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Health, Fitness & Wellness

Become healthier at the YMCA.  Whether you’re new to fitness, a seasoned athlete or somewhere in between, you’ll get the personalized attention, support and resources you need to commit to improving your health and well-being. At the Y, results are not just measured by how many pounds or inches you lose, results are measured by how great you feel inside and out. 

  • Dedicated staff.  Our staff is caring, competent and experienced. They are passionate about serving you and they will guide and support you through our wide range of health and wellness programs, so you can find the workout regimen that fits your lifestyle.
  • Supportive Environment. When you join the Y, you’ll see that support doesn't just end with our staff; you'll meet other supportive people who will become work-out buddies and then lifelong friends. At the YMCA, we're not a gym, we're a community.

Wellness Center – Fitness equipment, Interactive Teen Fitness
Group Exercise – Yoga, Cycling and more

For more information about our Health, Fitness and Wellness programs please call us at (650) 328-9622, email us or visit our YMCA.

Wellness Center

The Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA’s state-of-the-art Wellness Center provides excellent cross-training benefits with both strength training and cardiovascular equipment. YMCA fitness coaches will introduce you to our equipment, work with you to develop a Personalized Fitness Program and provide you with ongoing support.  

->Cardiovascular Equipment

We have a variety of cardiovascular machines including treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, arc trainers, steppers, and upright and recumbent stationary bicycles. Each cardio machine is equipped with an individual flat screen television, giving you the freedom to work out while enjoying your favorite TV show.

->Strength Training Equipment

Our collection of CYBEX strength training equipment is designed to help you condition your upper and lower body.  They are exceptionally easy to use and can be adjusted to fit your needs.  Our CYBEX equipment is also attached to FitLinxx, a computerized system that provides instant feedback to individuals through their workout.

->FitLinxx

FitLinxx is a computerized interactive system that is attached to our CYBEX strength training equipment. It learns your individual workout program, gives you immediate feedback and motivation and allows you and your fitness coach to monitor your progress and workout history. With FitLinxx you may also log other activities like a run on the treadmill or a yoga workout. Available free of charge to facility members. 

Using FitLinxx at the YMCA lets you:

  • Exercise using a customized program geared to your goals, needs and constraints
  • Receive personalized support from your Fitness Coach
  • Get immediate feedback on your precise exercise movements, i.e. it tells you to slow down or speed up
  • Track your workout progress over time

Enhance your overall lifestyle by visiting www.fitlinxx.com where you can view member success stories and find articles on health, wellness and nutrition.

->Personal Fitness Program

The Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA offer all facility members ongoing support including a one-on-one orientation to help individuals develop a Personal Fitness Program. 

With your Personal Fitness Program you will:

  • Feel confident with an exercise program that is right for YOU
  • Feel successful with equipment that is easy to use and an exercise routine that is easy to stick with
  • Stay motivated with guidance and encouragement from our friendly staff
  • Become committed to exercise through the routine of a structured program

Make your appointment today through our Welcome Center.  Available free of charge to facility members. 

->Free Weight Area

Our free weight area has a variety of benches and equipment including: Smith machine, power rack, chest press, incline chest press bench, decline bench, flat bench, cable crossover, lat pull down, leg press, gravitron, and dumbbells in various weights.

->Teen Fitness Center

Our Teen Fitness Center boasts the latest equipment in interactive fitness entertainment to keep our youth healthy and active.  Combining video gaming with fitness, youth can improve muscle and mental agility through fun and exercise by using our DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), Trazer and Exer-stations.

->Youth Orientation

The Youth Orientation has been designed to introduce youth ages 9-17 to workout safely using cardiovascular and strength training equipment and free weights.  Proper weight room demeanor and etiquette are also discussed. 
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Group Exercise

Group exercise is about having fun, making friends and getting an energetic and dynamic workout in the camaraderie of others.  From Spinning to Yoga to Belly Dancing, at the Lewis and Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA we offer a variety of group exercise classes designed to accommodate all fitness levels.

->Cardio & Muscular Strength Conditioning

  • Aerobics
  • Belly Dancing
  • Cardio Kickboxing
  • Circuit training
  • Indoor Cycling/Spinning

->Mind/Body Classes

  • Yoga
  • TaiChi

View our current Group Exercise Schedule and Class Descriptions.
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