Fitness Challenges and Workshops

Fitness Challenges and Workshops

The YMCA offers a variety of fitness challenges and workshops to help keep you motivated while you strive to meet your fitness goals.

Participating in our fitness challenges will help you create goals, increase accountability, and build relationships with others on this  journey.

Our fitness workshops are designed to help you improve form, technique, or increase performance in specific areas.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!

If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.

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Adaptive Strength Training

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/11/26 - 6/25/26
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Join us for an inclusive and supportive fitness class designed for adults (18+) with diverse abilities. This one-hour class focuses on stretching, functional movement, light cardio, and strength training in a positive and encouraging environment. Participants will build confidence, improve mobility, and have fun while staying active. The class is partially supervised and aides are welcome to attend to provide additional support as needed. All ability levels are welcome.



Registration Information  

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2/19/26 2/20/27 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/11/26 - 06/25/26
Th - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Dynamic Sports Training (15-18 yrs old)

Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
6/16/26 - 7/14/26
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Build stronger, faster, and more confident athletes! This focused strength and conditioning class is designed to help young athletes develop a solid foundation in movement, coordination, and overall fitness. Participants will learn proper technique for bodyweight exercises, resistance training, speed and agility drills, and injury prevention strategies. This class emphasizes age-appropriate training, teamwork, and confidence-building while improving strength, balance, and athletic performance. Is your student looking to gain a competitive edge? This class will help them move better, play stronger, and stay healthy.



Registration Information  

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6/9/26 1/1/27 Online / Front Desk $ 50.00$ 150.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
06/16/26 - 07/14/26
Tu,Th - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Exercise and strategies for injury prevention

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
9/22/26 - 9/22/26
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Exercise program instruction and education to improve balance, strength, mobility and injury prevention strategies to reduce falls and increase safety with daily activities. This class can help improve physical strength and coordination by implementing exercise program, preventing injuries, identifying potential hazards in environment and using modifications or adaptive strategies with daily activities.

Instructor: Patrick Bess. 17 years experience working in occupational therapy helping people improve their quality of life and increasing safety to prevent injuries.

For more information contact Patrick Bess, Wellness Engagement Coordinator. Phone number: 208-377-4886 ext.434



Registration Information  

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6/4/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 70.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/22/26
Tu - 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Registration
will open on
07/24/2026

HYROX

West Boise YMCA & Boise City Aquatics Center
5/26/26 - 9/15/26
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HYROX at the YMCA blends running, and fullbody functional fitness movements. 8 workout stations. Designed for “Every Body”. Participate in station work and modifications to build strength and endurance and simulate race exertion levels.

For more information contact Christine Kuzma at 208-377-9622 Ext 433.

 

The 8 HYROX exercises, performed after each 1km run in the race, are: SkiErg (1000m), Sled Push (50m), Sled Pull (50m), Burpee Broad Jumps (80m), Row (1000m), Farmer’s Carry (200m), Sandbag Lunges (100m), and Wall Balls (100 reps), testing endurance and functional strength in a unique fitness competition format.  



Registration Information  

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2/27/26 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 110.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
05/26/26 - 07/14/26
Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Closes
07/21/2026
07/21/26 - 09/15/26
Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Closes
07/21/2026