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 3rd annual Kids on the Run summer program will kick off June 11!

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 11 – August 3 (8:30am-10am)

Registration

Begins May 15, 2012

Cost

$100.00/Members, $135/Potential Members

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!

Program Information 

Instructor is Heather Barnes.

We will celebrate at the end of Kids on the Run with a 5K Run. Each child that completes the run and receive a medal and t shirt! Spectators are welcome at the race.

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

Click here to download the registration form.


Youth Triathlon

Join the Wilkes Family YMCA for their 5th Annual Little Bandits Youth Triathlon!

Offering active opportunities for kids & families!

When

Friday June 15, 2012  at 6:00pm

Registration

May 15, 2012

Cost

$20.00 per child from May 15 – June 1

$25.00 per child from June 2 – June 15

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 

Click here to download the registration form


Get on Your Weigh

Get the support, motivation and professional instruction you need to make your healthy lifestyle choices a way of life. This 12-week weight management program incorporates group workouts, nutritional information and support from a personal trainer in a friendly competition, where the first place winner receives a 3-month Adult Membership. This program is designed for overweight adults who are at the novice/beginning fitness level.

The program includes:

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Weekly Group Workouts
  • Weekly Weigh-Ins and bi-weekly measurements
  • Nutrition Sessions
  • Fitness Assessments (Pre and Post-program)
  • Free T-shirt
  • Free YMCA bag
  • Team and Coach Support

Timing
Registration is open now.
Kick-off will be on April 28th at 10am
Pre-registration is required
Get On Your Weigh will meet every Saturday morning at 10:00am at the Wilkes Express YMCA

Cost
$95 for members
$190 for potential members
(Program is $650 value)

Sign up now!
Registration forms are available at the Welcome Desk.


CPR/AED, O2, First Aid Class Schedule 2012

CPR/AED: $25 members and potential members

First Aid: $25 members and potential members

O2: $15 members and potential members

All In One:  $45 members and potential members

Prerequisites Prior to Course: Must be 16 years old $45 members and potential members

Schedule: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm
Session 1 March 2nd-3rd
Session 2 May 4th-5th
Session 3 August 3rd-4th
Session 4 November 2nd-3rd

For more detailed information about this program please see the official flyer. You can get one at the front desk at the Wilkes Family YMCA, Express YMCA, on our website at www.wilkesymca.org, or e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org.

For your convenience we would be happy to add you to our “Certifications” e-mail list. We send a personal e-mail reminding you when a class is beginning and we’ll even e-mail you the registration form. If you take a class we will occasionally take pictures and we e-mail them to you. We will NOT bog your e-mail down with junk mail. If you are interested in receiving e-mails notifying you or reminding you when a class starts or you would like a registration form sent to you or if you have questions, please e-mail me at k.green@ymcanwnc.org. We are more than happy to accommodate businesses, non-profits, and schools that have several employees that need certifying. Please contact us to make arrangements.


Hot Hatha Yoga

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.


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.