Free with Y membership
Health Coaching is about bridging the gap between where you are, and where you want to be. It’s where science meets psychology… or as we like to say, it's where we “train the mind and the body will follow.” Through a brief assessment, our trained health coaches help you evaluate your current health behaviors, identify behaviors you want to improve, set realistic goals and then show you how to measure your progress. Health Coaching begins with a goal setting session where you lay out your plan. Then your health coach will touch base with you periodically to assess your progress and keep you motivated. Health Coaching focus areas are: Activity, Nutrition & Lifestyle Balance E-Book: To provide additional support, we provide free learning opportunities through our Pathways Health Coaching
E-Book. Topics include: Busy Family Active Tips, Designing a Walking Plan, Fitness in Stages, Home Workout, Travel Workout Tips, Stretching Diagram, Active Living Resource Guide, Food, Travel Eating Tips, Busy Family Meal Tips, Eat for More Energy, Grab a Snack, Nutrition Risk Quiz, Boost Your Metabolism, Portion Proof Your Environment, Healthier Eating Resource Guide, Balance, Depression, Diabetes Risk Quiz, Sleep, Stress, Anxiety, Balanced Lifestyle Resource Guide.
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2500 Y Life Rewards points: Earn points for your participation in the Pathways Health Coach program. Points are redeemable for thousands of items on a major online retailer. We invest in you because we know when you're successful, we're successful. Go ahead and activate your account today!
Healthy Family Home- a free website to see how healthy your home is...take the free quiz!
Get started: Schedule your goal setting session at the branch- ask for the free health coaching program What are participants saying about health coaching? “Many thanks for getting me started. After meeting with you, I came home really pumped over the opportunities that are offered by the Y for me to be a healthier me. You are a great encourager and I truly appreciate that.”
“As far as my workouts, I think I am doing really well, I feel now more confident and I am also enjoying it much more, especially because I have finally seen results, I’ve lost 13 lbs since I met with you and Suzanne.”
“Pathways is wonderful and so is the staff at the Y. I have just gotten started and I can already tell a difference, my energy level is higher than it ever has been. I have a ways to go still yet and look forward to being a member of the Y and living a healthier lifestyle!!!”
“Thank you for keeping up with me, it is nice to know that I was missed.” You can begin earning points! Activate your account today.
YRewards:
Making your healthy lifestyle pay off
We know making healthy choices can be hard and often require planning, sacrifice and dedication. To support your hard work, we are excited to announce the Y Reward program where your positive changes pay off.
How can I earn Y Reward points?
You can participate in Pathways Health Coaching to discuss fitness, nutrition, stress, chaplain services, increasing energy, family fitness and nutrition, online tools and how to use the equipment.
You can also earn Y Rewards by participating in any of our quarterly promotions available online at YLifeRewards.com. There you can earn Rewards for:
- Completing a volunteer survey
- Registering for a group personal training class
- Registering for our new Active Weight Loss class
- Giving a shout out to an employee who went above and beyond
- Achieving a new Fitlinxx award level (at participating branches)
- Completing a survey to let us know you need help
What can I use Y Reward points for?
YLifeRewards.com links to a large online retailer where you can redeem your Y Rewards for thousands of items. Everything from electronics, apparel, movies, books, toys, gifts....or even workout gear.
How do I sign up?
To sign up for Pathways Health Coaching contact your local branch. To view quarterly promotions visit:
Personal Training
One-on-One 1 hour $54 for 1-5 sessions (per session); $490 for 10 sessions; $705 for 15 sessions
One-on-One 30 minute $33 for 1-5 sessions (per session); $290 for 10 sessions; $420 for 15 sessions
Buddy 1 hour $70 for 1-5 sessions (per session); $650 for 10 sessions; $915 for 15 sessions
Group training Cost is $150 for a 10 week session punchcard
Group Training
New Fitness Punch Card----$150 for 10 sessions
With the card you can attend any of the small group classes below
You can try a class for a drop in rate of $20
Small Group Specialty Programming Schedule
****Classes offered: Women Walk and Weights 9AM on Wednesdays
Bootcamp 9AM on Saturdays
Class Descriptions, Terms, and Instructors on back. Please contact India Gold for more questions igold@ymcabham.org or 823-0144
Terms: You may use your card to attend any of the classes on the small group training schedule. Classes are subject to change of time and/or instructor. If no one arrives 10 min after the class start time, the instructor can cancel the class. Class will proceed with one or more up to 6 participants. All classes are drop in and do not require a reservation. Pass expires 12 weeks after purchase date. Persons on the same membership can share a card. You may purchase a card at the front desk. The card will stay with the YMCA to be signed by the member & trainer each time you use it. Ages 12 & up may attend classes. Only ages 14 & up can attend without a parent.
Nutrition
Nutrition Coaching Available now! Make an appointment to get nutritional coaching by an experienced coach, Sharon Lamberth. She will give you meal ideas, shopping lists, behavioral modification tools (discussing emotional eating, late night snacking, and helping cope with getting up in the night and eating), special diets for IBS, diabetes, hypertension/low salt diet, diuretics, potassium rich foods, and planning for eating out and entertaining Prices same as personal training. $33 a session. Buy a personal training package and mix and match session with personal training and nutrition.
Free Orientations
Ever confused about using the equipment in the gym? FREE group training on the equipment with a personal training during the mornings, evenings, and weekends. Call for an appointment now
Polar Fitness Evaluations
How old does your body say you are compared to your actual age?
Polar Evaluations - Come get a total fitness evaluation including cardiovascular testing, body fat testing, flexibility, body measurements, strength and endurance, and more! Cost is $45 for members; $70 for non members. Appointments required.
Diabetes Prevention
Reduce your risk for diabetes by losing 5-7% body weight. The Vestavia YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program will begin in July. Please contact Debby LaCruz for registration information at (205) 801-7224 or nodiabetes@ymcabham.org
Weight Loss Program
The Vestavia branch will be offering an affordable, comprehensive weight loss program open to members and non-members. The weight loss program will feature weekly meetings which include a private weigh-in, access to an online weight loss tool with nutritional and physical activity tracking logs, health and physical activity assessments, customized diet and activity tips and information, and group personal training. With a focus on behavior change, group support and accountability, a YMCA personal trainer will leach each meeting and guide you on your way to accomplishing your goal of a healthier lifestyle...for life.
Please contact India Gold or igold@ymcabham.org for information on registering. Join anytime - classes are ongoing and non-sequential. Mondays 5PM, $45 for a month for members, $100 for non members