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Group Fitness

Commit To Be Fit - TOGETHER!

Get the results you want with our group fitness classes. Whether you’re into high-intensity interval training, yoga, pilates, dance fitness, cycling, or water exercise, we have something for every age, level, and interest. Our diverse classes offer fun, challenging workouts that help you stay motivated and connected with others on your fitness journey.

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Premier Programs

Elevate your fitness journey with our premier programs. Designed to bring your health, nutrition, and overall wellness into full focus, these programs offer personalized guidance and motivation. With
options like CrossFit Forged Iron, Strength Unleashed, and Better You Bootcamp, you’ll have the tools and support to reach your goals.

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Yoga

Enhance your well-being with our Yoga classes. Yoga builds flexibility, strength, and mindfulness, while Pilates focuses on core strength and posture. Both are perfect for all fitness levels, offering a balanced approach to physical and mental wellness.

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Low Impact

Stay active and fit with our Low Impact classes, perfect for all fitness levels. These sessions focus on gentle movements that build strength, flexibility, and endurance without stressing your joints.

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Cardio

Get your heart pumping with our Cardio classes, designed to boost your endurance, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular health.

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Strength

Build power and tone your body with our Strength classes. Designed for all fitness levels, these sessions focus on weight training, resistance exercises, and muscle conditioning. Enhance
your strength, boost your metabolism, and achieve your fitness goals.

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Barre & Pilates

Pilates and Barre classes at the YMCA of Central Virginia focus on building core strength, flexibility, and balance through low-impact, high-control movements. These classes are ideal for all fitness levels and offer a full-body workout that improves posture, stability, and muscle tone.

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YMCA360

Access class schedules, join fitness challenges, and stay up to date on all things Y. Whether you’re at home or on the go, YMCA360 keeps you in the loop and helps you reach your fitness goals.

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Water Fitness

Get a full-body workout with our water fitness classes, perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you’re looking for low-impact exercise or specialized classes for older adults and those with arthritis, enjoy the benefits of water resistance to improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.

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Where To Find Us

YMCA on Old Forest Rd

3408 Old Forest Road, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501

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Jamerson Family YMCA

801 Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502

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Downtown YMCA

1315 Church Street, Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504

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170 Years of Voices that Matter

I love the power yoga class, pilates, zumba, and cycling. The instructors are really knowledgeable and very helpful. You will have fun and stress free after each class.

leah G.

Jamerson Family YMCA · 2017

This YMCA boasts a well appointed exercise facility complete with full swimming and weight lifting amenities all to the accompaniment of a knowledgeable and extremely inviting staff. When I started here I was a complete novice, but I now know my way around a weight room quite well thanks to the friendly and helpful people. I highly recommend this place. Try the Zumba strong and...

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Jamerson Family YMCA · 2017

Clean facility, great classes (and if you ever take their power yoga classes, you HAVE to go to Marinda's class, she is the best!). Weights area could be set up a little better, but there is a very wide variety of equipment available. Great pools, awesome kids pool area/water playground.

Maegan P.

Jamerson Family YMCA · 2017

I started the martial arts class there about 7 to 8 months ago. I recommend this class to anyone that isn't afraid of hard work. Since I started this has been one of the best things I have done in my life.

Elizabeth

Jamerson Family YMCA · 2018

Where to start! I've been a member of the Jamerson YMCA for almost 25 years and it just keeps getting better! Crossfit is my daily love, but I also love the staff, the regularly updated equipment, the beautiful grounds, - no complaints ever! Wonderful classes and fantastic child care staff (the baby/toddler area was just expanded)! A huge thank you to this incredible, local, fitness...

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Jamerson Family YMCA · 2026

Towel service, which contributes to a cleaner and healthier environment, and frequently updated cardio equipment....the Downtown Y is the best facility in Lynchburg, mostly due to the recent renovations.

JON C.

Downtown YMCA · 2016

I worked and worked out here for a number of years. There are a wide variety of programs and exercise classes, and the free weights area is great, although sometimes it can get a little cramped at peak hours. They are continually working on expanding and updating their facilities, and I absolutely love the pools.

Maegan P.

Downtown YMCA · 2017

Pool, cardio equipment, weights, sauna: exactly what you expect from a Y. It's the oldest one in the area but they offer towel service which is nice.

Ben M.

Downtown YMCA · 2018

Really nice local YMCA with lots of amenities, classes, and reduced membership programs that are very easy to take advantage of. People will complain that the equipment is old - but just because it isn't shiny doesn't mean it's broken (: love how quaint it is. Employees are all very kind. And they're raising money to remodel within the next few years!

Eva F.

Downtown YMCA · 2022

Our summer was made extra special thanks to the local YMCA’s swimming classes! Our 3 and 5-year-olds had an absolute blast learning to swim, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the patient and professional instructors. Not only did they build our kids’ confidence in the water, but they also provided them with essential skills to keep safe. The facility was clean and family-friendly. It’s...

John Z.

Downtown YMCA · 2023

What a value! For no additional costs, there are a large number of wonderful weekly group exercise classes. I've been taking "Strength and Strides" and "Sunrise Yoga" at the Downtown Y with Jan B., an excellent leader, and those very much fit my needs and time schedule. A bonus is to share the classes with really nice people.

David L.

Downtown YMCA · 2025

We love the YMCA! We enjoy both the Jamerson and Downtown locations, and are thankful that the membership is transferable to locations so that we can still have a pool/workout day if something is going on at the other location. We especially love the swim lessons at the Downtown location, and want to shout out our instructor Miss K! She has been absolutely wonderful with...

Ryder H.

Downtown YMCA · 2025

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