Work out in our Wellness Center using our cardio and strength equipment, free weight stations and our stretching room. Our Cardio equipment has a Personal Viewing Screen on every unit so you can watch the news or your favorite show while you work out. Our friendly and knowledgeable Fitness Trainers are available to assist you. Sign up for a Fitness Orientation or our 12-week Y Personal Fitness Program (Free to Facility Members).
Check with the Welcome Center for our Group Fitness Schedules or go to www.ymcahouston.org.
Cardio & Strength Group Fitness
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERS!Enjoy upbeat, energetic classes that improve cardio endurance, core strength, balance, flexibility, and create upper/lower body muscle definition and increased lean body mass. Offerings include Power Pump, Les Mills Body Step, Cardio Mix, Kickboxing, Core Plus, Boot Camp, Hip Hop, Line Dancing and more! Each class offers levels, so whether you are a new health seeker or a veteran fitness enthusiast, you get the best workout for your needs. Experience the exhilaration and energy of fun choreography while creating a better you. 1-hr, 30-min and 15-min formats available.
Active Older Adult, SilverSneakers® and Beginner Classes are also available including cardio fitness, water fitness and cardio chair classes.
Cycle Group Fitness
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSOur cycle classes are challenging and effective. Classes are available as early as 5:15am for the early riser and as late as 7:00pm for those who like the evening ride. Levels are offered so a beginner can cycle next to the avid cycler in a group format. We also offer multiple cycle challenges during the year with specialized class formats and group competitions.
Train like the ultimate athlete during the MS150 and the Tour de France. Prepare for local community rides or just enjoy the group training.
Water Group Fitness
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSOur strong Water Fitness Program incorporates a variety of water exercises, formats and drills for all levels. Classes are taught by caring, knowledgeable, certified water Instructors. Our instructors are also certified in YASA (YMCA Aquatic Safety Assistant) as a second responder to our qualified lifeguards to ensure the safety of our participants. Levels are provided to meet your needs whether you are a young adult, active older adult or an experienced water fitness participant.
Mind & Body Group Fitness
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSImprove flexibility, core strength, concentration and overall wellness as you release stress and calm the mind in classes taught by certified instructors. Enjoy Tai Chi, Pilates, Pilates Ball, Yoga, Yoga Strength, Kids Yoga, Family Yoga, and more!
Our Yoga classes were recognized with a 2008 “Reader’s Choice Award” for “Best Yoga” in the Fort Bend Sugar Land Sun.
Kids in Motion
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSKids in Motion is a youth fitness program that combines group fitness and play into an engaging and effective format. Targeted for youth ages 5-8 and 9-13. Incorporates sports, games and fitness exercises to enhance cardiovascular and strength endurance. The kids learn that physical activity is a lot of fun. Activities are performed both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Encourage your child to make fitness a regular part of life.
Cost: Free to Facility Members
Requirements: Youth must wear athletic shoes and comfortable T-shirt and loose, stretch shorts/pants. No jeans. Bring water bottle.
| Ages | Days | Time | Location |
| 5-8 | M/W | 4:00pm-4:50pm | Gym B |
| 9-13 | M/W | 5:00pm-5:50pm | Gym B |
Older Youth Strength Training/Orientation
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSMembers Only Program-Youth must successfully complete the Older Youth Strength-training class and pass the test to have access to the Wellness Center. Once certified, youth must wear a teen orientation badge located at the Welcome Center to use the Wellness Center area.
Ages: 12-15
Orientation and Testing: Call for details
Facility Members: FREE
($10 Deposit - Deposit refundable when individual attends the scheduled training session.)
Teen Boot Camp
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERS High energy and motivating workout for teens ages 13 and up! This class combines strength and conditioning drills with speed and agility activities. Beginners will find the encouragement and motivation they need, and the experienced exerciser/athlete will be challenged to push themselves. Class is Tuesdays at 5:00pm in Gym C. Get fit, have fun and make new friends.Homeschool PE
Home School PE is a Homeschool Youth Fitness Program that combines group fitness and play into an engaging and effective format. The class will be divided into 2 age ranges. Class age ranges will be determined based on registered participants and incorporates sports, games and fitness exercises to enhance cardiovascular health and strength endurance. The kids learn that physical activity is a lot of fun. Activities are performed both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.Beginners and active youth alike will benefit from our Physical Education Program. The class will consist of 2 45-min segments. 1 segment includes exercises and drills geared to build strength, coordination, flexibility and power. The other segment will consist of sports, physical activity games and our in-house climbing wall. Encourage your child to make fitness a regular part of life.
Ages: 5-18
Session: 8 weeks
Facility Member: $50
Program Member: $90
May be combined with Homeschool Art and Homeschool Musical Theatre - See Youth Enrichment Programs section of this guide.
| Dates | Days | Times | Session |
| Mar 24-May 14 | Tu/Th | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Spring Session 2 |
Fitness Orientation
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSA Fitness Orientation is a session with a Fitness Trainer where the individual learns proper use of the cardio and Strength Equipment in the Wellness Center and is given a basic workout template to jumpstart their exercise program and encourage regular attendance. Fitness Trainers are regularly available in the Wellness Center for further questions and assistance.
Ages: 16 and older
Y Personal Fitness
FREE TO FACILITY MEMBERSThis is a 12-week program during which you meet with a Fitness Trainer up to 4 times. The Fitness Trainer takes you through an Orientation at a slower pace over a 12-week period. This is for the non-exerciser, the new health seeker, or any individual who has had a previous injury or hasn’t worked out in several years. Learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively and develop a positive workout regimen that encourages consistent exercise.
Ages: 12 and older
Fitness Events and Challenges
We offer a variety of Fitness Events and Fitness Challenges to help you get connected, cross train, and try new classes. Many are FREE to Facility Members.Personal Training
Individualized Personal Training available with nationally certified trainers who create a specialized program for you and then guide and assist you in achieving your goals. Improve strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and lean body mass. Lose inches, lose weight and more! Programs can be tailored for beginners all the way to sports-specific training.NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Trainers on staff who use the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model to create and assist clients through highly effective, safe personal training programs. Ask Fitness Staff for more information.
Facility Member: Session (1 hour) - $35
Program Member: Session (1 hour) - $50
Multi-session rates are available as well as multi-person and 30-minute sessions.
Wellness Center
Experience the latest in technology with our state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.The Fort Bend Family YMCA offers an array of new Precor cardio equipment including Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMTs), Treadmills, Ellipticals with adjustable incline (either moving or non-moving arms) and Recumbent Bikes. The AMTs enable the user to step, walk or run with no impact. The AMT tracks your stride, calories per minute and more.
We also offer interactive, Internet-based Expresso Bikes where you can ride 30+ trails of increasing intensity and race your friends. The Expresso bikes offer a Pacer and steering capabilities to ensure an enhanced workout. Track your statistics on-line at www.Expresso.net. This equipment appeals to teens as well as adults and offers an effective, fun workout for everyone.
