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Healthy Start

Life Center Healthy Start Program

This 3 week program, included in the Life Center membership, may be used for many purposes:

  1. Starter level fitness program for individuals who have never worked out before. 
  2. A brief reintroduction to fitness for those that might have been away for a while.
  3. General guidance with their fitness routine.
  4. A precursor to an aggressive personal Training program.
  5. Our coaches will teach you how to properly use the equipment in the Life Center as well as help you develop a successful personal program. For more information or questions about this program, contact: Life Center desk, at 255-1525

What Can You Expect?

A sense of accomplishment as you progress from week to week, learning & mastering your personal fitness program.
A thorough understanding of how to use the equipment, what workout is best for you, and exactly what to do each time you visit-no guesswork.
Improved strength for your daily life.
Improved flexibility to avoid injuries.
Reduced body fat for a leaner you.
Stronger bones. Strength training is the best way to ward off osteoporosis.
Increased energy.
Strengthened heart and lungs to reduce risk of disease and improve endurance.
Reduced stress so you can enjoy life.

Completion of the Life Center Healthy Start Program will-

Train you on the exercise circuit equipment, including cardio equipment; teach you proper form & machine settings
Help you gain a personal comfort level using the Life Center and its equipment
Help you set goals and overcome any barriers you have had in your personal fitness program

Staff Coaches-

Are available at all times to assist you with your questions
Will guide you and help you meet your goals
Will train you in all circuit exercises and movements
Are ready to learn your name and provide you with outstanding customer service
Will help you to be successful in your personal fitness program

Appointments-

Will be efficient-exercise doesn’t have to be long & difficult, but rather timely & enjoyable
Are made based on personal schedule each week. This is your time
Can be scheduled from 6:00 am to 10:00pm and are available Monday-Sunday
Your one on one time with the staff/coach so they can help guide, teach and motivate you, and monitor your progress
Can be made with a friend or family member. It’s more fun and motivating to have a partner
And workout are routinely finished in 45 minutes

Program Outline-

Week 1
Begin circuit program
Meet with your personal coach
Tour the Life Center
Learn about your personal fitness barriers
Learn basic exercise principles & equipment
End with Practice Work-out
Week 2
Continue with new exercises
Meet with your personal coach
Discuss previous week’s progress, ask any questions
Learn strength & cardio exercises and equipment
End regular Healthy start sessions
Consider optional third week if necessary to learn circuit
Week 3
This is optional week to consider learning circuit.  If not necessary, go on to two FREE personal training sessions.
Week 4
Receive two free personal training sessions.  You might simply learn alternative weight exercises, create personalized program, or continue with purchasing personal training sessions to significantly improve your work-out intensity, bringing you to your fitness goals faster and efficiently.
Graduate!! Celebrate your success & receive a free YMCA t-shirt.