough
Hoover –Robyn Boatman
Mountain Brook – Susanna Vance
Pelham –  Tay Reynolds
Shades Valley – Kaelyn Owens
Trussville – Margaret McCullough 

MORE THAN MUSCLE
IT’S PERSONAL

Whether you are needing personal guidance on Fitness & Conditioning or Nutrition, the Y has a Personal Trainer to help you meet your goals. Trainers create a plan that considers your age, experience and lifestyle.

Already know your trainer and ready to go? Register Now below.

Interested or need more information?

Complete the Personal Training Interest Form and we will reach back to help match you with a trainer and create a training plan that fits your needs.

Complete the Nutritional Counseling Interest Form and we will reach back to help match you with a Trained Counselor to assess your personal needs and nutrition goals.

Click HERE to view our Virtual Class Library

Click HERE to view details around our YGT Program

LARGEST FITNESS 
EVENT OF THE YEAR

The 4th Annual Y Challenge will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 8AM. This is a FREE event for members and their guests. Registration opens October, 1.

The Y Challenge is a 60-minute timed interval Challenge with stations incorporating core, bodyweight cardio, upper and lower body strength and endurance. Equipment will consist of dumbbells, kettlebells, mats, and props. The workout will be familiar to active Y members but all members with a base level of fitness will find success in the Challenge. The Y Challenge is a free event, but registration is required. All members are welcome to participate but SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

When:

• Saturday, October 25
• Y Challenge Check-In 7:30AM-7:45AM
• Y Challenge Workout: 8AM
• Child Watch will open 7:30AM 

Where:

Mountain Brook YMCA
2401 20th Place S | 35223
Arrive early to allow time to park. Spots will be limited in the Y front parking lot; Additional parking available in TRUIST BANK parking lot down the hill from the Y.
Indoor/outdoor workout at Mountain Brook branch (inside rain plan).

Swag!

Participants will select a women’s fitted tank or unisex T-shirt at time of registration. T-shirts/tanks will be provided to all participants on the day of the event.

What to bring:

We will have water stations available but feel free to bring your own water bottle & towel. All equipment will be provided including mats.

A quick note about space limitations: 

In order to provide a quality experience, space is limited to 150 participants.

We understand that plans change! If you register for the Y Challenge  and determine that you are unable to attend after registering, please reply to this email so we can give your spot to another member. Thank you! 

Additional detailed information will be provided by email following your registration the week leading up to the event.