Adult Wellness

 Class Descriptions August Group Exercise Schedule 

Discover your potential! Work with a certified YMCA Personal Trainer and accomplish your wellness goals. Regardless of age or fitness level, personal attention and expert advice will help you achieve maximum results and avoid injury.

Personal Training Rates and Packages:

Please contact Beth McKinney, Wellness Director, at 336.387.9622 for additional questions.

The Spears YMCA offers a variety of Wellness Programs and Services like Wellness Center Orientation, Indoor Triathalon training and more!

The Spears YMCA offers 3 Adult Sports: Pickleball, Outdoor Soccer, and Volleyball. 

The Spears YMCA in partnership with the Greensboro Black Belt Academy offers Tae Kwon Do at three locations for children and adults.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free program designed for cancer survivors 18 years and older who have become de-conditioned and fatigued from their treatment. Participants receive a FREE 12-week Metro membership and may use the facilities at any time. Participants may bring in a family member who can work out on their own.

Did you know that a 30-minute walk in the water is equivalent to a two-hour walk on land? Water resistance offers an excellent opportunity for muscle toning and body sculpting. Water also cools the body during exercise, which reduces stress on the heart and reduces the risk of injury by lessening the impact on weight-bearing joints, muscles, and bones.

Pedaling an indoor cycle may change the life of someone with Parkinson’s disease. Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic showed a 35% reduction in symptoms by the simple act of pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace – optimally, 80-90 revolutions per minute. Fast pedaling is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease and should not be touted as such, but compelling evidence shows that it does make a real difference for many who try it. We do know that fast-paced cycling is changing the lives of increasing numbers of participants who, before this, had no hope beyond medication and eventually surgery to slow the progression of their disease.

Goals:

• Improve the quality of life of Parkinson’s disease patients and their caregivers
• Educate patients, caregivers, and the general public about the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle after a Parkinson’s diagnosis;
• Support research dedicated to prevention and treatment of Parkinson’s disease

Program Information

Who: Participants must be 30-75 years old Be diagnosed with Idiopathic PD Complete and submit a signed consent form and medical clearance Interview with the YMCA Wellness Director Agree to periodically monitor progress.

When: This is an on-going program on Thursday mornings at 10:45. You must complete the interview and below form before attending your first class.

Cost: This is a free program for participants, both members and non-members.

For more information, contact Beth McKinney, Spears YMCA Wellness Director at 336.387.9631.

A class designed for people with MS to help with daily functions. Workouts are designed to increase muscular strength and mobility. This class meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:00am.

As part of the YMCA’s collaboration with Cone Health, Debbie Kinney, RN, is on site at the Spears YMCA offering health assessments, Provider Referral Exercise Program  (PREP), wellness counseling, and Cone Health speakers.

Contact Debbie Kinney by phone at 336–908–8807 to schedule an appointment or ask a question.

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am – 1pm

Age Guidelines for Fitness Age 9+

Fitness Center

• Age 16 and up may use strength equipment alone
• Age 14-15 may use strength equipment after completing Teen Certification
• Age 13 and up may use cardio alone
• Age 9-12 may use cardio equipment with parent – no weight equipment
• Age 9-13 may do body weight exercises with parent – no weight lifting

Group Exercise Classes

• Age 14 and up may do any class without parental supervision
• Age 9-13 may do cardio (Zumba, cycle, Tabata, Pound, etc.), Pilates, or yoga with parent. For cycle classes, the child must be big enough to fit on cycle properly and parent must be on the bike immediately next to the child’s bike.