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Health,
Habits and Community
Cancer
Wellness Program
Strength
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The
YMCA Health, Habits and Community  
An Introduction to Wellness
Our Stonestown Family YMCA is a place where adults and families
join with others in the pursuit of their total health. Total health
programs facilitate each member's ability to develop a healthy spirit,
mind, and body. Wellness is a condition of good health maintained
by physical activity, sound nutrition, stress reduction, and social
and spiritual growth. Wellness is the ability to endure the stresses
of everyday life, and have enough energy left to enjoy one's leisure
time.
To accomplish this goal of total health, we have created programs
and classes to help members focus on each component of wellness.
Group exercise instructors conduct physical activity classes such
as floor aerobics, cycling, aquatics, or dance to challenge the
heart and lungs. We provide strength and conditioning classes to
help members maintain healthy bones and muscles.
Members learn about healthy food choices, portion control and behavior
modification. Moreover, the classes help members develop a healthy
body image and acceptance of a realistic body composition. We combine
stress management classes with classes such as t'ai chi and yoga
to help members manage stress.
With all the wonderful programs and classes come excellent instructors
and Wellness Coaches who build relationships with members. These relationships motivate members to continue this newfound lifestyle
for life. Members will find supportive staff and volunteers
who will work with them to continually keep their YMCA experiences
in line with their lifestyle, physical conditions, stage of life, and
individual choices.
We invite each of you to meet with one of our Wellness Coaches for a free
consultation and orientation. Together we will build relationships
that will help us all find total health and wellness.
Stonestown Family YMCA Wellness Ambassadors
A new support group founded and sustained by member and volunteers
to provide leadership and support to the YMCA fundraising efforts.
The Ambassadors form relationships and networks that help maintain
the Total Health program. The goal of the Ambassadors is to have
the volunteers play a leadership role in a program area and to play
supporting and leadership roles in raising funds for the YMCA.
Volunteers are welcomed and needed.
Contact Becky Hanvey at (415) 242-7112 for additional information.
The
Cancer Wellness Program
The Need: Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading
cause of death in the USA.
One thing that is clear from the current research: cancer patients
who perform exercise have improved quality of life in areas of pain
management, outlook on life and the effects of nausea.
The Benefits of Cancer Wellness Programs
The benefit derived by having patients participate in programs with
other patients is significant. The program is supportive of their
recovery process in that the supporter becomes part of the health
care team, physician, social worker, and physical therapist.
Exercise sessions can be structured in a class format, or individualized
for each participants different protocols.
For more information contact Becky Hanvey at (415) 242-7112.
The Purpose of Cancer Wellness
Our primary focus is to condition the spirit, mind and body of anyone
currently dealing with cancer or who is a cancer survivor. The adventure
goes on despite the illness.
1. Give participants increased confidence and ability to be in charge
of certain aspects of the healing and recovery process.
2. Increase cardiovascular endurance of participant.
3. Increase strength of participant.
4. Improve, teach, and maintain appropriate flexibility.
5. Ensure participant has knowledge to utilize various cardiovascular
modalities and equipment.
6. Ensure participant has knowledge in use of various machine, free
weight, body weight or tubing formats of progressive resistive exercise.
7. Increase self and body awareness and knowledge of rate of perceived
exertion during and after exercise program.
The 10-Step Approach:
Step 1 Perform pre-exercise health risk assessment
Step 2 Obtain physician clearance
Step 3 Identify exercise benefits
Step 4 Determine acute exercise risks
Step 5 Prepare for medical emergencies
Step 6 Obtain informed consent
Step 7 Plan baseline "fitness" testing
Step 8 Design exercise program
Step 9 Plan exercise program implementation
Step 10 Double check established guidelines
Strength
and Conditioning
 
For the safety of all concerned, the minimum age for working out in the Strength and Conditioning
Centers is 12. No one under 12 years of age will be allowed to use
the room or the equipment.
Wellness Programs
The key to successfully integrating exercise into your lifestyle is to do it gradually. The objectives are to identify
barriers, develop a healthy habit and become comfortable in the
gym environment. You will be working with a trainer to develop a
specific program with your specific needs in mind. Each program
is individualized and will vary in length depending on the needs
of the member.
Cost: Free by appointment with fitness trainer
Appointments may be set when you join or at the podium in the Strength
and Conditioning Room.
Strength Training
Strength training is the use of resistance methods to increase one's
ability to exert or resist force. The training may utilize free
weights, your own body weight, or resistance machines. The benefits
of Adult Strength Training are increased muscle mass; increased
tendon, ligament, and connective tissue health; increased or maintained
bone mass, self confidence, functional strength for daily living,
and socialization.
CustomFit Personal Training
To help you attain your
fitness goals, we offer one on one personal training sessions. All personal trainers are certified through a nationally
recognized organization.
Try "mixing and matching" your sessions. For example, with a 12-session card, you could have 6 sessions with our Nutritionist and 6 sessions with our YMCA Fit Specialist Personal Trainer, or any combination you choose.
CustomFit Personal Training cards are available in blocks of 3, 6, 9 or 12 sessions. Cards may be purchased at our Membership Services desk, and must be used withing 6 months of purchase date. No refunds permitted.
CustomFit Program Rates
based on number of sessions:
3 sessions $125
6 sessions $225
9 sessions $315
12 sessions $385
Rates subject to change
For more information contact Yakov Petrushenko at (415) 242-7121.
Youth Strength Training
This training is a one-on-one orientation for ages 12 to 14. It
is a prerequisite training for our teenage members on the proper use of equipment
in our facility while teaching them basic anatomy. The rules of
the Strength and Conditioning centers are emphasized. By appointment only, no cost to members.
Equipment Orientation and Program Development
A free service that introduces you to all of our equipment. You
and a trainer will discuss your fitness goals and then you will
be instructed on how to use Fitlinxx as a training partner. You
will also discover what seat positions match your body dimensions.
A review of weight amounts and number of sets will ensure that you
are getting what you need in working towards your personal goals.
Fitlinxx: Interactive Fitness Network
You and your trainer will design an exercise program suited for you. With the
help of Fitlinxx, your program will be tracked and monitored by
you and your trainer. Fitlinxx does this by sending your workout
to each piece of equipment. You will receive instant feedback while
using each piece of equipment. Fitlinxx tells you where
to set your seat position as well as how many repetitions and sets
to do. It monitors your range of motion and lift speed. Fitlinxx
tracks your workouts so that you and your trainer can monitor the
progress towards your fitness goals.
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