South County YMCA

Health and Wellness        

The South County YMCA strives to offer excellence in fitness facilities and programming. Our staff is dedicated to helping all that we serve through communication with members and identifying the individual needs of each health seeker.

The South County YMCA provides a variety of health and wellness programs, including land and water fitness classes for individuals of all ages.  We provide members and families health and wellness seminars, educational classes, personalized training programs, non-competitive youth and adult sports leagues and social opportunities for seniors and families.

This all-inclusive approach is what sets the YMCA apart from your typical fitness facility.

Some of the Programs offered through our Health and Wellness Department are:

  • Group Exercise Classes
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Personal Training
  • Personal Fitness Programs
  • Pre-Teen and Teen Strength Training
  • Equipment Orientation
  • Healthy Lifestyle


  • Group Exercise Classes

    The South County Y offers more than 35 group exercise classes a week. They include step, body sculpting, Zumba, interval training, hi-lo and cardio kick boxing. Most classes are for the beginner as well as the advanced participant. Please see the weekly exercise schedule for details.

  • Yoga

    A series of asanas, or postures, form the foundation of the practice that connects movement with breath, enhancing flexibility and muscle tone throughout the body. The benefits of yoga include reduced stress, strengthened nervous system, improved health and relaxation. Please see the weekly exercise schedule for details.

  • Pilates

    Focusing on core strength in the torso, abdomen and spine, this mind-body conditioning class uses stretching, strengthening and breathing exercises to tone muscles, increase flexibility, and improve posture and balance. Please see the weekly exercise schedule for details.



  • Personal Training

    Let a nationally certified Personal Trainer take your workouts to the next level. Please contact the Welcome Center at 783-3900 to set up your appointment.

  • Personal Fitness Program

    This program is designed for the beginner exerciser or people who are returning to an exercise program. This program lasts 12 weeks and is led by a certified staff member. To schedule an appointment, please contact the fitness center.

  • Pre-Teen and Teen Strength Training Programs

    This program is required for all children ages 11 to 15 who would like to use the Fitness Center.  A certified staff member will bring your child through the fitness room and teach them the components of a safe fitness program using Nautilus and cardio equipment. Please see the brochure for dates and times.


  • Equipment Orientations

    Meet with a certified YMCA fitness staff member to show you how to properly use our Nautilus and cardio equipment. This is a free benefit to members. Please contact the Fitness Center  to set up your appointment.

  • Healthy Lifestyle Program

    It’s all about you at the YMCA. Change habits that are unhealthy in your life. A Healthy Lifestyle Coach will supervise and help you develop an ACTION plan for change that is specific to your own personal needs. The group provides positive reinforcement and inspiration as members draw strength form each other. For more information, please contact the Welcome Center.
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