The YMCA has been influencing health lifestyles around the world since 1844.  Our wellness program focus on personal well-being and on enhancing the spirit, mind and body.  The YMCA offers a variety of programs including aerobics/wellness classes, strength training, cardiovascular training, yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi.  Aerobics/Wellness classes are FREE to members!  Health and wellness class schedules are updated monthly and descriptions of these classes can be found by clicking the link.

We even have a special class for those with certain health issues.  Our Healthy Y's classes are designed for those with heart and lung, weight, osteoporosis, arthritis or diabetic issues.  In Trim Kids, an 12-week program implemented in association with Mercy Medical Center, families work together to keep weight off and avoid many health problems into the future.  

If you have trouble getting motivated or knowing what to do when you get to the YMCA, our Jump Start Personal Wellness program might be just the thing you need to get you going.  Not only does it give you an orientation to the equipment in the Wellness Center, but it can also get you started on a personal wellness program and all for FREE to members!  Highly qualified fitness supervisors are on duty each day to help you in your pursuit of a healthier spirit, mind and body.  We also have the Fitness Mileage Experience!  Record the miles you bike, walk, run, swim or any combination of the four at the Front Desk at any branch. This can be in the branch or outside on your own! We aren’t picky, we just want to see you get healthy and keep healthy!  And this year we've added aerobics classes to the mix.  For more information on the Fitness Mileage Experience, click the link.

OH NO...you forgot to turn in your miles!  Record your Fitness Mileage here.  Want to see how many more miles you have to go?  The Current Fitness Mileage Experience standings are here.

For information about any of these programs, contact any branch of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area.