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Fee Information
All classes, except Karate, are FREE to all members

Karate Classes
Member Fee: $15
Non-member Fee: $30

For More Information
Call the Winchester YMCA at
859-744-9622

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Hours of Operation
MON-THUR 6A-9P
FRIDAY 6A-8P
SATURDAY 9A-5P
SUNDAY 1P-5P

Childcare Hours
Childcare provided for
Fitness Center and
Aerobics/Yoga classes
MON & WED 4:30-7:30
TUES & THUR 4:30-7:30 FRIDAY 4:30-7:30
SATURDAY 9:00-12:00

Membership Applications
Pick up applications at the Service Desk

Fitness

Class Schedule
Class Descriptions
Class Fees
How Does Your Posture Measure Up?
Best Time to Exercise

Free Fitness Consultation for Y Members

Fitness Consultant Richard Cates is available to all YMCA members for a free fitness consultation. Richard’s hours are:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
  • 10:00A to 1:00P
  • Other appointment times as needed and scheduled in advance.

The consultation takes about one hour and includes:

  • A personalized program
  • Instruction on all the equipment

To make your appointment with Richard, call the Y at 744-9622.

Walking Track Open to the Public

Our walking track, located in the gymnasium, is open to the public each day for walking. Get some exercise while catching up with a friend. Come by and walk at the Y today!

Class Descriptions

SilverSneakers® ClassesLOGO-Silver-Sneakers
SilverSneakers group exercise classes are appropriate for older adults who are fit and active as well as those who are sedentary, intimidated, unfamiliar with exercise, entering post-rehabilitation programs and ALL those who enjoy a positive, upbeat social environment.

SilverSneakers® I – Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

SilverSneakers® – Cardio Circuit Class Description
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.

SilverSneakers® – SilverSplash® Class Description
Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.

SilverSneakers® – YogaStretch Class Description
YogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Zumba: Combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO” allowing Zumba participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind.

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music – dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!  The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body-sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.

Cardio Pump: 2-3 minute intervals of upper body, lower body and cardio – great for those who like to lift weights! NO CHOREOGRAPHY, BUT YOU WILL SWEAT!

Beginner Step: 45 minutes of learning the basic stuff to prepare you for the next step; great for beginner exercisers.

Awesome Abs: 15 minute transition class targeting abdominals.

Extreme Step: A class to challenge your body and mind. An intense workout that includes a lot of changing choreography. Straight step for 45 minutes and ending with abdominals! This class is for the experienced stepper.

20/20/20: 20 minutes of cardio/20 minutes of upper body/20mintues of lower body targeting large muscle groups to keep your heart rate up.

Step & Sculpt: Great for Beginners and Intermediate. Aerobic, toning and conditioning – builds stamina.

 

Tone Up with New Fitness Classes
SUMMER 2010
Beginning JUNE 2010

Fitness Class Fees
YMCA Members:
FREE!
Non-members:
All classes including Yoga - $5/class
 

Karate Fees
Members: $15
Non-members: $30

Fitness Class Schedule

Monday

Silver Sneakers
Ann

10:30 - 11:30 A.M.

Cardio Pump
Jacklyn

5:00 - 6:00 P.M.

Yoga
Cindy

6:45 - 8:00 P.M.

Tuesday

Cardio Pump
Amy

5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

Zumba
Cheryl

6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Wednesday

Silver Sneakers
Ann

10:30 - 11:30 A.M.

Cardio Pump
Amy

5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

Zumba
Cheryl

6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Thursday

Extreme Step
Julie

5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

Zumba - Gym
Cheryl

6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Kickboxing
Sonia

6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Friday

Silver Sneakers
Ann

9:30 - 10:30 A.M.

Saturday

Zumba
Cheryl

9:00 - 10:00 A.M.

Sunday


No classes scheduled.
 

How Does Your Posture Measure Up?

Everyone agrees that head-up, shoulders-back posture looks better than slumped forward posture. But good posture that is the product of adequate muscle flexibility and strength is also necessary for optimal injury prevention and for maximum performance in most physical activities. Although you may realize that you sometimes slump, do you think that for the most part your posture is good?  To see how you stand, take the quiz below:

  1. Look in the mirror, face on. If your chin is less than 2 inches above the top of your sternum (the notch at the base of your throat), you have a forward head position, a sign of poor posture.
     
  2. Still looking in the mirror, check to see if your collarbones are on a straight horizontal line. If your collarbones slope upward, you might be holding your shoulders too high, indicating poor posture.
     
  3. At the end of the day, your neck and shoulders should not feel more fatigued than the rest of your body. If they do, you might be to tense and tight in this area, symptoms of posture problems.

Appropriate exercise, done regularly, will provide the strength and flexibility in the muscles of your legs, torso, and shoulders that you need to improve posture and avoid strain. Strong and flexible muscles play a vital role in helping you maintain good posture and body mechanics.

What's the best time to exercise?

People new to exercise often wonder what time of day is best for working out. The answer is pretty simple: pick the time of day that works best for your schedule. The most effective exercise program is one that is actually done, so whether it's morning or night isn't as important as finding a time that fits your lifestyle.

Here are some tips to consider when developing your personal exercise program:

  • Morning workouts can provide an uplifting way to start your day. You may find it easier to complete your workout early before the distractions of the day kick in. Research also shows that people who are physically active in the morning are more likely to stick with their program than those who exercise later in the day.
  • Nighttime workouts can be just as effective as long as you stick with your routine and don't let other distractions interfere with the time you've set aside for exercise. If the nighttime is your time, just be sure to work out a few hours before going to bed. Exercising too close to bedtime can make it difficult to fall asleep.
  • Schedule your workout in an appointment book, just as you would a meeting. Making your workout a part of your daily routine will help ensure that exercise becomes a commitment you keep.

Consult your Y's health and fitness staff with questions about living a healthy lifestyle.

Food for thought: "Try to improve the quality of your life rather than increase the speed of your life." ~Anonymous
 

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