Wilkes Family YMCA

Health & Wellness

At the Wilkes 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.

 


Kids on The Run!

Kids on the Run is back. Our 4th annual Kids on the Run summer program will kick off June 17th!

Kids on the Run is an 8 week, 5k training program for boys and girls ages 5-15.  Not only will we spend 8 weeks training for a 5K run, we will also enjoy crafts and team building exercises!

When

Kids on the Run meet every Monday and Friday from June 17th – August 9th (8:30 am-10 am)

Where

The Wilkes Family YMCA

What do I need to bring?

Athletic shorts, shirts, running shoes, and a water bottle. We will provide popsicles for snacks!

Instructor

Heather Barnes

Cost

 $100.00 for members, $125.00 for potential members

We will celebrate at the end of Kids on the Run with a 5K Run where each kid will complete the run and receive a medal and t shirt! Spectators are welcome at the race!

For more information contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.


Youth Triathlon

Join the Wilkes Family YMCA for their 6th Annual Little Bandits Youth Triathlon!

Offering active opportunities for kids & families!

When

Friday June 28, 2013  at 6:00pm

Registration

May 1, 2013

Cost

$20.00 per child from May 1 – June 15

$25.00 per child from June 16 – June 28

Program Information

Safety First!

Safety helmets and appropriate footwear are required for participations.

Participants must supply their own equipment.

Events & Distances

Tri Level I (ages 8 & under): 50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .75 mile run

Tri Level II (ages 9-12): 100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .75 mile run

Awards

Top 3 in each age group; 6 and under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12

All event finishers will receive a metal

For more information, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org


Baby Boogie

Ages: 1-5 years

Baby Boogie is a 30 minute class, which will incorporate music, movement, stories, ballet, gymnastics, flexibility, yoga and strength for caregivers and children. Baby Boogie will be taught by Deanna Franklin in our Aerobics Room. For more info, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.

Dates: Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free to members

 


Senior Cheerleading Squad

Ages: 55+, coed

Blue Ridge Senior Games is now accepting new members of the BRSG cheerleading squad! Come have some fun and see what we are all about! Contact Heather Barnes for more information at h.barnes@ymcanwnc.org.

 


Personal Training

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:

  1. Weight loss/management
  2. Increased strength, endurance and flexibility
  3. Post-rehabilitation conditioning
  4. Disease management and prevention
  5. Off-season training
  6. Pre-event conditioning

Fitness Evaluation

Includes body composition, flexibity, blood pressure, cardiovascular and muscular endurance testing.

Cost: $20 members/$35 potential members

Personal Training Rates

1 hour session:
Individual: $45 Members/$60 potential members
2 person: $70 Members/$100 potential members
3 person: $90 Members/$135 potential members
4 person: $130 members/$180 potential members

1/2 hour session:
Individual: $30 Members/$40 Potential Members
2 person: $40 Members/$50 Potential Members
3 person: $50 Members/$60 Potential Members
4 person: $55 members/$65 Potential Members

Personal Training Packages

6 sessions: $240 Members/$330 Potential Members
12 sessions: $455 Members/$695 Potential Members

Sports Conditioning/Skill Development Training

For our recreational and competition athletes we offer sports-specific skill development and conditioning for several different sports, including: Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Tennis, Soccer, Baseball/Softball, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and Swimming.

Individual: $50 Members/$60 potential members
2 person: $70 Members/$80 potential members
3 person: $85 Members/$95 potential members
4 person: $90 members/$100 potential members

For more information about schedules, contact Heather Barnes at h.barnes@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.