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INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND THE YMCA PRESENT
Fitness in the Parks 2026
Thanks for joining Independent Health and the YMCA for our 15th year of Fitness in the Parks!
As we look forward to planning next year’s program, we want to take a moment to applaud the thousands who attended more than 500 classes this summer. Thank you, Western New York, for an incredible season.
If you joined us this summer and want to share your feedback to help us build an even better program, we’d love to hear from you!
Class Types
Western New Yorkers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate in our FREE outdoor fitness classes, led by certified YMCA instructors. It is recommended that you check with your physician before embarking on any type of fitness program.
Barre
Fusing some of the elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga. Barre is guaranteed to tone in a low impact, high-intensity setting. Focus is centered on postural strength and alignment along with upper and lower body strength.
Bootcamp
Bootcamp is back! This popular class offers a challenging yet enjoyable workout that focuses on speed, endurance, agility, strength, power moves and cardiovascular training. It’s a full-body workout!
Circuit Training
A combination of low impact and/or high impact aerobics training, bodyweight strength training, and core work makes this class a total body workout. Exercises can be tailored to a variety of levels for all to join.
Core & More
This progressive exercise program combines relaxation, flexibility and strengthening exercises to build strength and stamina in core areas, keeping you strong for life.
Les Mills® BodyBalance
Strengthen your body, free your mind! This holistic fitness class combines elements of Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates, designed to strengthen the body, enhance flexibility and promote mental calmness and balance. The class emphasizes controlled breathing, concentration, and flowing movements to harmonize the body and mind.
Les Mills® Dance
Explore different dance styles while improving your fitness – and confidence! This high-energy cardio workout is a great way to get your heart pumping and strengthen and tone your muscles. You’ll finish feeling energized and uplifted from a variety of different beats including Latin, hip-hop, jazz and street dance styles. No dance experience needed!
Pilates
Strengthen the body’s core muscles, including abdominals and lower back, with this method of body conditioning. You’ll tone your body and increase flexibility. Please bring your own mat.
Pilates/Yoga/Fusion
This class strengthens the body’s core muscles, including the abdominals and the lower back, and increases flexibility. Please bring your own mat.
Pound®
This is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. The workout fuses cardio, Pilates, strength movements, plyometric, and isometric poses. Pound® utilizes continual upper body motion using lightly weighted exercise drumsticks.
Strength & Movement
Get a little bit of everything in this “15/30/15” class – a 15-minute warm-up followed by 30 minutes of bodyweight strength and movement (targeting areas like glutes, abs, and core, which can be great for lower back health) and a 15-minute cool-down.
Tai Chi
Gentle movements of the body through poses, as well as static postures with mental images and a focus on breathing.
TurboKick
Kick up your fitness game with TurboKick! This is a high-energy, full-body cardio class that blends hip-hop moves with kickboxing techniques for an intense, fun and effective workout.
Yoga
Enjoy gentle, effective postures that promote stretching, strengthening and relaxation. Benefits include increased blood circulation, improved mental awareness, strengthened muscles and reduced stress! Please bring your own mat. The Express Yoga class is 30 minutes long.
Zumba®
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout – just lose yourself in the music and feel yourself getting physically fit with the original dance-fitness party! Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats.
Frequently Asked Questions
All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in Fitness in the Parks! It is recommended that you check with your physician before embarking on any type of fitness program. Also, some classes may be more age-appropriate than others. Please view the class descriptions for any age restrictions.
Classes will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Day-of cancellations will be listed on at least one (if not all) of the following places:
Buffalo-Niagara
Jamestown
No sign-up or registration is required! Just show up at the scheduled times.
Class offerings change each year. The 2026 downloadable schedule is available here.
All classes are taught by certified YMCA instructors.
At Independent Health, we believe a healthy community is something that everyone can benefit from. That’s why all Fitness in the Parks classes are FREE.