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The Spears YMCA offers lots of exciting classes for you to choose from! Along with our traditional step aerobics and weight-training classes we also offer new, innovative classes such as Zumba, TurboKick and holiday-themed workouts!

 

YMCA

Fitness Programs

PERSONAL TRAINING

  • The Spears Family YMCA offers Personal Training for our members. Sessions must be utilized within 30 days / one month from purchase date and must be purchased at the front desk.

  • Contact Fitness Director, at 387-9622 or by email if you have any questions regarding Personal Training.

  • NEW! Youth Personal Training!!

  • NEW! Mature F.I.T. 101

    • Mature F.I.T is a program designed to enhance senior individuals by following a strength-training program that will make day-to-day functions easier. This program is created for adults aged 65 to 80. 30-minute sessions will consist of participants exercising with a personal trainer using free weights, weighted balls, strength bands, Nautilus, Human Sport, and Life fitness equipment.

    • For more information, please contact our Fitness Director, Chris Smith by email or by phone at 336-387-9622 ext.110.

FitQuest

  • FitQuest is our feature program and is offered for all new members as well as existing members who feel they need an extra boost! FitQuest is FREE with your membership!

  • This service is recommended for all new exercisers, and new members that have not exercised in two or more years.  It is an in depth introduction to fitness that is intended to provide guidance and support for 12 weeks.

  • During this twelve-week period, meetings with the Wellness Staff are scheduled to introduce a new component of fitness on a weekly basis.  Personal attention and supervision is provided, with the weekly meeting ranging form 15 – 30 minutes.

  • If you are interested, please fill out the FitQuest survey at the front desk and our Fitness staff will contact you for the first appointment.

  • Members are saying this about FitQuest:

    • "Life changing experience for me! Thanks to all!"

    • "Very happy with FitQuest! Best choice I have made!"

    • "The FitQuest was a great intro into my membership and learning experience."

    • "The staff made all the difference because they held me accountable."

    • "Jessi and Nick are A+. This experience has been the best ever!...

                                              

*If you are a FitQuest graduate and would like to share your story, click here! Please include your name, FitQuest graduation date and why you think FitQuest is a a great program!

ORIENTATION

  • This appointment is designed for a “one-on-one” individual appointment that teaches the member how to use the first part of the Life Fitness Circuit. 

  • Most members use these 12 machines as a beginner workout before trying new equipment.  This equipment is used to primarily do 1 set work-outs.  Orientations may be too basic for certain fitness levels. 

                       

TAEKWONDO

  • Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It helps develop coordination, balance, stamina, etiquette, physical fitness and flexibility.

  • Students will learn new forms of self-defense techniques, and increased self-confidence in accomplishing the goals set forth in the curriculum.

  • For more information you may call Mike King at (336)218-5056 with the Greensboro Black Belt Academy for more information or visit their website at www.greensboroblackbeltacademy.com.

  • Register at the front desk.

  • To learn more about the Greensboro Black Belt Academy click here.  Greensboro Black Belt Academy runs the Taekwondo program in association with our YMCA.

                                 

TEEN CERTIFICATION

  • Teen Certification Class is a class that will allow Teens, ages 14-15 to use the fitness center at their YMCA without having a parent or guardian present. 

  • Click here for the Registration information.

  • Please view our Fitness Center Age Requirements to see what your teen can do to keep in shape!

  • HEALTHY LIFESTYLES PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS ONLY

    Nutrition Counseling with Laura Buxenbaum

    • A registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Laura has extensive experience in sports nutrition, weight management and eating disorders. She earned a Master of Public Health Nutrition degree from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Guilford College.  She shares her passion for nutrition with her clients to help them make positive changes that can fit into today's busy lifestyle.  Laura is available by appointment.

    • Half hour session - $20

    • Hour session - $40

     

This month in fitness...

Download the aerobics schedules:

All classes are multi-level, welcoming the most basic beginner as well as the exercise expert. Just choose the class type and a convenient time – and come ENJOY!

September 2010 Group Exercise Schedule

Group Exercise Class Descriptions

 

  • Group exercise classes are FREE to all Spears Family YMCA Members. Please note that participants must be at least 13 years old.

  • If you would like to find out more about any of the Fitness and Wellness classes or Programs we offer at the Alex W. Spears III Family YMCA, feel free to call the front desk at 336-387-9622.

 

Ultimate Challenge

  • What’s Your Ultimate Challenge?
    Weight management and nutrition?
    Getting into a regular exercise routine?
    Finding what exercise program works for you?
    Or reaching a fitness goal of completing a 5K?
    We will help you with ALL of these!
  • Informational Meeting: Sunday, September 19th, 4:00pm – 5:00pm -(NO pre-registration required)
  • Individual Assessments and Weigh-in - Week of September 19th by appointment. (Registration required)
  • First Meeting and Group Workout - Sunday, September 26th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm.  Final Weigh-In Sunday, December 5th (dependent on date of Reindeer Romp).

T’ai Chi

  • T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an ancient system of exercise, meditation, and self-defense

  • Enjoy the following health benefits: improved balance, increased flexibility, stronger immune system, and much more!

Ballroom and Latin Dance

  • Ballroom and Latin Dance Lessons starting August 31st!
  • Exciting 8-week session of cha cha, salsa, tango, waltz, & more!!
  • No partner, experience, or special shoes necessary! Come join us!
  • Free demonstration and introduction August 27th at 7pm!

Belly Dancing

  • Sign up for the 6-Week session for a lower cost per week than the drop-in rate! Or pay the drop-in rate by the week.

  • Learn how to isolate the body and perform basic movements such as figure 8's, snake arms, hip circles and undulations. Also learn turning and traveling steps. Put these moves to use in short, fun combinations. Develop strength in core muscles, improve flexibility and most of all, have a blast!

  • An intermediate level class has been added. The Beginner AND Intermediate classes will be held on Thursdays and are moving into the larger Group Exercise Studio so that there will be plenty of room to move.
  • Free Sampler Class on Thursday, September 2nd, 7:00 PM in the Group Exercise Studio – Please sign up at the Front Desk by September 1st.
  • New Session Begins September 9th!

 

Preschool Dance - Pre-Ballet and Jazz Combination

  • For ages 3 -5 years old
  • Classes begin September 13th!
  • Classes meet 1 day per week - Mondays 1:15pm-2:00pm

 

Fall Gymnastics

  • Gymnastics, Games, Cheerleading!
  • For Pre-Schoolers to Rising 5th Graders
  • New Session Begins September 7th!

 

Winter Weather Policy for Group Exercise

Teen Certification Schedule

Teen Certification is held every Thursday night from 5:00-6:30. Register at the front desk. This class is free but requires pre-registration at the registration desk.

Please contact Chris Smith for more information, 387-9630.

Attention Boy Scouts!

 Beth McKinney teaches the Personal Fitness merit badge and is offering this service as a merit badge counselor to any scouts who are members of the Spears YMCA. She is also willing to work with any Cub Scout pack to accomplish the fitness related achievements-- and Webelos badges too! Reach Beth here or call 387-9631.

Injury and pain assessment with Mary Kopacki

  • LAT, ATC, PTA at Guilford Orthopaedic. Mary provides guidance for relief from exercise related injuries, aches and pains.  There is no charge for this service. Mary is available by appointment.

  • Mary is also at the Spears YMCA every Wednesday from 4-6 pm

  • For more information, contact Mary at 336-235-4517

       

                          

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