Lighthouse/City YMCA Health & Well-Being

The Lighthouse/City YMCA offers a weight room equipped with free weight areas as well as selectorized machines.  Selectorized machines are sometimes called pin-select and feature a weight stack that is easily adjusted by setting a pin.  The structure of the machine also helps the user perform the exercise movement correctly.  We have both Body Masters and Life Fitness machines.  At the Lighthouse/City Y we also offer a line of equipment called the Life Fitness Circuit Series.  The Life Fitness Circuit is very easy to use, with nothing to adjust and push button controls for resistance that are conveniently positioned.  The easy in and out combined with a low starting resistance make the Life Fitness Circuit Series non intimidating and welcoming to all exercisers. This equipment is located in our Circuit Room.  The Circuit Room also houses recumbent and upright bicycles from Life Fitness, Star Trac and Cybex and elliptical machines by the Edge.  A separate cardio room houses Cybex, Star Trac and Life Fitness treadmills; ellipticals from Cybex , Precor, Life Fitness and Star Trac; Concept 2 rowers; stair steppers and a Versa Climber.     

Zumbatomic - Zumba Dance for Kids
It’s time to make fitness a family affair with Zumbatomic! Designed exclusively for kids ages 5 -12, Zumbatomic classes are a rockin’, high-energy fitness-party packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly  routines and all the music kids love to groove to. We offer Little Stars for ages 5 to 7 years  of age, meeting on Saturdays at 11am for 45 minutes. The Big Stars for ages 8-12 meet on Saturdays at 12:00pm.  Sessions are 8 weeks long and cost $20 for Facility Members and $40 for Program Members. For additional information, download our flier or registration form.

Group Exercise Classes
Group Exercise classes are available free for all members. We have a variety of classes for all fitness levels and ages. Certified instructors lead well-rounded workouts which include stretching, strength training and aerobic exercise. Check out our calendar to find your next class!

• CardioFit - Ideal for members wanting a low-impact cardio workout combined with strength and optional floor work stretching, CardioFit includes fun, easy-to-follow exercises to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance.  This class is perfect for a safe, energizing routine to strengthen your heart and improve overall body conditioning.
• Cardio/Strength Mix - Have some fun with this mix-it-up floor cardio class.  Opportunities for strength gains included with various equipment like barbells, medicine balls, exertubes and dumbbells.  You won’t be bored!
• Chair Yoga - This gentle form of yoga will reduce stress, increase breath awareness and relaxation. We will work from a chair, not the floor.
• Core Pole Fit - This is an enjoyable, different workout designed to strengthen the muscles of the core body.  This class incorporates the core pole and bands with handles.  We will be working from seated or standing positions and will not use the mats on the floor.
• International Folk Dance - Enjoy this fun class learning dances from many nations with authentic music.  No partner or experience required.  Ages 10+
• Line Dancing - Country line dancing fun for all!  No partner required.
• Muscles and More - Work your core body and major muscles with this strength and conditioning class.  No cardio but you can pair it with Zumba which follows!
• Pilates - A refreshing mind and body mat workout that builds a strong and flexible core body, flat abdomen and lean thighs.  
• SilverSneakers® Cardio Circuit -: Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout.  Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers® ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography.  A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.
• SilverSneakers® Muscular Strength and Range of Movement -  Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living.  Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, a  SilverSneakers® ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
• Spinning - Group cycling to music.  This is a great cardio workout for all levels. 
• Step - Utilizes step platform.  The intensity of this class is increased by optional propulsion.  It gets your heart pumping!
• Step Plus! - This class includes a warm up and a cool down, step aerobics and strength work. Strenght For Life - Muscular strengthening class using resistance equipment (weights, bands, balls) to achieve maximum resistance while experiencing a point of fatigue after 8-12 repetitions; works all major muscle groups in lower and upper body.
• 30 Minute Max - Cardio and strength workout incorporating our Life Fitness Circuit equipment. 
• Strength For Life - Muscular strengthening class using resistance equipment like weights, bands, balls and exertubes.  You will gain strength for everyday life!
• Water Aerobics - Aerobic classes in the pool incorporate warm up, cardiovascular, strength and cool down/stretch.  No swimming skills are necessary.  See the pool schedule for the current water aerobics offerings and times.
• Yoga -  Yoga works on flexibility, balance and centering the mind.  Beginner/Moderately paced class features classical yoga postures.
• Zumba - Fun Latin dance inspired aerobics class for all.  Get healthy and dance your way to fitness!

Personal Fitness Program
The Lighthouse City YMCA Personal Fitness team offers guidance, motivation, and structure to help you begin and continue with a fitness routine leading to a more physically active lifestyle. When you join, we offer a free orientation to assess your fitness needs and goals, and get you on a program that will be structured specifically for you.  Throughout the progression of your routine we will update your personalized program in order to help you meet all of your fitness goals.  Your orientation can include FitLinxx, a program that will guide you through each exercise, record your workout, and help you monitor your progress. To make an appointment with a fitness trainer or to learn more about the Fitlinxx program, stop by the Courtesy Counter or ask to speak to a trainer. A 12 week personalized program is included with your membership.

FitLinxx
FitLinxx is a computerized system that attaches directly to existing fitness equipment, adding an extraordinary "intelligence" dimension to the workout experience for the first time. FitLinxx learns users' programs, coaches them individually through their workout for better form, safety and confidence during every exercise, and tracks their progress over time. On strength equipment, FitLinxx appears as an easy-to-read touch-screen display that is attached to the machine.  Users simply tap their PIN to display their targets. FitLinxx then coaches them on speed, form, and range of movement, and tracks the workout session - every rep, set and pound.  FitLinxx users are also able to track all kinds of cardiovascular exercise from treadmills to mountain biking as well as classes offered at the Y, Aerobics to Zumba.

Personal Training
A personal trainer provides motivation, variety, safety, efficiency and expertise to your workout routine.  The Lighthouse/City YMCA employs personal trainers with two or four year degrees or YMCA or other national certifications.  Personal Training sessions are reasonably priced at $30 for a one hour session or package of five hour long session for $115.  Our experienced team of trainers will work with you one-on-one to help you get the most out of your personalized workout!

Life Fitness Circuit Training
The Lighthouse/City YMCA introduced the Life Fitness Circuit Series of equipment to Tucson in December of 2006.  The Life Fitness Circuit Series is designed to make users strong for life.  It delivers outstanding results for exercisers of all ages and fitness levels by providing a complete total-body workout.  The equipment is very user friendly with a non intimidating profile, no set-up adjustments and easy-to-use controls.  It utilizes the Lifeband Resistance System for natural movement, superior feel and measurable progression.  We offer circuit training sessions for families as well as themed workout classes for adult members.