News from Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA

Alona has been teaching for 6 years and was certified by Body Arts and Science International Pilates. She will be teaching our Pilates class on Tuesdays at 4:30pm.

SPEND FAMILY TIME TOGETHER AT THE Y

Research shows when families do things together, like preparing meals or playing a game, they learn from each other and their relationships become stronger. Families that play together, stay together!

The Y offers a variety programs for families to learn, grow and spend time together, including family Zumba every Friday night, open family swim time, and Kids Night Out the 3rd Friday of every month!

For more information about membership or programs at the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, please call 757-229-9622 or visit www.peninsulaymca.org/branches/rfwilkinson.

FALL BACK INTO SHAPE CHALLENGE

Last month 29 members participated in the ActivTrax challenge that ran from September 1-30. Participants were awarded 100 points for each ActivTrax strength workout completed, 1 point for each minute of cardio workout completed, and 500 points for each pound lost. The goal was to earn 2500 points.

Congratulations to all participants who are losing excess weight and improving their muscle tone. We are aware that ActivTrax members Victor Roach and Anisa Watkins have made excellent progress. Victor weighed 293 pounds on June 1st and 242.9 pounds on September 24th. That's a loss of 50 pounds. Anisa started losing weight on July 1st and has lost 35 pounds and feels much better at her new weight.

We look forward to another challenge in the near future and more success stories from our members.

Suspension Clinics:

Suspension Training^® is a revolutionary method of exercise that helps you safely perform hundreds of exercises that build strength, power, flexibility, balance, mobility and prevent injuries. You decide the intensity of your workout. The portable TRX^® Suspension Trainer^® is easily set up, was created by the U.S. Navy SEALS and developed by Fitness Anywhere^®. The purpose of the clinics is to teach members how to use the TRX^® system and how to implement this tool into their wellness program.

Clinic Dates: October 15th 5:45 p.m - 6:20 p.m.

October 16th 9:30 a.m - 10:15 a.m.

WHAT'S NEW IN YOUTH PROGRAMS?

Do you have a teen who wants to make a difference in their community? If so, come to the Welcome Center to pick up your Teen Leaders application. First club meeting will be held on November 1 at 6:30.

ARTS- Students in the YDance Academy and Theatre are currently hard at work on their Christmas Show. They will be performing their show on December 16th. The YDance Academy is happy to have Theatre perform in their show this year!

SOCCER- Kids are currently working on new drills in Soccer! They are learning how to develop good ball control. The kids love to be a part of the Y Soccer program and participate in games!

BASKETBALL- Players have been practicing their ball handling, passing drills, and defensive fundamentals. Drills are broken down and worked on using cone to cone strategies.

SCHOOL AGE:

Our School Age program provides a safe environment where children can easily make friends, be a part of a group, meet physical challenges, and know that they are liked, respected, and appreciated.

School Age also includes Winter/Spring break camps and Vacation Fun Days for when there is no school!

For more information, please call us at 757-229-9622 or visit our website www.peninsulaymca.org/branches/rfwilkinson

YMCA PRE-SCHOOL

Did you know that the RFW YMCA has a preschool in Colonial Williamsburg? We offer a hands-on, safe environment where children learn to explore and think independently.

For more information, click on the following link:

YMCA PRESCHOOL