Health
- Last Updated on Monday, 29 December 2014 21:46
The Mon Valley YMCA is located at 101 Taylor Run Road, Carroll Township, and can be reached at 724-483-8077. The following exercise programs are available at the Mon Valley YMCA beginning this January:
6 a.m. classes include cycle and core strength.Senior classes include yoga, circuit, arthritis, classic, experience and senior swing.High intensity training classes are basic training, total body training, and cycle.Moderate intensity classes include experience, strut, and cardio combo.Strength training only classes include basic strength, brazilian bottom, and ballet burn.Cardio training only classes include cycle, step, and cardio kick.Morning and evening classes are free to members and with a charge-per-session fee for non-members.
Specialty classes include the following:
Balanced Body, a schedule of 48 weekly classes with something for every fitness level, begins January 2.Zumba, dance fitness classes fueled by Latin and world rhythms, begins on January 5, with morning, evening and Saturday classes. If you can walk, you can dance your way fit in Zumba with fun, easy to follow routines.
Boot Camp for Kids focuses on improving your child's stamina, endurance, strength, and flexibility and begins on Wednesday, January 7. Two weekly classes are targeted at 5:45 p.m. for ages 5-8 and at 6:30 p.m. for ages 8–13. Free to members and available to non-members at a nominal fee.Tai Chi, originally developed for self-defense, has evolved into a graceful form of exercise now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Classes begin on January 5 and include Seated Tai Chi, Tai Chi for Beginners, Tai Chi II, and Advanced Practice.Water Exercise begins an 8-week session on January 5. Included in this session are both deep and shallow water classes with no swimming skills required. From gentler to most intense, courses are Arthritis, Splash, Aqua Fit, Wet Vest, Splash Dance, and Aqua Zumba.Swing and Waltz will be taught by ballroom dance class instructor and DJ Brian Lee on Friday, January 23 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. $10 per person.