FALL I SESSION
 August 11 - September 19, 2008

FREE FITNESS CLASSES FOR Y MEMBERS
We are now offering FREE land-based Fitness Classes to our members.
This means classes like Kickboxing, Boot Camp/Pilates, Step Aerobics, Cycle Reebok, Body Shape, and Lunch Crunch will be FREE to Y members.
Class sizes are limited. First come, first served.
A fitness card must be presented at each class.
MEMBERS: FREE    NON-MEMBERS: $35
Daily Pass Rates (Non-member): Youth $4, Adult $6, Family $10

Unless otherwise marked, classes meet in the downstairs multi-purpose room.

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YMCA Has Increase in Membership This Year
C-T article 01 09 07, Megan Neis

The Grand River Area Family YMCA has received many new members in 2007,
perhaps many people following up on those resolutions to shed a few extra
pounds this year. According to Dave Rogers, executive director of the YMCA, 70 people have joined since the first day of the new year and 32 people signed up on New Yearıs Day. Rogers reported that an increase in YMCA members at the beginning of a new year is fairly usual. The local YMCA now has a total of 3,911 members. The YMCA is always looking for new members and according to Rogers, they anticipate even more members for the Get Fit Challenge the YMCA is sponsoring with the Constitution-Tribune newspaper.

The Get Fit Challenge is a 12-week weight loss challenge and over 300 people are participating in the joint effort between the newspaper and the YMCA. Participants are required to weigh-in at the YMCA each week and weekly standings will be published in the newspaper. The challenge will continue until March 30 and the first place winner will receive $300 and a 1-year membership to the YMCA, second place will receive $200, and third place will receive a 1-year subscription to the YMCA.

The YMCA organization started in Chillicothe in 1989 but 2007 will be the 15th year for the YMCA building. The biggest change since 1992 when the doors first opened, has been in 1999 when the Browning Gymnasium was added, along with a gymnastics center, activities center and weight room.

Run For Fun - NEW DAY!

Running can help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether you want to run to get in shape, enjoy exercising with others or prepare for competition, this group is for you! Each session will include warm ups, workout options, cool downs, and training ideas to help you meet your objectives.

• Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Jerry Litton Memorial Stadium

• Instructors: Greg & Jenny Hughes

Adult Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee League

Whether you are wanting additional practice for the next Corporate Challenge or learning for the first time, Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact sport, played by thousands the world over. It mixes the best features of sports such as soccer, basketball, American football and netball into an elegantly simple, yet fascinating, and demanding game. It's also a great way to get in shape and have fun doing it! 

Who: Adults age 18 & older
Where: TBD
When: Monday evenings (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Begins: September 8th and runs through October 13th (6 weeks)
Cost: $60.00 per team / $10.00 per person
Roster size: 10 people; 5-7 players play on the field at a time depending on field size.

Rosters, rules, and additional information available by contacting Pam Peetz at the YMCA at 660-646-6677.

Adult Co-Ed Flag Football

Who: Men and women age 18 & older
What: Flag Football
When: Thursday evenings (Begins Sept 4th and runs for 6 weeks)
Registration: July 1-August 25, 2008
Rosters, rules, and registration information available at the YMCA.
Cost: $75.00 per team.

AEROBICS

Pilates

Classic Pilates mat work will strengthen your core while toning and lengthening your muscles. Strong core muscles are beneficial to injury prevention in sports activities and everyday life. The sleek, toned look that Pilates will produce is just an added bonus.

• Monday and Wednesday 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

• Certified Instructor: Vicky Burns

Cardio Mix

This total-body training will enhance your cardiovascular conditioning and fat burning benefits with a mix of step and kickboxing followed by a strength workout to sculpt you entire body!!

• Monday & Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

• Certified Instructor: Denise James

Body Shape & Tone

Tighten and tone with this muscle conditioning workout. A variety of exercises using both upper and lower body with hand weights and resistance bands. Join in on this total-body workout!!

• Monday & Wednesday 4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Marcia Beemer

Lunch Crunch

If time isn't on your side but you need a good workout! Get a thorough, total-body workout in just 50 minutes! This class is limited to 14 and is held upstairs using cardio & weight machines.

• Monday & Wednesday 12:05-12:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Vicky Burns

Kickbox Mix - NEW TIME!

Keep your energy level high, burn a ton of calories, and have fun too! This is an intense, fast-paced routine that targets your entire body. Starting with kickbox combinations, adding strength training and ending with an ab focused segment.

• Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

• Certified Instructor: Katie Denton

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A.M. Boot Camp

A fun, dynamic and intense circuit workout that incorporates all aspects of sports performance; strength, agility, plyometrics and core conditioning. Pace yourself to the limit! Develop total body fitness with this high-energy calorie crushing workout. (Class is held in the North Gym)

• Monday & Wednesday 8:00-9:00 a.m.
• Certified Instructor: Vicky Burns

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P.M. Boot Camp - NEW TIME!

This total body program is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. High energy, highly efficient work-out that used hand weights, cardio and callisthenic drills that are easily tailored to your own desired intensity. Build muscle strength, cardiovascular strength and endurance while burning mega-calories for maximum body shaping.

• Tuesday & Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Certified Instructor: Barb Williams

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Sit, Stretch, and Be Fit
Now certified by the Arthritis Foundation!

This popular new adult class has both men and women of all ages, but is especially great for adults over 50. Using a chair for support and balance, we use "elastic thera-bands" to provide a good, low-key total body workout. No hopping, dancing, or stepping required! Just relax and enjoy "our kind of music" and fellowship in a fun class with great body benefits. Invite a friend!

• FREE for members and just $5 for non-members.

• Certified Instructor: Vicky Burns

• Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

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Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers I - Muscular Strength and 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. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.

• Monday & Wednesday, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
• Instructor: Vicky Burns
• Fee: FREE for members & $5 for non-members

Adult Card / Game Day
August 22 & September 26, 2008

You do not have to be a member to attend this free activity! For all seniors. Please come and bring a friend or two. Refreshments, door prizes, fun & fellowship.

• YMCA Multi-Purpose Room

• 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

• Fee: NONE!

Call Genie Amen-Ewing at 646-6677 for details.

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Lock-Ins
Your school group, church, or youth organization can rent the YMCA for Lock-Ins on either Friday or Saturday nights. The cost is $35 per student. There is a minimum charge of $215 and maximum charge of $430. The facility is available from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The renting group must provide chaperones and proof of insurance. Advance registration is required. Call Dave Rogers at 660-646-6677 or email him to schedule a lock-in.

• cardiovascular endurance
• body fat percentages
• upper body strength & endurance
• abdominal strength & endurance
• flexibility

Personal Training
Get one-on-one instruction on improving your strength and building endurance with our Personal Training Program! Our program is flexible, affordable, friendly, and best of all, it gets you the results you want. $15 an hour. Contact Vicky Burns (660-646-6677).

Weight Orientation
Get familiar with your fitness center with one of our two FREE programs for members. Learn how to use the cardio or strength equipment or both! Sign up for a weight orientation or our new Personal Fitness Program (below). Both are free to our members.

Weight Orientation takes only one visit to complete your introduction to the Cybex and Cardio equipment. Call Vicky Burns to schedule a visit today.

Personal Fitness Program
The Personal Fitness Program gradually introduces you to a lifetime fitness program. Over a 12-week period, you will learn to use the equipment with one-on-one consultations. Let Vicky Burns help you find time to exercise. Call to schedule your program now!