Fitness Services | Low Impact | Cardiovascular | Strength Training | Youth Fitness

WINTER 2 2012 SCHEDULE

YouthFit
Welcome to the new YouthFIT program at the Clark Memorial YMCA! With today's growing concerns about young peoples' health issues, YouthFIT has been developed to provide our community's youth more opportunities to make better decisions about their well-being. The first phase of this program is designed for youth ages 10-12 and will incorporate traditional and non-traditional physical activities, personal training, group exercise, and provide nutritional information for participants. This program will soon be offered to all youth ages 10-16. YouthFIT has been made possible by a generous grant through The Healtth Foundation of Central Massachusetts. Times: Monday-Friday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

FITNESS SERVICES FOR MEMBERS

CHILDWATCH
M-F: 9-10:15 am, 10:15-11:30 am
T, TH: 5:15-6:30 pm, 6:30-7:45 pm
This service may be utilized while parents participate in fitness classes or exercise in the facility. This program is staffed by trained volunteers. Registration is available 48 hours in advance. Space is limited so register in advance.

FITNESS ORIENTATION
Orientation is designed to familiarize you with exercise equipment available at the Y. Our professional fitness staff will teach you how to safely and effectively use Cybex, Cardio and Free Weight equipment. Each member is entitled to one free orientation.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT (15 minutes)
$5
A fitness specialist will provide valuable information about your ideal body weight, body fat percentage and provide suggestions based on your body fat and weight to height ratio. This is a great way to establish a base line when you are starting your workout routine as well as great way to track your progress after you start your workout plan.

PERSONAL TRAINING
$25/hour OR $90 for 4 sessions
Meet with a certified Personal Trainer to discuss personal fitness goals, fitness level, and health risks to develop a program customized for you. This One-on-One goal-oriented session is designed to motivate, while emphasizing proper technique.

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM
$60
The Healthy Living Program promotes a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition and exercise habits. Fitness professionals offer guidance while individuals challenge each other to lose weight through safe, healthy, recommended methods to achieve group and individual goals. Fee includes: presentations, a health assessment (see description); a private personal training session, weekly check-ups with fitness staff; a program Tshirt; and a free gift.

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LOW IMPACT

AQUAEROBICS (1 hour)
M, W, F: 8:30 am with Jackie and Cherie
T, TH: 6:30 pm with Jennifer
This class offers the ultimate in no impact cardiovascular work. By working against the resistance of the water, you can achieve both strength conditioning as well as the benefits of a high impact workout. No swimming skills required!

YOGA (45 min)
T, TH: 7:30 with Shauna now only 45 minutes!
This class uses traditional Yoga poses to emphasize the blending of spirit, mind and body. This no-impact class is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels for a stronger, healthier, more balanced you.

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CARDIOVASCULAR (1 hour)

ZUMBA
F: 9:15 am, 6:30 pm with Laurie
M, W: 6:30 pm with Laurie
TH: 10:30 am with Grace
Ditch the workout, join the Party! This fitness class features a fusion of Latin and International music with exciting cardio interval dance routines designed to tone and sculpt the body. No prior dance experience is necessary!

GROUP CYCLING
T & TH: 6 am with Veronika
Group Cycling consists of 45-50 minutes of riding time and 15 minutes preparing, stretching, etc. Bikes allow the rider to go from easy riding to climbing hills, doing intervals or spinning out. The instructor will provides tips on how to set, adjust and maintain the bikes as well as proper riding technique to prevent discomfort and maximize your workout.

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STRENGTH TRAINING (45 minutes)

PILATES
F: 6:15 am with Veronika
M, W: 5:30 pm with Jenn
This challenging class offers exercises that concentrate on strengthening and lengthening all muscles while focusing on the core (mid-section) to help stabilize the body and improve posture. Progress at your own pace while instructor provides modifications and introduces new exercises at each class. Elastic bands, stability balls and body weight are all utilized.

STRENGTH CONDITIONING
T, TH: 9:15 am with Jenn
A popular alternative to the Weight Room, this class addresses muscular strength and endurance, increased flexibility and overall improvement in posture. Elastic bands, stability balls, weight bars, hand weights and body weight are all utilized to get your muscles burning.

ZUMBA (PLUS TONING)
T, TH: 6:30 with Mary Lee
This class gives traditional toning a new spin by setting light weight training to rhythm for a fun and effective workout. The exercises are set to Latin dance and Hip-hop hits. Sculpt your body and have a blast doing it!

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YOUTH FITNESS

ZUMBATONIC
T: 4:30-5:00 (ages 4-7) with Laurie
TH: 4:30-5:15 (ages 8-12) with Laurie
It's time to make fitness a family affair with Zumbatomic®! Zumbatomic® classes are rockin', high-energy fitness parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love to groove to in a group, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic® because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination. Zumbatomic® rounds out family fitness goals by giving parents a great reason to head to the gym — for themselves, for their kids, for a totally fun family experience.

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