YMCA again offering Kid Fit program

YMCA of Van Wert County information

The YMCA of Van Wert County is offering Kid Fit again this winter, a program for young athletes in the community.

Through the Y’s Wellness Department, Kid Fit is a sport based fitness program that will have children ages 8-13 participating in circuit training specific and safe for their age. Athletes of these ages can strength train safely using proper techniques, and low weights or body weight for higher repetitions.

A certified personal trainer will conduct all sessions where training focuses on techniques and form. This also includes an understanding of each muscle group. The speed and agility training focuses on safely developing explosive power and core stability in preparation for high school level competition.

Sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:30 p.m.  This program will run monthly from November until May, with a new registration each month. The Kid Fit program will begin in November, with registration going on now until October 31. The price for each month will be $40 for members and $55 for potential members. Discounts for families with multiple children or those who can only attend one day a week are available by contacting YMCA Wellness Director Julie Schaufelberger at 419.238.0443 or by email at julie@vwymca.org.

“The Wellness Department is excited to offer this service to the young athletes in our community for the second year in a row,” said Schaufelberger. “We feel that these athletes are in need of fitness activities that address their changing physiques and the issues of coordination and balance that occur during this age.”

“Being able to offer a program like this right after school will allow participants an effective method of training that will not only make a difference in their sports, but will allow them to take part in an organized group activity with other kids their age,” Schaufelberger concluded.

To register or for more information, call 419.238.0443, go online at www.vwymca.org or email Kristin Lichtensteiger, Y community wellness director, at kristin@vwymca.org or Schaufelberger at the above email address.

The YMCA of Van Wert County is partially funded by the Van Wert County Foundation and United Way of Van Wert County.