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Teen Fitness (TOP)

Teen Fitness Center Orientation Program
 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
6:00pm – 8:00pm
MEMBER BENEFIT

All teens MUST complete the teen strength training orientation to utilize our Track health & fitness center.

Ages: 12-16 years

What is Teen Strength Training?

Teens age 12 and up learn from a YMCA personal training instructor how to safely and effectively utilize the fitness center and free weight equipment. 

How the Teen Strength Training Program works:

  • Orientation # 1: Teens register at the Member Services Desk
  • for the first orientation.  The session will consist of a 30 minute lecture on proper form, execution of free weight exercises and safety. The remainder of the session will be a hands on demonstration from a tratined YMCA fitness staff and the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills.
  • Orientation # 2: Teens sign up at the Front Desk for their 2nd appointment, which consists of demonstrating 2-3 pieces of cardio equipment and the Lifefitness Strength Circuit Equipment.
  • Orientation # 3: Teens will informally tested on their knowledge of skills learned.  The Teens should be all to show the trainer they are able to execute various pieces of equipment, including cardio, Lifefitness, and free weights.

Upon successful completion of the course, the teens will be entered into a database and will receive a red band upon entering the YMCA.  Red bands must be worn at all times.

Y Run Jr.  (TOP)
Ages 8 – 14
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 am
Begins May 2008
A YMCA certified instructor will train new and/or beginning runners to prepare for a 5K race. This will include a run/walk program with gradually increasing running intervals and decreasing walking intervals until participants are running 30-40 minutes nonstop. Weekly running topics will be discussed. 5K and 10K options to be offered.  Modifications are made for age appropriateness.
Members:  $5.00
Non-Members $55.00
Register @ www.active.com

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Teen Sports (TOP)
Click here to go to the sports department web area to view the sports that are currently offered for our teens.

 

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