An opportunity to branch out and get active will be available every Wednesday at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater through the Fishers YMCA’s “Workout Wednesdays” program.
Starting June 4, sessions will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and last exactly one hour offering a different form of exercise at each session.
“Our goal is to expose a variety of group exercise classes so that people can find something they love,” said Heather Condict, the Group Exercise Coordinator.
The workouts are free of charge and do not require a YMCA membership to participate.
All exercises will be lead by a certified group instructor and include workouts such as turbo, piloxing and zumba.
Not every exercise is intended to be cherished by all attending, but instead, offer a sense of camaraderie.
“There are things on that realm that are not my personal taste,” Condict said. “It creates community and keeps you coming back, the accountability is what gets the group exercise going.”
The idea to hold the program at the amphitheater took place since two of the YMCA’s events have been previously held outdoors.
In the past the YMCA of Fishers has held a fundraiser outside and once had to resort to the fresh air when their gym floors were being resurfaced; both occasions provided positive energy and optimistic reactions to the weather.
All Fishers residents 11 years and older are welcome, although if not above the age of 15, adult accompaniment is required.
YMCA instructors may be scattered throughout the crowd as the event is expected to be very casual. Attending the event alone should not be a concern.
Expecting a lot of YMCA members, Condict believes some may have to step out of their comfort zone.
“It would not be awkward to introduce yourself to the person next to you and ask them if they’re a regular to the class,” she said.
Prior registration is not mandatory, although if you are a member of the Fishers YMCA, childcare will be available.
For more information on Workout Wednesdays you can all the YMCA’s office at 595-9622.
