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Specialty Programs
August 2008 Wellness Program Information
- New!!!! POWER YOGA! Be prepared to sweat!-This is not a traditional yoga class. It focuses more on the fitness side of yoga. This class uses yoga poses to help strengthen and tone the muscles while increasing flexibility. Some poses will flow quickly into a series to get the heart rate up, while others will be held. Instructor: Chris Vish. Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:45 am and Thursday evening at 6:15 pm in Studio A.
- Individual Nutritional Education Consultations! Need help with how to eat healthier? Need a more affordable way to get some nutrition education? Here is your answer! Nutritional Education Sessions with Terri Terri is a nurse, fitness instructor, and sports nutritionist with an extensive nutrition background and she works closely with our staff R.D. She will help you create an eating plan that fits your needs, goals and lifestyle. Nutritional Consulting Fees: 1 session $40.00, 5 sessions $190.00, 10 sessions $360.00, Youth Rate (12-18 yrs.): $35.00. Contact Terri at the YMCA at 941-321-8176 to schedule your individual nutrition sessions.
- Stress Management Workshop: Does body inform mind? Or does mind inform body? Attend this informative session dealing with this very important topic. Get ideas about how to manage your stress, how to control the amount of stress you have to deal with, and understand the consequences of not managing your stress. For men and women. Presented by Elaine Taylor, Director of the Women’s Resource Center Challenge program. Tuesday, August 19th, 6:00-7:30pm. Classroom B. Free to YMCA members, Sign up sheet at front desk! Limited to first 20 people to sign up.
- Osteoporosis-Its Everyone’s Problem: Join our cardiac rehab nurse, Julie Tickle Thursday, August 14th at 10:00 am in classroom B for an informal, informative, free seminar about the uses stretching and strengthening for osteoporosis. Simple guidelines and education to help you avoid this condition. For men and women. Free to members and guests. Sign up sheet at the front desk.
- New! Guitar Lessons! All ages Welcome! Learn an easy method for learning how to play the guitar that is pure fun and designed to teach beginners how to play their favorite melodies and teach more advanced players how to solo more melodically. Monday evenings starting August 11, at 5:00-6:00pm and 6:10-7:10pm in Classroom B for 6 weeks. Free to members ($10.00 charge for printed handouts and a CD, $20.00 non-members) Sign up sheet a front desk only if you plan to attend-space will be limited. Instructor: Greg Byler.
- Self Defense Workshop! Recognize and react to potentially dangerous situations. Get in great shape! Learn to protect yourself from bullying, home invasion, or random acts of violence. Thursday, August 21 7:30-8:30pm. Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot. Free to members, $8.00 non-members. Families with kids over age 13 encouraged. Master Instructor Adriana Adamcyk.
- Pre-teen Fitness certification: Pre-teens (ages 11 and 12) who want to get certified to use the fitness center must attend at least 3 fitness orientations with a personal coach in order to qualify for the test and certification. Pre-teens ages 11 and 12 will have fun learning proper form and a great new fitness routine safe for their age group using the Bosu, stability balls, hand weights plus a lot more! They will also learn how to properly use the cardio machines as well as proper wellness center etiquette. Once they pass their test, they will be able to use the wellness center with a parent. Call the Y or stop in to set up your individual or small group appointments. Groups of up to 4 teens are encouraged to come together. $25.00 members only.
- Group Circuit Training-Circuit Express! Do you need more accountability and to have someone push you beyond what you would normally do on your own? Then this class is for you! It is a small group (4-8) doing circuit style training for strength and cardio using the free motion and various cardio stations in training intervals. Led by certified personal trainer Lucia Elsadek. Members only. $10.00 per class, 10 classes for $85.00 or 20 classes for $170.00. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:45-2:45 pm. Register at front desk. First come, first serve according to spots available.
