Health and Wellness

 

Participation in VSYMCA health and fitness programs offer opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, self-confidence, and improved mental abilities and cognition -- not to mention the obvious benefits of healthy hearts, lungs, bones and muscles.  We believe that exercise and health education are important for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. Simply stated, people can truly benefit from our unique health and wellness programs.

 

So, if you are looking to give your life an energy boost, the Valley-Shore YMCA features full scale gyms, two 25-yard swimming pools, aquatic programs for all levels and ages, swim teams, fitness classes, summer camps and much more- our Health and Wellness system has something for everyone!  Be sure to review all of our programs in the links below and enroll now for the upcoming season!

 

Try our NEW Nordic Walking class:

Burn 46% more calories in an hour, increase your heart rate, improve posture, strenghten muscles and reduce stress on the joints by as much as 30%. Poles are supplied at no extra charge!  Dress in comfortable clothing and supportive footwear.  The first class meets at our facility in Westbrook.

• Every Saturday  February 20 -March 27th @ 10:30AM.

 

We guarantee you’ll be surprised just how much the Y has to offer at very affordable prices.

 

For more information on Health and Wellness programs Click Here

 

If you desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle but need support to do so, please contact Dana Duncan at (860) 399-9622, to help you become a successful health seeker.

 

Spring 2010 Program Offerings:

• Ballroom Dance
• Bellydance Fusion (NEW)
• Body Pump
• Cardio Power Interval
• Cardio Circuit Class
• Cardio Sculpt
• Cycle, Cycle and Sculpt & Cycle Express (drop in)
• F.I.R.E.
• Instructors Choice
• Intense Interval
• Kickboxing
• Legs Bums and Tums
• Low Impact Aerobics
• Low Impact Body Sculpt
• Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
• Nordic Walking (NEW)
• Path to Fitness
• Pilates Core Conditioning
• Sassy Sneakers
• Stretch, Breath and Relax
• Tai Chi Core and Tai Chi Whole Body
• Walkstrong
• Yoga (beginner)
• Zumba

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Activate Valley-Shore

Activate Valley-Shore is an innovative health initiative of the YMCA movement that is making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans. The work done under this initiative will help to refine how YMCAs operate to better serve Health Seekers.

• Activate Valley-Shore