Free Group Exercise Classes
Join fellow “J” members in a variety of classes for every fitness level. Classes are taught by personable certified professionals who love to teach and motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Download our group schedule and class descriptions for more information.
View our Group X schedule:
group x schedule handout_ revised jan 2012
Group Class Descriptions
These group classes are free to JCC members.
*NEW! Half hour options – Mix & Match to create your own personal Power Hour!
- *Ab Lab: Attack your abs with a 30 minute class full of exercis¬es for your entire core.
- Athletic X Training: This class focuses on total body muscle strength and endurance and may include drills. It offers short recoveries and lasting results.
- *Body Blitz: Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome.
- Burn and Firm: Burn and Firm incorporates high energy cardio and toning exercises for a total body workout. This class uses a variety of fitness equipment to keep you mentally and physically motivated.
- *Cardio Blast: A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat-burning workout.
- *Cardio Kickboxing: This high-speed, intense aerobic workout will get your heart pumping! Learn kicking and punching techniques while strengthening the entire body. Be ready to jab, hook, roundhouse, and totally empower yourself!
- Cycle & Sunrise Cycle: A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs. Weather permitting, the sunrise cycle class will be held outside by the pool.
- FitJAM: Intense cardiovascular class incorporating kickboxing and Capoeira (Brazilian martial art utilizing dance elements).
- Gentle Yoga: This gentle approach to yoga helps you increase flexibility, improve circulation and experience more energy. It’s a great way to start getting in shape. Bring your own Yoga Mat.
- *J Barre: A total body workout that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body, burn fat and improve flexibility, balance and poise through simple, concentrated movements.
- Low Impact Water Aerobics: Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. This low impact class is geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis.
- Mat Pilates & Advanced Pilates: Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture.
- Advanced Pilates is the same as Mat Pilates but is a faster paced and more advanced class.
- Stretch, Flex & Balance: A great class to increase flexibility, proper posture mechanics and balance control This 3-part format begins with moving stretches, advances to core and balance, and ends with relaxing static stretches. Increase your flexibility and help reduce injury!
- Svaroopa/Vinyasa Yoga: This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses to create a core opening by relaxing the deepest layers of tension in the body.
- *TriFit A & B: The ultimate 90 minute full body workout! Burn calories on the spin bike for 30 minutes, switch for 30 min¬utes to a full body workout training targeting various muscle groups, then stretch and lengthen your body in a 30 minute yoga session. Choose any or all of the 30-minute sections.
- Vinyasa Flow Yoga: This yoga practice uses postures in a flowing manner, connecting each posture with a breath. This class is appropriate for all levels.
- Water Pilates: Pilates exercises for the pool elongate the entire body with unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Water Pilates appeals to wide spectrum of ages and fitness levels. Modifications are addressed with most exercises.
- Zumba®: This is a fast-pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves to burn calories while learning to move your body in ways you never thought possible. Subject to change without notice.
Week at a Glance
Classes & Events:
Ab Lab
Attack your abs with a 30 minute class full of exercises for your entire core. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Advanced Pilates
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced Pilates is the same as Mat Pilates but a faster paced and more advanced class. Large Studio -- 50 min. class| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Aqua Fitness
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. JCC Fitness Center Members only.| Time: | Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
Body Blast Bootcamp
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7 a.m.This high energy strength and cardio training program incorporates core strength movements with traditional cardio and bootcamp equipment.
Instructor: Shelly Hollander
Monthly program: $150/8 class session.
Register at Fitness Desk. Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
Body Blitz
Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Sunday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Monday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. |
Body Blitz Evening
Maximize your workout with 30 minutes strength core/flexibility for a very efficient and total body workout. All levels welcome. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Burn and Firm
Burn and Firm incorporates high energy cardio and toning exercises for a total body workout. This class uses a variety of fitness equipment to keep you mentally and physically motivated. 50 min. class| Time: | Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to |
Cardio Blast AM
A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| Ends: | Monday, Oct. 29 |
Cardio Blast PM
A high intensity class using cardio formats such as step, hi/lo, plyometrics and sports conditioning drills for a fat. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.Friday from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Maggie |
Cardio J Barre
Monday & Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Monthly program: $150 / 8 sessions Join this customized/ group personal training J Barre style class. You will get elements of J Barre which includes a total body workout that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body along with bootcamp style workouts to get your heart rate up.Instructor: Brooke Tovstein, Group X Specialist and Personal Trainer.
Register at Fitness Desk or call (949)435-3400 ext 283.
Cardio Kickboxing
This high-speed, intense aerobic workout will get your heart pumping! Learn kicking and punching techniques while strengthening the entire body. Be ready to jab, hook, roundhouse, and totally empower yourself! Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Monday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.Wednesday & Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
Create-A-Bootcamp
This specialized bootcamp allows you to come get personalized attention with your own group of friends. Choose the bootcamp specialist of your choice and we'll help design a bootcamp just for you.$150 / 8 classes. 6 person minimum, 12 person maximum.
Register at the Fitness Desk or Call (949) 435-3400, ext. 283
Cycle - Afternoon
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class| Time: | Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Cycle - Evening
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class.| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Cycle Early
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class.| Time: | Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. |
Cycle Morning
A fantastic heart pumping workout that simulates various outdoor bike riding styles in and out of the saddle, from flats to sprints to climbs! 50 min. class. All classes start at 9:30 am except for Sunday which starts at 9:10 am.| Time: | Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Extreme Femme Bootcamp
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-10 a.m or Wednesdays & Fridays, 8-9 a.m. Monthly program: $150 per person/ 8-class session.This bootcamp for women is an intense cardio and total body workout incorporating speed & agility training, cardio interval training, plyometrics, and power with a focus on the core throughout!
Instructor: Shane Johnston, Head Trainer
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
Fitness Palooza Two for One Registration
List both names and ages (16 and up) in Participant line of Registration Form below. Teens 14 and 15 years old are free but must be accompanied by an adult.Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. Warm Up: 8:30-9 a.m. Palooza Session A: 9-11 a.m. • Group X-athon, Cycle-athon, Zumbathon
Palooza Session B: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Pilates, Yoga, Stretch
Palooza Session C: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30 two-for-one-price Members, $35 two-for-one-price Public. Proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association and the Largest Loser Weight Loss/ Bootcamp Program at the JCC. Registration fees are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
| Date: | Sunday, Dec. 11 Add to Outlook |
| $30 for members, $35 for the general public. | |
Gentle Yogalates & Meditation-(Fee)
Join in as we take our gentle yoga class to a new level of enjoyment for the mind and body. The class will integrate gentle core exercises with yoga and meditation providing a more complete and balanced experience. Each class will end with a meditation session allowing the body and mind to reflect and relax. Minimum 6 people| Time: | Monday from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| Starts: | Monday, Feb. 6 Add to Outlook |
| Ends: | Monday, Mar. 26 |
| $50 for members. | |
J Barre
Total body workout that uses elements of Pilates and ballet to tone your body, burn fat and improve flexibility, balance and poise through simple concentrated movements. Half-hour option. Mix & match to create your own Power Hour.| Time: | Wednesday & Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Low Impact Water Aerobics
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises without putting stress on your joints and muscles. Low impact class geared for people with arthritis or osteoporosis. JCC Fitness Center Members only.| Time: | Monday & Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Mat Pilates
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture. This class strengthens your core and conditions your muscles while keeping them long and lean. All classes 50 min| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
Pilates Fusion
Pilates is a total body conditioning approach, designed to improve your core strength, flexibility and posture.| Time: | Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
Stretch, Flex & Balance
A great class to increase flexibility, proper posture mechanics and balance control This 3-part format begins with moving stretches, advances to core and balance, and ends with relaxing static stretches. Increase your flexibility and help reduce injury!| Time: | Tuesday & Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Sunrise Cycle Poolside
Challenge yourself in a high intensity low impact workout on a stationary bike. Strengthen your lower body while you get an incredible cardio workout. All classes are 60 min long. Poolside. Instructor: David| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a.m.Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. |
Svaroopa/Vinyasa Yoga
This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses to create a core opening by relaxing the deepest layers of tension in the body.| Time: | Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Ultimate Bootcamp II & III
Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesday and Thursday 6-7am.Monthly program $150/ 8 class session.
This bootcamp is for the hardcore!! It's an intense cross fit style workout incorporating intense cardio and total body conditioning. Workouts will always be different and will be sure to build your stamina, strength and endurance.
Instructor: Shane Johnston, Head Trainer
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435-3400 ext 283
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
This yoga practice uses postures in a flowing manner, connecting each posture with a breath. This class is appropriate for all levels.| Time: | Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Water Pilates
18+: Pilates exercises for the pool elongate the entire body with unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core by moving from the inside out. Develop strength and flexibility with fluidity and grace. Water Pilates appeals to wide spectrum of ages and fitness levels. Modifications are addressed with most exercises.| Time: | Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
Women's Bootcamp
Monday & Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Monthly program: $150/8 class session
This high energy strength and cardio training program incorporates core strength movements with traditional cardio and bootcamp equipment.
Instructor: Vince Ortiz
Contact the JCC fitness desk to register (949)435 3400 ext 283.
| Time: | Monday & Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
Yoga
This yoga class utilizes a unique blend of poses and breath techniques.| Time: | Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
Zumba®
This is a fast pace exciting dance class! It incorporates several Latin dance moves that make it fun and high energy. Burns many calories and move your body in ways you thought you never could!50 min classes. 10:30-11:20am
| Time: | Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |






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