Health and Wellness
The YMCA of Greater Providence, with its Health and Wellness branches, strives to offer excellence in fitness facilities and programming. Our staff is dedicated to helping the communities that they serve by communicating with members and identifying the needs of health seekers.
YMCA health and wellness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in YMCA programs offers youth, adults and families opportunities for positive interaction, friendship, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence and improved mental abilities. YMCA programs and services cut across diverse populations with diverse needs and attempt to take into account the total health of each person.
The YMCA provides a variety of health and wellness programs, including land and water fitness classes for families and individuals of all ages; 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 and Pilates
- Personal Training
- Personal Exercise Program
- Youth Personal Exercise Program
- Post Rehab Maintenance Program
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Equipment Orientation
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Group Exercise Classes
Group Exercise Classes are designed for all levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced with certified instructors.
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Yoga and Pilates
Yoga benefits your mind and body, helping with stress and stability. Pilates is a great work out for our core muscles (abdominals and back).
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Personal Training
One-to-one sessions available for adults teens and youth. Take your work out to the next level or start things right with a personal training session with a certified strength trainer. Also available: A Buddy System where two of you can share a trainer for one hour.
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Personal Exercise Program
Begin your workout the right way with the guidance of a certified strength trainer. This 12-week program gives you the benefit of a custom workout and three appointments with an instructor.
Available for Adults and Teens.
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Youth Personal Exercise Program
Available to kids 9 to 11 years old. Meets three times a week in the Fitness Center with an instructor so that youths can benefit from structured exercise programs.
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Post-Rehab Maintenance Program
After your physical therapy sessions end, let our trained staff help you continue on the road to full recovery. This 12-week program is great for any program of recovery, whether from a sport injury, cardiac rehabilitation or accident trauma.
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Healthy Lifestyles
The YMCA Healthy Lifestyles program is designed by Stanford University Prevention Research Center and based on behavioral science to help members make positive lifestyle changes. This 10-month program meets twice a month for 75 minutes each session, in a supportive group setting with a lifestyle coach setting short-term goals to help you achieve success in your long-term goal. Whether you are looking to lose weight, get fit, relieve stress or quit smoking, this program, through the help of the group, will facilitate the process of behavior modification.
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Equipment Orientation
All members are encouraged to make an appointment with our fitness staff to learn how to use all the machines in the Fitness Center and learn more about our fitness classes and the YMCA in general.