As a member of the Walla Walla YMCA, you have access to the finest fitness center in our area.  Covering over 7,500 square feet, the Fitness Center offers only the highest quality fitness equipment.  Our equipment is expertly maintained for your workout pleasure.  We offer free weights, Hammer Strength, Nautilus, a variety of cardio equip-ment, and for your viewing pleasure six flat screen televisions.  With just a radio headset you can tune into any one of the six channels to ensure your workout will be done in no time.

     The YMCA is fully staffed with qualified and energetic individuals who are happy to assist you with all of your workout needs.  Feel free to take advantage of all the experience, knowledge and motivation our staff has to offer.

     The YMCA Fitness Center is a non intimidating atmosphere and is open to individuals of all fitness backgrounds.  We hope to see you there.

Complimentary Fitness Programs Fit Start: All beginning exercisers should take advantage of this private session with one of our qualified fitness instructors. Your trainer will help you set up a fitness plan. During the meeting you and your trainer will set your fitness goals, talk about the variety of fitness classes available, set you up on Nautilus Strength equipment and orient you with the cardio equipment of your choice. Jump Start: This program is geared for members who have an active workout history and need to spice up their existing program. Your one-on-one meeting with a qualified trainer will familiarize you with the equipment, design a program that meets your specific needs and lead you through your first workout. Members are encouraged to sign up for Jump Start every two months to evaluate and upgrade their fitness routines.

Weight Room Etiquette

General:

• 14 years and older are allowed in the weight room.
• Water only.
• Only YMCA staff is allowed to provide professional instruction in the Fitness Center.

Attire:

• Loose fitting exercise clothes.  Conservative tank tops.
• No jeans
• No sandals.
• No street shoes.
• No midriffs.
• No short shorts.

Nautilus:

• Nautilus is to be used as a circuit.  Start on #1 and work around.
• Do only one set of 10-15 then move on.
• If you must skip a machine, please leave on machine between you and the person you cut in front of.
• Sets are allowed during non-peak hours.
• No resting on machines.
• Do not bang the weights.

Hammer Strength and Free Weights:

• Re-rack the weights in the correct spots.
• Do not lay the weights on the floor.
• Do not use more than one machine at a time.
• If you are doing multiple sets, let people work in.
• Collars must be used in the free weight area.
• Do not drop the weights.

Cardio:

• Cleaning towels are available at two stations in the cardio area to wipe you sweat off the machines and sanitize the equipment.
• Any FM radio can be used to listen to the televisions.

Treadmills:

• 1-4 are reserved in 30 minute segments per day.  Reservations must be made at the weight room desk for today's segments or at the front desk for tomorrows.
• 5-10 are first come first serve with a 30 minute time limit.

Cross Trainers, Stairmasters, Bikes & Rowers:

• First come first serve.
• 30 minute time limit during peak hours.
  

For more information, contact Fitness Director Robin Sherrod at: rsherrod@wwymca.org or 525-8863.