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Adults Health, Well-Being & Fitness

 

 

SMART START Healthy Living - exclusively at our YMCA!

SMART START Healthy Living, only found at the Valley of the Sun YMCA, was developed to provide a unique, new way to achieve fitness for everyday life and good health for a lifetime. A "custom" program will be built just for you, your lifestyle and your goals. Just give our SMART START Concierge 15 minutes to explain our services, and we promise this combination of personal attention and new fitness tools (not just machines!) will get you in shape if you give it a chance. Live a better life-make a SMART START!

• Come visit any branch and see our SMART START Concierge
• Call 602-404-9622 to schedule an appointment
Email SMART START to schedule an appointment

SMART START Personal Fitness Menu

SMART START Personal Fitness Menu

Personal Training at the Y just got personal! We now have two levels of Personal Training- Small Group and One-On-One. Our professional, certified trainers will design a program just for you-making sure you have variety of exercise using new tools, time-efficiency, and most important-results! And we will find a time that fits your schedule so come on in and see what we can do for you.
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SMART START Assessment Menu

SMART START Assessment Menu

Having trouble setting attainable, measurable, realistic goals? Does it all seem overwhelming? A YMCA SMART START Assessment gives you important baseline measurements to guide us in designing a program just for you. Measurements reveal the good news and the not so good news, so we can take the guesswork out of goal setting.
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JUMP START Circuit Programs

JUMP START Circuit Programs

"Get a Jump" on that path to a healthier, more fit you! Our 8-week Jump Start Circuit Program is the perfect place to begin a realistic workout regimen that really works. Class meets in a group, twice a week for a total of 16 sessions, for a great 45 minute session. Using our unique circuit equipment, participants move from station to station as you get a full body workout. Our healthy lifestyle coach is with the class every step of the way, setting individual goals, offering encouragement and tracking progress. We offer JUMP START II for those who want a more intense workout, FEM START for women only, FAM START for families (kids and adults together), and SILVER START for active, older adults.
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Group Cardio Classes

Group Cardio Classes

Group fitness classes are among the most popular exercise programs offered by the YMCA. Whether you're a beginner or a disciplined athlete, we have a wide variety of classes for all levels. Burn calories, sculpt, shape, and increase muscle tone, all in a friendly, social environment.
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Muscular Strength Classes

Muscular Strength Classes

Our muscular strength classes are focused on results. Regardless of your level of fitness, we have a muscle strength class for you to help you enhance your flexibility, balance and overall muscle strength. From Abs, Gluts & Legs to Total Body Conditioning, choose the workout that's right for you and benefit from the expertise of our highly trained certified fitness instructors.
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Studio Cycling

Studio Cycling

These high-energy group cycling classes combine heart pumping music and instructor motivation with the body-changing effects of cardiovascular cycling. Work out at your own pace and enjoy the exhilaration of this challenging and inspiring exercise.
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Water Fitness Classes

Water Fitness Classes

Take to the water for fun and fitness! We offer a variety of Aquatic Exercise programs for all fitness levels-and you don't have to be a swimmer to participate! The programs-which take place mainly in the shallow water- range from joint range of motion classes to high intensity aerobic classes. Exercising in the water provides a challenging workout in a near weightless and zero impact environment.
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Senior Adult Exercise Classes

Senior Adult Exercise Classes

We offer a variety of fitness programs specifically designed for the older adults who seek cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility exercise.
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YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program

YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles and reduce their chances of developing diabetes by more than half. By eating healthier, increasing physical activity and losing a small amount of weight, a person with pre-diabetes CAN prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by 58%.
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Yoga/Pilates

Yoga/Pilates

Yoga/Pilates classes are ideal for those wishing to improve flexibility, balance and tone while strengthening core muscle groups. These no impact, low intensity workouts include stretching and core muscle training exercises. The results? Enhanced mobility, long, strong muscles, a flat stomach, strong back, improved posture and a more streamlined body. Perfect for any age or fitness level.
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Karate

Karate

This program incorporates self-discipline with martial arts movements while allowing for advancement at the individual student's pace.
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Meditation and Calming Exercise

Meditation and Calming Exercise

We offer classes in meditation, or calming exercise combined with meditation. Meditation attempts to get one beyond the "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation, achieving a higher state of focus, self-awareness or simply a more relaxed and peaceful state of mind.
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Massage/Reflexology

Massage/Reflexology

Elevate your spirit and relax your mind with our wholesome and healing therapies.
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Dance

Dance

Dance your way into fitness with any of our great dance classes! Dancing gets your heart going along with improving your coordination. Have fun by getting a terrific workout into your schedule!
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Health & Wellness: Weight Management/ Education/ Screenings

Health & Wellness: Weight Management/ Education/ Screenings

Embark on a wellness path and let the YMCA help you set goals toward a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Learn about nutrition, weight management and health issues. We also offer health testing and screening in a variety of areas.
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Walking and Running Clubs

Walking and Running Clubs

Walking or running can often be a solitary athletic pursuit, but when you join a YMCA walking or running club, you join others who want to enjoy the motivation and encouragement of others. You can even train for events as a team! So lace up your sneakers and hit the trail together.
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