At the Kernersville Family YMCA, we offer a wide variety of Wellness programs from Personal Training to Group Exercises (including Group Cycling, Aerobics and Yoga & Pilates) and Specialty Programs.
Kernersville Family YMCA
Health & Wellness
Interval Training
Supercharge your fitness, boost your metabolism, burn off that extra fat and start reaching those goals you have set for yourself by participating in our specialty group Interval Training class!
When
You can choose 1 or 2 days a week
Wednesday and Friday
9:30-10:30 am
May 16- August 6
Cost
1 day: $38/members; $70/potential members
2 days: $75/members; $125/potential members
Instructor
Sissy Rausch
Registration
To register see the Membership Desk. Click here to download the registration form.
Additional Information
Activities of the program include: Running, stairs, jumping rope, resistance training, all high energy intervals!
What you need: Water and cross training shoes.
Where the class meets: North Gym and various locations around the Y depending on activities. First class meets in the North Gym.
How long is the class? 60 minutes in duration for 8 weeks.
Are there modifications for people with injuries? Yes but the class has a very quick tempo so if you have an injury that would hold you back you may want to look into Personal Training options.
For questions please call or email Kasey Elliott, Wellness Director at (336) 996-2231 Ext. 6402, k.elliott@ymcanwnc.org.
Get on Your Weigh!
Move It • Use It • Lose It
Do you need extra motivation and instruction to lose weight? Get on Your Weigh is a 12-week weight management program that helps you create a healthy lifestyle habit!
Your registration includes:
- A certified personal trainer
- Weekly group workouts
- Bi-weekly “Weigh-in” sessions including measurements and BMI calculations
- 2 Nutrition sessions
- Food and exercise journal
- 2 Fitness Challenges
- Get on Your Weigh T-shirt
- LOTS of team and coach support
1st place winner receives a 3-month adult membership!
Must have permission from a Physician to participate.
Registration forms are at the Welcome Desk or download one here.
Fees: $95 member, $190 potential member
Kickoff is May 31 at 6:00 pm!
Additional Information
Layout of the program: Participants will be put into a group of 6 to 10 people depending on when they are available. They will meet the same time every week. As part of their team, they can participate in 2 team challenges throughout the program. Participants receive a Y membership through the duration of the 12-week program. Participants will be weighed in bi-weekly and will have the opportunity to attend 2 Nutrition Lectures.
Where the class meets: Kick-off meeting on May 31 in the Red Room. From there, the groups will meet in different locations depending on what the instructor tells them.
How long is the class? 60 minutes in duration for 12 weeks.
H2O Boot Camp
Pure Liquid Adrenaline
Ready to Supercharge your fitness level? Join us for a 4-week session of H2O Boot Camp.
When
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
June 5- June 26
Cost
$30 for members $45 for potential members
Instructor
Kasey Elliott
Activities Include
Swimming laps, Aquatic Jogging, “on-the-deck” workouts, resistance training, interval bursts.
What You Need to Bring
Bathing Suit, towel and goggles.
Registration
Sign up at the Membership Desk.
Click here to download the registration form.
Additional Information
Where the class meets: Community Pool on the deck.
How long is the class? 60 minutes in duration for 4 weeks.
How far do I have to be able to swim already? At least 2 laps (4 lengths).
For questions please call, or email Kasey Elliott, Wellness Director at (336) 996-2231 Ext. 6402, k.elliott@ymcanwnc.org.
Up and Running 10K Training Program
Do you see everyone else running and want to learn how? Do you want to kick-start a new fitness plan by training for a big day?
Then join us at the Kernersville Family YMCA for our “Up and Running” 10K training program!
When
May 29-June 21
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
6-7 pm
Where
Indoors/outdoors [depending on the weather] at the Kernersville Family YMCA and surrounding area.
Cost
$75/members; $125/potential members
Registration
Begins May 11
Click here to download the registration form
Minimum of 5 participants
Additional Information
Activities of the program include: Timed runs, moderate, high and low intensity bursts. Running, running, more running.
What you need: Water and good stability shoes. You may want to bring a watch, but it is not mandatory.
Where the class meets: Upstairs Track or outside-the instructor will let you know. We will meet in the lobby the first day of class.
How long is the class? 60 minutes in duration for 4 weeks.
How far do I have to be able to run already? At least a half a mile.
Battle of the Bulge
Want to burn calories and get a hardcore workout? Come join us for Battle of the Bulge!
What to Expect
Short bursts of cardio intervals intermixed with intense core training. Achieve maximum fat loss, burn more calories, improve your metabolism, and improve your functional strength and energy level in this small group personal training class!
What Small Group Personal Training Provides
- Accountability, motivation and encouragement.
- Receive weekly tips on how to make it through the holidays without gaining extra pounds.
- Although modifications will be offered to adjust the intensity level of your workout, this class is not recommended for new exercisers.
Dates
June 7 – August 2 (no class on July 4 week)
Thursdays
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Instructor
Cindy Caron and Angela Tate
Register
Now through June 5, 2012
Maximum 14 participants
Click here to download the registration form
Cost
$38 members/$70 potential members
Additional Information/ FAQ
Activities of the program include: sprints, stairs, burpees, mountain climbers, squat jumps, weighted jumping jacks…all performed at a high rate of speed. Pushups with bands for more resistance. Various crunches, planks, weighted planks. Kettlebells, ropes, steps, and BOSU’s will be used.
What you need: Water, good stability shoes.
Where the class meets: North Gym or outside-the instructor will let them know. North Gym first day of class.
How long is the class? 45 minutes in duration for 8 weeks, no class during the week of July 4.
Are there modifications for people with injuries? Yes
Homeschool P.E
Summer fun for your homeschoolers, including swimming, water games, and physical education.
Several dates to choose from and only $5 per child each visit.
Call or email Kristen Bethea, Youth Wellness Coordinator for more information and summer dates, (336) 996-2231 Ext. 6403; k.bethea@ymcanwnc.org
Senior Fitness Programs
Mondays
Sassy Seniors class 11:00-11:45AM
(Low Impact cardio class mixed with muscular strength and balance moves)
Chair Yoga class 12:00-12:45AM
(a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using a chair for support)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Silver Sneakers class 11:00-11:45AM
(This class will focus on muscular strength, balance, coordination, and range of movement. Light hand weights, small rubber balls, resistance bands, and chairs will be used)
Wednesdays and Fridays
Sizzlin’ Seniors class 11:00-11:45AM
(A low impact cardio class that focuses on Latin and other dance moves)
All classes meet in the North Gym.
Massage Therapy
We offer Swedish, Deep Tissue, Relaxation, sports, and Hot/Cold Stone massages, as well as, Reflexology. Rates vary from $30 per half hour to $70 per hour depending on the type of service. Member discounts.
Call the Y for more information (336) 996 2231
Hot Hatha Yoga
Hot Hatha Yoga Studio at the Robinhood Family YMCA
Our new state of the art Hot Yoga Studio provides a place to improve your balance, strength and flexibility. Take your fitness and health to a new level as you strengthen every muscle, tendon, gland and organ in your body. The heated room provides a safe place to enhance flexibility and proper alignment while detoxifying the body through sweating.
What is Hot Hatha Yoga?
This class is a 90-minute challenging sequence of Yoga postures designed to strengthen the spine. The lineage comes from 84 postures in Calcutta, India. Through a series of standing, balancing, floor and breathing exercises, you will safely achieve greater strength, flexibility, overall health and vitality as you breather from one posture to the next. The room is heated in order to help safely align the body, allow for deeper stretch and opening and aid in detoxification. In other words, the heat will enhance your yoga postures. You don’t have to be flexible to do this class. All you need to do is breathe and try the right way. Be prepared to sweat and try your best. Beginners and advanced yogis will enjoy this class. Avoid eating approximately 2-3 hours prior to class. Bring your yoga mat, big towel, water, positive attitude, and a smile!
Click here to download the May Class Schedule
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA Hot Hatha Yoga studio is operated by Triad Hot Yoga.
Personal Training
Work with a certified YMCA Personal Trainer to achieve your desired fitness goals. Regardless of age or fitness level, one-on-one training can provide:
- Weight loss/management
- Increased strength, endurance and flexibility
- Post-rehabilitation conditioning
- Disease management and prevention
- Off-season training
- Pre-event conditioning
Personal Training Rates:
1 hour session: $45 Members/$65 Potential Members
1/2 hour session: $30 Members/$40 Potential Members
Personal Training Packages:
1 session: $44 Members/$64 Potential Members
4 sessions: $180 Members/$260 Potential Members
8 sessions: $345 Members/$505 Potential Members (savings of $15)
12 sessions: $500 Members/$740 Potential Members (savings of $40)
Specialty Group Training:
6 week “training” for 5(min) – 10(max) people: $100 Members/$150 Potential Members
For more information about schedules, contact Kasey Elliott at k.elliott@ymcanwnc.org.
Note: All Personal Trainers at the YMCA are employees of the YMCA. The YMCA does not allow non-employee Personal Trainers to provide services for our members.
Youth Fitness Room
Ages: 5 – 11 years
This program is designed to help children ages 5-11 learn how to live a healthy life through exercise. Your children can visit the Youth Fitness Room while you work out. They will have a chance to participate in physically active games, climb the Treadwall, be active on our interactive video games (Exerbikes and DDR,) and use age appropriate exercise equipment.
Youth Fitness Room Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Out of School Days: additional hours, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Stroke Recovery Program
Have you or has someone you know experienced a stroke? The Millenium Team Stroke Recovery Center provides fitness training at our YMCA to stroke survivors to help regain strength, balance, and control. Contact the Wellness Director to schedule an appointment.