Group Power is your hour of power! This 60 minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors.

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Free for Members

  • Level: All
  • Teens age 15+ may attend unaccompanied by an adult
  • Also offered as 30 & 45 minute express class

A Typical Class

With simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls, Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, discover Group Power!

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Improves strength of all your major muscles
  • Improves general fitness
  • Shapes & tones muscles
  • Improves bone density (helps ward off osteoporosis)
  • Promotes the feeling of strength & confidence

Tips & Preparation

New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you pointers.

  • Arrive 5 minutes early so you have time to gather & set-up your equipment
  • Good posture is the foundation of all exercise. Focus on getting your technique right
  • Don’t overdo it with the weights – Strength Train Together uses high repetition to tone and strengthen
  • Start gradually increasing weights after 6 weeks
  • Protect your joints. Always keep them slightly bent – not locked - & perform movements smoothly

Equipment Needed

  • Bar
  • Weight plates
  • Bench & risers
  • The Y provides all equipment for this class

Attire & What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed & ready to move your body
  • Comfortable, functional clothing made of breathable material to allow air flow
  • Proper gym shoes, comfortable fit. We recommend cross-trainers over running shoes, because they’ll give you better foot support for the types of movement you’ll be doing in class
  • Water, towel