Building strong muscles and bones is a positive step toward maximizing your healthy living potential. In addition to the benefits of strength training, Y Members can enjoy positive, healthy relationships with other members, volunteers and staff.
YMCA Members ages 15 & older have full use of the wellness center. Members ages 12-14 interested in using the weight room are welcome with a parent or can take Teen Strength Training. Upon successful completion, teens may use the weight room without direct supervision. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in any YMCA facility Wellness Center.
Meet individually with one of our nationally certified personal trainers who will develop a safe, effective workout for you, Ideal for someone just beginning to exercise or for a regular fitness participant looking for variety. Each session is one hour.
Partner Personal Training is also available. Sign up for personal training with a friend or spouse. Partners are a great way to establish a consistent, ongoing commitment toward healthy living.
Step #1: Choose a Trainer >
Step #2: Register & Pay >
Step #3: Complete Personal Training Health History Form >
Step #4: Once all of the above are completed your trainer will contact you
YMCA members can meet with a YMCA instructor to get familiar with the Wellness Center and learn a basic strength-training program. Register at the Welcome Desk.
Step #1: Register & Pay >
Step #2: Complete Basic Strength Training Form >
Step #3: Once all of the above are completed a YMCA Wellness Center staff will contact you
Two one-on-one personal training sessions just for teens. Sessions include basic anatomy, equipment instruction and basic program design. Successful completion of these sessions allows youth ages 12-14 use of the Wellness Center without adult supervision.
Step #1: Register & Pay >
Step #2: Complete Teen Strength Training Form >
Step #3: Once all of the above are completed a YMCA Wellness Center staff will contact you
These orientations will introduce Y members to cardiovascular equipment and resistance machines. The Bellingham YMCA has two different circuit machines systems (Matrix & LifeFitness), the Ferndale YMCA has Cybex equipment and the Lynden YMCA has Matrix Equipment. Orientations are included in membership.
Call Ferndale to schedule orientation: 360-380-4911
Call Lynden to schedule orientation: 360-354-5000
One of our certified YMCA Wellness Center staff will take your through the Matrix machines to insure you know how to use them properly.
May 3
June 7
July 12
August 9
Fridays: 11:00am
One of our certified YMCA Wellness Center staff will take your through the LifeFitness machines to insure you know how to use them properly.
May 10
June 14
July 19
August 16
Fridays: 11:00am
The YMCA offers seniors the opportunity to learn about their functional fitness and the weight room equipment with a certified YMCA Wellness Center staff
Call Ferndale to schedule orientation: 360-380-4911
An orientation on the Bellingham LifeFitness and cardiovascular equipment for active older adults and SilverSneakers®. Questions regarding free weights, and Bellingham Matrix will be answered if time allows.
May 17
June 21
July 26
August 23
Fridays: 11:00am
Lynden Matrix equipment for active older adults and SilverSneakers®. Questions regarding free weights, and Bellingham Matrix will be answered if time allows.
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
Fridays: 8:00am
This test measures the physical ability of adults over the age of 60 to perform everyday activities. A report is provided to assist seniors in setting goals.
July 11
Thursdaysa; 9:00am