Small Group Training

Small Group Training. Big Impact.

Experience the motivation of personal training with the energy of a team. Our Small Group Training programs combine expert coaching, progressive programming, and a supportive community to help you reach your goals faster - all at a fraction of the cost of one-on-one training.

Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, increase confidence, or simply stay accountable, we have a program designed for you.

Why Small Group Training Works

Unlike large fitness classes, Small Group Training offers the perfect balance of individualized coaching and community support. You’ll receive personalized instruction while benefiting from the motivation and accountability of training alongside others with similar goals.

Every Small Group Training Program Includes

• Certified, expert coaching

• Small class sizes for individualized attention

• Progressive programming designed for measurable results

• Technique instruction and movement education

• Accountability and goal tracking

• A welcoming, supportive community

• Scalable workouts for all fitness levels

• Safe, effective exercise in a motivating environment

• Body composition scan using In-Body or Fit3D

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Learn More About Small Group Training Options

The following paid program training may be offered at a YMCA of Greater Charlotte near you:

Pilates Reformer Move Better. Feel Stronger. Live Pain-Free. Purchase Pilates Reformer training builds strength from the inside out by focusing on core stability, posture, flexibility, and controlled movement. Using spring resistance and expert instruction, you’ll improve how your body moves while developing long, lean muscles.		Benefits • Strengthens the core and stabilizing muscles • Improves posture and body alignment • Increases flexibility and mobility • Enhances balance and coordination • Supports injury prevention and recovery • Reduces back and joint discomfort • Improves athletic performance • Low-impact and joint friendly • Affordable option to 1:1 personal training
CrossFit Build Strength. Increase Fitness. Unlock Your Potential. Purchase CrossFit combines functional movements, strength training, gymnastics, and conditioning into constantly varied workouts designed to improve overall fitness. Every workout can be scaled to meet your current ability, making CrossFit accessible whether you’re just getting started or an experienced athlete.		Benefits • Improve total body strength • Increase cardiovascular endurance • Burn calories efficiently • Develop power, agility, balance, and coordination • Learn proper lifting technique • Gain confidence through measurable progress • Join a supportive fitness community
Small Group Training Classes below can be purchased here:		Purchase
Women on Weights Strong Women Build Strong Communities. Designed specifically for women, this supportive strength training program teaches proper lifting technique while helping you build confidence in the weight room. No intimidation—just education, encouragement, and results.		Benefits • Build lean muscle • Increase metabolism • Improve bone density • Enhance everyday strength • Boost confidence in the fitness center • Learn safe, effective lifting techniques • Improve body composition • Connect with a supportive community of women
Functional Training Train for Life. Functional Training prepares your body for the movements you perform every day by building strength, balance, coordination, and stability through real-world movement patterns. Rather than training individual muscles, you’ll learn to move efficiently using your entire body, helping you perform daily activities with greater ease and confidence.		Benefits • Improve everyday strength • Increase balance and stability • Enhance coordination and mobility • Build core strength • Reduce risk of injury • Improve athletic performance • Increase confidence with movement • Develop total-body strength
Row Club Row Strong. Build Endurance. Find Your Rhythm. Row Club is a full-body, low-impact workout that combines rowing intervals with strength and conditioning exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and overall performance. Whether you’re new to rowing or looking to improve your power and technique, Row Club delivers an engaging workout that’s easy on the joints but challenging for the body.		Benefits • Full-body workout engaging over 85% of your muscles • Improve cardiovascular endurance • Build strength and muscular endurance • Burn calories efficiently • Low-impact and joint-friendly • Improve posture and core stability • Learn proper rowing technique • Suitable for all fitness levels
Les Mills CEREMONY™ Build Strength. Boost Endurance. Find Your Flow. Designed by Les Mills, CEREMONY™ delivers science-backed programming with motivating music and expert coaching to help you move with confidence and achieve measurable results. It is an innovative functional strength training workout that combines strength, conditioning, and athletic movement into one energizing experience. Using barbells, weight plates, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic movement patterns, you’ll build total-body strength, improve endurance, and develop the fitness needed for everyday life.		Benefits • Build total-body functional strength • Increase muscular endurance and stamina • Enhance balance, coordination, and agility • Burn calories while building lean muscle • Reduce risk of injury with proper movement patterns • Experience a motivating, music-driven workout
HYROX Training Train Like an Athlete. HYROX combines endurance running with functional fitness stations to build complete athletic performance. Whether you’re preparing for a HYROX race or simply want to become stronger, faster, and more resilient, our structured training prepares you for real-world fitness.		Benefits • Increase cardiovascular endurance • Improve muscular strength and endurance • Build functional movement patterns • Burn significant calories • Improve speed and stamina • Develop mental toughness • Prepare for HYROX competitions or everyday performance
Movement & Mobility Move Better. Feel Better. Live Better. Movement & Mobility focuses on improving the quality of how your body moves through guided mobility exercises, stretching, stability training, and functional movement patterns. This class helps increase flexibility, reduce stiffness, improve posture, and enhance movement efficiency for everyday life and athletic performance.		Benefits • Increase flexibility and joint mobility • Improve posture and body mechanics • Reduce muscle tightness and stiffness • Enhance balance and coordination • Improve athletic performance • Support injury prevention • Accelerate recovery between workouts • Reduce everyday aches and pains

Program	Y Center Location
Pilates Reformer	Sara's Y \| Dowd Y
CrossFit	Dowd Y \| Morrison Family Y
Women on Weights	Dowd Y \| Johnston Y
Functional Training	Dowd Y \| Childress Klein Y \| Lake Norman Y \| Lowe's Y
Row Club	Lake Norman Y
Les Mills CEREMONY™	Dowd Y \| Morrison Family Y \| Lake Norman Y \| Keith Family Y \| Harris Y
HYROX Training	Dowd Y
Movement & Mobility	Dowd Y

SMALL GROUP TRAINING