Personal Training
(ages 12+, Members-only program) 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 ensures 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: $38
30-Minute Circuit
(ages 16+, 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, nonintimidating 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.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, Thai Cooking, Wheat-Free & Dairy-Free Cooking, Vegetarian Meals, Cake Decorating, 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
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 online 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
• Intervals
• SilverSneakers®
• Step Circuit
• 30-Minute Solution
• Body Sculpting
• Basic Training
• Tae Bo
• And Lots More
Boot Camp
It your workout has lost its edge and you are ready for something with a whole lot of power behind it, maybe you should consider a boot camp workout. The workout consists of working your entire body through a series of cardio and weight training exercises, without stopping in between. The boot camp workout is designed to help you lose those last stubborn pounds and really get into shape.
Days/Times: Monday & Wednesday, 5:00am-6:00am
Fees: $60/month
Location: The Perry Family YMCA
Older Youth Strength Training
Youth ages 12-15 must attend an Older Youth Strength Training Class prior to working out or must be accompanied by a parent who is in direct supervision and vicinity of that child while in the Wellness Center. The workshop is free and space is limited, so please sign up today.Water Exercise
Studies show that 20 minutes of serious water aerobics burns more fat calories than jogging a mile. Studies also show that the harder you push in the water, the more resistance the water gives back. Plus, with no impact on your joints, water exercise is great for injury recovery purposes. Schedules are available at your YMCA Welcome Centers.Pickleball
Pickleball is a sport described as “a combination of ping-pong, tennis and badminton,” played in schools, parks and recreation centers, camps and retirement communities mostly in North America. It uses a simplified combination of tennis rules and strategies. Join us in the gym for Pickleball. Check out the latest gym schedule for playing times. Private Lessons are also available.
