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WELCOME TO THE WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA
WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
LINDA REILLY, WELLNESS DIRECTOR
570-823-2191 ext 222
**SENIOR SPORTWALL FITNESS - Held every Friday from 1:15-1:45PM in the Small Gym. Seniors will have fun and learn how to use the Sportwall.**
July 2008 Group Exercise Schedule
*Note: Not all classes are offered each month. Download Group Exercise Schedule to find out when each class is offered.
Check out the Aquatics Page to find out about the aquatic group exercise classes.
Ab Lab This 30 minute class provides an intense, rock solid Ab and Back workout and will compliment your current
exercise regimen.Ashtanga Yoga - Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga is an athletic form of yoga that coordinates movement with breathing , building strength & increasing flexibility
Core Stability Intermediate to advance level class that incorporates various equipment such as BOSU, weights and stability ball to strengthen the lower back and abs, a.k.a your “core”.
Cycle Bring our outdoor cycling training indoors with our group cycle class. It provides athletic training to all ages and fitness levels. Please bring a towel and water bottle to class.
Fitness Walk Come join us for this 45 minute group walk through Kirby Park. The walk in ideal for all ages and fitness levels. The group will meeet in the Kiby Park parking lot by 10am on Fridays. Call 823-2191 in case of inclement weather.
Flexibility Training This stretching program is designed to decrease muscle tension and stiffness while simultaneously maintaining or improving overall flexibility.
Pilates Core strength is a vital component of a healthy fitness program. Pilates mat exercises and other core based moves will create a strong foundation by increasing abdominal, back, and hip strength and flexibility. This unique conditioning class will improve posture & balance for a total mind & body connection.
Power Train Pump up your body. Designed to increase strength & muscle endurance with the use of free weights and plate loaded barbells.
Primal Scream Ignite your metabolism with this “back to the basics” approach to looking and feeling your best. The key to achieving your best body ever is to stop thinking about the calories you burn during your workout and start focusing on the calories you will be burning the other 23 hours of the day. Keep your body’s fat-burning furnace running, all day long with this intense weight training class.
Rock Bottom This quick lower body strengthening class is just what you need for the season! It will help you to slim down your mid section, butt, and thighs just in time for summer!
SilverSneakers® Multi-level equipment based strength and conditioning exercises designed for active older adults. These exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility and functional activities. (Click here for more information on SilverSneakers at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA.)
Step & Sculpt Movements are performed on and off a step platform with or without risers. This class consists of basic step patterns for the new stepper as well as options for the more advanced participant. Intensity level is determined by speed, travel, and execution of movement. Increase your cardiovascular strength and endurance.
Total Body Sculpt This is a total body strengthening class targeting arms, shoulders, back, legs and abs using a variety of resistance equipment.
Yoga Promoting flexibility and strength through body, mind, and spirit. Various breathing techniques and poses will be combined to reduce stress, increase flexibility, and enhance general well-being.
The Spinning Room at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA.
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness Rules & Policies
- See a fitness staff member to schedule your free initial fitness center evaluation & orientation.
- Teens 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian in the fitness center and must complete an orient
ation or complete the FAST Program - Teens 15-18 must complete a fitness center orient
ation - All weights should be replaced after use
- Spotters should be used for all free weight exercises
- All equipment should be wiped down after each use
- Shoes and shirts must be worn
at all times, no exceptions. (No sandals or flip-flops) - Personal belongings should be kept in the locker room or on the co
at / key rack in the fitness center. The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. - Water bottles are permitted, however food or other drinks of any kind (including protein drinks) are not permitted
- Use of chalk in the weight room is not permitted
- The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is a family oriented organiz
ation and we ask that you refrain from using profanity or other inappropriate behavior - Teenagers cnnot bring in quests under the age of 18
- Personal Training is only to be conducted by certified personal trainers that are employed by the YMCA
Memberships for Teens Under the Age of 18
NO CHILD UNDER AGE 12 SHALL BE PERMITTED TO WORKOUT IN THE WELLNESS CENTER ON THE 5TH FLOOR OR THE WEIGHT AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
After Teens 12-15 have gone through an orientation or the F.A.S.T program, they must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian in the fitness center.
All teenagers from 12 to 18 years of age that sign up for a membership must have an orientation on the exercise equipment on the 5th floor before having access to the Wellness Center. All teens need to understand how to use the equipment correctly; not only to prevent injury, but also to keep the equipment operation correctly. After the orientation takes place, then and only then will the teen have access onto the 5th floor and basement, free weight area. Follow the procedure below on how to sign a teen up for a membership to the Wellness Center.
- Fill out membership applic
ation (Membership Department). - If teen is under the age of 18, fill out teen membership info card (Membership Department).
- Place “Teen Membership Info Card” into the Wellness Director’s Mailbox (Membership Department).
- Contact teenager to set up Wellness Orient
ation (Wellness Director). - Wellness Staff will take care of making sure the teenager understands how to use the fitness equipment (Wellness Department).
- After the Wellness Orient
ation has taken place, the Wellness Director will send the “Teen membership Info Card” back to the Membership Director checking off that the teen has completed the Wellness Orientation. - The teenager will then have access to the 5th
Floor Wellness Center. - The teenager must wear or possess the “Gone through Orientation Card”, so the wellness staff knows the teenager has gone through the orientation.
Teenagers should know and understand the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wellness Rules & Policies. Teenagers, who violate any rules of the Wellness Center, will quickly lose their privileges to the Wellness Center and possible the whole YMCA.
If you have any questions concerning the procedure, please contact the Wellness Director at 570-823-2191 ext. 222
Page created and updated by Joseph Barket, Wellness Coordinator