Hi, it's Joyce from the Y.
Broken Resolutions
As you know January 1st is full of resolutions to be a better person, get healthy, loose weight, go to the gym, etc... Here at the YMCA of Laurel Highlands many people put their resolutions into action by joining the Y, signing up for our Weight Loss Challenge, and even hiring a Personal Trainer.
Personally, I have talked with over 100 new members since the beginning of the year. Some were interested in the many classes we offer and some wanted to work out in the Fitness Center. I explained the different levels of our classes and I started them out at in a class I felt would be safe and comfortable for them. But I encouraged them to try a variety classes so they could find the right fit. I love to watch them come into class wearing a new workout outfit. They show me their new sneakers . And some even get a new hairdo to look younger!
Now for the ones who wanted to workout in the Fitness Center, I would set up a time to meet with them one on one. I take these newbies through a safe regimen, documenting all they need to do, for how long, at what seat setting and weight. Some were quick to catch on and some needed extra time to learn all this. I patiently scheduled additional appointments as needed.
Many of these members were intimidated by the strange looking machines on the the big room with the mirrors on the wall. I was like going to a foreign country. They had to learn a new language like, "do 2 sets of 12 reps" or "stay in your aerobic zone for 10 minutes," and of course "clean the machine when your done."
Don't get me wrong, I love to spend extra time with my AOAs, Active Older Adults. Here is what makes me sad: It's now March and where are these people? What happened to the excitement they felt when they were moving their bodies in ways they didn't think they could anymore? Are their new sneakers sitting in their closets waiting to be worn again? I miss their smiling faces and success stories. They told me about their grandkids, vacations, and surgeries. I told them about my daughters, dogs, and high school sweetheart husband.
So, if you are on of those people who joined in January and have stopped coming to the YMCA, please reconsider. Your heart, lungs, knees, and brain will thank you for it.
Broken Resolutions
As you know January 1st is full of resolutions to be a better person, get healthy, loose weight, go to the gym, etc... Here at the YMCA of Laurel Highlands many people put their resolutions into action by joining the Y, signing up for our Weight Loss Challenge, and even hiring a Personal Trainer.
Personally, I have talked with over 100 new members since the beginning of the year. Some were interested in the many classes we offer and some wanted to work out in the Fitness Center. I explained the different levels of our classes and I started them out at in a class I felt would be safe and comfortable for them. But I encouraged them to try a variety classes so they could find the right fit. I love to watch them come into class wearing a new workout outfit. They show me their new sneakers . And some even get a new hairdo to look younger!
Now for the ones who wanted to workout in the Fitness Center, I would set up a time to meet with them one on one. I take these newbies through a safe regimen, documenting all they need to do, for how long, at what seat setting and weight. Some were quick to catch on and some needed extra time to learn all this. I patiently scheduled additional appointments as needed.
Many of these members were intimidated by the strange looking machines on the the big room with the mirrors on the wall. I was like going to a foreign country. They had to learn a new language like, "do 2 sets of 12 reps" or "stay in your aerobic zone for 10 minutes," and of course "clean the machine when your done."
Don't get me wrong, I love to spend extra time with my AOAs, Active Older Adults. Here is what makes me sad: It's now March and where are these people? What happened to the excitement they felt when they were moving their bodies in ways they didn't think they could anymore? Are their new sneakers sitting in their closets waiting to be worn again? I miss their smiling faces and success stories. They told me about their grandkids, vacations, and surgeries. I told them about my daughters, dogs, and high school sweetheart husband.
So, if you are on of those people who joined in January and have stopped coming to the YMCA, please reconsider. Your heart, lungs, knees, and brain will thank you for it.
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