21 Day Jumpstart Challenge Are you struggling with daily activities, post-rehab exercises or the motivation to exercise? The 21 Day Jumpstart Challenge creates long lasting habits by performing simple exercise using the Never Stop Training philosophy. This challenge is designed to improve movement used in activities of daily living (ADL) and can be completed anytime, […]
Health and Wellness
New Class Announcement There are now more chances to get in a great workout with your YMCA family. Join us in welcoming a Sally Head back to the Y! Tuesday 7:00am Strength 101- Learn the basics of strength training using your body weight, various equipment and breathing techniques. WHEN: The first class will be on […]
Pre and Post-natal Yoga Prenatal yoga can improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety. It can increase the strength, flexibility and endurance of muscles needed for childbirth, and decrease lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath. Post natal yoga can help you connect with your peers about the challenges and joys of being a […]
Controlling Your Blood Pressure Please join us for a presentation from the Trumbull Health Department to discuss ways to keep your blood pressure under control, and other measures you can take to be your healthiest you. Please feel free to come with questions. WHEN: Monday February 27 TIME: 10am For further information contact Joanne Orenstein, […]
JOIN US FOR A TALK ABOUT NUTRITION WITH JEN EVAN, MS in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport This month’s seminar and talk will be about Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels. Please feel free to come with questions! WHEN: Monday, February 6 TIME: 12:30pm Free to members of the Y and the community For more information […]
JOIN US FOR A TALK ABOUT NUTRITION WITH JEN EVAN, MS in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport This month’s seminar and talk will be about Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels. Please feel free to come with questions! WHEN: Friday, February 10 TIME: 12:30pm. Free to members of the Y and the community! For further information […]
Free Hearing Screenings The Soundview Family YMCA is pleased to have John Caswell from Discount Hearing join us to conduct hearing screenings. Did you know that you can have bad balance with a hearing condition. There are sensory systems in our inner ear that provides our brain with information about balance, motion, and location of […]
First Steps to Healthier Life Know Your No– Setting Healthy Boundaries Putting yourself FIRST and setting Healthy Boundaries all 2023! Come hear from Soundview Family YMCA’s own Integrative Nutritional Health Coach to learn how! Life Is full of moments. There are highs and lows, decisions and deadlines. How many times do you take the time […]
YMCA Supporting Wellness Together Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to eat better, lose weight, and exercise more? Want to feel better? Then this program is for you! Join the 12 Week Healthy Lifestyle course starting on February 7! Each week we will meet for a classroom based learning objective where we will teach […]
Keep Healthy with Food Choices Salty snacks, rich desserts and comfort food may all look and smell appealing, but consuming these in excess can be detrimental to your health. Come hear Barbara Naclerio M.P.H, CHES. of the East Shore Health District Health Department discuss how salt, sugar, and fat content in certain foods can be […]
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a FREE twelve-week, small group program designed for adult cancer survivors. Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve functional ability. Additional goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem. […]
Join our Boxing Class! Participants will gain self-confidence and self-control while learning the fundamentals of Boxing. Participants will receive a great boxing workout, while learning proper stance, footwork, different styles of boxing, discipline and good sportsmanship. Join us for one free demo class! WHEN: 6 Week Session begins 1/17/23 through 2/26/23. TIMES: Tuesdays: Kids (8-12 […]
FREE Strength and Conditioning Club If you’re looking to get in shape for an upcoming sports season, to stay in shape after season, or are just looking to build muscle, then this is the program for you! Join our Head Swim Coach and former Division One Collegiate Athlete in classes run in the gym designed […]
Pickleball Clinic Newbies wanted! Do you want to learn how to play Pickleball with other beginners? Some of our more experienced players will help guide you through how to play this up and coming sport. Please spread the word to others who may want to take advantage of this opportunity to try something new. If […]
Located towards the front of our Y at 3045 Main Street, the outdoor fitness structure is available for members and our community who are 13+ years old. We encourage you to try it out! It has the ability to accommodate a variety of exercises with directions for use posted at the site. Have fun and […]
AN ADAPTED YOGA CLASS This class is designed to meet the needs of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. The aim of practicing yoga is not merely to assume specific poses, but rather to combine breathing, posture, movement and awareness achieve relaxation and body awareness. Practicing yoga can give you to the tools to help manage everyday […]
Children may stay at the Child Watch for up to two hours per day. Parents and guardians are the only adults authorized to leave a child at Child Watch and are required to remain onsite at the Y during their child’s visit. Child Watch Hours: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-7:30pm
Health, Education and Logical Planning Here at the YMCA, we understand that sorting through all the conflicting nutritional information out there can be both confusing and frustrating. We are here to H.E.L.P. Perhaps you want more energy. Maybe you have those nagging sweet cravings that you can’t seem to get under control. Or, perhaps it’s […]
YMCA360 ON-DEMAND AND LIVE At the YMCA we believe that when people experience all that our Y has to offer, they will be drawn into supportive, healthier relationships with one another and their community. YMCA360 is an on-demand video platform for our Y community. YMCA360 offers 1000+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes […]
TRX TRX will get your body in the best shape! A suspension training system that combats your body, challenging your strength, power, balance and flexibility. Members can reserve a space in a class on our schedule page. Space is limited so we encourage you to sign up ahead of time.
Open Basketball Open gym time is available at the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA in our half court basketball gym. The Lakewood– Trumbull YMCA half court basketball gym now has open hours available for our members to shoot some hoops and have some fun. Basketballs are available for you to use. We encourage social distancing. Youth under the […]
A class designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Care partners are welcome to participate. Registration required. For more information contact Colleen Villano, Director of Healthy Living at cvillano@cccymca.org.
Free Introductory Training As a New Y Member, we would like you to achieve your wellness goals and get the most out of your Y investment. Please sign up for F.I.T. (Free Introductory Training) Sessions so that we can help you get started. Time to get to know each other. Your dedicated F.I.T. Coach is […]
Play Pickleball at the Y! Pickleball is played on a court with a net lowered to 34″ at center. It’s played with a perforated plastic whiffle ball and composite paddle. It’s easy for beginners, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for the experienced. Members can reserve a spot on our scheduling page. […]
So You Can Balance the Important Things. BALANCE & FLEX TOGETHER will grow you longer and stronger with an invigorating 60-minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga and Pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core. Emotive music drives the experience as you breathe and sweat through this full-body fitness journey. Getting […]
So You Can Be Strong for Them! STRENGTH TRAIN TOGETHER maximizes your workout results within 60 minutes of impactful strength training. You’ll get stronger while improving movement when you combine traditional strength training with functional exercises using an adjustable barbell, weights and body weight. Getting Started Details Try Strength Train Together! Class days and times are […]
So you can explore life to the fullest! ACTIVE TOGETHER is an innovative 60-minute workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, builds total body strength and enhances movement health for daily life. Inspiring music and supportive coaching will insure you succeed with simple, athletic exercises that use dumbbells, bodyweight and The STEP®. Getting Started Details Try Active […]
Reach your wellness goals with us! Weight Loss Program This program is designed to help those seeking a healthier weight to achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and form sustainable, healthy habits. Participants will build skills for a successful lifestyle change. Program Overview: 12 weeks / 1 session per […]
Inspire, Motivate, Maintain If you are 14, 80 or in between, and if your goal is to lose weight; gain strength; improve balance; flexibility and agility; rehabilitate a new or old injury, or just push yourself – a Y personal trainer can help you get there. Our certified personal trainers will help develop a personalized […]
The Elm City YMCA is dedicated to “Emil” Duke Faubert, grandfather of the first Elm City Y Branch Executive, Tyler McCauley. Emil “Duke” Faubert grew up during the depression as a Y kid in Pawtucket RI where he participated and organized many YMCA programs including Gray-Y for elementary-age children. Following his graduation from Pawtucket H.S. […]
We offer TRX Suspension Training TRX is the newest way to get your body in the best shape of your life. TRX is a suspension training system that combats your body, challenging your strength, power, balance and flexibility. TRX training is offered through personal training, small group workouts and/or classes. Refer to our Group Exercise […]