Teen & Tween Fitness Programs

Friars Road & Toby Wells locations

  
   

 

Physical activity habits
established earlier in life tend to
continue into adulthood
       
    TEEN Fitness
Ages 13-17		  
   

Teen Fitness Orientations

Teens ages 13-17 will learn how to safely and properly use the equipment in the fitness center through progressive levels. An introductory evaluation by one of our YMCA Wellness Coaches allows your teen to be placed in the appropriate teen fitness level.

DATES: Available year-round Make an appointment at the Member Service Desk:

Friars Road: (619) 298-3576

  • Available during all hours of operation

Toby Wells: (858) 496-9622

  • Available during all hours of operation

Progressive Levels:

LEVEL 1 YExpress Circuit Training
LEVEL 2

FitLinxx Strength Training Orientation

Workouts linked to computerized network; log activity online at home
LEVEL 3

Strive Circuit Training Orientation

(Friars Road only)
LEVEL 4

Introduction to Free Weights

Must have at least 3 months experience using machine strength equipment (verified by written workout card,
or letter by sport coach indicating prior experience in free weight environment).

Parent consent required prior to start
of program; sign up at Member Service Desk

       
    Benefits to teens:  
   

 

  • Strength development
  • Increase metabolism
  • Improved coordination and balance
  • Decreased incidence of injuries
  • Enhanced energy
  • Healthier self-image
       
    Facility Rules for Teens  
   
  • All teens 13-17 are required to complete a fitness
    orientation prior to using exercise centers and receiving membership badge
  • Teens must be 13 years old to use the Exercise Support Center at Friars Road and the Cross-Training Center at Toby Wells
  • Teens must be 15 years old to use the Cross Training Center (Friars Road only)
  • Teen membership badge must be worn & visible at all times while visiting the branches
  • Health history & consent forms must be completed and brought to orientation appointment (pick up Parent Handbook with forms at Member Service Desk)
  • Parent consent & health history needed
    prior to participation.
       
    One-on-One Teen Personal Fitness
with a Personal Fitness Trainer
 
   

Offered at Toby Wells

Trainers can focus on weight reduction, muscular strength and endurance exercises.

Fees: Per teen, per session

1-on-1 Training $34
Training for Two $25
Group Training $20


       
 
 

Fitness Facts

Fitness programs will:

  • Offer a safe start in fitness training
  • Promote health & fitness early for your tween or teen

Research shows exercise will:

  • Promote strength development
  • Improve coordination & balance
  • Boost energy
  • Increase metabolism
  • Decrease injuries
  • Develop confidence and
    help promote a healthier self-image
  
     
 
New Class

Bootcamp

Friars Road

Join YMCA personal trainer and P.E. teacher Leonard Jones for this great new 4-week class offering cardiovascular fitness activities, circuit drills and games.

Ages 8-12 meet M/W beginning September 14; ages 13 - 16 meet T/Th beginning September 15.

Details

TWEEN Fitness
Ages 9-12

As children grow older, they reduce outdoor play activities. Some tweens maintain their physical activity levels by participating in organized sports (teams), but others are left on their own and exercise less and less as they get older. To counter this trend and provide more opportunities for tweens to get active, Mission Valley YMCA is changing the way we target and appeal to youth.

DATES: Available year-round Make an appointment at the Member Service Desk:

Designated Workout Times:


Friars Road: (619) 298-3576

  • M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sat-Sun: All Day

Toby Wells: (858) 496-9622

  • Available during all hours of operation

Y-Express Tween

 

30-minute free orientation
Fitness Coach instruction
Simple, safe & fun!

 

Facility Rules for Tweens
  • Parents must be on premises while
    Tween is in fitness center
  • Tweens are ONLY PERMITTED on
    YEXPRESS circuit equipment and
    recumbent bikes
  • To get started, Parents & Tweens must sign up for an orientation appointment at the Member Service Desk
  • Parent consent and enrollment forms need to be completed prior to beginning.
  • Read the Parent Handbook (also available at the facility)
  • Tweens must wear membership badge at all times while working out.

 
Contacts:

Mission Valley (Friars Road)

Michelle  Victor

(619) 298-3576, ext. 1217

Toby Wells

Jennifer Telfer

(858) 496-9622, ext. 3016
See Also
Other Youth Fitness options