Healthy Living

healthy living

YMCA National Initiatives

The Y’s perspective on America’s lifestyle health challenge

The broad challenge of finding a healthier, more life-enhancing way to live demands a fundamentally new and aggressive social response. No longer can we afford to think of America’s health and wellness as primarily the responsibility of the medical and public health professions. Individually, each of us must assume responsibility, and help our children and families assume responsibility, for healthy living. Collectively, all sectors of our communities and nation must come together to advance a common strategy to remove the barriers and increase the supports for healthy living. This strategy must be directed toward two key goals:

Helping individuals and families. As a nation, we must develop new and more effective strategies and programs to help individuals and families adopt and sustain healthier ways of living

Mobilizing communities. We must also mobilize all key sectors in our communities and nation to remove the barriers and increase the supports for healthy living.

Y-USA's goal is to improve the health and wellness of all Americans by equipping Ys to become dramatically more effective in directly helping individuals and families live healthier lives, and helping lead their communities, and the nation, to reduce barriers and increase supports for healthy living.

The Bath Area Family YMCA’s vision and long range plan’s focus is to make health and wellness a daily habit through programs and activities that are easily accessible to all ages. Our leadership is committed to ensuring our community hold close to a common goal, which is to make sure that all community members embrace the doctrine of good health and wellness. Our leadership will pledge that this initiative impacts all aspects of the community – local and state government, school boards, hospitals and other health care providers, childcare providers, businesses, outreach programs for elderly and more.

Personal Training

Personal training is the most effective way to achieve fitness program results. Experienced trainers provide individual attention, motivation, immediate feedback and workouts structured to your specific goals.

Please call 443-4112x27 or stop by the Fitness Center to make an appointment.

One-on-One Sessions

ONE HOUR
Y Members: $50.00
Community: $70.00

FIVE HOUR
Y Members: $200.00
Community: $235.00

Two Person/One Trainer Sessions

ONE HOUR
Y Members: $80.00
Community: $100.00

FIVE HOUR
Y Members: $300.00
Community: $350.00

Other Information:

• YMCA personal trainers are certified through an accredited program, and have experience and education in health and fitness, wellness promotion, health education, athletic training or a related field.

• Personal trainers working at the Bath Family YMCA must be affiliated with the Bath Area Family YMCA.

• All appointments and communications will be between the client and the trainer.

Climbing Wall

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Our 24-foot indoor climbing wall is available for use during Open Climbing times, and also for private rentals and parties. In addition, those who complete the Y's Climbing Wall certification are eligible to use the wall during times when the gymnastics area is not in use.

Climbing Wall Frequently Asked Questions
Climbing Wall Waiver

Open Climbing

Tuesday and Friday 4-7 pm
Y Members FREE
Community -
Youth $4.00
Adult $8.00

During Open Climbing times, members and non-members are invited to test their skills on the wall. All necessary equipment and instructors are provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please check the Current Session Schedule for any additional Open Climbing times.

Current Session Schedule

Private Climbing Instruction

Beginner through advanced levels are taught by experienced climbers. Learn basic climbing skills, techniques, and movements. Contact Kevin Shute by calling 443-4112 to schedule lessons. By appointment only.

Hourly Fee: Y Members $25.00 / Community $45.00

Climbing Wall Certification

Upon completion of this course an individual will be able to belay, set up the wall, have knowledge of the necessary knots, and be thoroughly versed in the policies and safety procedures for wall use. With YMCA staff approval, wall certified individuals receive permission to use the wall with other certified individuals (except when gymnastics or other activities are scheduled). Individuals must be at least 12 years old to become belay certified. Certifications are by appointment only. Interested persons should contact Bill Milam or Kevin Shute at the Y by calling 443-4112 or climbing@bathymca.org. By Appointment only. Online registration not available for this program.

One-Time Fee: Y Members: $20.00 / Community: $35.00

Procedures for Certified Belayers

Group Fitness

step class The Y offers a wide variety of classes for every fitness level. "Quick Fit" classes are free for Y Members and run continously throughout the year. Specialty Classes follow our six-week Session schedule and incur a fee.

Group Fitness Classes

Adult Fitness Classes at a Glance

Fitness Center hours and guidelines

Recreation

Swim Programs, Volleyball, Basketball, Racquetball, Biking/Skiing, Climbing Wall and Gymnastics are some of the recreational activities that the Y offers.

Volleyball

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Recreational Volleyball

Pickup volleyball games are held every Wednesday evening during the year. New teams are formed each week. The atmosphere is friendly and the games are a lot of fun. High school students and above are invited to participate.

Games start October 26th
Wednesdays between 6:30 and 8:30 pm

Competitive Volleyball League

volleyball image The league has space for 8 teams, and last year’s teams will be given first refusal for slots. Should space become available slots will be fi lled on a first come, first served basis. Games are played Monday evenings from mid November through early March. Registration ends October 31st, play begins November 7th. For more info contact Kevin at 443-4112x22 or e-mail Kevin@bathymca.org.

Games start November 7th
Mondays between 6:30 and 8:30 pm
Fee $300 per team

Volleyball League Preview

In October 2011 (prior to the Competitive Volleyball League) the Y will host a “drop-in” volleyball league. For more info contact Kevin at 443-4112 x 22 or e-mail Kevin@bathymca.org.

Games start November 7th
Mondays between 6:30 and 8:30 pm
Fee $5 per night

Basketball

Click here for Youth Basketball Programs.

Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Join us for pick-up basketball at the Y. All abilities welcome. For more info contact Kevin at 443-4112x22 or e-mail Kevin@bathymca.org. Schedule subject to change.

Monday-Friday 11:30 am - 1 pm
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm
Sundays 9-11:30 am

Biking/Skiing

Lunch Hour Biking or Cross-Country Skiing

bike ski Program Director Kevin Shute will lead these lunch time recreational excursions. Depending on the season, these trips may be via bicycle or skis. For all levels. Participants will meet at the Y around 12 noon and must provide their own equipment and transportation.

Cycling: Rides will be on local roads, leaving from the Y.
Skiing: Trips will be on trails that are either accessible from the Y or a short drive away. Routes chosen will depend on snow conditions.

We recommend that you call to confirm the day’s route (443-4112x22).

Racquetball

The Bath Area Family YMCA has two racquetball courts which can be reserved a week in advance for hourly time slots.

We also have the necessary equipment for Wallyball.

If you are interested in league/tournament play, please contact Kevin Shute, 443-4112x22 or Kevin@bathymca.org.

Climbing Wall Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How high is the wall and how is it constructed?
A: The wall stands 24 feet high and is 38 feet wide. The frame is steel, covered by ¾” plywood. Next a concrete like material is applied to the plywood and allowed to dry. Holds of varying sizes and shapes are bolted to the wall, and arranged to give climbers of all abilities a challenge. Over 1500 holes were drilled in the surface, allowing for an unlimited variety of routes to be set.

Q: How safe is indoor climbing?
A: Climbing on an indoor wall is one of the safest ways to be introduced to climbing. The environment is controlled and most climbing is top roped. A rope is feed through an anchor at the top of the wall and attached to the climber and the belayer. The harnesses, carabineers and ropes meet strict standards and can hold loads exceeding 3,000 pounds.

Q: Are you required to wear a helmet?
A: All climbers must sign a release of liability waiver, which contains a statement saying helmets are strongly encouraged but not required. Parents may request that their children wear helmets.

Q: What do I need for equipment?
A: Everything needed to get on the wall, such as harnesses, ropes, helmets, and other hardware are provided by the YMCA.

Q: If I have my own equipment may I use it?
A: You may use your own helmet, harness and climbing shoes. For insurance purposes the YMCA requires you use our ropes, carabineers and belay devices.

Q: What about footwear?
A: Gym shoes, running shoes, lightweight hikers and climbing shoes are appropriate footwear. Absolutely no sandals, boots, street shoes or barefoot climbing is permitted.

Q: What skills must I possess to become belay. certified?
A: The belay certification requires that an individual show proficiency tying knots, has a complete understanding of the belay system, and thorough knowledge of the safety policies and procedures of the YMCA climbing wall. Climber must demonstrate the figure 8, Fisherman’s knot, water knot and the girth hitch. In addition individuals must demonstrate how the climber is attached to the harness, attach belay device, use both a gri gri and an ATC, know the climbing contract, and safely belay and lower a climber. Upon completion of the course you will be given a card indicating you have taken the class and are free to climb on your own.

Q: After passing the certification, can I climb on my own?
A: Yes, as long as you are with another certified climber and there are no activities taking place in the gymnastics area with which you would interfere. The ropes are in place and there will be a bag behind the front desk containing a gri gri, an ATC, 4 carabineers and harnesses. Show your card to the receptionist , they will hand you the equipment, sign in the log book and you are good to go.

Q: Will learning to climb indoors prepare a climber for outdoor climbing?
A: Indoor climbing is in a controlled environment where some of the risks inherent in the sport have been eliminated. In the gym the belays and anchors are all set and the holds are secured, outside this is not the case. Care must be taken to insure that protection is properly placed and climbers must know how to rappel in an emergency situation. Some of the indoor skills are sure to be beneficial outside but additional training and supervision is recommended.

Q: What is the meaning of the term “belay”?
A: Belay is a French word, meaning “to hold fast or tight. The belay is a technique and system of devices that are used to protect a climber. The “Belayer” is responsible for the safety of a climber. They maintain a belay or tight rope to the climber to hopefully minimize injury to the climber in the event of a fall.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Clothing should allow for freedom of movement and not be restricting. If you do chose tight fitting clothing make sure that it stretches. Articles made from Lycra are good. Most folks choose to climb in shorts and a t-shirt Climber should remove rings, watches, earrings, dangling jewelry and tie up long hair.

Q: Do you offer climbing classes?
A: We offer beginner level classes and a climbing certification class. The beginner class is an introduction to climbing. It covers basic climbing techniques, knots, belay training and climbing safety. Theclimbing certification is aimed at the experienced to intermediate level climber who wishes to be “belay certified” and have access to the wall with another certified climber

Q: Is the wall available for birthday parties or organizations for team building exercises?
A: Absolutely! If you are interested in renting the wall contact Kevin Shute at 443-4112, ext. 22 or e-mail him at Kevin@bathymca.org. Your group will be provided with a qualified staff person and equipment to get your group climbing.