Strength Training

two members in a YMCA strength training class

Prioritize Your Health & Wellness at the Y

Strength Training classes use resistance tools like weights, stability balls and stretchy bands to strengthen your muscles. Our coaches will maximize your exercise efficiency and ensure correct technique. Some classes work through the whole body while others focus on specific muscle groups.

Strength Training Offerings

Active Older Adult – Strength

AOA Chair fit uses a variety of exercises using dumbbells and bands to strengthen and improve daily activities and vitality. This is an intermediate interval class mixing strength and cardio.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jul 1–29, 2026 W 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Active Older Adult – Strength and Conditioning

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises to improve strength, range of motion, and daily-living skills. You will use hand-held weights, elastic tubing handles and a ball for resistance, and a chair for seated and/or standing support.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jul 1–29, 2026 W 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM Downriver Family YMCA Senior / 13+ years Register
Jul 6–27, 2026 M 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM Downriver Family YMCA Senior / 13+ years Register

Active Older Adults – Strength

A low-impact class that utilizes light weights and resistance bands to enhance strength and support daily activities, while including chair-based options for added support. It’s designed for all fitness levels.

Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jul 3–31, 2026 F 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM Farmington Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Small Group Training – Core & Strength

Gain strength, improve stability, and increase overall health. This small group personal training will focus on strengthening your deep stabilizing muscles and improve balance through targeted exercises. All fitness levels welcome.
Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jun 19 – Jul 10, 2026 F 5:30 AM – 6:25 AM South Oakland Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register

Small Group Training – Gentle Joints Strength

Get the benefits of personal training in a group setting! Our certified instructors provide guidance and modifications for all fitness levels, helping you build strength, endurance, and confidence while enjoying the energy and support of a motivating community.

Interested in learning more about this Small Group Training opportunity? Reach out to Certified Personal Trainer, Colin Parks at cparks@ymcadetroit.org.

Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jul 2–30, 2026 Tu Th 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Aug 4–27, 2026 Tu Th 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register

Total Body Strength

Learn the basic concepts of strength training with an instructor that will lead the class through a variety of exercises using resistance equipment, body weight, stability balls, free weights and more to keep participants engaged and challenged.

Dates Days Times Location Ages Register
Jul 3–31, 2026 F 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 3–24, 2026 F 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 4–25, 2026 S 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 7–28, 2026 Tu 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 7–28, 2026 Tu 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 7–28, 2026 Tu 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Jul 9–30, 2026 Th 5:30 AM – 6:25 AM Carls Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 14, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 21, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Jul 28, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 4–25, 2026 Tu 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Aug 4, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 7–28, 2026 F 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 8–29, 2026 S 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 11, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 18, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Aug 25, 2026 Tu 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Boll Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Sep 1–22, 2026 Tu 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 18+ years Register
Sep 4–25, 2026 F 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register
Sep 5–26, 2026 S 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM Macomb Family YMCA Adult / 13+ years Register