ORLEANS HEALTH & WELLNESS

Do More, Be More.

Wellness Orientation

          All members are encouraged to have an orientation to the wellness center. This orientation is free for members and will:

  1. Take you through the available cardio and strength training equipment
  2. Show you how to use it all safely and effectively
  3. Help you find your personal settings on a machine
  4. Answer your general wellness and fitness questions

          Please schedule your orientation with the Member Service Desk to ensure a Wellness Center Coach is available.

 

Fitness Assessment

          Physical fitness can be measured, improved, and guided to an enhanced feeling of well-being, leading you to a better life. For members looking to track their health and well-being progress, consider baseline and follow-up fitness assessments. YMCA staff can perform an evaluation that will provide you with current fitness levels that can establish a starting point and/or identify training needs. Follow-up assessments can evaluate the success of the program in achieving your objectives. 

          Contact the Member Service Desk to schedule your free Fitness Assessment.

 

 

Youth Wellness

          The Y is committed to not only having programs that strengthen adults, but also for kids and families. Below are some programs and classes that help Youth become more active and healthier.

 

Youth Fitness

          Youth Fitness Orientation is designed to prepare 12-14 year olds in the proper way to use the Wellness Center. The orientation teaches youth about basic anatomy and physiology, the importance of all segments of working out (warm-up, stretching, cardiovascular and strength training, and cool down), how to use the Wellness Center equipment, other ideas for working out, and sets them up for a work-out program to begin with. 

          In order for the child to visit the Wellness Center by themselves, they must pass the youth orientation and demonstrate a proficiency in the use of all equipment.

 

 

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

          Y group fitness programs are developmentally appropriate and help people at any stage of life build positive health habits. Participation in Y programs offers youth and adults opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, increased self-confidence, and improved mental abilities. The Y has land and water based classes for people of all ages, abilities, and interests. Consider becoming a part of the Y’s “Group X” family!

          Below you will find a list of the group exercise classes offered at the YMCA along with a link at the bottom to the current class schedule. 

Cardio

Boot Camp: This class combines cardio with interval training while building strength through the use of weights. A triple-threat class that targets the entire body and will leave you energized for the rest of the day!

Cycling/Spinning: An instructor led workout on specialty stationery bikes. This high energy class is low impact; you control the intensity of each class by modifying resistance and body positions.

Strength

Boot Camp: Exercise designed to focus on both muscles and bones. Classes may include toning, firming, and flexibility, performed with or without weights/resistance, for the purpose of improving muscular strength and endurance.

Silver Sneakers®: 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.

Schedules