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A Place to Grow Stronger, Together!

We know wellness involves more than working out. The Y offers several wellness programs throughout the year to come alongside you and your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get stronger, eat healthier, fight disease, improve your energy or lower stress, we have people and programs in place to help. We offer a variety of fun, high-quality programs that are included in your Y membership or require an additional fee.

For more than 130 years, the Y has served as a nonprofit leader and partner in community health, delivering evidence-based health programs and interventions that benefit vulnerable populations and those managing the life-altering effects of chronic disease.

Explore Y Programs Near You

Join our variety of Adult Wellness Programs we offer at our Bryan Family YMCA, Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA, Ragsdale Family YMCA, Reidsville Family YMCA, Spears Family YMCA, Eden Family YMCA and Stoney Creek Express YMCA. We offer yoga, core workouts, cardio boot camps, monthly special events and much more.

Click the tabs below to see branch specific activities offered across the YMCA of Greensboro association.

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to meet you where you are, no matter your interests or fitness level. Find a YMCA location near you in Greensboro, Jamestown, Whitsett, Eden, or Reidsville, North Carolina (and surrounding areas) and enroll in a program that fits your goals today.

It is never too late to start, restart, or reimagine your wellness journey! At the Y, we're with you every step of the way.

Bryan Family YMCA

Yoga Therapeutics

This personalized therapeutic yoga program, led by Richard Bakker, is designed for adults with physician-diagnosed conditions like high blood pressure, glaucoma, or sleep apnea.

Yoga Therapeutics begins with a 90-minute personal assessment, which includes a personal home yoga therapy program. Participants will then join weekly 75-minute sessions to continue their practice and receive monthly one-on-one check-ins. This is your opportunity to strengthen your spirit, mind, and body with expert support in a welcoming community!

To get started, please contact Richard at [email protected] or visit them in person at the Bryan Family YMCA.

Cost: $50 Member | $65 Community Guest

Elevate Your Golf Game and Fitness with CardioGolf®

CardioGolf® is a unique fitness program designed to help golfers of all levels improve their swing, strength, flexibility, and endurance—both on and off the course. Developed by an LPGA Master Professional, and led by CardioGolf® Certified Instructor Tim Gray, this program blends golf-specific drills with functional fitness exercises to enhance performance and prevent injury.

Using the CardioGolf® Fit Slope and Shortee Practice Club, participants will engage in low-impact, high-energy workouts that increase mobility and flexibility for a more powerful swing; build strength and stability to generate more clubhead speed; and improve endurance and balance for a consistent game.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned golfer aiming for more distance and accuracy, CardioGolf® delivers results!

Senior Self Defense classes with Master Dukes

Build confidence, sharpen awareness, and learn practical self-defense skills to stay safe. For men and women 50 years of age or older, join us and leave feeling stronger and more confident.

Dates and Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thurs 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Pricing: Members $35 per month | Guests $45 per month

 

Questions? Contact the Wellness Director, Dani Jaimes at [email protected]

Eden Family YMCA

Spirit Fit
Exercise for Your Soul

When: Mondays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Location: Eden YMCA Group Exercise Room

Join us for Bible study to dive into relevant topics and thought-provoking discussions, gain new insights, strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ and others and spend time in His word.

For questions or more information, please email Jeremy Tesh or call (336) 623-8496.

Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA

Stay Tuned for More Information!

See other events happening across our association by clicking here.

Ragsdale Family YMCA

Yoga Month Special Classes

Join us for a special collection of new, exciting yoga classes during September and October! These classes are free and open to the community.

Mind & Movement
Guided Yoga and Meditation Classes

October 9, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.* | Register Online (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) | Register Online (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spanish-language class)

Join us for a special community wellness session during Yoga Month! This class, led by a licensed Santos Counseling clinician, pairs guided yoga and meditation with a mental wellness component. Register today!

*This class will be taught in Spanish.

Elevate Your Golf Game and Fitness with CardioGolf®

CardioGolf® is a unique fitness program designed to help golfers of all levels improve their swing, strength, flexibility, and endurance—both on and off the course. Developed by an LPGA Master Professional, and led by CardioGolf® Certified Instructor Tim Gray, this program blends golf-specific drills with functional fitness exercises to enhance performance and prevent injury.

Using the CardioGolf® Fit Slope and Shortee Practice Club, participants will engage in low-impact, high-energy workouts that increase mobility and flexibility for a more powerful swing; build strength and stability to generate more clubhead speed; and improve endurance and balance for a consistent game.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned golfer aiming for more distance and accuracy, CardioGolf® delivers results!

Questions? Contact the Wellness Director.

Reidsville Family YMCA

Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Fitness Challenge

November 30, 2026 to January 27, 2027

Register Online

Cost: Member - $20 | Community Guest - $25 (Cost increases by $5 after October 17)
Registration includes a T-shirt and weekly program challenges to support you throughout your journey.

Commit to your health this winter with the Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Fitness Challenge! The average American gains 1 to 5 pounds over the holiday season and usually keeps it. Give yourself the gift of a healthy lifestyle and maintain your weight this holiday!

Instructions

  • Successfully maintain your weight by January 18 to be entered into a drawing for a free 3-month adult membership to the Y!
  • Weigh-in weekly! If you're maintaining or losing weight, you will be entered into a weekly prize drawing. Remote weigh-in options will be available

Questions?

Please contact Meredith Knowlton Dennis.

Cardio Dance GLOW Party

October 29, 6-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Member: $5 | Community Guest: $10 | Register Online
Cost increases by $5 on October 22.

It's time to glow, Cardio Dance style! Dress in your best neon, blacklight showing colors, or costumes and join us for our Cardio Dance GLOW Party. A portion of the program's proceeds will support the Y's Annual Giving Campaign, which helps support our community and make the Y accessible to all. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Spears Family YMCA

Fire 5 Small Group Training

September 24 to October 17 | Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m.

Register Online

Join us for Fire 5, small group training with personal training attention! This 4-week class features a signature HIIT style with certified personal trainer Wil Coleman.

Stoney Creek Express YMCA

Tuesday/Thursday Boot Camp

This program is designed for all fitness levels! Our boot camps focus on helping you get into shape and help you change up your routine. Financial Assistance eligible program.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Questions? Contact Courtney Golden, Wellness Coordinator at [email protected]. 

Elevate Your Golf Game and Fitness with CardioGolf®

CardioGolf® is a unique fitness program designed to help golfers of all levels improve their swing, strength, flexibility, and endurance—both on and off the course. Developed by an LPGA Master Professional, and led by CardioGolf® Certified Instructor Tim Gray, this program blends golf-specific drills with functional fitness exercises to enhance performance and prevent injury.

Using the CardioGolf® Fit Slope and Shortee Practice Club, participants will engage in low-impact, high-energy workouts that increase mobility and flexibility for a more powerful swing; build strength and stability to generate more clubhead speed; and improve endurance and balance for a consistent game.

Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned golfer aiming for more distance and accuracy, CardioGolf® delivers results!

Questions? Contact the Wellness Coordinator.

Y in the Community

Greenway Fitness

Get out and get moving with us! Our Greenway Fitness classes meet on Tuesday evenings spring through fall. Greenway Fitness Classes are a variety of class styles to get you moving, including Zumba, HIIT, Cardio + Resistance, and more. All classes are free and open to the public.

Fall 2026 Sessions

Classes are 6-7 p.m.

September 1, 8, 15, 22 | Location: Downtown Greenway Morehead Park, 475 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, 27401

October 6, 13, 20, 27 | Location: Cairn's Course, 501 Guilford Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401, US

Questions? Please contact Dani James, Wellness Coordinator, at [email protected].

Yoga in the Garden: Mind/Body Series in Greensboro (Mind/Body Series)

Schedule: Thursdays, September 3 through October 15

Time: 5:45-6:45 p.m. (Note: the facility closes at 7 p.m.)

Classes are primarily yoga/meditation classes. All classes will take place on Thursdays, September 3-October 15 at the Bicentennial Garden. Classes are in partnership with Greensboro Parks and Recreation. Questions? Please contact the Bryan Family YMCA for more information.

Mommy & Me Fitness Class

Dates: September 14-October 19 | Time: 10-11 a.m.

Location: Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455, Shelter #2

These classes are brought to you in partnership with Greensboro Parks & Recreation. Each session blends cardio, bodyweight strength, and gentle stretching to help you build fitness while bonding with your child and connecting with other moms. Toddlers are welcome to jump in on the fun alongside you, or they can enjoy a coned-off play area in the field for running, exploring, and playing together. Bring a mat, beach towel, or blanket to use during the workout.

Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Fun Events

November and December 2026

Join us for the Reidsville Y Turkey Trot and Ragsdale Y Reindeer Romp and support our YMCA Annual Giving Campaign. As a nonprofit organization, this campaign helps the Y expand access to our programs and services, and offer a variety of special programs!

Beat Your Best Fall Wellness Challenge

September 23 to November 18

Join us for our Beat Your Best Fall Wellness Challenge! This 8-week challenge is ideal for all ages and fitness levels, with each week focusing on a specific theme: Sleep, Nutrition, Screen Time, Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Stress Management.

Try Water Fitness

Year-Long 2026 Promotion

Curious about water fitness? During 2026, the YMCA of Greensboro invites you to try one water fitness class for free!