Adult Sports

The following adult sports leagues are offered at the YMCA.

• Racquetball Doubles League
• Racquetball Beginner League
• Racquetball Women’s League
• Adult 3-on-3 Basketball
• Coed & Women’s Volleyball

Adult Programs

COMMIT TO BE FIT
Commit to be Fit is a program for people of all ages and abilities who are looking for guidance and support in their commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Whether this is your first time exercising, or your first time in a while, Commit to be Fit will help you get on the road to better health. YMCA Fitness Member Associates will lead each class, providing support, teaching proper techniques on equipment and guiding you through  your workout in a small-group setting. Join at any time! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cost is $24 for 8 weeks.

FIT FARMERS
Farmers, are you tired of your weight being higher than your yields? Come to the YMCA for this beginner’s exercise club. Club is led by a certified personal trainer who will give basic exercise instruction and health tips.

Fee: $10 for members & the coffee is free!
Non-members pay the day-pass rate ($7).
Starting again in January 2011

Group Exericse

Did you know that the YMCA offers more than 40 group exercise classes that are included in your membership fees? For some, getting involved in a group exercise class may be just what is needed to stay motivated. There is no need to sign up or register for classes. Come when you can.

Click the link below for the current group exercise schedule:
 Group Exercise Schedule July -Sept

Fee: $35 for first session/$25 per session thereafter.
Personal training is led by a certified YMCA personal trainer who will help you identify your fitness goals and then work with you to create a personalized 12-week fitness program. Personal training may include work on free weights in addition to cardio-vascular exercise.

Click here for a printable version of the personal training packet. 

Fitness Orienation

The YMCA offers a free wellness center orientation to all new members. The orientation can be tailored to fit each individual based on his/her needs. It may include instruction on the red Cybex Weight machines. The Cybex machines offer a simple method to improve strength in your body, thus increasing your capacity to burn calories and increasing your bone density. You will receive a card with your settings for future use as well as written instructions. It may also include instruction on the cardio machines. All machines provide a great workout and some have options that allow you to set up programs to help you lose weight or work out at a higher intensity.

Exercise Challenges

The YMCA offers many group exercise challenges throughout the year to help you stay motivated. Below is a list of our exercise challenges throughout the year. More details are provided for upcoming challenges.

Click here to register online for exercise challenges

Super-Sized Kids Family Challenge
Win a free family membership for competing in the 8-week Super-Sized Kids Family Challenge that begins Sept. 13. Details are below:
 Super-Sized Kids Family Challenge 2010.pdf

YTel Team (Team Exercise League)
Teams are made up of four people. Challenge begins Sept. 21. Details below:
 YTel.pdf

I Lifted A Car
This challenge is for all levels. You can lift a Volkswagen Bug on up to a semi-truck in this four-week challenge. Details below:
 I_Lifted_A Car.pdf

Y-80 Challenge
Sponsored by Hilsabeck Sporting Goods
Starts Any Time After Jan. 4
Walk or run Interstate 80 at the YMCA. Join this ongoing challenge at any time and walk at your own pace. Nine stops are planned along the way for a total of 5000 miles. Our challenge sponsor, Hilsabeck Sporting Goods, will give away a new pair of shoes each six months to challenge participants. Names are entered into the drawing each time a participant reaches one of the nine stops. Miles must be completed at the YMCA and can be walked on the indoor track, treadmill or Nu-Step. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a challenge T-shirt.      Y-80 Challenge Fact Sheet.pdf  

2010 Minutes Challenge – January-April
Sweatin’ Sweethearts – February
Swim Challenge – April-June
Burn It Up Calorie Challenge – April-June
Summer Sizzle – June 1-Aug. 31
I Lifted A Car – Summer
Colorful Choices – Summer
Fit & Pampered – Summer
LazyMan Triathlon – August/September
YTEL – October/November

Activate America

http://www.ymca.net/activateamerica/

The YMCA of the Prairie is an Activate America YMCA, meaning that we have a focus on health seekers. The YMCA seeks out ways to better understand health seekers and create staffing practices, programs and an environment that best serves health seekers.

In order to reflect the bold vision reflected in Activate America®:

1. We will support healthy lifestyles by reaching out and engaging all those who seek well-being of spirit, mind and body.
2. We will create and sustain healthier communities by actively participating in our communities and connecting our networks and resources to influence decisions that impact health.

Volunteers

If you would like to share your unique talents or gifts with the YMCA, we would love to help you do so. There are many ways to volunteer at the YMCA, from coaching sports to teaching classes to reading books to young children or tutoring kids in the after-school program. If you would like to volunteer, please contact a YMCA manager about setting up a meeting to see how we can work together.