Get your heart rate up!
Join a community that supports your fitness, health, and well-being goals.
Our cardio and aerobic dance classes are designed to get your heart rate up to exercise levels while having fun. We provide a variety of upbeat classes to help you raise your energy level and achieve your fitness goals.
YMCA Cardio & Aerobics Offerings
Step
Step classes are a high-energy cardiovascular workout using an adjustable platform to perform choreographed movements and is suitable for all fitness levels. This class improves heart health, coordination, and lower-body strength while providing a fun, motivating environment, with options to modify workout intensity to match your ability.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1–29, 2026 | S | 3:30 AM – 4:25 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 AM – 2:30 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5–26, 2026 | W | 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 9, 2026 | S | 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 16, 2026 | S | 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 23, 2026 | S | 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tu | 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 30, 2026 | S | 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Step Fusion
Step aerobics choreographs movement in patterns around a box called
a step. Advance classes combine cardio strength and muscular
endurance in a more complicated routine to challenge and energize
you!
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5–26, 2026 | W | 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 5, 2026 | W | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 7, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 10, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 12, 2026 | W | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 14, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 17, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 19, 2026 | W | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 21, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 24, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 26, 2026 | W | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 28, 2026 | F | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 31, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Active Older Adult – Cardio
This class offers an intense cardio workout, while having fun, by
helping to improve cardio endurance through easy-to-do movement
patterns. All levels of fitness are welcome.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–24, 2026 | M | 4:00 AM – 4:35 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Senior / 50+ years | Register |
| Aug 31 – Sep 21, 2026 | M | 4:00 AM – 4:35 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Senior / 50+ years | Register |
Barre Cardio
Work on stretching & lengthening your muscles with this combo
class using the art of Ballet and the strength of Pilates.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 4:45 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 14, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 4:45 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 21, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 4:45 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 28, 2026 | F | 4:15 AM – 4:45 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Cardio Drumming
Cardio Drumming is a high-energy workout that combines drumming,
movement, and music for a full-body cardio experience. Improve
coordination, burn calories, and have fun while you sweat!
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3–31, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |