Our trained and knowledgeable staff is here to provide you with an exceptional experience that will help you reach your health and wellness goals. We offer a state of the art fitness facility equipped with the tools that you will need to become stronger and healthier and our group exercise classes, many of them free to members, are second to none.
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Youth Fitness
Obesity is a rising epidemic in the U.S. Currently, over one third of the youth population is struggling with being overweight or obese. At the Y we are combatting this growing problem with classes that are designed to make fitness fun. Enroll your child in a youth health and wellness program today, and secure a healthier future for their tomorrow.
In Fit Happens classes, kids and teens learn about becoming and staying active in a positive and fun atmosphere. Participant will be encouraged to develop healthy habits that they can carry with them throughout their lives.
8-11 years old
Circuit training is a fun and engaging way for children to be physically active. Each week there is a different workout to challenge the body with weight lifting, flexibility, and cardio endurance.
12-15 years old
Emcompasses all aspects of proper weightlifting
6-10 years old
To relax, energize, focus, balance, stretch and strengthen your body. Play win-win games ad act out stories with a weekly theme.
11-22 years old
We offer Personal training specifically for Youth and teens looking to be ready for their upcoming sport season or looking to be in overall better health. This is only offered to NSYMCA members.
To sign up, please call our Guest Services to set up an appointment with our Personal Trainers.
Active Adults
Today's Active Adults are more health conscious than ever before. At the YMCA we've made the health and fitness of our seniors a top priority by providing programs for the spirit, mind and body. Through group exercise classes and aquatic programs that concentrate on mobility and flexibility, dance classes, and volunteer activities, the YMCA is bringing Active Adults together for camaraderie, fellowship and fun!
For more information, contact Megan Vazquez, Wellness Director
See class descriptions below.
ALL LEVELS
Adult
Adult
All Levels
Adult
FREE GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Free fitness classes just for members! We offer a jam packed fitness schedule full of classes that will energize your spirit, mind and body.
For more information, contact Megan Vazquez, Wellness Director
See class descriptions below.
Basic stepping, just like walking up and down stairs, is at the heart of BODYSTEP™ – a full-body cardio workout to really tone your butt and thighs.
In a BODYSTEP workout you can expect a mixture of upbeat, rhythmic stepping, with squat and lunge patterns to work the legs. Combine this with movements like burpees, push ups and weight plate exercises, and the result is a fun, uplifting, full-body workout! Don’t worry, there’s heaps of options so that everyone leaves feeling successful.
RPM™ is a group indoor cycling workout where you control the intensity.
With great music pumping and the group spinning as one, your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding. In an RPM workout you repeatedly spin the pedals to reach your cardio peak then ease back down, keeping pace with the pack to lift your personal performance and boost your cardio fitness.
RPM is a great way to build up your sense of personal achievement. You can draw on the group’s energy and find your rhythm in the music. You control your own resistance levels and speed so you can build up your fitness level over time. It’s a journey, not a race!
FREE YOGA FOR MEMBERS
The North Suburban YMCA offers a variety of yoga classes that will meet the needs of yogis of all levels.
Our experienced and well respected yoga instructors will give you the tools you will need to be strong, energized and focused. See yoga class descriptions below.
See class descriptions below.
All Levels
Emphasis on careful alignment, breath/body awareness and and gentle dynamic flow means this class both challenges and supports students of all ages and experience. The class is guided with careful cueing, helping each student to move with confidence and deepen their practice. We encourage the use of props and modifications, allowing everyone to leave the mat feeling both relaxed and renewed! All Levels
Need a mid-day break? Spend it stretching, strengthening, and getting focused. No matter your age or condition, you will experience the benefits of this class. It is excellent for those who find sitting unsupported on the floor challenging. Moving mindfully in supported sitting poses will increase flexibility, strength, circulation and focus. Chair yoga encourages body awareness and proper breathing. All Levels
Increase flexibility, strength and balance through fundamental poses, seated and standing while emphasizing the importance of breath. A way to manage and reduce stress and tension. All Levels Beginner
An introductory class that will introduce the fundamentals of postures and breath for the vinyasa (flow) form of yoga (moving from one posture to the next motivated by breath.) Intermediate
Intermediate class for those students that would like to work deeper into a pose, using the vinyasa form movements and emphasizing the principles of mindfulness, building stamina with flowing moves.) Advanced
This dynamic and physically demanding style of yoga that is energetic and healing as it flows from one pose to the next. Great for building stamina and strength. Meditation experienced through movement. All Levels
In Yin yoga, asanas are passive holds
with little muscular engagement in order
to target connective tissue. The Yin poses
are generally performed while seated or
in a reclining position. The poses are held
with the muscles fully relaxed, allowed
time and gravity to deepen the stretch
and target the fascia while encouraging
the student to seek a meditative space..
Personal Training
Welcome to personal training at the North Suburban YMCA! Our nationally certified personal trainers look forward to working with you! We will design an individually specialized work out plan to help you reach our wellness goals.
Print and fill out this form to complete the first steps in reaching your personal fitness goals.
Individual Training
Trainers will help you maintain dedication and eliminate guesswork from your exercise program. You will receive a training program custom-designed for your individual needs and goals.
Mind-Body Training
One-on-one yoga and/or Pilates sessions allow you the opportunity to receieve personal guidance and instruction, with 100% of the trainer's attention.
Partner Training
Work with a friend, family member or co-worker to meet the same goals working with a trainer.
Special Needs Personal Training
Certified trainers who participated in the
ACSM/Exercise Connection certificate are
available to work with individuals with
special needs to create a personal exercise
plan which has been proven to increase
focus, improve academic performance
and reduce stereotypical behaviors for
individuals on the spectrum of autism. This
program is available to all individuals with
special needs. For additional information,
please contact Ellen Mirochnick at
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Small Group Training
Small Group Training not only saves you money but also provides a supportive, energetic atmosphere to help you achieve your goals. Workouts will be designed based on your group’s goals and needs. Punch cards are available for purchase. See a complete list of small group training classes below, and be sure to check out the schedule for dates and times
See class descriptions below.
Registration Required. 18 yrs. & up Cardio and strength-training exercises burn more calories while toning your muscles at the same time. A different workout each week to challenge your body. All levels welcome.
Adult
Increase your core and functional strength with a variety of all body exercises. No matter what your fitness goals, this class will help you reach them.
Adult
Balance diminishes as we get older, but you CAN improve your balance at any age with strength gains, posture improvement, flexibility training, and balance practice. If you are looking to improve your balance this is the class for you.
PIIT takes the treadmill, elliptical, bike, etc. to the next level! Make your workouts work for you! PIIT will personalize interval training to accommodate yor body. All levels welcome.
Adult
Increase your balance, stability, and overall strength. +Heart has an added cardiovascular component.
All Ages
InBody provdes a quick, easy, noninvasive body analysis report. Whether you’re
looking to lose weight, get in shape, or build muscle, a wellness consultation and
an InBody assessment can help you understand how your exercise routine, diet,
and lifestyle are influencing your body makeup. Knowing if you need to lose fat
and where you may need to build muscle can help you tailor your diet and exercise
plan to meet your goals.
Your InBody report includes:
• Body mass index
• Lean body mass
• Skeletal muscle mass
• Segmental lean analysis
• Body fat mass
• Dry lean mass
• Total body water
• Weight
Massage and Relaxation
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The NSYMCA provides the best massage in the North Suburbs of Chicago. Our massage suite is conveniently located near the locker rooms. Massages are provided by the staff of Align Wellness Center of Northbrook, IL.
Enjoy a massage here to help with:
Some of the Techniques offered include: ALIGN WELLNESS FEES
Massage Club is a great way to make sure you are taking care of yourself each month! Enjoy one 55 minute massage a month for just $60! (Regularly priced $90) You just have to guarantee 12 massages in 1 year to get the savings. And add an associate member to share the benefits of massage! Give us a call at
847-564-9500
for more details.
One on One Nutrition Coaching
The Y knows that you may need help achieving your fitness goals. We have 3 different nutrition coaches that can help you achieve your nutrition goals. For more information please contact Megan Vazquez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Precision Nutrition Coach Anna Harris focuses on bringing research-proven nutrition and lifestyle coaching to fit your goals. Participants will learn how to make sustainable changes and:
Eat better without strict diets or deprivation
Acquire and maintain an active lifestyle and build fitness into your life
Get motivation, support, and accountability
Find solutions when obstacles/problems/life get in the way
Build confidence about cooking, planning, and eating guilt-free
See pricing chart below for one on one nutrition coaching.
Chronic Disease Prevention
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
The NSYMCA joins the nationwide Diabetes Prevention Program that helps adults at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes reduce their risk by taking steps to improve their overall health and well-being. Research by the National Institute of Health has shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can reduce the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes by 58% overall and 71% in adults over the age of 60. For more information, contact Megan Vazquez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
ENHANCE FITNESS - Arthritis Management Program
EnhanceFitness is a proven community based senior fitness and arthritis
management program. Its purpose is to help older adults become more active,
energized, and empowered for independent living.
EnhanceFitness has been nationally recognized by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services, US
Administration on Aging and the National Council on Aging.
The program consists of low impact exercise classes that are safe and
challenging for older adults of all fitness levels.
EnhanceFitness exercises focus on increasing cardiovascular endurance,
strength, balance, and flexibility which can help reduce arthritis
symptoms. A certified instructor leads classes at a pace that works
for each participant.
Of all EnhanceFitness’ multiple benefits though, the one that
matters most is that it’s a great time. Classes are held in a relaxed
atmosphere that promotes fun, laughter, friendship and smiles.
That social interaction is proven to be a vital part of senior
health and well-being.
So if you’re an older adult, lift your body and your spirits and
join us for the EnhanceFitness experience.
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BODY IN MOTION
Our Body in Motion class helps adults of all ages with Parkinson’s or other chronic diseases that affect balance, in order to maintain an active lifestyle while focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and balance. This class includes 45 minutes of group exercise under the leadership of a trained instructor. The specific exercise regimen is designed to improve rigidity, posture, gait, balance, strength, and flexibility. For more information, please contact Megan Vazquez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For more information, contact Megan Vazquez, Wellness Director
FIT FOR LIFE: CIRCUIT TRAINING
FIT FOR LIFE: STRENGTH TRAINING BASICS
KIDS YOGA
STUDENT PERSONAL TRAINING
BALANCE FOR WALKING
BASIC CARDIO
BODY IN MOTION (NEW FALL 2019)
ENHANCE FITNESS
CHAIR YOGA
Balance for Walking (AOA*):
Barre Sculpt
Barre Strength
Basic Cardio Plus (AOA)
Body Step (Fall)
Cardio Splash (AOA*)
Cycle
Dance Fusion
HIIT Cardio
Interval Conditioning
Les Mills BodyPump™
Les Mills BodyCombat™ (NEW FALL 2019)
Les Mills CXWORX™ (NEW FALL 2019)
Les Mills Grit™
Les Mills RPM™ (NEW FALL 2019)
Pilates Barre
Step & Strength
Step
Strength & Balance
TBC (Total Body Conditioning)
Total Body Strength
TRX Circuit
Turbokick
Zumba
Alignment Yoga
Alignment Yoga
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
Sunrise Yoga
Sunrise Yoga
Vinyasa Flow Yoga I
Vinyasa Flow Yoga I
Vinyasa Flow Yoga II
Vinyasa Flow Yoga II
Vinyasa Flow Yoga III
Vinyasa Flow Yoga III
Yin Yoga (NEW FALL 2019)
Yin Yoga (NEW FALL 2019)
Circuit Training
Core & Functional Strength
Improve Your Balance
PIIT (Personal Intensity Interval Training)
Stability, Strength, (+Heart)
InBody Testing
TOP REASONS PEOPLE RECEIVE MASSAGE FROM ALIGN WELLNESS CENTER
TYPES OF MASSAGE OFFERED AT THE NSYMCA
55 Minute Massages
YMCA Members
$80/55 minute massages
Non-YMCA Members
$90/55 minute massages
Massage Club Members
$60/55 minute massage
90 Minute Massages
YMCA Members
$110/90 minute massages
Non-YMCA Members
$120/90 minute massages
Massage Club Members
$90/90 minute massages
