Health & Wellness
Les Mills BodyPUMP launch party!
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Join us at the Dover Foundation YMCA on Saturday, March 3rd to help us launch our new exciting program-Les Mills BodyPUMP! There will be two class times offered, 9:00-10:00 am and 10:30-11:30 am. This launch party is free for all Cleveland County Family YMCA members but you may only pre-register for one session and must bring your receipt as your admission ticket. Remember, you must pre-register, there will be no walk-ins the day of the launch! Don’t miss this chance to preview this new upcoming program!
*BodyPUMP classes will be offered at all 3 facility branches on the group exercise schedule after the launch party!
Shrink Down
Shrinkdown is a FREE to members eight-week healthy living awareness program that targets one of the top health issues in our nation and local communities- youth and adult obesity. The program provides helpful suggestions on ways to begin healthy eating (affordably) and how to increase daily physical activity. The program is about lifestyle change for the entire family.
Registration begins Monday, January 16th
Kickoff and First Weigh-in Monday, January 23rd
Weekly Weigh-ins every Monday at the YMCA
Last day of Shrinkdown Monday, March 12th
Get a FREE T-shirt when you complete 7 of the 8 weigh-ins!
Plus, lots of other cool prizes!
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program designed for cancer survivors 18 years and older who have become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment or disease. The goals of the program include:
- Rebuilding muscular strength and endurance
- Increasing flexibility and improving functional ability
- Reducing severity of therapy side effects
- Preventing unwanted weight changes
- Improving self esteem and energy levels
Participants may be eligible for FREE 12‐week Family Membership and may use YMCA facilities at any time. Participants may bring a support person who can participate in a workout of their own.
AGE: 18 and older
COST: Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this program is free to participants; open to members of the YMCA and non-members.
REQUIREMENTS: Participants must receive medical clearance and are evaluated on an individual basis. Patients currently undergoing treatment may participate, but only if they receive proper medical clearance. Health history forms and intake interview must be completed prior to first group meeting.
TIME/DATES: Next session starts January 9, 2012.
LOCATIONS:
Dover Foundation YMCA at
411 Cherryville Hwy | Shelby, NC 28150 | 704-484-9622
Kings Mountain Family YMCA
211 Cleveland Avenue | Kings Mountain, NC 28086 | 704-739-9631
Ruby C Hunt YMCA
1322 Patrick Avenue | Shelby, NC 28152 | 704-434-0441
For more information or to register contact:
Rebecca Black
LIVESTRONG Instructor
Dover Foundation YMCA
704-484-9622
rblack@clevecoymca.org
OR
Taffy Allen
LIVESTRONG Advisor
Kings Mountain Family YMCA
704-739-9631
tallen@clevecoymca.org
OR
Daron Dwyer
LIVESTRONG Coordinator
Ruby C Hunt YMCA
704.434.0441
ddwyer@clevecoymca.org
Youth Wellness Orientation
Ages: 10-14 years old
All youth ages 10-14 must have this to be in our Wellness Area, whether downstairs weight room or upstairs room and track. This is the same as a regular orientation, just modified for youth. The member will be taught proper use of equipment, proper training techniques and can be set up on a workout plan. *Members must be 10 years old to use the Wellness Area (See Youth Rules provided in the facility)
Schedule: By appointment.
Cost: Free to members
Workplace Wellness
Making smart nutritional choices and getting activity on a daily basis will make for a long and healthy life. You and your place of business may wish to have one of our qualified Wellness Staff to come and speak. We can offer a wide variety of nutritional and fitness topics as well as provide an onsite class for your employees.
Fitlinxx
Ages: 10 & up
Fitlinxx is a FREE program offered to all members to allow them to log their exercises and activity, track their progress and see results. A Wellness Coach will set up and help design a workout to meet your specific needs. This state of the art technology allows you to see your progress, be motivated and encouraged by your Wellness Coach and receive prizes as you achieve different levels.
Small Group Personal Training
Ages: 10 & up
Interested in personal training but want to get more “bang for your buck”? Small Group Personal Training teams you with 5-8 other participants as our nationally certified trainer takes you through a four week program to help improve your over-all fitness, and makes it more affordable.
Sessions: Offered in 8 week sessions
Cost:
8 sessions: $80 (must sign up for all 8 and pay in advance)
Personal Training
Ages: 10 & up
Looking for a more individualized workout focusing on your own personal fitness goals? Our nationally certified trainers are available to assess, evaluate, motivate, and educate you as they help you to reach your desired level of fitness. Please inquire at our Welcome Center about speaking to one of our trainers.
Cost:
1 hr session with Trainer and 1 client: $35.00
Six Sessions: $200.00
1 hr session with Trainer and 2 clients: $55.00
Six Sessions: $315.00
30 Minute Sessions: $20.00
Aqua Aerobics
Ages: 9 & up
This cardiovascular activity will give you a good workout, as a non-impact alternative, allowing participants the opportunity to move and exercise without stressing their joints.
Days & Times: Click here to view our schedules.
Silver Sneakers
Ages: Active Older Adults
Silver Sneakers is a chair-based class that includes movement and strength training while using weights, resistance bands and balls.
Days & Times: Click here to view our schedules.
Group Exercise
Ages: 9 and up
Group Exercise classes allow participants to be led by a qualified, certified fitness instructor. We offer over 10 types of classes throughout the week, a variety of classes to choose from – Yoga, Flex, Pilates, Cycle, & Zumba to name a few.
Days & Times: Click here to view our schedules.