WELCOME TO THE WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA
WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
LINDA REILLY, WELLNESS DIRECTOR
570-823-2191 ext 222
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Wellness Center Rules & Policies
The wellness departartment consists of our cardio & strength room on the 5th floor which has Precor Treadmills, Ellipticals, Stairmasters, Upright bikes, Lifefitness Ellipticals, Lifecycle recumbant and upright bikes, Cybex Arc trainers, Concept 2 rowers and Cybex and Nautilus Strength machines. The 5th floor also has an area to stretch with a free weights and kettlebells and a Hoist Cable machine. Come try out the Expresso bikes which are also on the 5th floor.
The department also has a free weight room in the basement of the YMCA which has free weight and hammer strength and lifefitness machines.
The department also offers Group Exercise Classes.
Note: Not all classes are offered each month. Download Group Exercise Schedule to find out when each class is offered.
Check out the Aquatics Page to find out about the aquatic group exercise classes.
20/20/20 Experience 3 classes in 1! The first 20 minutes of class will be Power Train, then it will switch to Zumba for the next 20 minutes and finish the last 20 minutes with Ab Lab.
Ab Lab This 30 minute class provides an intense, rock solid Ab and Back workout and will compliment your current
exercise regimen.Ashtanga Yoga - Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga is an athletic form of yoga that coordinates movement with breathing , building strength & increasing flexibility
Boot Camp Fitness A group personal training class for all fitness levels.
Cycle Bring our outdoor cycling training indoors with our group cycle class. It provides athletic training to all ages and fitness levels. Please bring a towel and water bottle to class.
Fitness Walk Come join us for this 45 minute group walk through Kirby Park. The walk in ideal for all ages and fitness levels. Call 823-2191 in case of inclement weather.
Pilates Reformer @ the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
One on One and group sessions. Get a lean muscular and healthy body and a new way of working out that targets your total body. Call Lori @ 814-3051 for prices and to schedule your appointment.
Power Train Pump up your body. Designed to increase strength & muscle endurance with the use of free weights and plate loaded barbells.
SilverSneakers® Multi-level equipment based strength and conditioning exercises designed for active older adults. These exercises are designed to improve strength, flexibility and functional activities. (Click here for more information on SilverSneakers at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA.)
Step & Kick A combination of traditional step, cardio kickboxing and core conditioning. A challenging class full of variety.
Step & Sculpt Movements are performed on and off a step platform with or without risers. This class consists of basic step patterns for the new stepper as well as options for the more advanced participant. Intensity level is determined by speed, travel, and execution of movement. Increase your cardiovascular strength and endurance.
“The Workout Session” No more boring steady state cardio. The workout session has a freestyle blend of high intervals circuits that will make exercise seem like play.
Yoga Promoting flexibility and strength through body, mind, and spirit. Various breathing techniques and poses will be combined to reduce stress, increase flexibility, and enhance general well-being.
Yogalates w/ Tai Chi For the old and young who want a combination of Yoga and Pilates with the relaxation of Tai Chi.
ZUMBA(R) Zumba fuses hynotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The principle behind Zumba is incredibly simple; get fit and have fun. There are no complicated moves to learn and you don’t need the coordination of a standard aerobics class.
Zumba Gold (R) An innovative, fun and exiting program. Zumba Gold was designed for active older adults, the true beginner and/or people who are not used to exercisin, or people who may be limited physically. This amazing program is very easy to follow so anyone at any age will be able to do Zumba Gold. Another program of Zumba Gold includes a chair workout people who are sedentary or wheelchair bound.
The Spinning Room at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA.
The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA is proud to announce the installation of a sportwall on August 13, 2007. The sportwall provides fitness for all ages through fun and interactive games. It is new and innovative for our area.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA provides many exciting opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and experience within the fitness field. The college intern would receive training in fitness assessments, exercise prescription and programming, fitness and wellness promotion, and administration and management. The individual will have the option to focus on a particular area of interest based on his or her goals. The intern will “shadow” the wellness director and other staff to observe job responsibility for each position. After shadowing and depending on the intern’s readiness, they will become more independent and conquer assigned duties without supervision. Interns are expected to be friendly and outgoing, customer service oriented, very motivated and want to pursue a career in fitness. Please contact Linda Reilly with any questions or interest.
Page created and updated by Joseph Barket, Wellness Coordinator