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.
Wilkes Family YMCA
Health & Wellness
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 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
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
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.