Stay fit at the YMCA of Avery County Williams YMCA of Avery County WELLNESS Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospital Drive  PO Box 707  Linville, NC 28646 Phone: 828.737.5500 Fax: 828.737.5504 Website Design by The Site Station The time to start exercising is now …. The time to start exercising is now! The YMCA of Avery County’s 6200 square foot Wellness Center opened Monday, April 2, 2007. This premier facility accommodates fitness and wellness needs for all ages and all activity levels. The Wellness Center features top of the line treadmills, ellipticals and lifecycles, along with the newest in resistance equipment and free weights. Complete with an indoor track, there is an abundance of resources available to achieve your personal fitness goals. Personal Fitness Plan A healthy tomorrow starts at the YMCA of Avery County. Here is an exciting, leading-edge environment that offers the most advanced equipment, attractive facilities, and the latest in exercise techniques and programs to help you meet your fitness goals. You will also find an extensive team of certified, knowledgeable, fitness professionals and trainers, all working to improve your personal physical fitness with an attitude of “Members First”. Your Personal Fitness Plan starts with a ready-to-be-fit orientation that will begin as a group and lead to more personal, one-on-one direction if you would like. Sign up for your orientation by contacting a wellness coach. Wellness Center at the YMCA of Avery County Safety • We strongly recommend consulting with your physician for a physical to determine any health risks associated with exercising or physical fitness activities. • We strongly recommend attending an equipment orientation before using any equipment or beginning any exercise. Please follow equipment usage instructions. • Young members, ages 12-15, must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian while in the Wellness Center. • Contact a YMCA staff person immediately if there is an accident, injury, or unusual incident. We are here to assist you. However, please be advised that you are participating in all activities at your own risk and are fully responsible for yourself, your children, and your guests. • We appreciate your help in keeping your YMCA safe and clean. • YMCA facilities and grounds are smoke-free environments. • Shirts, shorts, and appropriate footwear are required during exercise in the YMCA of Avery County facility. • No cell phones in Wellness area GROUP EXERCISE The Group Exercise schedule changes regularly. You can find it here. Check back each month to see any changes. Remember: Always take the class at your own pace, pay attention to proper body alignment, and listen to your body. The warm up and cool down are both very important. Be set up to start on time and stay for the whole class. The group exercise fitness staff enjoys each member. We want you to enjoy our programs. Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions in the comment box beside the elevator. • Instructors and Classes are subject to change without notice • Cell Phones should not be used during classes • Proper footwear is required XRKade Exergaming is participating in technology-driven physical activities which involve the user in action or role play in the form of a game. It creates a virtual reality experience requiring members to use their body to participate in the gaming activity. This new segment in the fitness industry is rapidly growing in popularity. Recent studies show that not only does participating in Exergaming activities provide positive benefits related to physical activity, but our youth seem to love it! ♦Ages 6 and up ♦Youth Events ♦Birthday Parties ♦Field Trips ♦Fitness Challenges X R K A D E Youth Hours (Ages 6 and up) Mon.    4:00pm - 7:30pm Tues.   4:00pm - 7:30pm Wed.    3:30pm - 7:30pm Thurs.  4:00pm - 7:30pm Fri.       3:30pm - 7:00pm Sat.      9am - 12noon & 1pm - 4pm Sun.     1:30pm - 4:30pm *On scheduled school days off,  XRK is open 12-8. *On any scheduled early release days,   XRK is open 2-8. *If a varied schedule day falls on a  Friday, we close at 7. *Snow days do not apply. XRKade - Gaming fitness for kids at the YMCA of Avery County Home   :   About Us   :   Join Our Team   :   Membership   :   Wellness   :   Aquatics   :   Fundraising   :   Contact Us   :   sitemap       MASSAGE THERAPY Massage and Bodywork Therapy services provided by Mandy L. Smith, LMBT.  Click here for a menu of services provided. The 1,000 pound club is a strength-based challenge for men and women ages 16 and up. There is a $15.00 entry fee. Members can earn prizes and have their name on the leader board. Upon registration the participant recieves a free guest pass and the first five to register also recieve a T-shirt! The cycling/treadmill challenges include the fastest 5 mile (cycling), 30 minute distance challenge (cycling),  fastest mile (treadmill), and also a 30 minute distance challenge (treadmill). In these two challenges there are 3 ages groups: 18-35 yrs / 36-55 yrs / and 56 yrs+ Men and women have separate categories.   Members recieve a free guest pass upon registration, an opportunity for their name on the leader board, and gift card prizes. These challenges will restart at the end of each month with an opportunity for a new leader at the end of each month. There is a $5 registration fee. Coming Soon!  The Indoor Triatholon at the Williams YMCA. Details to follow.