Presidio

The Presidio YMCA offers over 110 classes a week!

Cardio and Sculpt

Ballet Fitness

The class combines body conditioning and balletic movements to developing physical awareness, grace, and strengthens and elongates muscles.

Bodyworks

Resistance training classes providing both “endurance and strength” techniques - a full body workout. Classes provide functional, balance and Core training.

Bodyworks BALL

Incorporate the Stability Ball as a major component to a Bodyworks workout modifying balance, strength and core!

Bodyworks EXPRESS

A 15 or 25 minute class focusing on strength and endurance training using floor work, dumbbells or rubber resistance equipment.

BOSU

BOSU (Both Sides Up) is a multi-use fitness platform adding balance to cardio, strength, and core training activities. (Limit: 28 participants)

Bodyworks BOSU

Incorporate the BOSU as a major component to a Bodyworks class, modifying balance, strength and core!

Note: Participation without a BOSU allowed. See Instructor for options.

Core Express

A 15 or 25 minute class designed to strengthen your core. Classes may incorporate: stability balls, BOSU, pilates props and/or mats!

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Step

Classic Group Exercise! A Low-impact cardio/dance format using the StepReebok platform & risers. Classes introduce new choreography with base steps/moves.

Step Interval

Alternates intervals of aerobic training and strength training - using weights, gliding discs or rubber/dyna-band resistance equipment.

Step 45

45min. Cardio only; prior experience recommended.

Cardio Kick

A high intensity workout combining cardio intervals drawing from basic boxing and martial arts. No boxing experience necessary.

Cardio Dance

A high-energy cardio/dance hi/low-impact workout incorporating multiple forms of dance (hip-hop, jazz or latin).

Salsa (Social Dancing)

All Levels. Evening dancing, no partner required. Street attire welcome! Call for monthly schedule – held on Friday nights.

Zumba

Spanish slang for “to move fast and have fun!” A high-energy workout offering a variety of Latin rhythms …Samba, Cumbia, Meringue and Bellydancing or Bolly-wood choreography.

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Mind Body

Yoga PASS

PASSes are availbale 30 minutes prior to the start of class. Stop at our Membership Desk for one of 45 Passes.  Members (or Guests) who do not acquire a PASS for a bike, may be asked to leave class. Be in your class at the scheduled start. Unclaimed space is open for waiting members 5 minutes after the start of class. Do not join a class 10 minutes after the start time.

Ballet Mat

A hybrid class of Ballet and Pilates building on progressive stretching, stabilization, strengthening and lengthening the muscles.

NIA

At Letterman Teen Center! “Neuromuscular Integrative Action” (nee-ah) was developed in the early 1980’s to promote fitness and reduce pain through Eastern and Western movement of Martial Arts, Dance and Yoga.

Pilates (I) or (II)

Pilates Mat is offered in two levels.  Level (I) covers foundations of pilates, and recommended for new gentle fitness.  Level (II) continues to advanced modifications for core strength, stabilization and spinal decompression.

Pilates & Yoga

Combine different non-impact practices of Yoga and Pilates.

Yoga: Ananda

An intensive focused practice on breath with movement. Slower transitions for alignment allowing deeper benefits.

Yoga: Hatha

Emphasize physical and mental relaxation through a series of postures. Improve breathing, alignment, balance, strength and flexibility.

Yoga: Hatha Flow

Combine balance, strength and flexibility while moving through elements of Ashtanga and Iyengar to unify mind & body.

Yoga: Vinyasa/Power Flow

A fluid practice of linked poses for an active or challenging class.

Yoga: Intensive (Intermediate)

As planned by your instructor, a 60 minute session of asanas focusing on strength, flexibility or breath work. Intensives may also focus on balance or alignment.

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Studio Cycling

Studio Cycling is a great non-impact workout for those just starting, recreational riders, serious racers and cross-training. Instructors are available to assist with bike set up.  The Presidio YMCA uses the Schwinn/Nautilus A.C. Performance studio Bikes.  Bring 16oz. to 32oz. of water for your workouts.  Cycling shoes are recommended (for best performance), but not required to attend class.  Cycling shoes with SPD clips.

Cycling PASS

PASSes are availbale 30 minutes prior to the start of class.  Stop at our Membership Desk for one of 24 Cycling Passes.  Members (or Guests) who do not acquire a PASS for a bike, may be asked to relinquish the bike.  Be on your bike at the start of class.  Unclaimed bikes are open for waiting members 5 minutes after the start of class.  Do not join a class 10 minutes after the start time.

Cycling

60 minutes (unless noted). Studio Cycling is a great non-impact format combining cardio and strength/endurance training for both recreational riders and competitive racer. Instructors can assist with bike-fit, or attend a Cycle INTRO class.

Cycle Peloton

The skills of road and team riding. Great for Triathlon training.

Cycle 45

A shorter 45 Minute session. Morning, Lunch and Evenings!

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G.O. Get Outside!

Cardio Tennis

Great for non-tennis and tennis players! Combine drill & play-based tennis skills with traditional Group Exercise conditioning! Courtesy racquets are available.

Park FIT

Get out to the Presidio Park for a morning, evening or weekend workout.  Fresh air, interval training, walking or running, all are welcome.

Itsy-Bitsy Bootcamp

An energetic Stroller workout around the Presidio Park. Combine power walking, dyna-band (rubber resistance) training, and team training with your infant.

Presidio Hike

A 90 minute low-impact, athletic class covering a variety of terrain and trails through the Presidio Park. Average distance: 6 miles. Bring layered clothing, trail shoes and water.

Presidio Walk

A low-impact class exploring the great paved paths of the Presidio Park.

Wellness 4 Women

Itsy-Bitsy Bootcamp

An energetic Stroller workout around the Presidio Park,. Combine power walking, dyna-band (rubber resistance) training, and team training with your infant.

Pre-Natal Yoga

Small group Hatha class, modifications to adjust for a range of tri-mester participants, with blankets, bolster or chairs.

Courtesy mats are available, however we recommend to bring your own Yoga Mat.

Mommy FIT

Post-Natal fitness tailored to the wellness of new Mothers.  Classes combine equal aspects of cardio, strength, core and flexibility.  Fun cardio-step class, training to the specific wellness of mothers returning to fitness. Focusing on fun, functional locomotion for healthier day-to-day living.

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On the Lighter Side

Suggesting if you are…new to group exercise, recovering from an injury, or looking for a class with quieter music or no music…?

Subtle Moves

This class focuses on increasing range of motion, balance, flexibility, posture, core strength and reducing stress.  A non-music, non-impact format.

Lite n' Lively

Light to moderate intensity Low-Impact cardio using repetitive pattern movement.  Light on the knees, ankles and feet and great on the heart and muscles.

Lite Circuit

Resistance training focusing on muscula balance, functional training and coordination.  It is all about balance, coordination, and strength.

Gentle Stretch

A chair/seated stretch and core fitness based class (incorporating methods of stabilization from Pilates).  A great way to end the week!

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Are you looking to try a new class?

Yoga BASICS

Weekly classes providing entry level instruction.  Held Mondays. Orientation, yoga terminology, and a short format class, with time for Q&A.

Zumba BASICS (Fridays)

Fridays. Orientation to basic rhythms and steps.

Pilates P.A.C.E.

[Pedal Apparatus & Cross-training Exercise]

Pilates PACE sessions offer a fusion of fitness using the MVe™Fitness Chair from Peak Pilates. Cross-train and compliment your fitness activities with strength, balance and core-centered sessions bridging traditional Pilates Mat with Group Exercise energy.

The Presidio Community YMCA is the only fitness center, and YMCA, in the San Francisco area offering programs using the MVe™ Fitness Chair.

 

Why

Challenging the elite athlete or gentle for the beginner, the Pilates PACE sessions provide new opportunities of cross-training for cyclists and triathletes, or sports specific training for tennis, basketball and golf. The spring mechanism allows for smooth changes in resistance to progressively challenge or assist users. Pilates PACE sessions are offered each month.  

Session Capacity: 3 to 7 Participants.

• Length: All Pilates PACE sessions are 50 minutes.
• Location: Held in both Studio 1 and Studio 2 - see schedule for location.
• What to wear: loose comfortable attire. Bring a sweatshirt – Studio 2 can be cool.
• Bare feet: Yoga Socks or Shoes are optional (shoes should be flexible).
• Note: Participant should be able to lift/move 30lbs.

 

Consultation

The Presidio YMCA offers a one-time 30-minute Pilates PACE Consultation. You and an Instructor will discuss your goals with an abbreviated workout (approximately 15-20 mins), to evaluate your abilities. There’s no obligation to purchase anything afterwards.

• Book your 30-minute Consultation, call 415 447 9608

 

Policies 

• Purchase your session/s at Membership- Select day/times in the Monthly Session Binder you will attend - first come first serve. Wait-List available.
• Expiration- All single, multi-session or unlimited passes must be used in the month purchased.Cancellation. 24 Hr.
• Cancellation- notice is required for all sessions. Call: (415) 447-9622
• Wait-List- Place your name in the Wait-List column of the session you would like to attend. If we receive a cancellation notice we will contact you (via phone) as early as possible. Or, you can wait for a session to begin, any available space/s will be filled by order of Wait List registrations.
• Start of Class- Participants will be allowed into a Session during the first 5min. warm-up. Be in class ready, at the scheduled time. Arrive early to accommodate time for parking or Childwatch.
• Limitations- Participants should be able to lift 30 lbs –the weight of an MVe™ Chair.
• Health- Be in good health with no special consideration.