Fitness & Wellness

The Energy of Group Exercise. The Attention of Personal Training

YGT provides a space for Y members to connect, share personal accountability and reach common goals together, through commitment, hard work, consistency and fun.

The 45-minute experience is shared by at least 4 but no more than 8-12 members.  Sessions are offered in monthly sign-ups, 1-2 times per week, 8 sessions per month. By registering, participants commit to the entire month with the same group, day, time and YGT Coach.  Workouts are equipment based, high energy and include cardio/internal & strength and formats adaptable to all fitness levels.

YGT is our Small Group Member Only Training Program. YGT is  part of your member value and has no additional cost.

YGT Workouts

Participants will experience 2 workout types to improve Metabolic Conditioning and Strength Conditioning.  Workouts are adaptable and can be scaled up or down to meet each participants needs for improved health and fitness.

Metcon: Short for metabolic conditioning, Metcon workouts often combine cardio and strength training in anaerobic and aerobic formats, often including high intensity intervals. The goal is to improve endurance and metabolic efficiency.

Strengthcon: Resistance training, also known as strength training or weight training, is a form of exercise that involves working against resistance to improve muscular strength, size, and endurance. This resistance can be provided by external weights, such as dumbbells, barbells, or resistance bands, or by the body’s own weight. Resistance training helps to build and maintain muscle mass, improve bone density, and reduce the risk of injuries.

Registration: How It Works 

• Sessions are offered throughout the day: early morning, mid morning, noon, afternoon, evening *Session times and days vary by branch
• 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). REGISTER HERE
• Register on the APP (download the APP from your App store – quick links are available at the bottom right of our website on the Home Page)
• Select the SCHEDULES tab, scroll over to the first week of the month to see sessions and register.
• You will only sign up for the first session – doing so will register you for all 8 sessions of the month.

YGT Formats 

YGT: High energy workouts designed for the general population, adults ages 19 and up and adaptable for all fitness levels

YGTeens: Designed specifically for youth populations ages 13-15 and 16-18. Participants will experience our general population “adult” workout formats that will be scaled for the specificity of youth fitness and sport specific goals

YGT Silver: Designed with the Active Ager in mind.  Workouts will focus on appropriate intensity levels, movement patterns and equipment use that will benefit and appeal to the Active Older Adult. Sessions will be adaptable to all fitness levels while maintaining a focus of improving balance, endurance, function, posture, strength, and FUN.

Reach out to our Group Exercise Team with questions! 
Greystone – Renae McCullough rmccullough@ymcabham.org
Hoover – Tay Reynolds treynolds@ymcabham.org
Mountain Brook – Susanna Vance svance@ymcabham.org
Pelham – Melissa Barksdale mbarksdale@ymcabham.org
Shades Valley – Kaelyn Owens kowens@ymcabham.org
Trussville – Margaret McCullough mmccullough@ymcabham.org

It’s 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.

Pilates Reformer training takes Pilates beyond the mat! Using a specialized Pilates Reformer machine, this class helps you build a strong core, increase strength,  joint mobility, stability and posture! You’ll move better and achieve a full-body workout with each session! Reformer classes also incorporate equipment such as a chair, tower and jumpboard for a challenging routine tailored for each person’s abilities and goals. Our Certified Instructors are available for Personal, Buddy or Group Sessions.

Click HERE to view our Virtual Class Library

To maximize safety and enjoyment by all members while also accommodating our younger members in our Teen and 7th Grade membership categories, the following will apply for Group Exercise participation:  *Members age 9-13 who have completed the Youth Fitness Orientation may participate unaccompanied in select classes.  Ages 14 and up may attend all Group X scheduled classes 

Excluded classes for ages 9-13:
Body Pump  | Y Cross & Y Cross Circuits  | Y Strong and Les Mills strength based

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

Reach out to our Wellness team with questions:
Greystone – Renae McCullough rmccullough@ymcabham.org
Hoover – Tay Reynolds treynolds@ymcabham.org
Mountain Brook – Susanna Vance svance@ymcabham.org
Pelham – Melissa Barksdale mbarksdale@ymcabham.org
Shades Valley – Kaelyn Owens kowens@ymcabham.org
Trussville – Margaret McCullough mmccullough@ymcabham.org