YMCA offering video fitness option

Van Wert independent/YMCA information

The YMCA of Van Wert County now has a new video fitness option.  A large flat screen TV and DVD player is now available anytime the Y is open and is free of charge, in addition to the rest of the free fitness class line-up offered to members of the Y.  It is located in the Youth Fitness Center, which offers rubber flooring, mirrors, weights, stability balls, mats and more.

Members can call in advance to reserve the TV for a particular time, while walk-in use is an option when available. With this new option, Y members can bring in any DVD to work out to, whether on their own or with a group.

“We are really excited to offer this new opportunity completely free to all YMCA members,” stated YMCA Fitness Director Kelly Avalos. “It will allow members a lot more scheduling flexibility and variety in addition to our instructor-led fitness classes.

“Some like to work out on their own to a DVD, but do not have the space or equipment,” Avalos added. “This will solve that problem for them.”

The fitness director also noted that the new option is great for those who like to work out in a group environment and want to try some of the latest work-outs available on DVD.

“By the Y adding this free video fitness option, it demonstrates yet another great way the Y enables others to motivate each other and help each other stay on track in their workouts,” Avalos concluded.

Information about this and other fitness programs available at the Van Wert YMCA can be found by calling 419.238.0443, visiting the Y’s website at www.vwymca.com, or emailing kelly@vwymca.org.

The YMCA of Van Wert County is a United Way funded agency.