Policies of the Youth Fitness Program

Age 10-12

Complete Youth Fitness Information with a Parent/ Guardian or Trainer followed by an Orientation to equipment prior to use of the Wellness Center or Genesis Room.

You may workout in the Genesis Room during the times specified; without a parent/ guardian. Otherwise, you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to workout in the Main Fitness Center.

You must have your workout card visible when in the Genesis Room or Fitness Center.  You may only perform the exercises listed on work-out card.

Cardio equipment: Participants may use the rower, treadmill, elliptical or bikes as long as they fit properly.

May participate in Youth Group Exercise Classes.

Age  13-15

Complete Youth Fitness Information with a Parent/ Guardian or Trainer followed by an Orientation to equipment prior to use of the Wellness Center or Genesis Room.

You may workout in the Genesis Room during the times specified; without a parent/ guardian. Otherwise you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to workout in the Main Fitness Center.

May incorporate Strength Training Machines into workout program with               Parent/ Guardian.

You must have your workout card visible when in the Genesis Room or Fitness Center.

May attend any Group Exercise Classes with appropriate behavior.

* Anyone ages 10- 15 can utilize the Genesis Room during the times set; however, there must be a trainer present.

*All youth ages 10-15 must record workout data and have workout card visible while in Wellness Center or Genesis Room.

MISSON STATEMENT: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

YMCA Youth Fitness

Objective

The purpose of this program is to educate all youth, ages 10 through 15 on the basic fundamentals of physical fitness.  Youth members at YMCA of Catawba Valley are allowed to use selected weight equipment after the completion of the Youth Fitness Material followed by a scheduled Training Orientation. The topics to be covered in the class include: the benefits of strength training, the components of physical fitness, the FITT principle, major muscle groups, etiquette and rules of the wellness center and group exercise classes.  It is important that participants are taught how to use equipment properly so that they can avoid injuries.  With proper instruction, youth members can be taught how to safely and effectively use equipment. 

Why do we provide this program?

The YMCA strives to provide safe and creative programs so that youth can experience and enjoy all aspects of becoming physically fit.  Research shows that by getting started with strength training at a young age, children and adolescence will more likely develop good fitness habits as adults.

How do you make an appointment?

Please call Julie Shinsel at 324-2858 to make an orientation appointment.  The first appointment will take 35-45 minutes and will cover the orientation packet and cardio equipment.  The second appointment will take close to an hour and covers the lower-body, upper-body, and core muscle workouts.