FITNESS
KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTHY
Your YMCA offers many options to help you keep your body healthy and fit. Hundreds of free classes each week, state-of-the-art fitness centers, highly trained and caring staff and specialty programs for your specific interests
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Health & Fitness Served Daily, With a Smile
Your YMCA has three fully-equipped facilities to serve up your daily dose of well-being. Break a sweat, chat with a friend, relax your mind, challenge your body, try something new, recharge — the Y is here for you. We promise to help support you through every stage of life, regardless of age, physical ability, size or shape. Because we want to make sure you are ready to get started safely, certain medical conditions may warrant a medical clearance prior to getting started. We will provide you with the form and even fax it off to your physician — just let us know how we can help!
Mission Valley • Hazard Center • Toby Wells
Ready, Sweat, Go!
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Health & Fitness
| Recreation & Sports
| Group Interests
| Fitness Center RemodelThe fitness centers at Mission Valley are being upgraded and remodeled, April 23 - May 20. Check out our remodel page for all the details and a preview. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Group Exercise & Pool SchedulesDo you know your membership includes hundreds (yes, hundreds) of FREE group exercise classes every month at our three locations? Mind/body, cardio/strength, indoor cycle, water exercise, Zumba — you have it all! Check class schedules for times, etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Find it Fast
Healthy bites
There's an App for That!
Krista recommends some fitness and nutrition apps that will make it easier than ever to keep yourself on the right track. Recipe of the Month
Asparagus is in season and Krista's recipe makes a great spring side dish. See Asparagus with Lemon Mustard Sauce on the nutrition tip page.See other tips from nutritionist Krista Martinez-Trimlett in the nutrition section.
Your fast five
Take it Outside!
| Spring is in the air and there's nothing like breaking a sweat in the cool breeze. |
| Outdoor Boot Camp Here's your chance to try our popular outdoor boot camp classes for FREE! During the remodel of Mission Valley's fitness centers, Alex and Leonard will hold special five-week sessions, starting the week of April 23. Running We host social runs on Wednesday evenings and special training classes for new runners as well as those training for events. Sports Leagues We offer sports leagues for adults in basketball, soccer and volleyball. It's a great way to get some exercise while having lots of fun. Hiking Club Join us for a group hike at various scenic locations around San Diego. Water Exercise Check the water exercise class schedule (PDF) for classes offered at both Mission Valley and Toby Wells. These ongoing classes are FREE to members. Easy on the joints and extremely effective, try options like Deep Water Sweat, classes for those with arthritis, and H20 Strength. |
New & notable
Fitness Center MakeoverThe Fitness Center (Cross-Training Center, Exercise Support Center and stretch room) at Mission Valley is closed until May 20 for a major remodel, featuring brand new equipment, a functional training area, and new flooring and paint. For details, see our remodel page. |
New class
at Hazard Center combines strength and cardiovascular components with
indoor cycling. Meets 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., Tue/Thu. Download flyer (PDF) or see Gravity class schedule (PDF) |
NEW! Open CycleNow you can hop on an indoor cycle when the indoor cycling studio isn't in use at Mission Valley and Toby Wells. Take a ride anytime up to 30 minutes prior to a scheduled class. Details |
Local EventsCheck out some events around town put on by our friends and partners, including the ROC Race at Del Mar, Hoops at the Beach and the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. You'll even find some special deals for Y members. Go to Local Events. |
J.J. Knightly is 60 pounds lighter and doing triathlons, thanks to some hard work and the Team Weight Loss Challenge. Read her blog posts about this highly successful and fun program. |
Meet at Mission Valley for a social run at 6 p.m., Wednesdays. Meet
outside the west entrance. If you are interested in volunteering,
contact Michelle Victor, mvictor@ymca.org. |
Join
us for FREE health screenings, demo classes (TRX, Pilates and cycle),
health & nutrition advice and workshops, senior & sports
resources and some fun giveaways, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 23 at Mission Valley. Download the flyer (PDF). |







Health Fair: June 23