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Meet with one of our health and fitness professionals in a small group where you will learn about the YMCA, the Fitness Center and our other group and specialty classes. We will review guidelines and offer information in the five components of health-related fitness. We will help you outline your fitness goals by matching your needs with the opportunities available at the YMCA. An equipment orientation is included.

Fitness Center Facilities 

The Prescott YMCA offers several fitness workout options for our Members and Guests.

Cardio Room:  Stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers, cross trainers, rowing machines etc.

Fitness Room: Stretching area with mats and exercise balls.  Fitness machines for circuit training, free weights, exercise balls, bands etc.  Floor Trainers are available to answer any questions you may have about the equipment or exercises.

Aerobics Room:  Exercise balls, steps, bands, exercise mats, hand weights, bar bells    

Group Cycling Room:  Stationary bikes for Spinning classes

Wellness Center:  Separate fitness and cardio area for seniors and adults who like a quieter workout

Fitness Center Orientation
Meet with one of our health and fitness professionals in a small group where you will learn about the YMCA, the Fitness Center and our other group and specialty classes. We will review guidelines and offer information in the five components of health-related fitness. We will help you outline your fitness goals by matching your needs with the opportunities available at the YMCA. An equipment orientation is included. For your comfort, please dress in proper workout attire - athletic shoes, workout shorts, sweats, etc. An orientation is required for youth members 14-17 years of age, or for anyone who wants to review their fitness program. You may sign up the entire family for a single orientation.

Clothing Guidelines
Proper workout attire is required: t-shirts or sweats, knit, nylon or cotton shorts or pants. Open-toed shoes and jeans, jean shorts or belts are prohibited. Proper and appropriate family friendly workout attire is necessary. If you have any questions, please consult with the floor trainer on duty.

Fitness Assessment

Our evaluations assess your total fitness. We offer both group and individual assessments that cover all the components of health related fitness. Please register at the Courtesy Counter.
YMCA Member: $15.00  Community Member: $25.00

Body Composition Assessment
Please register at the Courtesy Counter
YMCA Member: $5.00  Community Member: $10.00

Our evaluations assess your total fitness and give you a point to chart your progress.  It also lets you know where improvements need to be made.  We offer both group and individual assessments that cover all the components of health-related fitness.  A comprehensive screening consists of the following evaluation:

  • Skin caliper body composition testing
  • Heart rate and blood pressure
  • Cardiovascular endurance 3-minute step test
  • Upper body strength and endurance bench press
  • Abdominal strength and endurance one minute curl up
  • Body girth measurements
Fitness evaluations also include a one-on-one discussion of current activity levels, special circumstances, and wellness goals.  Please allow 1.5 hours per session.  Please set up an appointment that fits with your schedule.

Personal Program Design 
A Personal Trainer will assist you in establishing goals, determining the most effective type of exercise and planning your personal exercise program.  Meet with one of the personal training staff for a 1 ½ hour session that includes a comprehensive assessment of the components of health-related fitness followed by a personal training session appropriate to your needs and goals.  Please schedule y