Adult Fitness and Training

Your Personal Journey

We are here to help you achieve your health and fitness goals whether you're new to the Y, new to exercise or a returning member we haven't seen in a while.

New to the Y

Welcome to the Y. There are so many things we can't wait to share with you about the Y. We will introduce you to the 'Y' way and support your health and fitness goals.

Here is how we would like to help:

Take you on tour of our building so you know where specific rooms and spaces that are of interest to you
Share with you all the programs we offer within our community that you may not know about
Sign you up for a Member Connect fitness appointment free of charge. This will be an appointment with one of our certified fitness staff to help design a fitness program that fits your needs
Fitness staff will show you how to properly use the fitness equipment
Staff will be available on the fitness floor to help with any questions you have as you get started with your new fitness program

New to Exercise

The Fitness department is here to support you with the following if you are new to exercise:

Listen to you to better understand your health and fitness goals
Help to design a fitness program for you that supports your goals
Ensure you know how to use the fitness equipment to safely get started
Describe and recommend specific fitness classes that you may be interested in
Will answer any questions and offer support as you continue to work towards your goal

Returning to the Y

Let us tell you about any changes that may have happened while you were away:

Learn about any new fitness classes being offered
Learn about any new pieces of fitness equipment we have
Meet our new fitness instructors and personal trainers
Talk with one of our certified fitness instructors so we can better understand your current goals to get you on track and to support you with staying on track

Fitness Classes ages 13 plus

Cardio Mix

Have fun getting your heart rate up while you move your body to great music.

Group Active (MOSSA)

Group Active® gives you all the fitness training you need in one hour. Cardio, strength, balance and flexibility are all components instructed using inspiring music, adjustable dumbbells, weight plates, body weight and simple athletic movements.

Watch a Group Active class

Group Blast (MOSSA)

Group Blast is 60 minutes of cardio training that uses The STEP in highly effective, athletic ways. It will get your heart pounding and sweat pouring as you improve your fitness, agility, coordination, and strength with exciting music and group energy. HAVE A BLAST!

Watch a Group Blast class

Group Centergy (MOSSA)

Group Centergy is a perfect way to improve balance, mobility, flexibility, and strength. It's ideal to be your workout of choice or add it once a week to your current workouts to reinvigorate the mind and body.

Watch a Centergy class

Group Core (MOSSA)

Group Core is a 30-minute athletic and functional core strength workout. It is great for those seeking a quick and intense workout that can be customized for all fitness levels. In addition, strengthening your core can reduce back pain and give you great looking abs!

Watch a Group Core class

Group Fight (MOSSA)

Group Fight™ is a gripping hour that burns a ton of calories and builds total body strength. Tap into the hottest mixed martial arts movements done at a rapid-fire pace to smash your cardio fitness! From the boxing ring to the fighting cage, Group Fight combines cutting-edge moves with thrilling music. This electric experience is addictive! FIGHT FOR IT!

Watch a Group Fight class

Group Power (MOSSA)

Group Power® is your hour of power. Blast all your muscles with this high rep weight training workout. Using an adjustable barbell, weight plates and body weight, Group Power® combines squats, lunges, presses, and curls in functional integrated exercises. Dynamic music and a group atmosphere will get your heart rate up and make you sweat and push you to a personal best.

Watch a Group Power class

Group Ride (MOSSA)

Group Ride is a fantastic way to improve your cardio fitness, burn calories, shape and strengthen your lower body. Since you control the intensity of the workout by adjusting your own bike, it's a great workout for all ages whether you are just starting out or you are an avid cyclist looking to train indoors.

Watch a Group Ride class

Interval Training

This class will take you through challenging cardio and strength intervals. Rowing machines and small equipment such as free weights and stability balls will be utilized during this class. This class is suitable for intermediate to advanced participants.

Line Dancing

Get active while you learn some fun line dances to popular country songs.

Stroller Fit (Free Registered Summer Program)

Join other parents and their babies as we hit the pavement with our strollers for a brisk one hour walk and a work out. We will work up a sweat through a circuit of full body exercises at the park followed by a brisk walk back to the Y. Meet in the lobby with baby and stroller Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.

(Starts: July 4, Ends August 29)

Free program for Y members.

Total Body Challenge

Total Body Challenge is a workout guaranteed to build muscle, burn calories and make you sweat. From resistance training to cardio and core challenges, this class is a full hour of movement. Using a variety of equipment, including your own body weight, you'll get an all-over workout and be challenged every step of the way.

Turf Time

Want to learn what to do with the equipment on our Turf? Well here is your chance. Join others as a Fitness Instructor guides you through a variety of exercises designed for individuals of all fitness levels.

Zumba

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythm and easy to follow dance moves to create a dynamic fitness program. Strengthen your lower body and increase your coordination in this motivating, upbeat, cardio class.

Cycling

Group Cycling

A cardiovascular workout of varying intensities. Enjoy great music while you simulate riding hills and valleys. You control the intensity of your workout by adjusting your own bike.

Group Ride (MOSSA)

Yoga, Pilates and More

Essentrics

ESSENTRICS® is an original full-body workout for individuals of all fitness levels who want to simultaneously strengthen and stretch their muscles safely and effectively. Drawing from the techniques of physiotherapy, tai chi and ballet, ESSENTRICS® works every muscle in the body, resulting in greater joint mobility, better posture, balance, and leaner, longer muscles.

Group Centergy (MOSSA)

Pilates

Perform a series of movements to help engage your body while improving posture and tone. Pilates increases flexibility and gives you more energy as well as flattens your abdominal muscles, increasing circulation and building stronger, longer, and leaner muscles.

Power Yoga Flow

Power Yoga is a fitness-based vinyasa practice. An offshoot of Ashtanga Yoga. It has many of the same qualities and benefits, including building internal heat, increased stamina, strength, and flexibility, as well as stress reduction. The flow is a series of fast paced sequences, synchronized with breath. This vigorous vinyasa style will help to strengthen your core and muscles while the meditation at the end of the practice will relax and transform you. Students are encouraged and challenged to explore the possibilities within their physical bodies.

Yoga

Find your hidden strength, balance and flexibility with Yoga. With regular practice, you'll soon notice a stronger, more balanced body and you'll leave each class feeling calm and fulfilled.

Yoga Stretch

Yoga Stretch offers you 45 minutes of yoga movements that focus on a slow flow, which will lengthen and strengthen all aspects of your body. You will feel stretched and refreshed after this class.

Yoga Gold

In this balanced workout, you will improve strength, balance, and flexibility.The simple basic yoga positions in this program, with the use of a chair, allows anyone to try yoga.

Yoga for Low Mobility

This class is designed for individuals who have limited mobility. The class focuses on gentle yoga poses that can be modified to fit the needs of individual participants. Participants will work within their own abilities to lengthen and strengthen the body with the assistance of the instructor. It is a great class for those who are part of the wellness program.

Training Options

Individual

Our personal training team consists of a diverse group of educated, skilled, and professionally certified trainers. Our one-on-one personal training programs meet a variety of health and wellness goals including weight loss, strength training, flexibility/mobility, sport specific training, and general physical fitness and wellbeing.

One-on-one individual training will include:

A knowledgeable trainer who will work with you to achieve your goals
Creating S.M.A.R.T goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely)
Proper supervision leading to increased exercise safety and efficiency
Providing continuous accountability and motivation for continual results and success
Individualized fitness programs suited specifically to your fitness level or catered to an injury you may be recovering from
Nutritional guidance

Partner

Do you have a friend, family member or co-worker that you would like to try Personal Training with? Why not try Partner Training? You and your partner will benefit from having a personal trainer, but at a shared rate.

Small Group - Friends, Family, Co-workers

Group training is designed for you and a small group of 4-8 friends looking to improve your fitness level and learn new exercises together. Your group will work with our skilled and professional personal trainers to develop a series of custom workouts designed to fit your needs and meet your goals, budget and timeline.

Let us know if you would like to put a group of people together to start a customized program for you.

Some Examples of Small Group Fitness Training Programs:

Gym to Game

Gym to Game is a tailored, sport specific workout ideal for small groups of up to 8 competitive or rec-level teammates. This program is ideal for a group looking to compete in one of the many challenging obstacle course events such as Tough Mudder.

Wedding Bells Bootcamp

Bring the wedding parties together to work on looking your very best and having confidence for the big day.

Commit to Get Fit

This is a great opportunity for friends to come together and share their fitness journey in a supportive educational environment. This program is perfect for those who are new to fitness or have been away from the gym for a while and are looking to get back into it.

Stork Fit

Pre or Post Natal boot camps designed for new and expecting parents. This is a great way to connect with new parents.

Specialized Offerings (Small Group Training)

Obstacle Course Training

Planning to do your first Tough Mudder or local 5 km Mud Run? Look no further! We can help! You will get motivation and support in a fun, team-oriented environment. Up your running game while preparing your body physically and mentally for the Obstacle Course Racing!

Your trainer Irina has completed four Full Tough Mudders, two Mudmoiselle 5k runs at Cox Creek and one Spartan Beast Race. She knows how to do it!

8-week program twice a week

Cost: Members: $250, Non-Members: $320

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00pm (Start: July 9; End: August 30)

Stroller Fit (Registered Program)

Join other parents and their babies as we hit the pavement with our strollers for a brisk one hour walk and a work out at the park. At the park we will work up a sweat through a circuit of full body exercises followed by a brisk walk back to the Y.

Meet in the lobby with baby and stroller.

Time: Thursdays 11:00-12:00 (Starts: July 4, 2019; Ends: August 29, 2019)

FREE PROGRAM FOR Y MEMBERS

Become a Fitness Instructor

Certification Standards

Successful participants will receive a nationally recognized YMCA certification. The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph has adopted guidelines established by the National Fitness Leadership Advisory committee (NFLAC). The YMCA has been certifying fitness instructors in Canada since 1974 and the NFLAC guidelines are based, to a large extent, on the YMCA program. Fitness Leadership Trainers are YMCA-YWCA health and physical education professionals.

YMCA Canada Aquafit Instructor

This national certification course will give participants the skills to deliver safe, effective and fun aqua fit classes to all ages. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee.

YMCA Canada Group Strength Instructor

Earn your YMCA Canada certification to teach safe and effective group strength classes. Certification includes basic anatomy, exercise design, exercise analysis, working with adults, working with music, safety and more. Utilizing various equipment as well as bodyweight training will be covered. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and a final practical evaluation are also included in the course fee.

YMCA Canada Group Cardio Instructor

Earn your YMCA Canada certification to teach various styles of cardio classes, such as step, hi-low aerobics, dance style classes and more. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee.

YMCA Canada Group Cycling Certification

Earn your national YMCA Group Cycling certification in this fun and interactive course. An online component is included as well as classroom and cycle studio time. Class time, online resources, handouts, apprenticeship and practical evaluation are included in the course fee.

Standard First Aid and CPR C

Earn your Life Saving Society First Aid and CPR C certification with one of our qualified instructors here at the Guelph Y. Classes are hands on and engaging leaving you feeling confident with your new skill set to manage an emergency situation.

The Life Saving Society policy for renewal is as follows:

You may complete a re certification course once after completing the full course.
A re certification course be completed before the expiry date of your existing certification.
After you have completed a re certification course once, the next time you must complete a full course.