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Adult
Programs
| Group
Fitness (13+)
(left click to view classes) |
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The
A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA offers a wide variety
of Group Fitness classes including: Aquacise,
Hi/Low Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Cardio Kickbox,
Body Sculpting, Cross Training, Group Cycling,
Pilates, Baby Boot Camp, Yoga and more. YMCA
Fitness Volunteers and Staff are trained and certified
YMCA Fitness Instructors. Check the program schedule
for days and times.
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Fee:
$15 set-up fee
Book
your Fitlinxx consultation at the front desk today!
You will meet with one of our trained staff who
will set you up on a cardiovascular workout plan
based on your specific needs and goals. You will
learn how to use the Fitlinxx system to maximize
the potential and results of your customized plan.
The one time set-up fee allows you full access
to Fitlinxx in the facility and online.
NEW!
Actiped Feature (available April 1st, 2008)
Fee:
$30(+Fitlinxx set-up fee)
Walk your
way into fitness with the Actiped. The Actiped
is revolutionary technology for automatically
tracking physical activity throughout the day,
every day, directly from any shoe. The information
captured includes total number of steps, calories
burned and distance traveled. It works! You will
see how easy it is to incorporate physical activity
into every day.
Login
to your Fitlinxx account
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| Getting
Started ® |
Getting
started with a fitness program can be confusing
- what exercises should you do? How many sets
and reps? How much weight? Let's get started
on a practical and supportive program designed
to direct you on the path to a fit and healthy
lifestyle. Please Register at the Member Services
Desk.
March
18th-May 6th |
Tuesdays |
10:00-11:00a.m. |
March
19th-May 7th |
Wednesdays |
6:00-7:00p.m. |
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'Strength
Training Spotlight' Workshops ®
Monthly
Sessions; Free to Members |
| Bosu?
Cable System? Stability Ball?
Unsure
of how to use these pieces of equipment but would
like to try? Join in our 'Strength Training Spotlight'
Workshops and learn the proper techniqueand tips
for the 'Strength Training Spotlight' of the month.
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STABILITY
BALL SPOTLIGHT |
Monday April
21st |
10:00-11:00a.m. |
Tuesday April
22nd |
7:00-8:00p.m. |
Thursday April
24th |
10:00-11:00a.m. |
Friday April
25th |
7:00-8:00p.m. |
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BODY
BLAST WORKOUT SPOTLIGHT |
Monday May 26th |
10:00-11:00a.m. |
Tuesday May
27th |
7:00-8:00p.m. |
Thursday May
28th |
10:00-11:00a.m. |
Friday May 30th |
7:00-8:00p.m. |
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Conditioning
Centre Orientation & Program ®
Members Only - No Charge |
A complimentary
orientation with a certified YMCA trainer is included
with your membership. Together, you and a trainer
will design an exercise program based on you personal
goals, interests and current fitness level. Learn
how to exercise safely and effectively in any
of our workout areas. Schedule your appointment
at the front desk. |
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Program
Update ®
Members Only - No Charge |
| Ready to move beyond the basics?
Continue to stay motivated and make improvements;
let one of our certified trainers evaluate and modify
your current program at no additional fee. Schedule
your appointment at the Member Service Desk. |
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Personal
Coaching 1*2*3 ®
Members Only - No Charge |
| Cardio, Strength, Stretch and Core - Take advantage
of our new "Personal Coaching 1*2*3" sessions.
One of our certified YMCA trainers will ease you
into a fitness program with 3 comprehensive and
informative one-on-one appointments designed to
educate and guide at a pace that is right for you.
Individual sessions may be scheduled at the front
desk. All part of your membership! |
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| Personal
Training ®
Fee: $40.00 - $60.00/session
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| Need more ongoing individual attention?
Working with a Personal Trainer is one of the fastest
and most successful ways to improve overall fitness.
A brochure, with a list of trainers, is available
at the Member Services Desk. |
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| Express
Workouts ® |
| Busy? Pressed for time? You CAN
fit exercise into your life and we will show you
how! Make the most of every minute at the YMCA with
one of our three 30 minute "Express Workouts".
Each interval training based workout provides both
cardiovascular and resistance training. Offered
at varying levels of difficulty and intensity, our
"Express Workouts" are designed to meet
all fitness levels and can be performed at any time.
Book your free "Express Workout" consultation
at the Member Service Desk |
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| Fitness
Certificiation Courses (Leadership) ® |
| The YMCA of Kitchener-Waterloo offers
you the opportunity to obtain a certification in
group fitness, individual conditioning or aquatic
fitness. Courses and descriptions are listed below. |
BASIC
THEORY
Fee:
Member - $100.00 (+gst)
Non-Member
- $140.00 (+gst)
Location:
Ontario Early Years Center
This
theory-based course is the first step towards
becoming a fitness leader. It includes: YMCA Mission
and Values, anatomy, physiology, healthy lifestyles,
biomechanics, conditioning principles, exercise
design and nutrition. Successful completion of
the exam is required before progressing to specialties.
Returning Winter 2009 |
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Learn the basics
and fundamentals of teaching any group fitness
class. This course will include a variety of components
on music and how to build relationships in a group
setting. Successful completion of class time,
written exam, apprenticeship and evaluation is
required for certification.
Prerequisite
- Basic Theory
Returning Winter
2009 |
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APPLIED
THEORY:
INDIVIDUAL
CONDITIONING - LEVEL 1
Fee:
Member - $40.00 (+gst)
Non-Member
- $60.00 (+gst)
Location:
A.R.K. |
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1 is designed to assist YMCA volunteers and staff
in understanding the importance of building relationships
with Members. Learn the skills necessary to become
an effective guide and monitor in our conditioning
centers.Help create a positive atmosphere where
Members can strive for, and achieve, their health
and fitness goals in Spirit, Mind and Body.
(No
Prerequisite needed)
Returning Fall
2008
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APPLIED
THEORY:
INDIVIDUAL
CONDITIONING - LEVEL 2
Fee:
Member - $100 (+gst)
Non-Member
- $150.00 (+gst) |
Learn
the basics of conditioning techniques, program
design, cardiovascular and resistance training
equipment, advanced theory and more. Successful
completion of class time, written exam, apprenticeship
and evaluation is required for certification.
Location:
A.R.K.
Prerequisite - Basic Theory
Thursdays |
March
27th - May 1st |
5:30-9:30p.m. |
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APPLIED
THEORY:
CHOREOGRAPHY
BASED
Fee:
Member - $50 (+gst) Non-Member - $80(+gst) |
| Location: A.R. K. Room MPR 2 |
| Prerequisite - Basic Theory and Group Fitness
Fundamentals |
| This course will focus on 32 count patterns and
working with the music to create a safe and effective
class. This foundation will help you teach
a Step, Hi/Low, or Boxercise class. |
Wednesdays |
April 2nd and
9th |
6:00-10:00p.m. |
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APPLIED
THEORY: RESISTANCE TRAINING &
CORE
STRENGTH AND STRENGTH |
| Fee: Member - $50(+gst) Non-Member - $80(+gst) |
| Location: A.R.K. |
| Prerequisite - Basic Theory and Group
Fitness Fundamentals |
| Learn how to teach strength training techniques
and core conditioning and flexibility in a group
setting. |
Saturday |
March 29th |
12:00-5:00p.m. |
Sunday |
March 30th |
12:00-5:00p.m. |
Sunday |
April 6th |
12:00-6:00p.m. |
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APPLIED
THEORY:
CYCLING
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| Fee: Member - $50(+gst) Non-Member
- $80(+gst) |
| Location: A.R.K. |
| Prerequisite - Basic Theory and Group Fitness
Fundamentals |
| Learn
the basics of how to teach a group cycle class
and how to create a motivating atmosphere.
Thursday
April 10th |
6:30-10:30 |
Friday April
11th |
5:30-9:30 |
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APPLIED
THEORY:
AQUATIC
FITNESS |
Fee:
Member - $50 (+gst) Non-Member
- $80(+gst) |
| Learn
the specifics of aquatic fitness instruction.
This course combines the theory and practical
components of delivering an aquatic fitness class.
It includes the benefits of water, class organization,
safety, music, choreography and leadership.
Successful completion of class time, written exam,
apprenticeship and evaluation is required for
certification.
Location:
A.R.K.
Prerequisite - Basic Theory
Sunday
April 13th |
5:00-9:00p.m. |
A.R.K.
YMCA |
Thursday April
17th |
7:00-9:30p.m. |
Cambridge YMCA |
Sunday April
20th |
7:00-9:00p.m. |
A.R.K. YMCA |
Thursday April
24th |
7:00-9:30p.m. |
Cambridge YMCA |
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Basics
101 ®
Free
to Members |
| This program is a series of classes
designed for the participant who wants to join all
the fitness classes but doesn't know where to start.
Each session will be four weeks, a great way to
build up you fitness level! |
Step
101 |
April
9th-April 30th |
7:35-8:25p.m. |
Body Sculpting 101 |
May 7th-May
28th |
7:35-8:25p.m. |
Hi/Low 101 |
June 4th-June
25th |
7:35-8:25p.m. |
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Extreme
Sunday Workout ®
Free
to Members |
| A
boot camp class format with cardio and muscular
endurance intervals - helping you to achieve your
goals.
Sunday |
March
16th-May 11th |
4:00-5:00p.m. |
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| Pilates®
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| Fee:
Member - $45 (+gst) Non-Member
- $90(+gst) |
| Stronger,
leaner muscles and better posture will be achieved
with emphasis on core conditioning and breathing
techniques.
All
Levels
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March
28th-May 2nd |
Fridays |
10:15-11:15a.m. |
May 9th-June13th |
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March 31st-May
5th |
Mondays |
6:15-7:15p.m. |
May 12th-June
16th |
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March 31st-May
5th |
Mondays |
7:30-8:30p.m. |
May 12th-June
16th |
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| Belly
Dancing® Fee:
Member - $30 (+gst) Non-Member - $70+gst |
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Discover
the ancient art of belly dancing in this new
and exciting class. Have fun building core strength
and rhythm!
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March 27th-May
1st |
Thursdays |
7:35-8:35p.m. |
May 8th-June
19th |
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March 27th-May
1st |
Thursdays |
8:35-9:35p.m. |
May 8th-June
19th |
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Aikido®
Free
to Members |
March 18th-April
29th |
Tuesdays |
7:30-8:30p.m.
(Drop-in) |
May 6th-June
10th |
March 18th-April
29th |
Tuesday®
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8:30-9:30p.m |
May 6th-June
10th |
March 20th-May
1st |
Thursdays |
8:00-9:30p.m. |
May 8th-June
12th |
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Zumba
®
Free
to Members |
One
of the hottest fitness trends around!. Zumba
is a sizzling low impact Latin workout
that uses spicy dance moves! Great for people
who are looking to start moving and have fun.
Zumba turns exercise into a party!
Starting
April 1st |
Tuesday |
7:35-8:35p.m. |
Starting April
4th |
Friday |
5:30-6:30p.m. |
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NEW!
Running Group®
Free
to Members |
Come and learn how to prepare
for a 2.5 or 5km race and join us for the 2.5
or 5km Cambridge Times Rotary Classic on Sunday,
May 25th. Please wear appropriate clothing and
footwear for running.
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Wednesday
April 30th |
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Friday May
9th |
Friday May
16th |
Wednesday
May 21st |
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Adult
Recreational Sports:
(18 yrs +) Members and Guests Only |
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offer badminton, ball hockey, basketball, indoor
soccer, volleyball, racquetball and squash each
week. Racquetball and Squash lessons are offered
to members year round. The A. R. Kaufman site
is home to a racquetball league four times/year
on Wednesday evenings. Whether you are new to
the game or experienced there is a division
for you. Contact Member Services for details.
Monday |
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Basketball
12:00-2:00p.m.
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Basketball
8:30-10:30p.m |
Tuesday |
Recreational
Soccer 12:30-2:30p.m |
Ball Hockey
8:35-10:30p.m |
Wednesday |
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Basketball
12:00-2:00p.m.
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Volleyball
8:30-10:30p.m |
Thursday |
Recreational
Soccer 12:30-2:30p.m |
Badminton
8:35-10:30p.m |
Friday |
Badminton
11:00-12:00p.m.
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Basketball
12:30-2:30p.m. |
Saturday |
Returning
Fall 2007 |
Sunday |
Ball Hockey
3:30-5:00p.m. |
Volleyball
5:00-7:00p.m |
Badminton
7:05-9:00p.m |
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Free
Lessons!!
Never
played Racquetball or Squash? Want to learn
the basics? Leave your contact information with
the front desk to set up an introductory lesson,
free of charge for YMCA Members. |
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| Book
Club: |
Discover different perspectives
on books and authors as you join fellow readers
in discussing a different book each month. |
| First Tuesday of the Month |
7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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