Page 9 - Saginaw YMCA Program Guide Jan-Mar 2017

kETTLEBELLS
A kettlebell is a traditional Russian cast iron weight that looks like a cannonball with a handle. Using these weights, class participants are taken through a variety of movements designed to develop strength, mobility, internal energy, work capacity and vitality. This is the ultimate class for extreme all-round fitness. Check website for free trial dates.
DAY: Mondays
DATES: January 9 – February 13
February 27 – April 3
April 10 – May 15 TIME: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
COST: $40 Members / $80 Non-members
TRX
The TRX Suspension Trainer is the original bodyweight-based
ADULT PROGRAMS POWERLIFTING
training tool that builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. Because every body movement is powered by the torso—the abs and back working together to support the spine during everyday activities—Suspension Training works to build that needed core strength. All our exercises create an element of instability that calls on your core to provide balance and coordination. Check website for free trial dates.
DAY: Tuesdays
DATES: January 10 – February 14
February 28 – April 4
April 11 – May 16 TIME: 5:30pm – 6:15pm
DAY: Wednesdays
DATES: January 11 – February 15
March 1 – April 5
April 12 – May 17 TIME: 8:00am – 8:45am
COST: $40 Members / $80 Non-members
Y BARRE
Utilizing a ballet barre, this class is a mixture of techniques from dance, Pilates and yoga that will deliver a full body workout and focuses on isometric exercises increasing strength, flexibility and endurance. Check website for free trial dates.
DATES: January 10 – February 14
TIME: 6:30pm – 7:15pm
COST: $40 Members / $80 Non-members
WOMEN ON WEIGHTS
Interested in learning more about free weights and how
to incorporate them into your workouts? Then Women on Weights (WOW) is perfect for you! This small-group class generally runs from six to eight weeks and teaches women proper weight-lifting etiquette, technique and routine. The goals of Women on Weights are to assist women in improving posture, increasing strength and losing body mass. You’ll
see positive transformation to your body, and you will get stronger. Classes are taught by certified personal trainers. Check website for free trial dates.
DAY: Thursday
DATES: January 12 – February 16
TIM: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
COST: $40 Members / $80 Non-members
The powerlifting program provides practice in how to safely strength train, helping you work toward lifting your maximum weight through three specific lifts: bench press, squat and deadlift. A Certified Professional Trainer will provide a safe training plan specifically for you and your current lifting ability.
● Meets on Wellness floor
● Limited to 3-6 participants
AGES 14 YEARS AND OLDER
DAY: Mondays
DATES: January 9 – February 13
TIME: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
COST: $40 Members / $70 Non-members
CHOOSE TO LOSE
Get the motivation you need to lose weight,
stay consistent and make healthier choices to make long-term lifestyle changes. This program
is designed to guide you through your health and wellness journey. We’ll help you set goals that are realistic to achieve and maintain through a support group, nutrition education and physical activity.
DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays
DATES: January 9 – March 15
TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
PRICE: $150 Members / $300 Non-members
TRIATHLON TRAINING
Train, Improve, Succeed! In this program, participants will train for an indoor sprint-distance triathlon event consisting of a 12-mile bike ride, a 3.1-mile run and a 500-yard swim. This is a challenging but realistic goal for anyone. The program includes 10 weeks of training, group workouts and personal trainer, race entry, and T-shirt. Culminates with the race on March 25.
DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays
DATES: January 9 – March 15
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
COST: $80 Members / $120 Non-members
MOvING FOR BETTER BALANCE
Older adults and those with chronic health conditions often feel they must accept impaired balance and limited mobility – this is not true. You can build strength, improve balance and gain confidence in your mobility through Moving For Better Balance. This is a 12-week, evidence-based, instructor-led group program designed to help you improve your strength, balance, flexibility and mobility through slow, therapeutic movements based on Tai Chi. Moving for Better Balance includes two class sessions and two-plus hours of at-home practice per week. The program takes place in a safe and supportive group setting.
DAY: Wednesday and Friday
DATES: Try it! January 4 and January 6
January 11 – March 31
April 12 – June 30 TIME: 10:15 – 11:00 am
COST: Free – Members only
989.753.7721 • SaginawYMCA.org