What’s Happening at East Communities Y in February 2026

Published On: February 3, 2026Categories: Blog

🏋🏽‍♀️ New Group Fitness Offerings

A woman squats in a group exercise class using a barbell.
  • We’ve added a new CORE STRENGTH class to our Mon/Wed lineup, from 9:20-9:50am with Lauren. Expect This class focuses on the muscles that support your spine, hips, and posture—abs + beyond – including shoulders, chest, obliques, lower back, hips and glutes. Expect smart sequencing, fun work, and a serious burn without high impact. All levels are welcome. 
    • Come to this EXPRESS 30-minute workout when your schedule is tight or STACK this class with the 8:15am Full Body Fit class scheduled just before it. 
  • BODYCOMBAT with Elena on Thursdays, 4:45-5:15pm. This high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout gets your heart racing and your whole body energized. Kick, punch, sweat and strengthen. No contact, just pure power. This class improves fitness, agility and speed, releases stress and leaves you feeling invincible. 
    • Come to this EXPRESS 30-minute workout or STACK this class with BODYPUMP afterward, from 5:30-6:30pm. 

Meet our newest Personal Trainer, Josh Pelletier! 

Josh, a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, has joined the East Communities Fitness Team. He works with our early bird clients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 530-930am. Josh’s expertise includes cross training, form and technique, weight management, and strength development.  

East is in his DNA: he was raised a “Y kid” in Nashville, where his Mom worked full-time for the East Nashville YMCA.  He enjoys community service, such as making hot meals for ATX Community Fridges in South Austin.  In his free time, you can find Josh running the trails at Mary Moore and playing shows on Red River in his rock band, TILT. 

Or schedule your free personal training consultation by calling the Welcome Center at 512-933-9622. 

Kids Night Out

Looking for a babysitter, need a night away from the kids?

Try Kids Night Out at the East Communities on the 2nd Friday of every month.

We have a Valentine’s Day Themed event on February 13th, from 5:30pm-9:30pm

Contact roger.harner@austinymca.org with any questions.

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