Group Power is your hour of power! This 60 minute barbell program strengthens all your major muscles in an inspiring, motivating group environment with fantastic music and awesome instructors.


Free for Members

  • Level: All
  • Teens age 15+ may attend unaccompanied by an adult
  • Also offered as 30 & 45 minute express class

A Typical Class

With simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls, Group Power is for all ages and fitness levels. Discover results, discover Group Power!

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Improves strength of all your major muscles
  • Improves general fitness
  • Shapes & tones muscles
  • Improves bone density (helps ward off osteoporosis)
  • Promotes the feeling of strength & confidence

Tips & Preparation

New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you pointers.

  • Arrive 5 minutes early so you have time to gather & set-up your equipment
  • Good posture is the foundation of all exercise. Focus on getting your technique right
  • Don’t overdo it with the weights – Strength Train Together uses high repetition to tone and strengthen
  • Start gradually increasing weights after 6 weeks
  • Protect your joints. Always keep them slightly bent – not locked - & perform movements smoothly

Equipment Needed

  • Bar
  • Weight plates
  • Bench & risers
  • The Y provides all equipment for this class

Attire & What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed & ready to move your body
  • Comfortable, functional clothing made of breathable material to allow air flow
  • Proper gym shoes, comfortable fit. We recommend cross-trainers over running shoes, because they’ll give you better foot support for the types of movement you’ll be doing in class
  • Water, towel