Fitness Programs  
   

Which programs are right for you? Figure out your current level of fitness and then look for programs that interest you. You are likely to be more successful if you're doing something fun.

Browse our pages by location or by program!
       
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 New or Returning Exerciser
Is life pulling you in a dozen different directions?  Finding the TIME to stay active a challenge?  Need support in maintaining a regular exercise routine.
Experienced Exerciser
  Is being active part of your daily schedule? Looking for variety and fresh challenges to break the boredom and plateaus?

Y's Active Adults

  Life — are you aging on your terms? Reinvent yourself in your 50s with new exercise alternatives that are gentle on your joints!

All Levels

  No matter what your fitness level, these activities will suit you or can be modified to suit you.

 

 
  NEW! The President's Challenge
    Log on to the President's Challenge Web site and join our YMCA group. You can track your activity, get motivated and see what others are doing. Free! Offered at all three locations.
     
  YPersonal Fitness
      A 12-week program offering one-one-one support to help you get back into the exercise habit. Free to members! Offered at all three locations.
     
  Circuit Training: YExpress
      30-minute circuit training workouts — simple and effective with no seat adjustments or complicated setups. Offered at all locations.
     
  Circuit Training: Strive Smart Strength
      Are you anxious to see and feel results quickly but feel working out takes up too much of your time?  Have you hit a plateau or dropped your exercise routine completely? This 30-minute circuit can help you reach your goals. Offered at Friars Road.
     
  Schedules: Fitness/Water Exercise Classes
      Check the monthly schedules to see when your favorite class is offered. Classes, unless otherwise noted, are free to members. Offered at all locations.
     
  Workout Tracking: Nike + iPod for the Gym
      Keep track of your cardio workouts and join a workout challenge using our new Nike + iPod for the Gym program at the Toby Wells YMCA. Offered at Toby Wells  & Friars Road
     
  Orientations: CTC
      Get acquainted with the equipment in the Cross-Training Centers. Offered at all locations.
     
  Orientation: Free-Weights
      An introduction to the cross-training center's free weights. Must at least 15 and have three months experience using strength-training machines. Offered at Friars Road and Toby Wells.
     
  Arthritis Fitness
      Arthritis Foundation exercise classes on land and in the water. Offered at Toby Wells, Hazard Center and Friars, depending on which class.
     
  Gravity Programs
   

  Gravity is a unique cable pulley system that puts body weight against gravity for resistance. Offered at Hazard Center & Toby Wells.

     
  Personal Training
      Hire a personal trainer to help you meet your specific fitness goals. Semi-private and group training is available also.All locations.
     
  New: Clinical Personal Training
      Individuals dealing with medical challenges can work with a highly educated trainer who can communicate with their physcian or therapist. Toby Wells.
     
  Work • Sport • Life
      Strength-training exercises geared toward specific activities like tennis, golf, skiing, running, surfing and more. Offered at Toby Wells and Friars Road.
     
  Teen/Tween Fitness
      Fitness programs for ages 9 -17. Offered at Toby Wells and Friars Road.
     
  Youth Fitness Activities
      Keep your youngsters active and having fun. Offered at Friars Road and Toby Wells, depending on the activity.
     
  Fitness Assessments
      Performed one-on-one with a personal trainer. Establish your baseline and measure your progress. Offered at Toby Wells & Friars Road.
     
  Nutritional Training
      Nutritionist Cappie Geis can help you design an eating plan that is healthful and makes sense for your life-style. All locations
     
  Pre/Post Natal Fitness  
      We offer prenatal yoga at the Hazard Center location (see mind/body schedule) Also, at Friars Road, the basic step class (Mon/Wed at 9:30; see group fitness schedule) is open to prenatal participants and moms with babies (non-toddlers). However, non pre/post natal members are also welcome to attend the class. See yoga for special populations at Toby Wells, also.  
     
  Mind/Body Fitness
      Check the monthly fitness schedules at Hazard Center and Toby Wells for classes in yoga, tai chi, Pilates, stretch and more. Classes, unless otherwise noted, are free to members. Offered at Hazard Center and Toby Wells locations.
     
  Lemond Studio Cycling
      Check the monthly group fitness schedule at Toby Wells for these great classes. Free to members. Offered at Toby Wells.
     
  Aquatic Fitness
      Aquatic personal training, master's swim stroke clinics, water fitness classes. Offered at Friars Road and Toby Wells, depending on the activity.
  Special Interest Activities
   
  • Running Club
  • Hiking Club
  • Dance
  • Nutritional training
  • and more
     


       
 
 

Using Nike + iPod for the Gym

Now at Toby Wells & Friars Road!

 

Nike + iPod for the Gym is a revolutionary concept that allows members to record workouts and track them on the Nike Plus Web site. You can also participate in monthly exercise challenges.


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Browse by Location

Mission Valley YMCA
(Friars Road)

5505 Friars Road

Mission Valley YMCA at Hazard Center

7610 Hazard Center Drive, # 101

Toby Wells YMCA

5105 Overland Avenue

Downtown YMCA (go to Web site)

500 W. Broadway, Suite B

 

New! Intro to Cycling

Come prepared to have fun while learning what those people

are doing in the dark room!

This class will include an introduction to
cycle gear, bike set up, cycle lingo and a
20-minute ride led by Fitness Director Jennifer Telfer. For more information, call (858) 496-9622.

Dates: 10:00 a.m., last Thursday of the month

Location: Toby Wells YMCA

Fee: FREE to members

Check out monthly class schedules

 

YMCA Activate America

 

YMCA Activate America™ is the YMCA’s national initiative that is rallying YMCAs across the country to further assist kids, adults and families who want to lead a healthy lifestyle, but struggle to do so. In addition to supporting this population called health seekers, YMCAs are making a commitment to their community to promote healthy living and are collaborating with other community partners to magnify their impact.

Activate America YMCAs are committed to the following:

  • Supporting those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle, but struggle to do so.
  • Being an integral part of our community’s efforts to make long-lasting changes that support healthy living.
  • Collaboration through partnerships with public, private and other nonprofit organizations. 

Learn more