Fitness Programs

Girls on the Run

The Girls on the Run program is an experiential learning program for 3rd through 5th grade girls. The innovative curriculum, designed exclusively for pre-teen girls, includes running workouts and games that teach specific life skills such as how to make healthy decisions and get along in a group. Girls on the Run will prepare girls for a 1 or 3.1 mile running event while improving participants' self-esteem and promoting physical, emotional, mental, and social development.

The program has been featured in many publications including Runner's World, Running Times, Cooking Light, American Girl Magazine, People Magazine, and Parent Magazine.

Learn more at the official Girls on the Run web site.

The 2008-2010 GFWC-NC President and Junior Director's Special Project is a partnership with Girls on the Run of North Carolina. GFWC-NC will support the Girls on the Run program by raising $50,000.00, collecting items for Coaches and participants and volunteering at race events. The General Federation of Women's Clubs- North Carolina (GFWC-NC) was organized in May 1902 and is a volunteer organization of 150 clubs across the state. Women of all ages, interests and backgrounds work together to make their hometowns, state and nation a better place through local community service.

Please call Kara Loggins at 869-0151 for more information.

If you have questions, please contact Kara Loggins at 336-869-0151 or e-mail at kloggins@hpymca.org. (Financial assistance may be available for those who cannot afford the whole fee).

 

Silver Sneakers

This is a unique physical activity program designed to encourage Medicare-eligible members to increase their physical activity. Based on "fitness, fun and friends," the fitness center-based program incorporates fun, social programming with an exercise program that enhances independent living skills. The target market of Silver Sneakers is Medicare-eligible populations, primarily age 65 and older with activity levels ranging from active to semi-sedentary.

Silver Sneakers classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM and Fridays at 10:40am in the Upstairs Aerobics Studio. If you have any questions, please contact Kara Loggins at 869-0151.

Classes:
Cardio Circuit - Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:40 a.m.

Muscular Strength and Range of Movement - Tues, Thurs & Fri at 10:40 a.m.

SilverSplash - Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:45 a.m.

Belly Dancing

Beginner Belly Dancing Classes
Mondays at 7:15pm

Stay tuned for next available class information!

0 to 5K Training Program

Tuesdays at 8:45 am in the Fitness Center Studio

Classes run June 22 through August 17

Designed for new runners and those wanting a summer fitness challenge. Our training program will have you ready to run a 5K by the end of the summer.

Classes are led by Kathy Jacobs, ACE certified Personal Trainer, group exercise instructor, runner and triathlete.  Kathy has completed 9 marathons, 1 ultra-marathon, and numerous 5K races and can help you make your 5K goal!

Cost:  $45/YMCA members,  $60/Non Members
Includes Terry's Challenge 5K entry fee (August 21st)