DISCOVER YOUR Y Bronx Y Summer/Fall 2019 PROGRAM & CLASS GUIDE 2 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10473 212-912-2490 ymcanyc.org/bronx CONTACT TABLE OF US CONTENTS PHONE: 212-912-2490 WHY THE Y ............................................................... 3 WEB: ymcanyc.org/bronx ADULTS .................................................................... 4 @bronxymca KIDS & FAMILY (AGES 0-4) ....................................... 9 facebook.com/bronxymca YOUTH (AGES 5-12) .................................................11 @bronxymca TEENS (AGES 12-17) ............................................... 15 SWIM ...................................................................... 17 SUMMER CAMP ...................................................... 24 JOIN THE Y ..............................................................30 LOCATIONS ............................................................ 39 HOURS OF OPERATION OPEN 364 DAYS A YEAR Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2019 SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES Member: June 15, 2019 Community: June 22, 2019 SUMMER SESSION DATES: July 1, 2019 - August 25, 2019 FALL I REGISTRATION DATES Member: August 17, 2019 Community: August 24, 2019 FALL I SESSION DATES: September 3 - October 27, 2019 FALL II REGISTRATION DATES Member: October 12, 2019 Community: October 19, 2019 FALL II SESSION DATES: October 28 - December 22, 2019 WHY THE Y NO HIDDEN FEES NO ANNUAL FEES Where there’s a Y, there’s a way — to achieving your goals, supporting your NO PROCESSING FEES family, and strengthening your community. Our programs help members learn, NO CONTRACTS grow, and reach their full potential. At the YMCA, we’re here for all New Yorkers, to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. ADULT/SENIOR FAMILY AMENITIES, PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP Member discounts and priority registration on all fee-based programs, such as swim, sports, camp, and more ● ● State-of-the-art fitness center – includes more than 63 pieces of cardio and strength equipment ● ● Over 60 FREE weekly group exercise classes – includes yoga, spin, aqua fitness, and more ● ● FREE YMCA Weight Loss Program ● ● Y Fit Start – FREE 12-week program where Y coaches help develop personalized fitness plans ● ● One Indoor & 2 Outdoor (Seasonal) Swimming Pools with 67.5 hours of lap swim ● ● Sauna ● ● Basketball court ● ● FREE Parking Lot ● ● FREE WiFi ● ● FREE family classes ● FREE teen orientation to the fitness center ● FREE teen programs – including Leaders Club and Teen Center ● Convenient family locker room ● FREE Child Watch ● BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 3 ADULTS Train with friends, play a sport, try a new class, and take care of the whole you. The YMCA is here to help you get healthier, achieve your goals, and have fun while doing it. REMINDER: MEMBERS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Core Training This class focuses on abdominal, back and core muscle GROUP EXERCISE training and stabilization to improve the body’s overall functional strength CLASSES Deep Definitions Sculpt and define every inch of your body in this strength training class. We offer over 60 FREE group fitness classes for people of all ages and abilities. See our full Kettlebells schedule online. This is a total body workout that blends highly effective techniques for improving muscular endurance, total body coordinated movements and cardiovascular conditioning. Each movement and progression is taught with an CONDITIONING emphasis on safety, highlighting essential body alignment. Take your body to the next level with Kettlebell training! Lower Body Blast Boot Camp Focus on your lower body - hips, glutes, and legs with this A challenging workout for your entire body, using strengthening workout. calisthenics such as pushups, jumping jacks, crunches and other body weight exercises. Stretching An essential component of fitness that is often neglected Circuit Training or left out, this class uses a variety of stretching methods A fast paced workout that will challenge you with different to gradually increase muscle strength and extend the activity stations. range of movement at the joints. 4 BRONX SUMMER/FALL 2019 Tabata Pilates Mat Non-stop action - a Tabata is a short 20 second interval Based on original Pilates techniques, this class is designed followed by 10 seconds of rest. Intervals are stacked in a to restore muscular balance, improve posture, helps cycles of 8. prevent injury and build strength and flexibility. Total Body Conditioning A full body workout designed to strengthen and tone ADULTS the upper and lower body using an assortment of fitness equipment. DANCE Upper Body Blast Focus on your upper body - arms, shoulders, chest, and Cize™ back with this strengthening workout. CIZE™ LIVE is professional step by step dance learn the hottest professionally-choreographed dance routines, From your first class, you’ll be bustin’ out moves you can take anywhere! CARDIO (ages 0-4) Zumba® KIDS & FAMILY KIDS & FAMILY Zumba® takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low- Cardio Kickboxing intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, This high energy class blends athletic drills with martial calorie-burning dance fitness party. arts to create an intense cardiovascular workout Spin® An intense cardio workout of simulated road bike riding to MARTIAL ARTS energizing music. YOUTH (ages 5-12) Tae Kwon Do A Korean martial art similar to karate, Tae Kwon Do emphasizes kicking, striking and blocking as applied to the MIND/BODY art of self-defense. This traditional training style teaches self-defense, physical fitness, reduces stress, and helps Chair Yoga participants gain increased confidence, mental focus, and A yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, heightened self-awareness. relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and TEEN condition all from the comfort of a chair. (ages 12-17) Hatha Yoga WATER FITNESS A yoga class that integrates postures, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation to stretch, strengthen, and condition. Aqua Jog Build up your endurance by walking, jogging, or running in Kundalini Yoga the low-impact water environment. A system of yoga and meditation that promotes health, ® happiness, and spiritual awareness, combining breathing, Aqua Zumba SWIM movement, stretching, and sound. Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! Vinyasa Yoga Flowing sequences of yoga poses linked together by an Water Aerobics emphasis on breathing technique An instructional class of aerobic movements performed in the water, to improve cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility. PiYo™ PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. And, we crank up the speed to deliver a true fat- CAMP burning, low-impact workout that leaves your body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined. BRONX Y SUMMER/FALL 2019 5 REMINDER: ADULTS MEMBERS GET PRIORITY REGISTRATION WELLNESS INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE PROGRAMS Whatever your goals, the Y helps you find your way toward better health and wellness. Talk to our staff KIDS & FAMILY KIDS & FAMILY to find what’s right for you. (ages 0-4) ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS New Member Orientation New to the Y? We offer a complimentary fitness AOA Cardio Conditioning orientation with one of our staff for all new members as A gentle aerobic workout especially for older adults, or an introduction to our cardiovascular and strength training anyone who would like to include a low-intensity, low- equipment. Contact Erika Hernandez at Ehernandez@ impact workout in their fitness plans. ymcanyc.org to schedule your appointment today! Zumba® Gold YMCA Weight Loss Program (NEW!) The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® Learn how to eat healthier, move more, and lose weight (ages 5-12) YOUTH choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion with the YMCA’s Weight Loss Program. We provide and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to strategies to incorporate nutrition and physical activity leave empowered and feeling strong. into your lifestyle, keep you motivated, and address the SilverSneakers® Circuit obstacles that make losing weight, and keeping it off, Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular such a challenge. For 12 consecutive weeks, participants and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit meet in small groups for 1-hour per week. Contact Erika workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held Hernandez at [email protected] to sign up today! weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers (ages 12-17) ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is used for standing support, stretching and TEEN relaxation exercises. SilverSneakers® Classic Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand- held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/ or standing support. SWIM SilverSneakers® Splash Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow- water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability is required, and a SilverSneakers kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength,