Health, Well-Being & Fitness
Our Spring 2013 Session runs from April 21 - June 8 and our Summer 2013 Session runs from June 23 - August 10.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: By appointment
Time: By appointment
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Free weekly blood pressure screenings.
WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: Everyday
Time: By appointment
Ages: 12 and older (Ages 9 - 11 see Wellness Staff for details)
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Whether you are a new member, or a long time member, an orientation is a great introduction to everything the Wellness Center has to offer. A Wellness coach will show you how to correctly use the cardiovascular and weight equipment and discuss Wellness Center etiquette.
BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: Everyday
Time: By appointment
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: $12
Membership Required
A Wellness coach will chart your weight and body measurements, then calculate body fat percentage and BMI using non-invasive equipment. This is an easy and affordable way to keep track of important health information and monitor your personal progress with the help of a qualified trainer.
PERSONAL TRAINING
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: Everyday
Time: By appointment
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $49 per hour
Membership Required
Training for an event, stuck in an exercise rut, or just want someone to push you a little harder? Then get working with a personal trainer! Whether you are looking at hitting the weights with our experienced trainers or want to focus on a fitness interest, we have a trainer to suit your goals. Our trainers can target running, indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates, strength training, cardio conditioning, weight loss, and general fitness. This program is a great way to increase your confidence and give you the knowledge, guidance, and coaching necessary to accomplish your goals.
GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: Everyday
Time: By appointment
Ages: 12 and up
Fee: $32 per person/hour
Membership Required
We offer Personal Training for you and your friends! Put together a small group of 2-4 people and come benefit from our trainers. They can help you and your friends target running, indoor cycling, Yoga, strength training, cardio conditioning, weight loss, or general fitness. It's a great way to increase your confidence and knowledge that with guidance your small group can accomplish your goals!
PERSONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Registration Category: Wellness Support
Date: Ongoing
Day: Everyday
Time: By appointment
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: $32
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
The assessment is comprised of eight tests which evaluate body composition, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance. The assessment provides information on an individual's fitness status and can be used in health enhancement, as well as setting future goals for training.
BURNT MEADOW HIKE
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: April 20
Day: Sat
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ages: 8+
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
Small mountain with big thrills in Brownfield. Come enjoy the views of the surrounding White Mountains and the Maine Coast on a clear day. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Get together after for lunch at Director's home (Debbie).
HABESH GATHERING
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: May 19
Day: Sun
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Fee: $5
Join other families in the community to share stories, friendship, and food. If you can, wear traditional Ethiopian clothing. There will be a variety of different raffles!
Astrology 101
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Mar 16
Day: Sat
Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm
Ages: 14+
Fee: Members: $13; Non-Members: $33
Pre-Registration Required
Take it seriously or take it lightly, the concept of Astrology fascinates a lot of us. In this two hour session, you'll learn the basic language of astrology and begin to grasp its complex nature. If you would like your own chart done for the class, please contact the instructor BEFORE the day of the class. Information required for a complete astrology chart: birth date, birth time (as close as possible - every 4 minutes makes a difference), birth town, and country. There will not be time to do full readings of individual charts, but you will be given information to help you pursue your own personal information. Instructor e-mail: ataylor@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org.
BALANCE WORKSHOP
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: April 13
Day: Sat
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 14+
Fee: Members: $13; Non-Members: $33
Pre-Registration Required
Join us for this one day workshop at our Greater Portland Branch with Instructor John Turrell! For older adults, falls are one of the greatest causes of serious health problems. By participating in this workshop you will find out if you may be at risk of falls. You will leave having learned several ways to improve your balance, including simple exercises and programs that are available at the Y.
OPTIMAL HEALTH BUILDS MAXIMUM WEALTH
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Apr 23
Day: Tues
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
This program highlights the current state of health care, explaining the bottom line of what health care is costing companies and
individuals today. We will highlight the predictions for the state of health care in the future and what it will cost companies and individuals. Dr. Jeremy Book will give tips that can be implemented immediately by individuals that will range anywhere from drinking water to reducing stress. The doctor will have research to show the affects these tips will have on you. Members and Non-Members welcome!
YOU & YOUR GENES
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: May 4
Day: Sat
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: All ages welcome
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
The new field of epigenetics takes a look at how our environment, habits, and attitudes affect our genetic expression. We will review old beliefs around genetics and will show how new information is changing how we look at genetics. The message here is we have more control over our genetics than we ever thought possible! Members and Non-Members welcome!
ARTHRITIS WORKSHOP
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Apr 9
Day: Tues
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: All ages welcome
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
Arthritis is everywhere and it’s ruining a lot of lives. It doesn’t have to ruin your life. There are many different types of arthritis and many new treatments that limit the damaging effects of arthritis. It’s never too late to do something that can really make your arthritis feel much better allowing you to live your life the way you want! Members and Non-Members welcome!
HEALTHY PREGNANCY & BABY WORKSHOP
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: May 8
Day: Wed
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ages: Pregnant Women
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
Learn how to ease and relieve the pain pregnancy causes on your body and how to have a healthier pregnancy. Also learn the important keys to raising a happy infant and keeping you healthy post pregnancy. Members and Non-Members welcome!
RAISE A HEALTHY CHILD WORKSHOP
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Apr 16
Day: Tues
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Fee: Free
Pre-Registration Required
Healthy children don’t happen by chance. Learn the important keys to raising a happy, healthy infant, toddler, or school aged kid as well as the “4 cornerstones” to your own health that will help you do it! Kids, Members and Non-Members welcome!
BENEFITS OF TEA
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: May 4
Day: Sat
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: Members: $13; Non-Members: $33
Pre-Registration Required
A natural way to improve your health? Choose tea! Access with ease and establish your daily personal health maintenance routine with tea. Tea offers a variety of benefits: energy, mentally alert, calm, and clear. It improves digestion, elevates metabolism, and provides antioxidants that act to renew cells. Enjoy a discussion and a sampling of several types of Chinese tea for your pleasure and your well-being.
INDOOR URBAN CHALLENGE
Registration Category: Wellness Event
Date: Aug 10
Day: Sat
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 & up
Fee: Members: $13; Non-Members: $33
Pre-Registration Required
Everyone is talking about the Urban Challenge. Come in to compete right inside the YMCA. A fun format will be introduced so everyone from the novice to the seasoned athlete can compete. Look for details to come.
HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM
Registration Category: Healthy Living
Date: Ongoing
Day/Time: By appointment
Ages: 18+
Fee: $95
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
This special seven week program is designed to assist YMCA members who want to become healthier and need support, motivation, and guidance in discovering a healthier lifestyle. Our wellness coaches will work one on one with you on a weekly basis to help you achieve your goals. This program also includes fitness assessments and the opportunity to connect with resources outside the Y.
REYOUTHENATE
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Wed
Time: 11:00 - 11:45am
Ages: 45 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Feel like your old self again! Experience the best training for your age group. This class will help with flexibility, strength, and balance. It is a fun environment with other older adults trying to keep up a healthy lifestyle. This is a group class with strengthening, cardio, quickness, flexibility, and relaxation activities. Rebuild your body and confidence to lead a more active life and feel more Youth-ful!
ADVANCED REYOUTHENATE
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Fri
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Ages: 45 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Already feeling pretty peppy, but want to stop time from taking the pep out of your aging body, and put some kick back into it? This class integrates posture, balance, strength, and agility to help you look, act, and feel younger.
MOBILITY 101 - RESTORING SOFT TISSUE
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:15 - 7:15am
Ages: 14+
Membership Required
This class is a movement-based integrated full-body approach that addresses all the elements that limit movement and performance. Many sport injuries can be prevented by addressing tissue needs that realign, lengthen and restructure the body for better mobilization and mechanics. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own foam roller and lacrosse ball (or other rolling/trigger point tools) if available. The class will also include light intensity intervals of cardio to restore mobility and tissue temperature.
AQUACIZE
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Get fit and get in the water! Your heart will be pumping. Join us for a variety of water exercises that focus on the whole body. Instructors will keep you on your toes with shallow and deep water, use of music, aqua barbells, noodles, and other equipment. The water helps to support joints, promotes balance, and working against the current gives you just the right out of resistance.
PRE-NATAL WATER AEROBICS
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Spring & Summer
Day: Mon, Wed
Time: Mon: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Wed: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ages: Pregnant Women
Fee: Members: Free; Non-Members: $133
Pre-Registration Required
This low impact exercise class for women during pregnancy reward you with incredible wellness benefits for you and your baby. Safe exercise during pregnancy increases flexibility, improves recovery after childbirth, and improves emotional well-being.
LIQUID TONING
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Thurs
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
A higher intensity class using shallow water as well as deep water. Something for the entire body. Resistance barbells will be used throughout the workout. This class taught in the I-Pool at the Portland Branch and the main pool at Casco Bay. This class is also offered as a very moderate-exercise circuit training class at Pineland.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS
Registration Category: Swim Lessons - Adult
BEGINNER
Date: Spring & Summer
Day: Fri, Sat
Time: Fri: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 9:45am
Ages: 18 & up
Fee: Family Members: Free;
Individual Members: $59
STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Date: SpringDay: Fri
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 18 & up
Fee: Family Members: Free;
Individual Members: $59
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
We offer group lessons for all swimmers from the beginning adult swimmer who is not confident in the water, to the advanced swimmer looking for help with technique. Beginner: The goal of this swim lesson is to increase confidence and develop basic water skills including breath control, floating, swimming on front and back, treading water, and water safety.
PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Registration Category: Private Lessons
Date: Ongoing
Day: By appointment
Time: By appointment
Ages: 16+
Fee: Private: $30/half hour; $49/hour
Semi-Private: $25/half hour; $40/hour
Membership Required
These lessons are for individuals who prefer one-on-one instruction or whose schedule varies week-to-week. Call the Y with any questions. Times and days are tailored to the needs of the participants. Semi-Private lessons are smaller groups.
ARTHRITIS CLASS
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Thurs
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
This class is designed for people who need to exercise in warm water due to arthritis or other muscle or joint problems. We work on everyday range of motion skills in our heated pool. Enjoy a class with an active group of adults who work on their wellness in the pool and who socialize outside the pool.
AFTER WORK CIRCUIT
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: Mon, Wed: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Fri: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
What is it you want after work to get you charged up and feeling complete after a day of work? This circuit class delivers a great variety of exercises for all areas to meet your fitness needs.
BOOT CAMP
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
A whole-body workout designed for all fitness levels combining workout techniques from sport-like activities while incorporating your own body weight to achieve ultimate results. Boot Camp will challenge all skill levels to jump-start your fitness regimen and achieve a healthier, more energetic you!
CARDIO STRENGTH CIRCUIT
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Thurs
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Get the sweat dripping and keep your muscles guessing as you improve your cardiovascular, strenght, and endurance along with flexibility. This circuit style class will include a variety of routines that will help work your cardiovascular system.
POWER FLEX
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon, Wed, Fri
Time: 9:30 - 10:15 am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
This is a forty-five minute circuit class with varied workouts.
Y CYCLE
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing until May 23
Day: Mon, Thurs
Time: 6:15 - 7:00 am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
YMCA group cycling is a non-impact, individually paced, cardiovascular workout on specially designed fitness bikes. (Greater Portland uses LeMond bikes). Cycling is the most comprehensive metnal and physical training program developed and led by extensively trained and certified instructors. Inspirational music and a non-competitive environment ensure a fun, safe, effective experience for all fitness levels.
PILATES
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Fri
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
All levels mat: This multilevel class blends the essential and intermediate exercises of mat Pilates repertoire with correct progression allowing for a great workout while fostering basic principles and fundamentals of mat Pilates format.
BEGINNERS YOGA (GENTLE)
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Sun
Time: 8:15 - 9:30 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Gentle Yoga presents an introduction to basic yoga poses. The class emphasizes stretching, coordination of breath with movement, and attention to alignment. The class is designed to create breath awareness, enhance balance, and increase flexibility. Gentle Yoga is for people new to yoga, or those who are experiencing joint sensitivity, overall stiffness due to lack of activity, or other physical limitations. All yoga classes end with deep relaxation and a guided visualization to help release tension and reduce stress.
YOGA FLOW
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Fri, Sat
Time: Tues, Fri: 6:15 - 7:30 am
Sat: 8:00 - 9:30 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
This class emphasizes the Kripalu Yoga connection of mind, body and spirit, Beginning with centering and pranayama (Yogic breathing), then moving into more active and challenging flow series of standing postures, salutations, and balancing, followed by stretching and relaxation. This class is open to beginners, intermediate, and more advanced students. We encourage you to have a basic level of fitness before trying this course.
VINYASA YOGA
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Thurs
Time: 9:00am - 10:15am
Ages: 14 & up
Membership Required
This Yoga class will follow a vigorous flow of continuous movement from posture to posture throughout the class. The last part of the class concludes with a guided meditation with relaxing sounds of nature.
HATHA YOGA
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon
Time: 8:45am - 10:00am
Ages: 14 & up
Membership Required
This class often moves at a slower pace, developed from therapy and shamanism. Deep presence is cultivated by continually focusing attention on the breath and the sensations that arise within every posture.
KRIPALU YOGA
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues
Time: 9:00 - 10:15 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Yoga postures when applied consciously, encourage concentration, inner stillness, perseverance, patience, self-acceptance, objective self-observation, and a sense of humor, all of which benefit the mind and overall health. Hatha Yoga is desribed as the "doorway" to our inner world.
POWER YOGA
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Thurs
Time: 6:00 - 7:15pm
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Power yoga flows not only provide a full body work out, but also therapeutic healing. This class focuses closely on individual needs and provides modification for poses. All are welcome to experience the body, mind & spirit connection that a yoga workout provides, while moving out stress, tension, and toxins. Feel stronger, centered, and up right. Great for core strengthening, which helps support the back, along with many other structural benefits.
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Wed
Time: 6:15 - 7:30am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
The physical practice of Yin consists of mostly seated or lying postures. Postures are usually held for 3-5 minutes. Because of the long duration of postures, one of the key values cultivated in the practice of yin yoga is patience. It is said that the best time for a Yin practice is early in the day, before the muscles have been warmed up by physical activity. Yin postures are almost entirely passive. During the practice, muscles are relaxed. Yin yoga is said to promote growth and flexibility, clear energetic blockages and enhance circulation. Yin yoga targets the connective tissue, specifically ligaments and tendons in the joints and spine. Over time, practice of yin yoga can lengthen these tissues, bringing back flexibility and range of motion. Because of the drastic changes one sees in their body while engaged in a regular Yin practice, some have referred to this as "The Fountain of Youth."
T'AI CHI
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Wed
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
T'ai Chi has been documented as enhancing coordination, flexibility, and the respiratory system. Class includes breathing exercises, stretching, relaxation, and meditation techniques.
BEGINNER ZUMBAtm
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Dance your blues away like you're in the tropics! Increase your fitness and strength while learning salsa, merengue, calypso, soca, and other latin infused styles of dance. You will have so much fun that you will not believe this is exercise! Party your way to fitness with a ZIN certified instructor.
ZUMBAtm
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Mon, Wed, Sat
Time: Mon: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Wed: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Sat: 9:45 - 10:45 am
Ages: 14+
Fee: Free
Membership Required
This dance fitness class is all about the music. By using basic steps (and a whole lot of hips!), anyone can join! Whether you are a novice dancer or a professional, you will have a blast and forget you’re working out. Join in on the latest fitness craze!
Registration Category: Triathlon Training
Date: Mar 31 - May 18
Day: Mon & Wed
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Members: $95; Non-Members: $190
Pre-Registration and Membership Required
Get ready for the next Tri for the Y! Whether you just competed in your first tri or are looking for a great training program to enhance your performance this course is for you. Our experienced triathlon experts will lead you through a class that will include swimming, cycling (indoor), and running and walkers are welcome too. Due to the number of indoor bike, there are maximums for each class so sign up early! Non-members must be registered for the Tri for the Y event before registering for this training class.
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Fri
Time: 7:45 - 8:45am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Members: Free; Non-Members: $133
Pre-Registration Required
Qi Gong has been practiced in China for thousands of years, and is often called "Chinese Yoga." "Qi" means vital energy and "Gong" means to work or cultivate. The exercises integrate mind/body/spirit, and consist of both dynamic, moving forms and quiet, still meditations. All movements are done with an awareness of relaxation and tranquility. Qi Gong is effective for reducing stress, enhancing energy, and movement of Qi in the organs and meridians. It can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities.
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Thurs, Sat
Time: Tues, Thurs: 12:30 - 1:30pm
Sat: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
Come and get fit using basic easy to follow moves derived from Martial Arts! The first half of this class will give you an awesome cardio workout while you'll punch and kick away calories to upbeat music. The second half of this class will focus on toning; using light weights for upper body, body weight exercises for lower body, and exercises to strengthen your abs and your lower back.
P.R. TUESDAYS
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues
Time: 6:15 - 7:00am
Ages: 14 and up
Membership Required
This class is centered around the major strength lifts and increasing total body strength. Each week the class uses low rep, high intensity training to reach new personal records (P.R.s). This class requires some level of self direction and record keeping but all levels are welcome.
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Tues, Wed
Time: Tues: 6:00 - 6:45pm
Wed: 6:15 - 7:00am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Free
Membership Required
This circuit style class uses barbells, kettlebells, bodyweight, and other forms of resistance to acheive better muscular stamina, strength, and overall conditioning. The class format is always fresh and challenging. All levels welcome!
LUNCHTIME WALK
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing starting Apr 2
Day: Tues
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ages: 14 & up
Membership Required
Join the Portland Branch for walking tours of the city. Please feel free to bring strollers and dogs. Instruction on Nordic walking poles will be covered in the class. See how much further we can go after a few weeks!
HIKE THE WHITES
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Summer - TBD
Day: Fri
Time: 7:30am - 8:30am
Ages: 14 & up
Fee: Members: Free; Non-Members: $133
Pre-Registration Required
Have you ever wanted to know how to train for hiking the White Mountains? This class will give you all the essential tools for getting yourself to the mountains for hiking.
TRACK WORKOUTS
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Summer
Day: Wed & Fri
Time: 6:15am - 7:00am
Ages: 14 & up
Fee: Members: $95; Non-Members: $190
Pre-Registration Required
Get the coaching you need to compete! This outdoor class will focus on track workouts geared to help you run faster and have more stamina. Each week a new element of training will be discussed with directing each participant to work at their own level.
Y CYCLING LEVEL 1
Registration Category: Group Exercise
Date: Ongoing
Day: Thurs
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages: 14 & up
Membership Required
YMCA group cycling is a non-impact, individually paced cardiovascular workout on specially designed Fitness bikes. (Greater Portland uses LeMond bikes.) Cycling is the most comprehensive mental and physical training program developed and led by extensively trained and certified instructors. Inspirational music and a non-competitive environment ensure a fun, safe, effective experience for beginner fitness levels.
Registration Category: Training
Date: Mar 31 - May 18
Day: Wed & Fri
Time: 7:00 - 8:00am
Ages: 14 and up
Fee: Members: 85; Non-Members: $170
Pre-Registration Required
Join fellow members who seek to run their first 5K at the Tri for the Y event on May 18th. This class is an introduction to running a 5K, as it ill cover proper technique, gear, workouts , and more! Class will take place outside whenver possible so proper running footwear and weather appropriate clothing is needed.
PEAKS TO PORTLAND TRAINING
Registration Category: Peaks to Portland Training Class
Date: April 14 - June 1
June 2 - July 13
Day: Tues & Thurs
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Ages: 16+
Fee: Members: $95; Non-Members: $190
Pre-Registration Required
This class will eventually take you outside into the ocean for practice. We will also start talking about logistics of race day and how to prepare you and your kayaker for the race. The trainings include overall fitness and strength training as well as pool time.
MAINIAC TRIATHLON TRAINING
Registration Category: Triathlon Training
Date: May 19 – July 6; July 7 – Aug 24
Day: Mon & Weds
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 & up
Fee: Members: $95; Non-Members: $190
Pre-Registration Required
Get ready for the next triathlon season with the Y! Whether you just competed in your first triathlon or are looking for a great training program to enhance your performance, this course is for you. Our experienced triathlon experts will lead you through a class that will include swimming, cycling (indoor), and running. Due to the number of indoor bikes, there are maximums for each class so sign up early! The Mainiac Triathlon will be held on September 8th at the Gil Boucher Park in Biddeford Pool.
MAINIAC TRIATHLON MINI TRAINING SESSION
Registration Category: Triathlon Training
Date: Aug 25 – Sept 7
Day: Mon & Weds
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ages: 14 & up
Fee: Members: $28; Non-Members: $56
Pre-Registration Required
Get ready for the next triathlon season with the Y! Whether you just competed in your first tri or are looking for a great training program to enhance your performance, this course is for you. Our experienced triathlon experts will lead you through a class that will include swimming, cycling (indoor), and running. Due to the number of indoor bikes, there are maximums for each class so sign up early!
LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION
Registration Category: Lifeguard Recertification
Date: April, May
Day/Time: TBD
Ages: 16 & up
Fee: $100
Pre-Registration Required
This recertification class or challenge is for lifeguards who are going to run out before the summer begins. Please contact the Portland Branch for more details at 207-874-1111.
YMCA LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Registration Category: Lifeguard Training
Date: June
Day: TBD
Time: TBD
Ages: 16 & up
Fee: $300
Pre-Registration Required
Get your Lifeguard Certification. 40 hours of training that will include Surveillance/Victim Recognition, CPR-FPR/AED, Oxygen, Head neck and Back Injuries, and more. This is a YMCA Course.