Our safe, effective group exercise programs are conducted by certified fitness instructors. Classes are held year-round. You can try one class for free at any time – just stop in! You may also join a class at any time for a pro-rated price for the remainder of the session.

For a no-cost way to get fit, check out our self-guided outdoor park workouts.

Adult Fitness Classes

  • Adult Ballet

    January - February | March - April | Ages 18+

    7-8 p.m.

    Lancaster Rec Center Gym

    Lydia Baranoski

    Registration: Now - January 5 or until full. Register in person or online.

    This class goes over the basic fundamentals of ballet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere without the time commitment to a studio or the pressures of preforming in a recital. You will learn and strengthen your ballet basics through barre and center combinations all while getting a great workout in. This class is open to all abilities and experience levels.

  • Adult Jazz

    January - February | March - April | Ages 18+

    8-9 p.m.

    Lancaster Rec Center Gym

    Lydia Baranoski

    Registration: Now - January 5 or until full. Register in person or online.

    Get your body moving and shaking! This dance class is a wonderful way to learn or sharpen up your jazz dance basics, learn new moves to fun music and get a cardio and toning workout! Classes will include stretching, learning and enhancing jazz dance fundamentals, and learning choreography.

  • Adult Modern

    January - February | March - April | Ages 16+

    7:45–8:45 p.m.

    Lancaster Rec Center Terrace Room

    Lydia Baranoski

    Registration: Now - January 5 or until full. Register in person or online.

    This class will get your body moving and introduce you to the basic concepts of Modern Dance. You will explore different modern dance fundamentals and learn to move your body in a fun, free form, and fluid manner, while exploring movement through stretching, floor work, across the floor combinations, and choreography. All dance abilities and experiences are welcome!

  • Adult Recess

    January - February | March - April | Ages 16+

    6-7 p.m.

    Lancaster Rec Center Gym

    Lydia Baranoski

    Registration: Now - January 5 or until full. Register in person or online.

    Take a break from the pressures of everyday adult life with Adult Recess.  This program is a fun way to get active this winter and meet other members of the community!  In Adult Recess you can “be a kid again” through an hour a week of playing all of your favorite childhood recess games again like capture the flag, dodgeball, sharks and minnows, spud, tag, and many more.  A guaranteed good time, good sweat, and a good way to meet new friends!

  • Tai Chi

    Tuesdays | January 9 - March 26 | April 16 - July 9 (no class 4/23) | Ages 50+

    3-4 p.m.

    Maple Grove Community Center, 1420 Columbia Avenue

    Suzanne Martin

    Registration: Register one week prior to the start of class

    The slow and relaxed movements of Tai Chi provide a total exercise for the body and mind, while helping to improve balance, strength and flexibility and is a great way to improve your immune system.

  • Tai Chi

    Thursdays | January 11 - March 28 | April 18 - July 11 (no class 7/4) | Ages 18+

    5:45-6:45 p.m.

    Maple Grove Community Center, 1420 Columbia Avenue

    Suzanne Martin

    Registration: Register one week prior to the start of class

    Are you looking for some exercise, a way to relieve stress and anxiety and improve your mind body connection? Tai Chi combines slow and relaxed movement with breath control. Come and join, have fun, improve your health and make some new friends.

  • Chair Yoga

    Thursdays | January - December | Ages 60+

    9:15 a.m.

    Lancaster Rec Center Gym

    AIM to Empower Yoga Instructors

    Registration: No pre-registration needed - drop-in anytime!

    Chair Yoga, presented by AIM to Empower, is a beginner friendly class that teaches gentle movement designed to improve strength, flexibility and balance.

  • Yoga In The Park

    Mondays - Wednesdays | June - September | All Ages

    2024 Schedule to be Announced

    AIM to Empower Yoga Instructors

    Registration: Currently not available

    Beginner-friendly Yoga in the Park, presented by AIM to Empower, is back for the summer! This FREE class will combine flow, stretch, restorative and mindfulness practices. Please bring your own yoga mat, towel and water bottle. In the case of inclement weather, AIM to Empower will post cancellations on their Facebook page.

    2024 Schedule to be Announced.

    Classes offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evenings.

    Locations include Buchanan Park, Reservoir Park, Culliton Park, Musser Park and Rodney Park.

  • Dance-Age

    All Ages

    Registration: Currently not available

    AARP and Lancaster Rec Present Dance-Age, an intergenerational dance program designed to help you improve your overall health and wellbeing in a safe and fun class. Join in the fun and dance with simplified steps in an easy workout!

  • Hip Hop Fitness

    Dates to be announced | Ages 18+

    Lancaster Rec Center Gym

    Registration: Currently not available

    This full body workout class is designed to help you burn calories, tone your muscles, and work on body awareness and coordination. Each class will include fun, follow along, hip hop styled cardio routines to popular songs. Learn simple choreography that you can take home with you. No dance experience is necessary and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!