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Apple Creek YMCA
Juli Kedrowski
Health and Fitness Coordinator
(P)
920.733.9622
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Juli

Appleton YMCA
Kari Arkens
Health and Fitness Director
(P) 920.954.7620
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Loel Kreger
Wellness Director
(P) 920.954.7658
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Fox West YMCA
Kirsten Rice
Health and Fitness Director
(P) 920.560.3413
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Heart of the Valley YMCA
Paula Beyer
Health and Fitness Director
(P) 920.830.5708
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Paula

Neenah-Menasha YMCA
Susan Hildebrandt
Health Fitness Director
(P)920.886.2127
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Youth and Teen Fitness

Teen Strength and Wellness (ages 11-14)

Basic understanding of human physiology, strength training and aerobic conditioning principles. Learn proper technique on selectorized, free weight and aerobic training equipment. ALL Y members 11 older, who successfully complete this course will be allowed to use the Lifestyle Center, free weight and ATC areas.

Tween Cycle/Core Training (ages 10-13)

A cycling class designed for the tweeners! Incorporates a 30 minute cycling workout with a 15 minute core workout to tone abs, back, and glutes.

Children’s Yoga (ages 5-11)

Yoga is a fun and safe way for kids to learn to enjoy movement and exercise while learning a variety of poses. Volcano, Superman, Lion, Cat, Cow, Tree, Downward Facing dog and more will be incorporated into a Yoga flow. Fosters a positive internal sense of self.

Tween Yoga Fitness (ages 10-13)

Here is a great way for tweens to learn some new lifelong skills!~ This class will incorporate 15 minutes of walking on the track for aerobic exercise and 45 minutes of yoga to help increase strength, flexibility, and balance. Please bring a sticky mat to class.

Teen Yoga

Teens today face super competitive academics and sports, packed schedules and parental pressure. Chill out, stretch out and find your inner strength with yoga.

Gym Pack

High school students have a unique opportunity to receive physical education class credits by participating in physical activity at the YMCA of the Fox Cities. Written approval from school administrator/counselor is required. YMCA membership is required.

Sport Specific Training (ages 13-18)

Sign up to work with a certified trainer who has a degree in strength and conditioning and has experience working with high school, college, and professional athletes. Workouts are made on a sport to sport basis to improve sport specific speed, strength, and conditioning. Trainings will use a variety of techniques and equipment to meet the goals of each individual athlete; from Olympic lifts, plyometric training, weight training, and speed and quickness drills. Athletes can purchase punch cards for a certain number of workouts. Workout times are made based on athlete’s schedule.

ZumbAtomic (ages 6-14)

This class is designed for fun. Kids get fit while they dance, shake and wiggle to great Latin music.

FitZone (ages 7-13)

This program area at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA features a line of strength training equipment called Life Fitness Circuit Series; designed for simplicity, low profile access, small increments of resistance and no set-up adjustments. A variety of cardiovascular equipment will certainly improve the health of your heart and lungs, and also entertain you with television, interactive video games and contests! All kids must have an equipment orientation prior to participating in FitZone activities.
 
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