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Health & Wellness
Y WEIGHT CHALLENGE
Fall 2012
Be our next “before” and “after” in this 12-week program. Average weight loss per person in this program is 20 pounds! When you join this friendly competition, you’ll lose weight with your team and get fit by exercising with a personal trainer three times a week for 12 weeks. They will assist you to develop realistic goals, make healthy lifestyle changes and use weight management techniques to improve your overall health and wellness. Contact Health & Wellness Director Amy Dittman with any questions.
3x per week for 12 weeks
YMCA Members = $360
Non-Members = $720
Payment will be due by first meeting. Monthly payment options are available.
Download your application packet here!
September 10, 2012 Application Packet Due
Packet consists of 3 items: Application, Medical Questionnaire, Physician’s Clearance (please place all in a sealed envelope marked Attn: Y Weight Challenge) and provide to the service center.
September 12, 2012 Mandatory Meeting at 6:30 pm at the South City Family Y
Meet your personal trainer and teammates, review rules of competition, get measured, weighed and before photo taken. No workout. Wear comfortable clothing.
September 17, 2012 Program Begins
This will be the first week of the 12-week program; participants will meet with the team and with Personal Trainer 3 times per week.
December 7, 2012 Program Ends
Final weigh in and circumference measurements taken that week.
Check out our Fall I Session classes here!
Free to Full members
Y Personal Fitness (ages 13 and up)
Is this your first time considering an exercise routine? Or have you tried to exercise and just can't keep with it? Then Y Personal Fitness is designed just for you! Check out this 12-week program that pairs you with a personal coach to help you meet our goals. Hundreds of people have signed up just in the past year!
FREE to Full Members
Fitness Consultation (ages 13 and up)
A 60 minute meeting with a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer or one of our other trained staff to discuss any or all of the following as time permits:
- Realistic Goal Setting
- Optimal Health and Lifestyle Choices
- Effective Exercise Guidelines for:
- Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, Disease Prevention
- Body Composition Analysis
- Fitness Benchmarking: Aerobic Capacity Testing, Strength Assessment
- Fitness Center Orientation
Contact Service Center to schedule an appointment (314) 644-3100
$100 Value – FREE to full members
Nutritional Counseling
The South City Family YMCA provides private sessions regarding nutrition and fitness, weight management, low cholesterol/low fat, diabetes, hypertension and other modified diets. If you are pregnant and would like specific advice, we will be able to help you! For more information, contact Amy Dittman our Director of Health & Wellness at (314) 644-3100.
You can also check out our Living Light Nutrition Class with our Registered Dietician. Anna will teach you all about the Food Guide Pyramid, importance of carbs, fats, proteins, recipe makeovers, how to read a food label, and MUCH more! Register today!
Register online now for YMCA programs and classes.
