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Welcome to the YWCA of Central Massachusetts' Health and Fitness Facility.
Our mission in Health Promotion Services is to provide an array of programs
and classes in a comfortable, non-competitive environment. Our friendly, professional
staff is committed to providing our members with the knowledge they need to live
healthy, active lives. Our diverse programs and services meet the needs of everyone:
children, teens, adults, seniors, newcomers to fitness, and avid athletes!
We invite you to stop by and take a class, tour our facility, and learn more about
how the YWCA can help you on your way to a healthier, happier you!
For detailed information regarding our health and fitness facility
please download our latest Health and Fitness Brochure.
Adobe Acrobat is necessary to view our online brochure. If you do not have
Acrobat installed, you may find it
online at Adobe's website.
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Membership Office
M, T, Th |
9am-6pm |
Wed. |
9am-7pm |
Fri. |
9am-5pm |
M-F, 1-2 and S-S |
CLOSED |
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Strength & Cardio Rooms
Mon.-Thurs. |
6am-9pm |
Fri. |
6am-8pm |
Sat. |
8am-5:30pm |
Sun. |
9am-5pm |
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Pool Schedule: times vary, click here
for current info.
Aerobics Class Schedule: times vary,
click here for current info.
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For information about the YWCA's annual fitness plans, please click
here for our Health and Fitness Brochure .
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Studies show that exercise helps reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes,
colon cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, and more. Exercise also helps reduce
joint swelling and pain in people suffering from arthritis.
That is why the YWCA offers an array of exercise programs geared toward seniors.
Our senior classes teach the basics of strength training, physiology, nutrition,
and general wellness. Our chair aerobics class, designed by the National
Handicapped and Sports Association, is a conditioning program for both disabled
and able-bodied individuals. We also offer classes specifically designed to help
arthritis sufferers. These classes, offered both in and out of the water, help
increase joint flexibility, range of motion, coordination, overall stamina,
self-esteem, and increase existing muscle strength.
For a complete list of programs offered for seniors, click here.
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 National statistics reveal that American youth are exercising less and less.
With all the proven benefits of exercise, such as a healthier heart and low blood
pressure, the Health Promtoion Services (HPS) staff at the YWCA have been hard at
work instilling healthy habits in young people that will hopefully last a lifetime!
Classes geared toward teens and youth, such as Tap and Jazz, Karate for Juniors and
Pee Wees and Teen Strength Training, are offered by the YWCA to help promote healthy
young minds and bodies. Our Health & Fitness Schedule offers a complete list of
classes, both in and out of the water, that benefits children of all ages -
pick one up today!
For a complete list of youth/teen classes, click here.
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The camaraderie of group exercise, such as aerobics, helps many people stay committed
to an exercise program. At the YWCA, our aerobics program offers classes suitable to
a wide variety of fitness levels and individual needs that help keep participants
motivated! All instructors are certified and our classes challenge each participant at
an individual level.
Aerobics classes are held in rooms that feature suspended maple wood floors for cushion
and support, climate control, resistance equipment, mats, mirrors and sound systems.
Drop-in aerobic schedules are posted throughout our facility.
For a complete list of aerobic classes, click here.
Check out our aerobics rooms, click here.
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 YWCA fitness facility members can enjoy our 25-yard, heated, indoor pool year round! The
aquatics department offers a full schedule of classes for all age groups and abilities.
Classes range from American Red Cross certified swim lessons and specialty water classes,
to synchronized swimming.
Our water exercise classes give you a workout that's gentle on the joints and excellent for
toning muscles and burning body fat!
Our pool and locker rooms are handicapped accessible and our pool includes a brand new hyrdaulic
lift. All aquatics programs are available and adaptable for disabled people and our staff
and volunteers have experience in working with diverse populations.
Swimming instruction is available for individuals of all ages. All of our teaching staff
are American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors and have extensive teaching backgrounds.
For more information about the aquatics program at the YWCA, call 508-767-2505, ext. 5512.
The YWCA also offers custom swim lessons designed specifically
for your children and scheduled at your convenience.
For more information see our Custom Swim Lessons Brochure
For more information on our private swim lessons please see page 2 of our
aquatics personal training flyer.
For an aquatics class schedule, click here.
Check out our pool, click here.
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The YWCA operates a 37,000 square foot coed health and fitness center on two levels. The first
level houses a 25-yard, heated indoor pool; women's and men's locker facilities with steam rooms;
two family changing areas; one aerobic room; one multi-purpose room; and a ¾ size basketball court.
Our basketball court is available for basketball and volleyball games - drop in for an informal
pick-up game. Our gymnasium is also available to corporate leagues and individual parties. For rental
information and a schedule of open gym times, call 508-767-2505, ext. 3021.
The second level of our facility features a strength training room with Cybex equipment and free
weights, a cardiovascular room with assorted equipment, and two aerobic rooms.
Check out our facility, click here.
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Whether you are just beginning a land or water exercise program, or want to revamp your
current routine, a personal trainer at the YWCA can help you achieve new levels of physical
fitness and well-being. A trainer will work one-on-one with you to review your goals and develop
a personal fitness program that will meet your needs.
To schedule a session with a fitness personal trainer call the Strength Room Desk at
508-767-2505, ext. 3024.
For a complete list of our certified fitness personal trainers please click here.
To schedule a session with an aquatics personal trainer, call the Aquatics
Coordinator at 508-767-2505, ext. 3039.
For a complete list of our certified aquatics personal
trainers please click here.
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