Health & Wellness
Couch to 5k
Have you spent too much time on the couch this winter? Join the Couch to 5k program and in eight weeks you’ll be transformed into a fitter, healthier you – ready to run your first 5k road race if you choose! This beginner’s running schedule has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months. Program will lead up to the Valley YMCA Sunset 5k on June 6th. Couch to 5k participants with 100% attendance will receive reduced race entry fee. Contact Kyle Scrivines for any questions at 203 375 5844 or kscrivines@cccymca.org.
Ages:
Teens and Adults
When:
Tuesday/Thursday 5:00 to 5:45
Where:
YMCA Group Fitness Room for stretching, then outside for “street work”
Fees:
Facility Members: Free
Community Members: $30.00
Personal Training
Whether you are 15 or 75, an experienced or beginning exerciser, personal training can help you reach your health and fitness goals. Our NASM certified personal trainers will help develop an individualized program that is perfect for you and will support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to help you look, feel and live better.
Contact the Y for more information.
Group Exercise Classes
Ages: 15 and up
Over 20 group exercise classes are available each week! Check out the monthly exercise schedule for more information.
Days & Times: View our group exercise schedules
Cost:
Members: FREE
Personal Training
Whether you are 15 or 75, an experienced or beginning exerciser, personal training can help you reach your health and fitness goals. Our NASM certified personal trainers will help develop an individualized program that is perfect for you and will support you with expert knowledge, coaching and motivation to help you look, feel and live better.
Registration: Personal Training sessions are sold in one hour increments and are scheduled between members and trainers. Contact the Y for more information.
SilverSneakers® Classes
SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance, and chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SilverSneakers® YogaStretch
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
SilverSneakers® Silver Splash
Silver Splash offers lots of fun, shallow-water moves to improve agility, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength and balance.