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 involves choreographed 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! Please bring a water bottle, towel, and mat.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | S | 4:05 AM – 4:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 2–16, 2026 | M | 3:30 AM – 4:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 2–30, 2026 | M | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 3–24, 2026 | Tu | 12:45 AM – 1:30 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Tu | 1:15 AM – 2:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 4–25, 2026 | W | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 7–28, 2026 | S | 2:30 AM – 3:25 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 8, 2026 | S | 4:05 AM – 4:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Tu | 1:15 AM – 2:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 15, 2026 | S | 4:05 AM – 4:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Tu | 1:15 AM – 2:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 22, 2026 | S | 4:05 AM – 4:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Tu | 1:15 AM – 2:00 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 29, 2026 | S | 4:05 AM – 4:50 AM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Step Fusion
Step Fusion blends choreographed movement in patterns around a box
called a step and weights. Classes combine cardio strength and
muscular endurance in a routine to challenge and energize you!
Please bring a water bottle, towel, and mat.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–30, 2026 | M W F | 1:00 PM – 1:55 PM | South Oakland Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Nov 4–25, 2026 | W | 3:30 AM – 4:25 AM | Carls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–23, 2026 | M | 3:00 AM – 3:35 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Senior / 18+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–30, 2026 | M | 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Downriver Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |