strength

What is Capoeira? …So much more than you might think! Give it a try & find out!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kaia Kjar

Many people watch capoeira and think it is just a dance, when in reality, it is many things simultaneously – martial art, dance, music, self-defense. Developed over 500 years ago by African slaves in Brazil, Capoeira has its roots in …

Give Fusion a try at the Eau Claire YMCA

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Lisa Kingston

Know that you need to add some stretching to your workouts but not sure where to start? Try Fusion! Fusion is a blend of yoga, pilates and fitness, designed to develop strength, balance and flexibility -keys to staying young and …

Crowfoot Member of the Month

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Lena Schellenberg

It is my great privilege and honor to announce February’s Crowfoot Member of the Month who is actually a full time staff member here. She is my boss, Strength and Conditioning Director, Pam Ruhland. She had been coming into my mind for MOTM …

Kettlebell Effectiveness

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Enhance the effectiveness of your strength training and improve your overall fitness results with exercises unique to the kettlebell. New at Eau Claire YMCA: 4-week kettlebell bootcamps! What is so great about the kettlebell? Highly time-effective: Ability to train both …

Kick It Up with a Kettlebell

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Enhance the effectiveness of your strength training and improve your overall fitness results with exercises unique to the kettlebell. New at Eau Claire YMCA: 4-week kettlebell bootcamps! What is so great about the kettlebell? Highly time-effective: Ability to train both …

Kettlebell Bootcamps

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Enhance the effectiveness of your strength training and improve your overall fitness results with exercises unique to the kettlebell. New at Eau Claire YMCA: 4-week kettlebell bootcamps! What is so great about the kettlebell? Highly time-effective: Ability to train both …

Kick It Up with Kettlebell

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Nadina Kaminer

Enhance the effectiveness of your strength training and improve your overall fitness results with exercises unique to the kettlebell. New at Eau Claire YMCA: 4-week kettlebell bootcamps! What is so great about the kettlebell? Highly time-effective: Ability to train both …

A Workout Buddy Helps You Reach Fitness Goals

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Hayley Saunders

Wanna get motivated to work out? There are lots of stats out there that show having a workout buddy is one of the best ways to stay on track with your fitness routine. There are a number of reasons why: …

Upcoming ways to get fit!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Pam Ruhland

Happy New Year! Here it is, 2013 already. Time to start ticking off all those great things on the resolution list. For many folks, getting fit is a high priority at the start of each new year. It can become …

Saddletowne YMCA Drop-in Schedule Tuesday, December 4

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Paul Larmer

Our drop-in opportunities are free for members. Non-members pay the facility drop-in fee. Come have fun today at Saddletowne YMCA! Adult Fitness (16+) Strength and Stretch 9:15-10:15 am – Kristen – Studio A Gentle Fit 10:30 am-11:30 am – Janet …