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Kishwaukee YMCA Main Site

2500 W. Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178

PHONE: 815-756-9577

HOURS:
Monday - Friday:
5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

SUMMER HOURS:
(June 1 - August 30): Monday - Friday:
5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday hours remain the same year round.

Saturday:
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday:
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

DeKalb Barb City YMCA at Huntley Middle School

1515 S. 4th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115


PHONE: 815-756-8369

HOURS:

Wellness Center:
Monday – Friday
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Pool:
Monday – Friday
5:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Saturday
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday
6:00 a.m. – 10-:00 a.m.

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FREE WELLNESS CLASSES FOR YMCA MEMBERS

See below for Specialty Wellness Classes and Martial Arts Classes.

**NEW! Check our Program Guide for classes specially marked as Family Friendly! - Family Friendly means children can participate with a parent/guardian if able to follow instructions and be engaged in the class. 8 years & up is the recommended age.

*30 MINUTE EXPRESS CLASSES
Join whichever section of classes you need:
Aerobic & Step, Toning, (Work abs, hips, thighs with balls, bands, glides-no cardio) Stretch/Pilates
Each section will start and end with a 5 minutes warm-up/cool down.

*Aerobic Kick Boxing
A dynamic workout that combines kickboxing techniques with aerobic conditioning and strength training. No previous martial arts skills are needed.

*Boot Camp
Love to laugh and really sweat at the same time? This program will work on cardio, light weights, strength training, etc. We will be indoors and outdoors. Be prepared to have fun and work hard.

*Beginning Yoga/Pilates
Ever want to try yoga/Pilates but were apprehensive? This class is designed for you. You will learn basic postures, stretches, and relaxation in a fun atmosphere. Goals of the program are strengthening muscles, increasing flexibility, symmetry, and relaxation.

*Beginning Ball and Pilates
Try exercising with the stability ball and increasing strength and flexibility with some basic Pilates movements.

*Body Sculpting with balls, bands and bars.
Work the whole body using our balls, bands, bars, etc. No Cardio. Strengthen and tone muscles to increase metabolism and sculpt muscles.

*Cardio Cycling
Cardio Cycling is a group cycling program using stationary bikes to create an outdoor biking experience. You will learn running, sprints, jumps and climbing in a fun and very challenging workout.

*Circuit Training with Weights
Regular weight training improves muscular fitness, reduces risk of osteoporosis and boosts your metabolism. Learn a variety of safe weight training exercises for all major muscle groups. Must attend a free orientation before attending class. Must register, class size limited.

*Flat Belly Workout
Want a flatter belly? A combination of mat pilates, and ball for your body's core muscles. Strengthens, tones, improves posture, flexibility and balance. No cardio component.

*Have a Ball
Exercising with a stability ball will improve balance, muscular strength, and mobility while providing a challenging and fun workout. Have a ball!
Class size very limited.

*Just Lungin' Around
This class will be working your abs, glutes, arms and more. We will be doing every version of lunges and squats with weights. We will also incorporate some deep-abdominal exercises. A very intense 45 min. class.(No Cardio)

*Lunch Time Express
Features a variety of step, high/low impact aerobics, floor aerobics, kickboxing with strengthening exercises using weights, tubes and bands. Great for all fitness levels

*Step and Strengthen
High intensity, low impact longer workout; combining traditional step with strengthening moves.

PARTICIPATING IN FREE FITNESS/WELLNESS CLASSES

  • For classes that have a limited amount of equipment, the instructor will have a sign-in form with maximum number and when the class is full, it will be closed for that day.
  • Honesty is our policy, out of respect for fellow participants; please only sign yourself up for a class.
  • If there is a class that has low enrollment consistently for two weeks, we reserve the right to cancel the class.
  • For the most updated schedule, please check at the member service desk.
  • For classes that are progressive (i.e. Pilates), for your safety, we encourage you to start at the beginning of each session to ensure proper form and technique.
    Free classes run on a drop-in basis. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment (4 participants or less) and change instructors as needed. Please check at the member service desk for an updated schedule.

Our free fitness classes run on a drop-in basis. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment (4 participants or less) and change instructors as needed. Please check at the member service desk for an updated schedule.

SPECIALTY WELLNESS CLASSES - must register

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Martial Arts

Adult/Teen Martial Arts (13 - adult)
Techiniques of Isshin-ryu Karate, Lung Chi Chuan Fa Kung-fu, and Okinawan Kobudo will be used to help students develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Students are able to progress from a beginner to a master under the direction of Hanshi-go Herman Kussro and black belt staff.

Mixed Martial Arts Fitness 101 (Ages 16 & up) - 6 Week course designed to lead students in a sweat-pouring, cardio-pumping, muscle-toning, go-at-your-own-pace, MMA workout. Introductory skills and tatical movements will be taught. Students should wear loose clothing and be in reasonably good health.

Specialty Classes

Ballroom Dance
Learn the Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Waltz and more. Most of all have a great time and get some exercise too.

Belly Dancing 101
Learn to dance with a professional Belly Dancer - lots of fun and great exercise.
Instructor: Sandy Schramel

Beginning Pilates and Toning - Tone muscles, gain flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, balance and increase metabolism through use of light weights, bands, tubes, balls and mat work. No cardio component.

Beginning Stretch and Strengthen - Learn how to stretch correctly and strengthen muscles for better flexibility, muscular function, balance, increased metabolism and toning. No cardio component.ter

Challenge Group - Resistance conditioning only, using weights, squats, lunges, tubes, bands, balls, etc... An advanced program, very limited enrollment.

Hatha Yoga
Eliminate stress, tone muscles, organs, joints and nervous system. Coordinate and relax your mind, body and breath. Increase strength, stamina and flexibility. Class is both deeply relaxing and invigorating. Taught by Jeff Leaich, a certified yoga instructor since 1978. He is a student of Behram Guard and has a relaxed and accessible teaching style. Two sections available: Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced.

Hip Hop Dance - Always family friendly! - Have fun learning the latest moves together. Or just sign up for yourself! Great for kids and their parents! Open to any age.

NEW Intro to Exercise - Designed for anyone beginning a fitness program or starting over. Class will include instruction in strength training, aerobics, yoga, bootcamp, stretching, and more.

NEW! PILATES & POINTE NEW!! This class will focus on stretching properly to increase flexibility and prevent injury, as well as enhance your sport’s ability while improving balance & strength. Pilates and ballet exercises will also be incorporated.

Pilates/Yoga Movements
Use Pilates and yoga based stretches, poses, and breathing to strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, relaxation, flexibility and balance and create a more streamlined shape. Pilates has been defined as movement flowing outward from a strong center focusing on using slow, controlled movements to condition the body, reduce stress and boost energy.Register

Power Hour
Resistance conditioning only, using weights, squats, lunges, tubes, bands, balls, etc. An advanced program, very limited enrollment. Instructor: Diana Keys

Power Yoga - Yoga style movements to increase strength, flexibility and internal awareness.

"Real Solutions for Today's Challenges" Workshop - Weight, stress, exercise, food, career, relationship, health....are these issues causing you to feel anxious? Join this workshop led by a Certified Wellness Coach to learn how you find real solutions to getting past your problems. Learn to identify and prioritize your needs, create a vision for success and get past your barriers to move on!

Recess (Easy Boot Camp for beginners!) - An introduction to exercise incorporated with fun cardio activities, light weights, strenght training, yoga and stretching.

Silver Sneakers - Senior Strength Training
Studies show it is never too late to build muscle strength and endurance to help accomplish daily tasks, improve balance, lose weight and increase flexibility. Use of bands, tubes, weights, and chairs will be included depended on participants needs.

FUN & EASY TO DO!! A high energy, motivating Latin flavored class that fuses aerobic fitness interval training with fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. Guaranteed to leave the mind and body feeling happy and rejuvenated!

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