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Barre & Pilates

Enhance Your Strength With Barre And Pilates Classes

Pilates at the YMCA offers a low-impact, full-body workout designed to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance posture. Whether you’re new to movement or an experienced participant, our welcoming classes focus on mindful, controlled movements that help you develop a stronger core and better body awareness. Led by certified instructors in a supportive environment, Pilates is a great way to feel stronger, more centered, and ready for everyday life.

Our mat Pilates and Stott Pilates-influenced classes emphasize core stability, alignment, and controlled movement. These are excellent for improving posture, balance, and flexibility, and are adaptable to all experience levels.

Classes for Barre & Pilates

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Barre

Low - Medium Intensity

LOCATIONS:
YMCA on Old Forest Road
Jamerson Family YMCA
Downtown YMCA

Barre combines ballet-inspired movements with Pilates and strength training to tone muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance balance. Barre classes focus on small, pulsing movements with emphasis on form and core engagement. This low-impact workout is perfect for all fitness levels, offering a fun and supportive way to achieve a full-body workout. Join a class today at the YMCA of Central Virginia.

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Human Reformer Pilates

LOCATIONS:
Downtown YMCA

Experience the energizing power of Human Reformer Pilates! This dynamic bodyweight workout mimics traditional reformer exercises, helping you build core strength, improve flexibility, and enhance balance. This form of exercise is low-to-medium impact and beneficial for all fitness levels. Book a class with us today.

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Rev+Flow

Medium Intensity

Rev+Flow is a dance fitness experience that combines cardio, toning, and flexibility exercises into one fun class. Set to uplifting music, Rev+Flow is designed to work the whole body and is suitable for all fitness levels. This class helps you build strength and improve endurance while having fun. Come join us and leave feeling energized!

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Mat Pilates

Low Intensity

LOCATIONS:
YMCA on Old Forest Road
Jamerson Family YMCA

Strengthen your core and improve overall body tone with Mat Pilates. This class focuses on controlled movements, breathwork, and alignment, offering a full-body workout that enhances flexibility and posture. With a range of classes available, there’s an option for everyone. Book a class with YMCA of Central Virginia today!

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Barre & Pilates Frequently Asked Questions

Our barre and pilates classes are designed to improve muscle tone, enhance posture, and increase core strength. You may also see improved body awareness, as our classes require mind-body connection.

Wear comfortable, breathable workout clothes. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and a mat if you would like!

Most classes last 45 minutes to an hour.

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