Fuel Your Healthy Habits

Join Us For A Talk About Nutrition With Jen Evan, MS in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport This month, we’ll be discussing Protein Facts WHEN: Friday, April 12 TIME: 12:30pm Free to Y members and the community! For further information contact Ashley Fedak, Health & Wellness Director at afedak@cccymca.org.

Let’s Talk All About Protein

JOIN US FOR A TALK ABOUT NUTRITION WITH JEN EVAN, MS in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport This month’s topic will be protein. Please feel free to come with questions! WHEN: Monday  April 8 at 12:30pm. FREE TO MEMBERS OF THE Y AND THE COMMUNITY. For further information contact Joanne Orenstein, Fitness Coordinator jorenstein@cccymca.org

Time to Get Up!

Couch to 5K is Back Again! If you’ve always wanted to run, but don’t know how to start, now is your chance! The program starts slowly, three times a week, and works up to a 5K. We will start you off on April 27 and meet on Saturdays at 9:45am for 10 weeks. No charge […]

Movement for Parkinson’s

Reduce Symptoms. Live Better A class designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and balance. Tuesday/Thursday 10:15 – 11am: Stage 3 – 5 Loss of balance (such as unsteadiness as the person turns or when he/she is pushed from standing). Falls are more common. Motor […]

Get Empowered Through Self-Defense

Protect Yourself Our Tang Soo Do Karate can empower you in self-defense and other aspects of your life. It can help you feel safe and secure at home, school, work and on the streets. We offer a safe, fun, family environment and we let our participants tailor the material to meet their age, needs, and […]

Let’s Play Pickleball

Beginner Clinic for Adults Pickleball is considered to be the fastest growing sport in America. It’s a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton rolled into one fabulous game, played on a court 1/4 the size of a tennis court. Four (4) session program will cover basic Pickleball skills – building a strong foundation. You’ll […]

Support Strength Stamina

Parkinson’s Body & Mind Exercise Classes! Classes designed to help adults of all levels maintain an active lifestyle. Exercise benefits include: Symptom Reduction Stamina and Strength Balance and Coordination Emotional Well-Being Connections and Support Individually Tailored Exercises Classes taught by Certified Instructors WHEN: Tuesdays and Fridays TIME: 12:30-1:30pm FEE: Free for Members and Care Partners/Program Participants $96 […]

A Real Game Changer

Pickleball Clinics These 4 week clinics will teach players about the game of pickleball with Certified Pickleball Coach, Susan Rotunda! Beginners will learn the basics of the game, while intermediate or advanced players will have the chance to fine-tune their skills and learn new techniques. WHEN: Mondays 2:00pm-3:15pm (Beginner) / Wednesdays 8:45am-10:00am (Intermediate) FEE: $50 […]

Yoga For MS

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 […]

Renewing Our Strength Together

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA LIVESTRONG ® at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors seeking to regain health as they become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from treatment and/or disease. This program includes: Two 75-minute classes per week, Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:30PM-2:45PM Family Membership with full access to the Y […]

Eat Smart Be Active Together

Nutrition Education Program Join us for the beginning of our Family Nutrition Education Program. The program will be a monthly series running through May 2024. The Eating Mart-Being Active Workshop curriculum will center around hands-on activities to reinforce learning and apply new skills, including food preparation, food tasting, and physical activity. This program is open […]

LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA

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. […]

Jump Start Your Fitness!

Introduction to Personal Training If you’ve been on the fence about trying Personal Training, this is your sign! For new clients we offer an introductory program for your first 4 hours at $210 so you can experience the benefits of working with a personal trainer. Our Certified Personal Trainers will assess your wellness goals and […]

Learn to Play Pickleball

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 […]

Outdoor Fitness

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 […]

Child Watch

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

H.E.L.P.

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 2500+ group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes […]

Come Hang With Us

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.  

Score Some Fun

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 […]

Movement for Parkinson’s

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.

It’s a Big Dill

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. […]

Balance & Flex Together

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 […]

Strength Train Together

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 […]

Active Together

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 […]

Supporting Wellness Together

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 […]

Wellness Center Dedicated to Duke Faubert

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. […]

Take Your Work Out to the Next Level!

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 […]