Fitness & Wellness

Fitness in Rapids

CARDIO CHISEL M/W 5:25-6:25 AM (Session 1) M/W/F 5:25-6:25 AM (Session 2 & 3) This energetic body sculpting class includes intense cardio combinations followed with strength and resistance training for a full body workout. Step, resistance bands, exercise balls and free weights are incorporated into this challenging program designed to leave you feeling stronger and full of energy. Guaranteed to make you sweat! Recommended for all fitness levels.	BUTTS & GUTS T/R 5:30-6:20 AM A total body, low impact "burn." Strengthen tone, shape and condition your body without extreme aerobics or dancing. Challenge yourself using the stability ball, weights, and some floor work. This class is instructed to meet the needs of all levels, focusing on arms, abs, butts, and thighs.
TONE IT UP M/W/F 8:50-9:50 AM This class mixes intervals of toning with weights and band, complemented with segments of cardio and abdominal work to give you multiple options for the beginner to the experienced exerciser so you can choose what is right for you.	TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING T/R 9:00-9:50 AM This class gives you a great warm up with a slightly different format each time to prevent boredom followed by a variety of total body toning primarily using discs, bands and weights.
SWEAT EXPRESS T/R 5:00-5:50 PM A moderate to high intensity workout that is suitable for all fitness levels. Cardio utilizing the steps with a combination of free weights, resistance bands and exercise balls to strengthen and tone all your muscle groups.	STEP N' KICK M/W 6:00-6:50 PM A combination of our popular Cardio Step, and Cardio Kick formats all packed into one high energy class. This class combines everything you love about step aerobics with your favorite cardio kick boxing moves and is set to great high-energy music.
BEGINNER FITNESS M/W 5:00-5:50 PM This class promises to give you a taste of several different introductions to working out. This is a beginner level class but will give you a total body workout. This class will get you sweating and help you get to know the basics.	SATURDAY MORNING MIX UP SAT 8:00-8:50 AM (CLASS BEGINS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12) Want a little variety in your workout? Come see what is available at the Y. Each Saturday a different instructor will teach their class to put a little more variety into your workout. Come take the class that your schedule won't normally allow. We look forward to seeing you, but sign up now because space is limited.
TURBO CHARGE T/R 7:00-7:50 PM This class will offer a little bit of everything so that we can offer you the very best fat and calorie burning workout there is. Each class will vary slightly so that we make sure that you are maximizing your calorie burn and having fun at the same time. You'll have the chance to enjoy everything from High Intensity Interval Training, to dancy kickboxing, to step and stretch intervals. Hope you'll join us; we guarantee that you'll love the results.

Fitness in Port Edwards

BODY BURN
M/W 9:00-9:50 AM
Try this great step warm up with different upper/lower body and abdominal combinations to help you reach all of your goals. Get a great total body workout in just 50 minutes.

TOTAL BODY TUNE UP
M/W 5:00-5:50 PM
(GREAT FOR BEGINNERS)
This full body workout set to energizing music combines cardiovascular conditioning with resistance training and stretching to give you a well rounded, low impact workout. Make it as easy or as difficult as you'd like. Great for the beginning exerciser.

Specialty Fitness

PILATES ON THE BALL
T/R 10:00-11:00 AM
AT SWC YMCA WISCONSIN RAPIDS
This class will blast some serious calories with a light cardio warm up followed by strength and resistance training "on the ball." The strength portions of this workout will focus on abdominals, glutes, inner/outer thighs and low back. It will incorporate traditional pilates mat work with some favorite stability ball exercises. We'll change up the format of the class each week to prevent boredom. Grab your water bottle and gym shoes and come join the fun.

ZUMBA
T/R 6:00-6:50 PM
AT SWC YMCA WISCONSIN RAPIDS
Zumba combines high energy and motivating Latin and international music with unique moves that are fun and easy to do. Get your heart pumping with one of our most popular and fun-filled classes. You'll want the music to keep on going all night long!

SPECIALTY FITNESS CLASS
FEES
MEMBER -2x per week
$16 (Session 1) / $20 (Session 2 & 3)
NON-MEMBER 2x per week
$65 (Session 1) / $75 (Session 2 & 3)

GENTLE YOGA
Monday - 5:15-6:15 PM
Port Edwards YMCA - Veneman Room

GENTLE FIRESIDE YOGA
Wednesday- 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Camp Alexander (min. 10 participants)

FEE
Member $30 Non-Member $40

A flowing yoga practice for all bodies, ages and fitness levels, this class focuses on improving strength, flexibility, balance and self-intention. A great foundational class for beginners, continuing practitioners and athletes too! In this 60 minute class we will learn breath awareness and foundational yoga poses (with options for all students/ability levels at a slower pace to bring inner peace).

ROAD RACE CYCLING
AT PORT EDWARDS YMCA
(SESSION 2 AND 3 ONLY)
Calling all cycling enthusiasts! This class will offer you all the challenges of a road race set to great music and motivating drills throughout the class. It will keep you sweating from beginning to end. If you love a challenge this class is for you.

FEES
Member $20
Non-Member $75
Mon/Wed 6:00 - 6:50 pm

Weight Loss

Want to get rid of those extra pounds once and for all? Try our new personalized health program!

Meetings take place at SWC YMCA Wisconsin Rapids Branch
Personalized to your schedule
Fits YOUR needs and YOUR goals!

Our one-on-one program will guide you through the challenge to taking that weight off for good. It is our goal not only to change your exercise habits, but also to create better eating habits, so that the results will be permanent lifestyle changes. Partner with us on your weight loss journey, we look forward to being with you every step of the way.

Non-members receive FREE use of the Wellness Center during the program. Better, yet, if you join within 30 days after your program we'll waive your joiners fee!

FEES
$180, OR pay $60/mo for 3 months
Fee must either be paid in full, or the first month's payment along with forms completed for monthly deduction of $60 from a checking, savings, or credit card for the remaining months
(fees will be deducted on the fifth of every month).

Want to do the program with a friend or as a family? Special group pricing available!

LIMITED OPENINGS! SIGN UP NOW!

Family Fitness

Both locations are equipped with state-of-the-art Wellness Centers. It's a great place for young (13 and older) and young-at-heart to begin practicing a healthy lifestyle. The Wellness Center includes 24 pieces of cardiovascular equipment each with their own television, a STRIVE strength selectorized circuit, Cybex and Matrix free weights, and audio system. Both Wellness Centers have an inviting atmosphere, spaced appropriately and have good lighting.

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS

Each Wellness Center is open to members age 13 and older who have completed a Wellness Center orientation. We offer several different orientation times. Orientations are mandatory. A Wellness Center orientation will introduce you to each piece of the STRIVE Circuit, review our cardio sign-in system and guidelines for cleaning equipment. Our Youth Wellness Center orientation entails a comprehensive overview of how all of our cardiovascular equipment works as well as safe and proper use of all equipment.

Personal Training

A results-driven one-on-one training program
Through one-on-one sessions, our ACE Certified personal trainer will assess your fitness level/abilities and develop a plan focused on achieving challenging, but realistic goals. The result: an exercise program specific to your needs, health status, limitations and personal goals.

Receive proper exercise techniques and progression instruction and avoid common mistakes and exercise related injuries
Learn innovative training techniques to enhance health, fitness and prevent exercise monotony
Receive positive encouragement, motivation and accountability.
Obtain the latest health and fitness information
Your personal training session may include: Resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning
Flexibility training
Sport-specific training and conditioning
Balance, coordination and stability training

Getting started is easy:

Stop by our Member Services desk to obtain a personal training questionnaire.
Complete the questionnaire when you purchase your package and return it to the Member Services desk.
Our ACE certified personal trainer will call to set up an initial consultation.

FEES
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER: (45 minute sessions)
3 for $60; 5 for $90; 10 for $150; 15 for $175
INDIVIDUAL NON-MEMBER: (45 minute sessions)
3 for $90; 5 for $140; 10 for $250; 15 for $325
PARTNER (MEMBERS): Do you and a friend have the same workout goals?
Sign up together and save! (60 minute sessions)
3 for $105; 5 for $160; 10 for $260
Package sessions must be used in the same number of months as sessions purchased.

PILATES PERSONAL TRAINING
Need help with your form for Pi-Yo or Pilates Perfect? This is the time to do it. Sign up for 1, 3, 5 or 10 one-on-one sessions with your pilates personal trainer who will help you with form if you are just getting started, or just want the extra help to ensure perfect form. Contact the front desk to schedule your sessions.

FEES
INDIVIDUAL: (45 minute sessions)
1 for $25; 3 for $60; 5 for $90; 10 for $150; 15 for $175

Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It's about balance and engaging your spirit, mind and body. The SWC YMCA is the perfect place where you can work toward that balance by learning new skills while fostering connections with friends through our programs, or bringing the whole family and enjoying special time together. At the Y, it's not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.

In this section you will find many offerings to challenge and offer you a fulfilling experience. Whether your goal is to be more fit, lose weight, share more time with your family, or feel better, our complete set of personal wellness choices will provide you the chance to be at your best!