FITNESS & WELLNESS

FITNESS ORIENTATION

All new members are offered a Fitness Center orientation. The orientation is given by Fitness Center attendants and lasts 20 to 30 minutes. The orientation covers the use of machines, fitness center policies and YMCA programs. To set up an orientation, contact Wellness Director Elyse Giles - elyse@athensymca.org. PERSONAL TRAINING

Certified personal trainers can assist you with your fitness goals. A trainer can help you develop an individual fitness program, teach you about sports conditioning, stretching and more. Visit athensymca.org/personal-trainers to fill out an interest form and a member of our team will contact you.

FAMILY FITNESS

We encourage your child to participate in wellness activities with you! •Ages 11 & 12: Children ages 11 & 12 may use the Fitness Center with an adult present. The adult must be with the child at all times. •Ages 13 - 15: In addition to using the Fitness Center with a parent, teens ages 13-15 may attend any of our group exercise classes with an adult. They may also be in the basketball gyms alone as long as an adult is in the facility. Please note: the Strength Center and Women’s Only Fitness Center are for ages 16+ only PIEDMONT ATHENS REGIONAL

Piedmont Athens Regional and the Athens YMCA created a partnership in 2012 to promote wellness in our community. April Dorsett, BSN, RN is a community educator and Safe Kids coordinator. She offers members individual blood pressure screenings, nutrition consults and certified wellness coaching. We observe National Health Awareness Days each month and refer individuals as needed to other Piedmont Athens Regional services. Our shared goal is to increase awareness and knowledge while providing health programs to members to reduce risk factors associated with chronic diseases. Together we are committed to empowering our YMCA members to improve and maintain their health. To schedule a wellness coaching appointment, please contact April Dorsett - April.Dorsett@piedmong.org.

CANCER WELLNESS

Piedmont Athens Regional and the Athens YMCA acknowledge almost everyone in our community has a connection with cancer. It is scary, but helpful when cancer patients know what to expect, where to get support, and how to stay healthy. A cancer diagnosis introduces you to new vocabulary, new health plans, new goals and a new body. The Loran Smith Center at Piedmont Athens Regional has a team of health care professionals working together to assist cancer patients in improving their quality of life. They offer classes, support groups, counseling, nutrition and more for cancer patients at no cost. Visit their website or call (706) 475 - 4900 for more information. Hundreds of studies report that exercise during and after cancer treatment is extremely beneficial. Cardio and strength training enhance your quality of life while helping you maintain muscle and fight fatigue. We offer a wide variety of classes at the Y. We recommend any of our low impact classes. If you have any questions about resources offered please contact April Dorsett - April.Dorsett@piedmont.org.