The YMCA of Western North Carolina – We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
YMCA of Western North Carolina
Group Classes
Y group fitness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in Y programs offers youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities.
Healthy Lifestyles
More information coming soon!
Personal Fitness
Are you looking to re-energize a workout program after hitting a plateau, train for a specific sports event, or need multiple one-on-one workout sessions throughout the week/month? A nationally certified personal trainer will design a workout program specifically tailored to help you achieve your fitness goals and be there every step of the way to cheer you on! Packages vary and you can customize your own. Please call the Y where you would like to start your personal training program.
Water Activities
These classes have it all! Motivation, aerobic choreography, muscle conditioning, improved cardiovascular endurance and muscle tone by using the buoyancy and resistance of the water. Great workout with no impact or harmful effects on joints/muscles and stay cool. Ideal for all fitness levels, non-swimmers included.
LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a twelve week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is completely supported by our Healthier Communities Campaign so it is completely free for cancer survivors and their families. Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self esteem. A final goal of the program is to assist participants in developing their own wellness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle, not only as part of their recovery, but as a way of life. In addition to the physical benefits, the program provides participants a supportive environment and a feeling of community with their fellow survivors, YMCA staff and members. More than 12 million cancer survivors live in the United States, and 3 out of 4 families will help care for a family member with cancer. Recent medical research has shown that exercise can counteract the often debilitating side effects of cancer treatment. The Y has partnered with the LIVESTRONG Foundation to help these survivors and their families.
