This winter, the Ann Arbor YMCA will offer an expanded schedule of classes with offerings from Aqua Aerobics to Zumba.

In addition to structured classes, members are free to utilize the two indoor pools, indoor track, free weights and fitness machines at their convenience.

The Winter Session began Jan. 6. Every age group is welcome at the Y: there are parent/child swim lessons for infants as young as six months and adapted exercise classes for seniors including EnhancedFitness.

The Y offers scholarships to those who may be unable to cover the cost of the membership, and many fitness classes are free to members. There is no annual contract to sign, which provides flexibility for those who may be in town for a limited period of time.

This session members can also experiment with Gyrokinesis, and expanded schedule of studio cycling classes, an inner tube water polo league for both children and adults, Pickleball, a triathlon training class as well as community volunteer opportunities.

The popular ChildWatch program has been expanded on Saturday mornings so that kids 4 and up can play in the KidZone (free for members) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Y has swimming (masters, teams and classes), Yoga (Vinyasa and Iyengar as well as yoga for pregnancy, children and teens), Feldenkrais, Dance (Nia, Bollywood, Zumba, Ballet, Salsa, Beledi, Jazz and Hip Hop), Fencing, Gymnastics (both competitive teams and instructional classes), Martial Arts (Aikido, Judo, Jujutsu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Tai Chi), Pilates, Ballet Barre, TRX, Studio Cycling, Wrestling as well as sports leagues for kids and adults. It offers classes that address chronic diseases such as Diabetes Prevention, Livestrong at the YMCA and Pedaling for Parkinsons.

Not into sports? The Y also offers classes in art, theatre and music as well as a Spanish immersion program for pre-schoolers.

Teen leadership opportunities include the Youth in Government program, inwhich participants learn about the legislative process by writing their own bills and culminates in a trip to Lansing; and Youth Volunteer Corps on school holidays, when teens participate in community service.

The Y is at 400 West Washington Street in downtown Ann Arbor and has a parking lot underneath the building. Continued...

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ANN ARBOR: A2 Y offers expanded winter schedule for kids, adults