3-Free fitness orientations are offered to all YMCA members to help you get started with your exercise program. Geared toward the beginning exerciser, our fitness orientations are designed to show you the proper use of the equipment in the Nautilus, Free Weight, and Cardio Rooms. Orientations are given by certified YMCA Fitness Staff and are scheduled in advance at the front desk. (Fitness orientations are mandatory for all 12-15 year-olds prior to using the equipment.)

YMCA Trainers

Denise Bourne
Jimbo Messer
Jamie Mullins
Felicia Ruiz
Amy Thompson

The use of independent personal trainers not employed by the Bristol Family YMCA is strictly prohibited.

Personal Training Fees

Our primary concern...
To develop a program that meets YOUR needs.

Our job...
To help you achieve your goal safely and guide you to a healthier lifestyle.

The first session with your trainer will involve a review of your medical and exercise history, realistic goal setting and fitness testing. This information will then be used by your trainer to design a workout program specifically for you based on your current fitness level, your time constraints and fitness goals.

Your trainer will teach you the safest and most time efficient ways to reach your fitness goals with in-depth explanation of topics such as:
- Proper exercise selection for your specific goals
- Proper form and technique to insure results and prevent injuries
- The importance of strength training for weight loss and injury prevention
- Understanding target heart rates
- Proper intensity levels required to reach your goals
- How to avoid overtraining and injuries
- How to boost your metabolism
- Proper duration and frequency of exercise
- The importance of flexibility training
- How to supplement your routine with Group Exercise classes
- Nutrition: the deciding factor in reaching your fitness goals

Throughout your program, follow-up testing will be used to chart your progress and adjust your routine to ensure continued improvement. The knowledge you gain from working with a trainer is yours forever. We actually train you to train yourself!

A low-impact, full body cardiovascular workout that in the shallow end of the lap pool. The focus is cardiovascular endurance with components that emphasize stretching and toning.

This class, in conjunction with the Arthritis Foundation, focuses on the entire body with range of motion and stretching exercises in our therapy pool. There is no cardiovascular exercise.

High energy class incorporating various exercise modes to achieve an intense full body workout.

Fun, high energy cardio class incorporating Kick Boxing moves.

Hi-energy class using stationary bicycles to give an effective cardio workout.

Incorporating jog belts, noodles, and weights to achieve a full body workout with little to no impact on joints in the deep end of the lap pool. There is also a stretching and toning component of the class.

Fun 15-minute workout targeting Glutes & Abs.

Hi-energy class with Hi/Low combos, stretching and toning. Class is structured on the floor. No Step.

60-minutes of either Step, Hi/Low or a combination of several modes of exercise.

An early morning wake-up call to start your day out right. This Hi-energy step class will surely wake you up.

Great for ALL fitness levels! A safe effective way to build core strength, endurance and flexibility.

55-minute strength training class using barbells, dumbbells, etc. No previous experience necessary.

Senior exercise classes designed for ages 65 and up.

A beginner low impact step class

Intermediate step class using high energy for a cardio workout.

Fun high energy class incorporation the step for a great cardio workout.

This class involves intermediate/advanced strength training techniques. Previous experience preferred.

Basic Yoga practice involving alignment, awareness of breath, strength, balance and relaxation.

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

Join the nation's leading fitness program for older adults!

What can regular exercise do for you?

Aerobic Classes

For fit and active adults as well as those who are new to exercise, unfamiliar with exercise or just want to have fun!

Muscular Strength & Range of Movement

Mondays & Thursdays 9:30am

This class offers: