Cardio and Aerobics

adults participating in a Y group cardio class

Get your heart rate up!

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
Jun 1–29, 2026 M 4:30 AM – 5:15 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jun 1–29, 2026 M 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jun 2–30, 2026 Tu 1:45 AM – 2:30 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jun 28, 2026 S 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jun 30, 2026 Tu 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 1–29, 2026 W 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 4–25, 2026 S 3:30 AM – 4:25 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 6–27, 2026 M 4:30 AM – 5:15 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 6–27, 2026 M 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 7–28, 2026 Tu 1:45 AM – 2:30 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 12, 2026 S 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 14, 2026 Tu 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 19, 2026 S 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 21, 2026 Tu 2:15 AM – 3:00 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 26, 2026 S 5:05 AM – 5:50 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 28, 2026 Tu 2:15 AM – 3:00 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
Jun 29, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 1, 2026 W 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 1–29, 2026 W 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 3, 2026 F 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 6, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 8, 2026 W 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 10, 2026 F 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 13, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 15, 2026 W 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 17, 2026 F 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 20, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 22, 2026 W 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 24, 2026 F 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 27, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 29, 2026 W 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 31, 2026 F 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
Jul 6–27, 2026 M 4:00 AM – 4:35 AM Macomb Family YMCA Senior / 50+ years 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

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
Jun 1–29, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 6–27, 2026 M 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Downriver Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register