The Jim & Heather Gills YMCA is equipped with a 7,200 square foot fitness center and a cardio deck featuring cardio-theatre.
For more information about Health & Fitness activities, contact any of the following individuals at 727-328-YMCA:
Joe Fabrizio,
Fitness/Wellness Director
Jacqui Frehling, Assistant Fitness Director
Alex Stefanes, Fitness Center Supervisor
Fitness Orientation
All members are encouraged to attend a fitness orientation. This program will help you to get acquainted with the equipment and all of the amenities the Fitness Center provides. Youth 13-15 years of age are required to attend an orientation before Fitness Center privileges will be granted. Family members over the age of 16 years are encouraged to attend. We have a special fitness orientation for our SilverSneakers® and YMCA Active Older Adults™ members. Register at the Member Service Center.
Family Fitness
This FREE program is designed for children ages 8-12 years and their parents to work out together on the fitness floor. Get fit and have fun together as a family!
We are very proud to offer a wide variety of over 50 group exercise classes each week taught by nationally trained and certified instructors. Our program includes a variety of different class formats. Classes start as early as 6:00 am and run almost hourly until closing. Group-exercise class schedules are published monthly and can be picked up at the Member Service Center at the Jim & Heather Gills YMCA. The following is a sample of a few of our most popular class formats, and these are all free to facility members!
Pilates
Pilates is a gentle and effective form of exercise. It consists of a series of controlled, flowing movements promoting flexibility, good posture, and stability (strength) in the "core" of the body.
Tai Chi
Lower your blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve balance and coordination through this rejuvenating class. Stretch and Strength Therapy New! This class is taught by internationally acclaimed author, Noa Spector-Flock. This exercise program will help you look, move, and feel better. It will improve your strength, flexibility, and coordination through a series of exercises incorporating the use of resistance bands. It's a great class for everyone who would like a toned and fit body.
Zumba
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music & dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system.
Light and Lively
Revitalize with this class, which is perfect for the new exerciser. A combination of low impact aerobics, strength training, and flexibility work make up the light and lively experience.
BOSU Conditioning
This class does it all - cardio, core strength, balance, stability, and upper body conditioning while burning many calories. Based upon a basic step class format, this class utilizes the BOSU Balance Trainer to take the class to the next level. Cardio intervals with balance combinations, squats and lunges incorporating the body bar will help tone you up and trim you down.
PUMP
Take your fitness to the next level with this class taught by a YMCA personal trainer. Jump rope, push-ups, strength training, and more make this class a must for your schedule. Yoga A union of spirit, mind and body. Attain physical poise, mental peace, intellectual clarity, and emotional equanimity. Increase your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Improve your overall health, reduce that nagging stress - elevate the quality of your life! We offer a variety of class formats to include Iyengar, Hatha, and Bikram yoga.
Abs, Glutes, and Thighs
This half-hour class will tone and trim your core area through a wide variety of exercises incorporating different tools such as the resist-a-ball, tubing, and more. Cardio Step All step, all cardio for a fat blasting forty-five minutes. This energy packed class will help you to trim down and shape up while having fun at the same time.
Bone Density Strength Training
Learn how to increase your bone density through effective strength training techniques with this amazing class. Tone up, trim down, and learn proper techniques while helping to eliminate injury.
Resist-A-Ball
Get stronger and improve your core conditioning with this awesome class. The resist-a-ball has become one of the most effective training tools in the fitness industry and this class incorporates a variety of exercise from total body muscle conditioning to stretching and flexibility.
Spinning Classes
Get the most action-packed and cardio slamming workout in the Fitness Center. We are proud to offer over 20 spinning classes a week at various times to fit individual scheduling needs. These classes will burn an excess of 400 calories during each class. Beginning cycling is offered at various times of the week to help you get started with this awesome program.
The SilverSneakers® fitness program is offered in partnership with select health plans at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible members. Each member is entitled to a "basic" membership at a SilverSneakers® fitness center. The "basic" membership includes the SilverSneakers® Classes, guidance from qualified fitness instructors and Senior Advisors, social activities, and the use of fitness center amenities.
SilverSneakers® I-Strength
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. Plus, a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SilverSneaker® II-Cardio
Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strengthening workout with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.
The YMCA offers full or partial subsidies for those in need. We will turn no one away for the inability to pay, where need is demonstrated. See the Member Service Center to apply for Scholarship Assistance.