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Kidz Zone Fitness Center     Cheerleading     Youth Fitness Orientations     Martial Arts

Parent/Child Yoga     Young Women's Strength Training     Teen Weight Training for Young Men 

Youth Fitness

What is it?
The Kidz Zone Fitness 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 “Dance-Dance Revolution” games and a stationary bike!
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.

Days & Times: Monday - Thursdays 3:30 -7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Did you know we offer a youth only membership?  Click here for more information.

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 Kidz Zone Fitness Center is for YMCA members only.) 

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 Kidz Zone Fitness Center Contact: Lisa Kruger, Health & Wellness Director at (650) 294-2609 or lkruger@ymcasf.org

Cheerleading
Cheerleading is a fun, interactive sport that is based on team work and a good attitude! Come and learn the basics of the sport of cheerleading here at the YMCA.  You will learn basic moves, jumps, beginner tumbling
and a routine to be performed! (Performance date to be determined.)

Ages 4 & 5 Year olds
Location: Gymnasium
Mondays from 3:15—4:00 p.m.
October 6—November 24

Ages 7 - 10 year olds:
Location: Studio
Dates & Times: September 2 - October 21
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Class Fee:
Facility Members......................................................................$140
Program Members*.................................................................$159
Community Members..............................................................$175
Class fee includes: Pompoms and t-shirt.
Please register at the Information and Registration Desk
at the YMCA.
*a $50.00 annual Program Membership fee applies.

Youth Fitness Orientation (for youth 10 - 15)
Youth members ages 10 - 15, accompanied by an adult, are invited to use designated areas of the adult 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, Kelly Venezia at (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
In September 2008, Peninsula Family YMCA will be hosting 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: Gym
Dates & Times: To be determined
Facility Members......................................................................... $70
Program Members*.................................................................... $85
Community Members............................................................... $100
Uniform Fee................................................................................. $20

Young Women’s Strength Training
The right strength training program for your teen girl is now just a scaled down version of our adult program.
During this 8-week session, girls (ages 13-16) can develop a knowledge of fitness of using a variety of techniques and equipment. The goals of this program are to develop confidence, reduce stress and become stronger.

Dates & Times: Monday, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
September 8 - October 27
Facility Members.......................................................................$120
Program Members*..................................................................$150
Community Members...............................................................$170
Please register at the Information & Registration Desk

Teen Weight Training for Young Men
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,
call Kelly Venezia (650)294.2612.

Dates & Times: Wednesday, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
September 10 - October 29
Facility Members.......................................................................$120
Program Members*..................................................................$150
Community Members...............................................................$170

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.