YMCA of Austin YMCA of Austin

HEALTHY LIVING / FITNESS


 

HELPING YOU LIVE BETTER

Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. At the Y you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill, fostering connections with friends, or bringing your family closer through family-centered activities. At the Y, it’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.

 

MEMBERSHIP AMENITIES

WELLNESS CENTER : Wellness center includes treadmills, Precor steppers, Precor elipticals, cross country ski machine, exercise bikes, Cybex resistance machines, free weights and cable TV viewing.  For ages 14 and up.

 

FITNESS STUDIO : Space designated for group fitness and cycling classes.  All fitness classes are free.

 

CARDIO LOFT : Private cardio loft with treadmills, Precor elipticals, wave machines, and exercise bikes for ages 14 or older.  Many machines have TVs with personal cable.

 

WALKING/RUNNING TRACK : 1/11 of a mile suspended track available for cardio workouts.

 

WOOD GYM : Gym with 6 basketball hoops.  Basketballs, dodgeballs and volleyballs are available for use.  Stop by the Front Desk or view our website for our wood gym schedule.

 

SWIMMING POOL : Six lane swimming pool available for lap and open swim.  Toys and floatation devices may be used during family fun nights.  Pool schedules with open/lap times may be found at the Front Desk and on our website.

 

RACQUETBALL COURTS : Three full size racquetball courts available for usage.  Sign up for court time at the Front Desk.  Racquetball racquets may be checked out at the Front Desk.

Scheduled Gym Activities

Day Time Activity
Monday 5:00am-11:30am Open
  11:30am-1:30pm Adult Basketball
  2:30-5:30pm After School Program
  5:30-9:00pm Open
  9:00-10:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Tuesday 5:00-11:30am Open
  11:30am-1:30pm Adult Basketball
  1:30-4:45pm Open
  4:45-7:15pm Youth Basketball League
  7:15-9:00pm Open
  9:00-10:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Wednesday 5:00-10:00am Open
  10:00-11:00am Preschool
  11:00am-1:30pm Adult Basketball
  1:30-2:30pm Preschool
  2:30-5:30pm After School Program
  5:30-9:00pm Open
  9:00-10:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Thursday 5:00-10:00am Open
  10:00-11:00am Preschool
  11:00am-1:30pm Adult Basketball
  1:30-4:45pm Open
  4:45-7:15pm Youth Basketball League
  7:15-9:00pm Open
  9:00-10:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Friday 5:00-11:30am Open
  11:30am-1:30pm Adult Basketball
  1:30-2:30pm Preschool
  2:30-5:30pm After School Program
  5:30-9:00pm Open
  9:00-10:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Saturday 7:00-9:00am Open
  9:00-9:45pm Zumba Class
  9:45am-8:00pm Open
  8:00-9:00pm Open to Adults, 18 & older only
Sunday 12:00-6:00pm Open

 

Adult Basketball League

Pick-up basketball games are each weekday at the Y from 12:00-1:30pm.  There are no teams.  Just show up ready to play.

Men's 5 on 5 Sunday league start Sunday, January 8th and runs until Sunday, March 25th. Please stop by the Front Desk or register online HERE.

Cost $350 per team member or non-member.

 

Lap Swim Schedule
View Pool Schedule

Day Time
Monday-Friday 5:15-7:45am
  11:00am-1:00pm
  5:00-6:00pm
Saturday 7:45-9:00am
  11:15am-1:00pm
  5:00-6:00pm

 

Additional Free Amenities

TENNIS COURT

Available for rent from 5:00am - 10:00pm.  Call the Y Front Desk to check availability, reserve a court or discuss permanent court time pricing.

Member Days Time Pricing
Adult Monday-Friday 5:00-3:00pm $5/hr or $7/1.5 hr
  Monday-Friday 3:00-10:00pm $10/hr or $14/1.5 hr
  Saturday-Sunday 5:00am-10:00pm $5/hr or $7/1.5 hr
Youth Monday-Friday 5:00-3:00pm FREE
  Monday-Friday 3:00-10:00pm $5/hr or $7/1.5 hr
  Saturday-Sunday 5:00am-10:00pm FREE

 

GROUP FITNESS

Fitness class schedules are available [ here ] or at the Front Desk.

Toning

AWESOME ABS:: Express class designed to attack the abdominal and lower back muscles. Come to class warmed up.

 

BODY SCULPT : Muscle conditioning class that provides a balanced total body workout.

 

BOOT CAMP : Fun workout that incorporates obstacle courses, stations and circuits.  This workout contains cardio and strength conditioning and works on your power and agility.

 

CORE CONDITIONING : Express class concentrating on the core muscles of the body.  It strengthens the abs and their opposing muscles as well as stabilizing them.  Come to class warmed up.

 

Mind & Body

 

FITNESS YOGA : A total mind-body workout featuring cardio conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balancing and relaxation.  Each workout is a special sequence geared towards participants of all fitness levels.

 

PILATES MIX : A mind-body connection/awareness practice and total body conditioning workout.  Helps improve posture, balance, strength, flexibility, breathing and core strength.  This class incorporates exercise equipment.

 

PIYO SCULPT : Fusion style flexibility workout blending yoga, pilates and strength training in a flowing sequence to improve muscular strength and endurance with the safe use of resistance equipment.

 

YOGA FLOW : A yoga class with an emphasis on the flow and smooth tranisition of poses.

 

YOGA SCULPT : Combines yoga and strength training together in one workout to improve muscular strength and endurance with the safe use of resistance equipment.  This class will enhance weight loss and muscular toning.

 

Cardio

 

AEROBIC BLAST : Fun and easy sequences incorporating marching, grapevines, knee lifts and lots of moving!

 

CARDIO & CONDITIONING FUSION : A bootcamp structured class with an emphasis on cardio conditioning.

 

CYCLE BOX : The ultimate cardio workout hitting both upper and lower body by alternating intervals of cycling and boxing.

 

CYCLING : Indoor cycling workout incorporating visual imagery, verbal cues and energy zones.  All fitness levels welcome as cyclist work at their own level.

 

KICK BOXING : Utilizes boxing gloves and boxing bags.  Gives a great cardiovascular and muscle conditioning workout.

 

STEP2MAX : Step intermixed with cycling, boxing and bootcamp.

 

STEP & SCULPT : Step up and down to a variety of moves.  Muscle conditioning is also a part of the class.

 

ZUMBA : A fun, Latin dance inspired workout with easy to follow steps that let you naturally move to the beat.  Zumba brings together Salsa, Merengue, Samba, Raggaeton, African Beats, Cumbia and Funk.

 

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

CREATING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

The YMCA of Austin offers several free classes for our Active Older Adults looking for low impact physical fitness activities that improve their health and well-being.  People of all ability and fitness levels can participate.  Coffee and socializing follow each class session in the seating area near the Wellness Center.

 

WATER CLASSES

Day Class Time
Monday-Friday A.O.A. H2O Fit 7:45-8:35am

A water exercise class that emphasizes flexibility, enhances cardio-respiratory fitness and soothes joint and muscle pain.  Class is held in shallow water.  Attendees do not need to know how to swim.  Participants do not need to sign up for class. Just show up ready to be active and socialize.

 

LAND CLASSES

Day Class Time
Monday A.O.A. Step/Zumba 8:00-8:50am
Tuesday A.O.A. Cycling  
Wednesday A.O.A. Walking Club  
Thursday A.O.A. Yoga/Bootcamp  
Friday A.O.A. Backs and Abs  

 

All classes are located in the Fitness Studio and begin with a warm-up.  Warm-up is followed by 20 minutes of activity and finishes with muscle strengthening and stretching exercises.   Everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace.  Participants do not need to sign up for classes.  Just show up ready to be active and socialize.  Try one class or come to them all!

 

SPECIALTY FITNESS

Free Wellness Center Orientations

FREE orientations are provided to help members learn proper form and technique.  Orientation includes cardio equipment, cybex machines and free weights.  Orientations are required for youth members age 14-17 years who wish to use the Wellness Center. Contact Fitness Director Kristi Stasi at 507.433.1804 to set up an orientation.

 

Free Fitness Evaluations

Y members can schedule individual consultations for a fitness evaluation that assesses body composition, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.  Contact Fitness Director Kristi Stasi at 507.433.1804 to set up an orientation.

 

Free Fitness By Design

A program designed to help establish appropriate fitness goals.  This one-on-one consultation addresses how to achieve and maintain a balanced exercise program.  Areas included are basic fitness components, zone intensity and strength training.  Contact Fitness Director Kristi Stasi at 507.433.1804 to set up an orientation.

 

12 Week Personalized Fitness

A step by step exercise program recommended for those who have never taken part in regular exercise or are looking for a slower progression into all components of fitness.  During the 12 weeks you will be introduced to the cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components of fitness. Contact Fitness Director Kristi Stasi and register online or at the Front Desk.

 

$30 Member

Ironman 35 Day Challenge

Dates Challenge Options Mileage
November 14-December 19 Option 1 Swim 2.4 / Bike 112 / Run-Walk 26.2
  Option 2 Swim 4.8 / Bike 224 / Run-Walk 52.4

 

Raise to the challenge and have the opportunity to complete an Ironman distance triathlon. . Participants need to acccumulate the necessary miles from each of the 3 disiplines throughout the 35 days. Full mileage for each option does not need to be done at one time. It can be spread out into smaller increments and can be a combination of the different options listed below.

Swim : Swim 2.4 miles or Row 12.5 miles or attend 4 water classes (1 class=0.5 miles) or a combination of all of the above.


Bike : Bike 112 miles or ellipitical 56 miles or attend 8 group cycling classes (1 class=15 miles) or a combination of all of the above.

Run : Run 26.2 miles or Walk 26.2 miles or attend 6 group fitness classes (1 class=5 miles) or a combination of the above.

Register online or at the Y Front Desk.

 

 

$15 Member




Battle of the Holiday Bulge Bootcamp

Dates Days Time
November 21-December 23 M, W, F 6:00-7:00am

 

Want to beat that holiday bulge? Then join our Battle of the Holiday Bulge Bootcamp which is formatted in a non-competitive way and is geared towards ALL fitness levels.  Progress will be documented to show your results and instructors will motivate you to push your limits, increase your strength and endurance, and help you achieve your fitness goals. Register online or at the Y Front Desk.

(Class will be held M, T, W on November 21, 22 and 23.)

 

$35 Member | $85 Non-Member

 

Resolution Solution Bootcamp

Dates Days Time
January 9-February 10 M, W, F 6:00-7:00am

 

Are you looking for a way to jump start your workout or break through a fitness plateau? Then sign up for our Resolution Solution Bootcamp.  Class is formatted in a non-competitive way and is geared towards ALL fitness levels.  Progress will be documented to show your results and instructors will motivate you to push your limits, increase your strength and endurance, and help you achieve your fitness goals. Register online, at the Y Front Desk or download the brochure HERE.

 

$35 Member | $85 Non-Member

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Y Triathlon

Date Time Short Long
March 4 1:00pm 20 minutes Run/Walk
40 minutes Cycling
20 minutes Swim/Aqua Jog
30 minutes Run/Walk
60 minutes Cycling
30 minutes Swim/Aqua Jog


Join us for our 10th Annual Winter Y Triathlon.  Choose between a short or long option. Register online , at the Y Front desk or download a registeration brochure HERE.

 

$25 Member

 

Heathly Kids Day

Age Date Time
ALL March 24 9:30-11:00am

 

The Y invites kids and parents in Austin to make a “play date” at the Y’s Healthy Kids Day.  Healthy Kids Day brings families together to engage in active play and learn healthier habits.

 

FREE to Members & Austin Community

12th Annual 5k Run/Walk

Age Date Time
ALL May 12 9:00am Start

 

This fun fitness activity is geared towards the entire family as runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome.  All proceeds will benefit Y financial assistance. Register online or at the Y Front Desk.

 

$20 Participants | $25 Participants after May 4

 

30th Annual Hog Jog 5-Mile Run

Age Date Time
ALL June 30 8:00am Start

Join the fun of Freedom Fest activities and participate in our 30th Annual Hog Jog 5-Mile run.  This race is chip timed and PR certified. Register online or at the Y Front Desk.

 

$20 Participants | $25 Participants after June 13

 

Can I Rent Areas of the Y?

The Y is available for rental for birthday parties, youth gatherings, lock-ins, parties, meetings and business gatherings.  Contact the Front Desk at 507.433.1804 for special pricing.

BIRTHDAY PARTY RENTAL

· 2 hours in length

· 30 minutes in Kids Gym or Youth Zone

· 30 minutes in Multi-purpose room for meal, cake and presents

· 1 hour in Pool or Gymnastics Gym

· Y staff person to help organize the group

· Use of our serving kitchen, fridge, freezer and microwave

· You may bring in your own food & drink

· Party includes up to 10 kids.  Add $3 each additional child.

 

$65 Member | $80 Non-Member

  Download Birthday Flyer.

Camp Olson

Located 3 1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities on Little Boy Lake near Longville, MN.  Camp Olson features sailing, horseback riding, archery and many more fun programs for youth ages 7-15.  To assure that all area children can attend regardless of financial limitations, the Y provides assistance and scholarships for our youth for this program.  Contact the Youth Director at 507-433-1804 and visit the Camp Olson website at https://campolson.org/ for more details.


 
 


 


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