The Wellness Center, located at the newly constructed northeast portion
of the YMCA is a facility with the equipment and the staff to
address the physical health needs of individuals. This facility is serviced
as a partnership between the YMCA and Fairfield Medical Center.
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The Farifield Medical Center Wellness Center at the Robert K. Fox Family Y
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Fairfield Medical Center provides an array of programs and services
through a team of Certified Athletic Trainers who work out of the Wellness
Center. Information about their programs is located at the service
counter in the Wellness Center. Information may also be received by
calling 654-9195.
The YMCA supervises member usage in the Wellness Center by showing
them how to use equipment and maintaining cleanliness. Equipment
orientations are offered free of charge to members by appointment
with YMCA staff. These appointments are made in the Wellness
Center. Personal trainers are available to customize individual workouts.
Equipment includes 32 cardiovascular machines, 24 selectorized
strength machines, 23 pieces for free weight strengthening, and two
stretching machines. Dumbbells up to 125 pounds and several accessory
pieces (straps, belts, bars, bands, balls, etc.) complement the
training routine. The perimeter of the Wellness Center is surrounded by
a track for walking or running and stretching areas.
In an effort to be user friendly, this facility is accessible any time the
YMCA is open for business. There is no sign-in sheet and no equipment
reservations - just start right in! Feel free to ask any YMCA or
Fairfield Medical Center staff if you need assistance. Simple rules are
posted for your information and safety in the Wellness Center.
WELLNESS CENTER BULLETIN BOARD
As a reminder, stop by and look at our bulletin board located on the wall adjacent
to the elevator. Not only do you see business advertisements, but also information
about new classes, class changes, special events, humor, and more. At the bottom
are holders for flyers and brochures that might be of interest to you.
Wellness Center Guidelines
Please note the three big signs placed in the Wellness Center. We thank you for your
cooperation in observing those rules. Also, we have posted smaller signs recruiting your
help with spraying off equipment after you have used it. This is very helpful as a deterrent
to disease - our spray bottles contain a cleaning and sanitizing agent.
Pre Teen Weight Lifting and Exercise Class
One parent is required to participate as an observer during each class. This class meets
for three Saturdays - 1 ½ hours each. Attendance is mandatory without exception. Taught
in the Wellness Center, this class presents the fundamentals of exercise with an emphasis
on weight training. Each class has educational components and "hands-on" experience
with weights. Educational topics include safety, etiquette, basic terms, benefits of exercise,
principles of training, writing an exercise routine, Wellness Center guidelines, and principles
of nutrition. Participants receive an instructional booklet. Upon meeting class requirements,
participants are given a card for access to the Wellness Center. A parent must
sign an acknowledgement form.
Maximum class size: 4
| Ages 11 and 12 |
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Fee: |
| Member: |
$25.00 |
| Saturday |
10:00 - 11:30 AM |
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Summer I |
6/7, 6/14, 6/21 |
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Summer II |
7/12, 7/19, 7/26 |
DUMBBELL USAGE
We continue to request that members exercising with dumbbells please not drop them on the floor.
Much damage occurs upon landing. The matting gets cut up, bolts on the dumbbells snap, benches get ripped and broken, etc.
Please take care. Also, when exercising with them please stand away from the racks so other members can access other dumbbells.
Finally, when you are all through using the dumbbells return them to the rack. Thanks for your cooperation!
HEALTH INFORMATION
We are trying to keep fresh information available about exercise, nutrition, etc. in the way of selected articles
from fitness magazines, professional journals and other forms of media. These are placed in the larger slots at
the bottom of our bulletin board in the Wellness Center. Feel free to take them for yourself and enjoy!
NEW ROWER
In March we purchased a new rowing ergometer from Concept 2. It is higher than the old one so the sitting is much easier.
The computer monitor is closer, larger and self-generated, which is a big improvement. It is quiet and very smooth.
Rowing works most muscle groups and can be very aerobic. See staff if you have any questions or need suggestions for
workout ideas. Give this a try!
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