Youth and Adult Wellness

The YMCA health and wellness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in YMCA programs offer youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities.

Personal Training

‌(12 years & up, Members only) By appointment only. A list of personal trainers is available upon request. In order for a personal trainer to design a safe and effective workout, he or she should have education and experience. Being certified through a nationally recognized certifying agency insures that the trainer is getting continuing education.

This means that the trainer is knowledgeable about the latest information and research on health and fitness issues and understands the principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and exercise. All YMCA Personal Trainers are certified by the YMCA or nationally recognized certifying agency, as well as CPR certified.

Facility Member Fees:

1 Session: $45

5 Sessions: $210

10 Sessions: $385

30-Minute Circuit

‌[16 years & up]. Members only program. Don’t have much time? Check out the YMCA 30-Minute Solution circuit workout. This program was designed with you and your busy schedule in mind. It is our hope that the YMCA 30-Minute Solution program will be a supportive, non-intimidating environment where everyone can build a healthier spirit, mind and body. The YMCA 30-Minute Solution circuit workout is designed to give you a full workout in 30 minutes. Participants will rotate between doing 60 seconds of a cardiovascular exercise and 60 seconds of a Strength Training Machine.

CPR/AED Training & First Aid

‌The YMCA offers several certification classes including CPR, AED and First Aid. Whether you need the certifications for your profession or personal reasons, we have a class for you. Classes are offered monthly and registration is taken at the Welcome Center. Sign up early, enrollment is limited.

CPR/AED:

May 5
June 2
July 7
Aug 4

First Aid:

May 6
July 8

Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Y Personal Fitness & Fitlinxx®

‌FitLinxx® is a computerized system that attaches directly to existing fitness equipment, adding an extraordinary “intelligent” dimension to the workout experience for the first time.

FitLinxx® “learns” users’ programs, “coaches” them individually through their workout for better form, safety and confidence during every exercise, and “tracks” their progress over time.

Users simply tap in their PIN to display their targets-FitLinxx® then coaches them on speed, form, heart rate, etc., and tracks the workout session-every rep, set and step. Behind the scenes, all the exercise machines are networked into a central database, providing exercisers and staff access to a wealth of information on individual progress and a unique set of motivational tools.

Cooking Classes

‌Cooking classes are offered in the Perry Family YMCA Multi-Purpose Room/Educational Kitchen. New classes are offered monthly. Examples of topics include Healthy Mexican Food, Wheat-Free & Dairy-Free Cooking, Vegetarian Meals, Healthy Kids Meals and more.

Reformer Pilates

‌The main focus of Pilates Reformer is the core postural muscles, the center of the body, the “Powerhouse”. The equipment used in class, the Allegro Reformer, uses springs, straps and a moving carriage to provide a variety of exercises and to create body awareness.

Pilates is ideal for cross-training purposes as it will help create a better understanding of posture and how it relates to all forms of exercise. When Pilates is practiced on a regular basis, it encompasses all aspects of fitness, such as strength, flexibility, coordination, cardiovascular, motor skills
and relaxation.

Training Benefits of Pilates:

Improve overall muscle strength, flexibility, stability, balance, coordination and concentration
Increase internal and core strength: abdominal and back strength
Improve joint mobility: helps with aches and pains
Improve posture and alignment: stand up straight
Increase body awareness: movement becomes controlled and responsive
Lengthen bulky muscles

Group Classes, Semi-Private Classes and Private Sessions are available.

Group Exercise Classes

‌A Facility Member Benefit! Group Exercise Classes are offered for ages 12 and older at the Bay Area YMCA centers meeting all levels of fitness. A list of class descriptions and current schedules can be found at both Welcome Center desks or on-line at www.ymcahouston.org. Proper athletic footwear is required.

Classes offered include:

• Fitball

• Mat Pilates

• Yoga

• Spinning

• Power Pump

• Dancertone

• Ab Blast

• Ball Pilates

• Boot Camp

• Beginner Classes

• Active Older Adults