Ambler Area YMCA Wellness Programs

The YMCA health and wellness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in YMCA programs offers youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities.

YMCA programs and services cut across diverse populations with diverse needs and attempt to take into account the total-health of each person. The YMCA provides a variety of health and wellness programs including exercise and water fitness classes for people and families of all ages, health and wellness seminars, educational classes, personalized training programs, non-competitive youth and adult sports leagues and social opportunities for seniors and families.

CHECK OUT OUR CLASS SCHEDULES! 

NEW!!! NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATIONS

Meet with Kelly McBride our Registered Dietician to get yourself on the right track to a healthier liefstyle!

Cost:

Half hour session: $50.00

1 Hour session: $75.00

Call Kathy Perry at 215-641-1245 for more details.

ACTIVE FAMILY TIME

*Free for Full Privilege Family Members ONLYKids ages 6-12

Active Family Time is open for children whose parents are participating in an aerobics class in the gym. The gym is divided and kids will participate in physical activity while their parents are participating in the aerobics class. Parents must sign their children in and out of the program each week.

HOURS:

Mon. & Wed.   7:15pm-8: 15 pm

Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 pm-7:00 pm

Saturdays        9:00am-10:00am

GROUP EXERCISE

Please check at the front desk for the current group fitness schedule.  Teens 15 years and older are encouraged to participate in our fitness classes!  *Classes with low attendance may be cancelled at any time.

 BODYPUMP   BIA

All Classes are one hour unless otherwise indicated.

Designed for all ages and fitness levels, BODYPUMP delivers real results, real fast.  This athletic-based workout uses barbells with adjustable weights to work every major muscle group in the body.  With motivating music and awesome instructors, BODYPUMP strengthens, tones, and defines like nothing else can!

TRIM ‘N SCULPT       BIA

This body conditioning class will tone, firm, and reshape your entire body by reducing body fat and increasing lean muscle. The 45-minute workout is fast-paced and challenging with motivating music that will help you improve strength, flexibility, posture, and balance without adding bulk.  The group atmosphere and ending “thought of the day” will leave you wanting more!  All ability levels welcome.

WOMEN’S BODYSHAPING   BI      (Held in the fitness center.)

Improve your overall health, quicken your metabolic rate, develop a positive self image, and learn how weight training can work for you.  This class utilizes various weight training equipment to strengthen your abdomen, back, chest, shoulders, legs, hips, and arms.

AB ATTACK   BIA

Designed for beginners, as well as more advanced exercisers, this class targets the mid-section. Work your abdominals and back from a variety of angles in this 20-minute class and promote core strength and stabilization.

BODYSTEP   BIA

BODYSTEP is an athletic workout that will shape and tone your entire lower body and push your fat-burning systems into high gear!  The group atmosphere is inspiring.  The music and energy is addictive!  Effective and easy-to-follow moves provide a high-energy, athletic cardio blast that is simple enough for men and women of all ages & fitness levels.

DANCE AEROBICS     BIA

The aerobic class that gives you great cardiovascular conditioning without repetitive movements.  This is a dance-inspired program that blends jazz, ballet, and modern dance to challenge the intermediate/advanced exerciser both physically and mentally.  Class also includes 15 minutes of toning and matwork.  *Drop-in by instructor approval

FLEX   BIA

Walk, skip, jog, and run your way to fitness.  Combine all the benefits of cardio, strength, and flexibility in one workout!  We leave out the complicated choreography and add motivational music to help you meet your fitness goals. 

WALKING CLUB     BI   (formerly Mommy & Me Stroller Fitness)

Do you enjoy walking?  Is it getting too cold?  Rainy? Icy?  Come join our Wednesday WALKING CLUB & forget the weather outside!  Add strength and stretch segments to complete this 60-minute workout.  Friends, family, neighbors, and strollers welcome.

***NOTE: Walking Club CANCELLED on Wed. 10:45 am- 11:45 am.

QI GONG    BI

QI GONG, which literally means “energy work” is similar to Tai Chi, in that it incorporates slow, meditative movements with deep abdominal breathing.  Learn to calm the mind as you energize the body.

YOGA   BIA

Derived from the sanscrit word “yug”, yoga means to yoke, bend, join, or direct one’s attention.  This beautiful, ancient system uses the practice of postures, proper breathing, and concentration techniques that teach the yoga student to focus on the spirit, mind, and body.

YOGALATE   BI

Get the best of both Yoga and Pilates training in one class. Build core strength and give muscles definition in this 60-minute workout.

PILATES   IA

Experience the form of exercise founded by Joseph Pilates over half a century ago.  This format focuses on core abdominal strength, body alignment, concentration, and yoga-like stretching.  Unlike many other programs, PILATES creates length in the muscles, redefining them to give a longer, leaner look.  Build core strength and flexibility in this 60-minute mat class.

PERSONAL TRAINING