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Youth Fitness

What is it?
The Youth Wellness Center is a complimentary service offered to facility members of the Peninsula Family YMCA and Bay Area Members. Our state-of-the-art youth fitness center has strength training machines, stability balls, jump ropes and coming soon, “Dance-Dance Revolution” games and stationary bikes!.
The program stresses cardiovascular conditioning and muscular strength which can decrease body fat, increase strength, and improve sports performance. The cardiovascular and strength equipment provided have been specially designed for youths 8-12 years of age.

Why Do Kids Need Their Own Fitness Center?
Today’s youth are confronted with 4 growing epidemics:
• Inactivity
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Overuse Sports Injuries

Studies have shown that by introducing children to the concept of a regular exercise routine at an early age the chances of them keeping these habits as they grow into adults increases, while the occurrence of obesity, diabetes and overuse sports injuries decrease, making for stronger, healthier kids, teens and adults.

Getting Started:

1.) Sign up for an appointment with a fitness instructor.  To make an appointment contact the Information and Registration Desk at the YMCA.  (The Youth Wellness Center is for YMCA members only.)  Appointments are available starting May 2008.

2.) Meet with Fitness Instructor

• Parents please plan to join your child for the initial consultation to sign waivers and obtain more information on the program.

• Kids come dressed to workout!

*Parents must attend orientation in order for your child to use the equipment.

For More Information on the Youth Wellness Center Contact: Lisa Kruger, Health & Wellness Director at (650) 294-2609 or lkruger@ymcasf.org

Youth Fitness Orientation
Youth Fitness Youth Fitness Orientation Youth members ages 10 - 15, accompanied by an adult, are invited to use designated areas of the fitness center once they have completed a Youth Fitness Orientation. They are also invited to take group fitness classes once the group fitness instructor has evaluated them, and has determined that the equipment being used, as well as the type of class, is safe. To sign up for our Youth Fitness Orientation, please contact the Information & Registration Desk, or the Associate Health and Wellness Director, Dominic Alvarez (650)294.2612. (After completion of the orientation, youth ages 10 - 12 may use designated areas but must be accompanied by an adult member at all times. Youth ages 13 - 15 may use the same designated areas on their own.)

Martial Arts
Ages 6 - 10   Dates to be determined

Beginning in January 2008, Peninsula Family YMCA will host Fullcircle Martial Arts. Classes will be 45 minutes long and will feature dynamic warm-ups, flexibility, cardiovascular, endurance, and strength training, traditional, sport, and practical
self-defense while encouraging and reinforcing the YMCA’s character values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. For more information, please contact our Associate Health & Wellness Director. Location: Multi-Purpose Room

Facility Members: $70

Program Members*: $85

Community Members: $100

Uniform Fee: $20

Cardio 4 Kids ages 8 - 12

Wednesday, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

January 9 - Feburary 27

March 5 - April 23

April 30 - June 18

When children begin exercising at a young age, they develop cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength and positive self-image. The Peninsula Family YMCA believes that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. Our youth will not only be physically active in this program, they will have fun, make new friends and build self confidence in a supportive and safe atmosphere. During the eight-week session, boys and girls will participate in aerobic exercise, sports drills, and stretch and cool down exercises. This class is noncompetitive and no experience is necessary. Participants will need to wear tennis shoes, comfortable clothing and have a positive attitude! Contact Lisa Kruger for more information at (650)294.2609. Location: Studio

Facility Members: $70

Program Members: $85

Community Members: $100

No refunds or credits given for missed classes

Teen Weight Training

Dates to be announced

Are you interested in learning proper lifting techniques? Are you looking for the edge weight training gives you while playing sports? The YMCA has developed a Teen Weight Training class designed for male High School-aged teens. Learn how to weight train efficiently and correctly in a small group setting. For more information, contact Raeana Smith at (650)294.2612.

Facility Members: $70

Program Members: $85

Community Members: $100

No refunds or credits given for missed classes

Rock'n Tot

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Multi-Purpose Room

This 30-minute class for children ages 3 to 5 years is designed to enhance the development of balance, coordination and agility. Classes will focus on social and physical development through movement, music and play.

Parent/Child Yoga
Through a series of fun movements and meditation techniques, you can share a playful meaningful experience with your child that: promotes strength and flexibility, stimulates creativity, increases coordination and balance, improves concentration and builds self confidence, teaches techniques for relaxation and encourages mindful breathing and quieting of the mind. Thursdays, 3pm in the Studio. One child per adult. Open to children 3-10 and they must be accompanied by an adult.