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2007 YMCA Health & Fitness

Physical Education & Fitness

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          YOUTH & TEEN STRENGTH TRAINING

Youth Physical Fitness & Strength Training
Ages 10 - 15

Fee:  Members  $0    Non-Member  $30
This class meets Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm to educate participants regarding strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular work-outs. 

Youth Weight Training 
Ages 13 - 17
Fee:  Members  $10     Non-Member  $40
This class meets Tuesdays and Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm to in the Fitness Center to familiarize participants with the equipment and to educate them regarding strength, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular work-outs.  After completing the class the youth-teen will be eligible to workout with their parents in the fitness center.


Adult Fitness Classes

Adult Fitness Sponsored by:

Alexander M. Eaton, M.D. 

Group Fitness Classes

No charge to YMCA members, but participants do need to register at the front desk or online.

Fees: Members  - $0                 Non-Member  $35 per month

All participants must be 16 years old or accompanied by an adult.

For liability and safety reasons, babies and young children are not permitted in the Aerobics Room during Aerobic classes.

 

Classes subject to change and/or cancellation due to lack of attendance.


Fitness Class Schedule available at the Front Desk.
 

All classes are ongoing -- no breaks except for holidays and by advance notification.  Classes run in monthly sessions.  A new session begins the first Monday of each month.

 

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BODY PUMP
This 45 to 60 minute class uses barbells and adjustable weights to tone and condition muscles while raising metabolic rate for rapid fat-burning.

BOOT CAMP
A high intensity class which implements all the components of maximum calorie fat burning through a mixture of interval training routines using core and cardio conditioning.

 

GROUND ZERO COMBAT
The ultimate kickboxing class. Learn the proper way to throw punches and kicks in one powerful packed class.


MAT PILATES
This low-intensity strength and stretch class is designed to tone your body and promote flexibility. Don’t forget your bath-sized towel and mat for class.


20/20/20
This class is 20 minutes of step; 20 minutes of weight training; 20 minutes of abdominal work and stretch.

SENIOR TAI CHI
Combines stress reduction with movement to improve health,
while increasing strength and flexibility. Additional benefits include, decrease pain in joints, decreases stress, reduction in high blood pressure, increased sense of wellbeing and improved balance.


STEP AND ABS
Same class as Step Interval with the addition of abdominal workout

STEP INTERVAL

This high intensity, cardiovascular endurance class is designed to condition the cardiovascular system while creating overall fitness. You will burn LOTS of calories in this class.


YOGA
Increase your flexibility, balance, and muscular strength with the 5,000 year old practice. This complete mind and body class incorporates stretch and strength while learning about the body-mind-spirit connection. Don’t forget your mat!


ZUMBA
This class is a fusion of Latin and international music. The dance
is themed to create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. Enjoy a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.


    

HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

Our goal is to focus on total wellness through health and fitness programs for adults of all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities.

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Fitness Center Rules:

  • Bring a towel with you.  Paper towel dispensers and antiseptic spray are available in the Fitness Center.

  • Teens 15 years and older are permitted to use both the cardiovascular and weight training areas with no supervision after they have been through a fitness orientation.

  • YMCA staff has the authority to prohibit anyone from using the Fitness Center if they feel there is a danger to themselves or others.

  • For the protection and safety of all members, proper exercise attire, especially footwear, must be worn at all times.  Proper footwear includes walking or athletic shoes with rubber soles designed for physical activity.  No open-toed shoes.

  • Please bring a lock to secure any valuables you bring onto the premises in the locker rooms provided.

  • No one under 15 years old may use the weight training area unless certified by a YMCA trainer.

  • Children 10-15 years old, with parent supervision, are permitted to use the cardiovascular area only.

  • Children under the age of 10 are not permitted in the Fitness Center.  See Child Watch hours for babysitting services.

YMCA Members Fitness Orientation

  • Y members are encouraged to meet with a YMCA fitness instructor to be properly trained on equipment use.

  • YMCA members may make an appointment at the front desk. No Charge.

  • Body Fat Testing: Find out your body fat percentage with a certified fitness professional.  $5 charge.


PERSONAL TRAINING 

Members receive 1 free personal training session per calendar year (beginning 1/1/08)

Additional Sessions for Members: 1 session - $40; 3 sessions - $90; 5 sessions - $150; 10 sessions - $300.

Non-Members Fees: 1 session - $50; 3 sessions - $120; 5 sessions - $200; 10 sessions - $400.

A personal trainer can help to reach goals and accelerate results by designing a personalized program based on your needs.  Whether you want to lose weight, increase strength & flexibility, improve your golf game, revamp your stale or boring workout, or just increase overall health and fitness, a nationally certified YMCA personal trainer can assist you.  All fees must be paid prior to the start of the program.  An assessment will be performed prior to initial session.  (
Sessions are one hour long).


Equipment available in the Fitness Center
  • Cybex Strength Training Circuit

  • New Precor Treadmills

  • New Precor Elipticals

  • Free Weights and Equipment

  • Precor Recumbent Bikes

  • Free Weights and Equipment

  • Smith Machine—Fixed Bar Press

  • Chin-Up/Dip

  • Medicine Balls

  • Stability Balls

  • Exercise Bands

Email Brian Dodd, Sports Director, briand@leecountyymca.org  or call 275-9622 for more information.

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LEE COUNTY YMCA, INC.

1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919

239-275-9622   l   239-275-4196 fax

Serving Lee County since 1966

 

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