The air-conditioned Fitness Center is located on the top floor of the YMCA, overlooking the six-lane swimming pool and full-court gymnasium.  An initial orientation is required for everyone who utilizes the fitness center.  Fitness instructors are available from 6:00am until 9:00pm to answer questions, spot, and supervise the facility.

Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.  A health questionnaire will need to be answered before participating, and if needed, a medical consent form can be sent for your doctors approval.

Your membership includes:
1.  One personal orientation session which consists of a YMCA Professional Staff member showing you how to use the cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
2.  One individual fitness consultation with a Certified Personal Trainer.  Additional training sessions are available by appointment only. 
Please call 724-458-9781 to schedule an appointment or stop in any time to speak to a fitness instructor.

Fitness Center Equipment:
Nautilus Strength Training Machines (Nautilus One)
Hoist Free-weight and Cable Crossover Equipment
Precor Seated and Upright Bikes
Espinners, Star Trac Total Body
Star Trac Stepper
2 Cybex Arc Trainers
Precor and Star Trac, and Precor Treadmills
Concept 2 Indoor Rower
Core Training area with Mats, Medicine balls, and Thera-balls
A Complete Free Weight Area

*The Newly renovated Fitness Center is on the top floor of "The Y", where it overlooks a six lane swimming pool and full court-gym.  The next generation of equipment employed here gives a full body workout with emphasis on the major muscle groups, as well as those muscles used less often.  Orientations are required for all Fitness Center patrons.  Instructors are available from 6am-9pm to answer questions, sport and supervise.
* Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.  A health questionnaire will be filled out during orientation, and if needed a medical consent form can be sent for your doctors approval.

Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and Testing:
The assessment evaluates: Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, blood pressure, target weight and pulse rate.  Two, 1-hour appointments include: assessment administration and results, and goal setting.  This program is highly reccommended for anyone who would like to see marked improvements in health and fitness from the onset of program development.  The follow-up assessment is an optional, 3-month progress check-up
Fee: Member $10; Non-Member $20
Please call 724-458-9781 for more informatin or to schedule an appointment.

Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation:

The cardio care program focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness and daily function for individuals who have been diagnosed with heart disease and have recently completed a Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and/or III program. Our program provides close supervision, structured progression, and monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure for each client.
-Cardio care is offered Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings as scheduled
-Individual Sessions last from 30-60 minutes depending on client programs.
-Program cost is $15 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members.
-This is an ongoing program; participants may enroll at anytime.

-Enrollment Criteria:
Currently completing Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II or III
Recently completed Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II or III
Has doctor's medical release and exercise prescription for Phase IV

Nutrition Vouchers:

Meet one on one with our nutritionist and receive a diet and tools to monitor food intake.  Specifics to meet health needs: weight loss, weight gain, blood pressure, cholesterol. $28.00 per session.