Find Your Passion. Find Your Y.
The YMCA was established to help build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We want to help you achieve this goal by joining with our fitness family today. We offer everything from orientations and assessments to group exercise classes and personal training. At the Y, you’ll find more than just a place to work out. With opportunities to connect with new people, develop new skills and explore new interests, you might just discover a new passion, too!
Fitness Center Orientations
Our fitness center offers a comprehensive orientation designed to help new members feel comfortable and confident in their fitness journey. During this orientation, participants are introduced to our wide range of equipment, familiarized with cardio equipment, and demonstrations of equipment usage. Members can also learn about our group classes, which cover everything from yoga to high-intensity interval training. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of proper technique and safety, ensuring that everyone, regardless of fitness level, knows how to make the most of their experience. Our goal is to empower each member with the knowledge and support they need to achieve their health and wellness objectives.
Group Exercise
One of the greatest benefits of being a YMCA member is the unlimited access to our diverse group exercise classes. Whether you’re into high-energy cardio sessions, calming yoga, or strength training, there’s something for everyone. Our certified instructors lead classes designed to accommodate all fitness levels, ensuring you feel welcomed and challenged. Not only do these classes promote physical health, but they also foster a sense of community and support among participants. Joining a group class is a fantastic way to stay motivated, make new friends, and enjoy a fun, engaging workout experience. With such a variety of options available, you’ll always find the perfect fit for your fitness goals and interests.
Kick Start
Let us guide you in the right direction to achieve goals in your overall wellness. A coach will help you navigate the YMCA and review current programs offered. We are here to help you discover what works best for you. This program is offered at no cost to active members at the Sumter Family YMCA. Members must be at least 15 years old.
Your Kick Start coach will:
· Take you on a tour of our YMCA
· Provide an individual consultation
· Engage you in a fitness center orientation
· Assist with an InBody analysis
Personal Training
Whether you want to improve your overall health, increase your strength, train for a special event or just become more comfortable with using exercise equipment, personal training may be your answer. No matter your health or wellness goal, the YMCA’s personal training program can provide you the support and motivation you need to reach it.
Key benefits of working with a personal trainer include:
*Accountability, motivation and encouragement
*Improve the quality of your life
*Learn life-long key exercise principles
*Help in setting just the right pace and intensity level
*Expertise to turn your dreams into a reality
Cost: Sessions available for $35 per hour
Enhance Fitness
Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises and the fostering of strong social relationships between participants. Enhance®Fitness is geared toward older adults. Those with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, need not worry; they will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support, if necessary, and use wrist and ankle weights for strength training. submit an interest form and doctor’s referral to the member service desk.
Exercise is Medicine
This program provides individuals with access to the facility and programs to help transition smoothly from a clinical setting, like physical therapy, to a community setting. A member of our team will contact the participant after they register to set up their one-on-one consultation meeting. The participant will be shown exercises they can do to continue their therapy based on the prescription from the physician. Visit the member service desk to process your interest or registration for this program.
EBHI and Wellness
Evidence-based Health Intervention (EBHI) programs were created by the YMCA in response to changing health care trends. Programs currently offered are Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring and Living Well with Diabetes. In addition, YMCA of Sumter team members have designed programs for heart health and mental wellness such as Commit to be YFIT, STRONGHEART, and StrongMind. Additional information is available through member services or on the kiosks in the YMCA. Contact us for additional information at info@ymcasumter.org
