Wellness

Healthy living starts with you. Let the Y help

Everyone is on a wellness journey. If you've decided to make healthier steps forward, the Owensboro Family YMCA is here for you. The Y features fitness opportunities for everyone, from the marathon runners to the couch surfers. No matter your wellness goals or athleticism, you'll find a welcoming, supportive community.
The Y offers:

  • Personal training
  • Group exercise
  • Family fitness programs
  • Rock Steady Boxing for people living with Parkinson's Disease
  • Aquatic exercise
  • And so much more!

Scroll down this page to learn about our programs. If you would like to schedule an orientation or have any general wellness questions, contact Amy Rimmer, Associate Executive Director at Amy@owensboroymca.org .

Personal Training

Personal Training

MEMBER BENEFIT: AGES 13+

The Owensboro Family YMCA's personal training package includes personalized strength programming, one on one workouts, and wellness coaching sessions. These sessions focus on optimizing movement, creating ideal activity schedules, and providing assessments along the way!

MEMBERS ONLY

RockSteady Boxing

A Rock Steady Boxing class is much more than just a noncontact boxing class. Rock Steady is a community fighting back together against Parkinson's disease. These classes are specifically designed to address Parkinson's symptoms such as slow or small movements, imbalance, stiffness, flexed posture, and respiratory weakness.

FREE - Open to the Community

Group Exercise Classes

At the Y, fitness classes are inviting, energizing, and adapted to participants' needs. Your instructor will find the right balance to challenge your current level so you keep moving towards your goals. Meanwhile, the community will spur you to keep going. Click below to view our schedule and classes

FREE - Members only

Self-Serve Fitness

We have plenty of fitness options for you to enjoy at the Y on your own schedule. You can utilize any of the following:
Stretching Room (in Wellness Center)
Private training areas (in Down Studio & in Wellness Center)
ADULT LAP SWIM & WATER WALKING: Train like a pro with our lap lanes OR choose water walking! It is ideal for people with back pain, elderly people, people with delicate bone structures, and those who would like to lose weight without putting too much strain on their bodies.

FREE - Members Only

CPR/AED Training Class

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person when minutes matter, and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This program offers a First Aid, CPR and AED courses in a blended learning (online learning with instructor-led skill session) format, in addition to optional skill boosts to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. All First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are valid for 2 years from the date of course completion.

Water Exercise Classes

Enjoy low impact water exercise classes open to ALL fitness levels year round. Aquacise is a low to medium paced class designed to improve mobility, flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance. The class is for men and women of any age and fitness level. Work out at your own level (low to high impact options shown) without stress on the body and joints.

Aquacise Schedule:
Monday- Friday: 10-11am

FREE - Members only

CARDIO KIDS

CARDIO KIDS

Ages: 8-12

Give your child the opportunity to exercise with you! This class will teach youth how to use the cardio equipment on the wellness floor by instruction and practice. When children graduate the course, they can use the cardio equipment on the floor with an adult. This class starts new every month.

FREE - Member benefit

JUNIOR STRENGTH

JUNIOR STRENGTH

Ages 13-17

This education and safety based course teaches teens how to use the strength equipment on the wellness floor without an adult.

FREE - Member Benefit

PICKLEBALL

PICKLEBALL

Ages 15+

Join us for a smashing good time in the Owensboro Family YMCA gym with our Pickleball Open Play sessions. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, everyone is welcome to enjoy the fast-paced and friendly game of pickleball. Grab your paddle, bring your A-game, and play pickleball! No registration is required.

Mon & Wed, 1-3pm | Tue & Thu, 10:45am-12pm
Unless gymnasium is being used for paid programming

FREE - Members Only

Open Gym

Open Gym

Ages 15+

Grab some friends and have fun in the Y's gymnasium! We have basketballs behind the courtesy counter for use while you're at the Y.

FREE - Members Only

Youth Sports Conditioning

Help your child with training for sports! First, they must complete Cardio Kids! and/or Junior Strength programs as a prerequisite. Then they will work with a personal trainer for the following session packages.

Members only

4 - 45 minute sessions for $100 + tax
8- 45 minute sessions for $200 + tax
*sales tax added at checkout