Workout of the Week

Workout of the Week  (at the Rye Y Fitness Center)
Here is a workout for someone ready for a tough challenge.

“CAN YOU FEEL IT?!”

50 jumping jacks
45 seconds in a wall sit
40 walking lunges with 15 lb. dumbbells
35 squats no weight
30 seconds of heavy rope slams
25 kettle bell swings with 25 lb. KB
20 pushups
15 seated back rows (challenging weight)
10 burpees
5 pull ups (may be band assisted)
1 minute plank
Repeat

The above workout is not for everyone - if you would like assistance with your workout, please see the personal trainer on duty at the fitness center.

Why I'm at the Rye Y

We've started asking members "Why are you at the Rye Y?"  Here are some responses:

I love it here.  The Rye Y is my second home – my whole family comes here.  I’ve met so many wonderful people here who’ve become my friends!

Judy

Enjoyment, people, relaxation - keeps me in shape.

Kevin

Working out here is a great break for me and the babysitting is a comfortable and safe environment for Leah.  The trainers here are very helpful – Laura helped me revamp my whole routine.

Andrea

Everyone is so nice and makes me feel good.

Jennifer

Great equipment, great people, fits my agenda.
Bob

The Rye Y  is welcoming, fun and convenient!

Lorraine

New Year's Resolutions - Family Time

We're still making New Year's resolutions!  Here are some New Year’s resolutions with a focus on family time.

1. Prepare and eat meals as a family – Start with sitting down as a family for one meal a week, and if this is something that already happens in your home, aim for a meal together every day. Studies have shown that kids who regularly eat with their parents are less likely to be overweight. They get better grades, have stronger self-esteem and enjoy better peer relationships during adolescence.

2. Volunteer as a family – It’s never too soon to teach children about the importance of giving. Find a volunteer opportunity that the entire family would enjoy—clean your neighborhood park or volunteer at your community food bank.

3. Learn something new as a family –The New Year is the time for new beginnings! Decide as a family to try something that you’ve always wanted to do – learn how to golf, ski, or take pottery classes! Visit http://www.healthyfamilyhome.org/ for monthly ideas.

4. Create healthy family traditions around the holidays; Start the year off with new and exciting healthy family traditions –Set aside time as a family during the holidays to enjoy one another: plan a winter wonderland family fun day, walk together after holiday meals, share your proudest accomplishment from the year and talk about the family goals for the New Year.

5. Play Every Day!! – Incorporate physical activity into your daily routines, spend more time outdoors, walk places instead of driving, play musical chairs at the start of a meal, or visit the Rye Y.

Rye Y New Year Resolutions

Here are some of the resolutions members have posted outside the fitness center:

• Be on time
• Get a boyfriend
• Lose 50 by June
• Keep my grades up
• Exercise twice a week
• Stop biting nails
• 60 more minutes of cardio a week
• Get into college/ Meet Taylor Swift
• Don't pass out while deadlifting
• Exercise more and less spending
• Be nicer to my husband
• To keep faith!
• Go to all my sports games and practices and don't complain
• Run the NY half marathon
• Lose 15 pounds by March
• Eat fruit
• Fit in my skinny jeans by Feb. 24
• Relax more
• Add 1 more cardio each week
• Go ice skating
• Exercise at least 1x a week & swim 1x a week
  
• Lose weight and be kind to others
  
• Be nicer to other people
• Be ready for swim suit season
• Be on time for swim lessons
• Be happy
• Meet Jay-Z
• Spend more time with my kids
• Work out 5x a week
• Tone up
• Get better at Math
• Get a job

Rye YMCA New Year's Resolutions

Ira Berkowitz, author of the acclaimed Sinner's Ball (just published)

After a very long hiatus,  my goal is to start working out regularly again.  Brendan Ahearn (Rye Y Fitness Center Director)  helped me set up an exercise routine in the Fitness Center and so far it has been terrific.

I resolved to get in shape so I can continue to write books for many more years.  Sinner's Ball is the 3rd book of the Jackson Steeg mystery series and I plan to write several more!


What is your New Year's Resolution?  Add a comment to this blog or email us at lisa@ryeymca.org

10 for '10

New Year’s Resolutions - 10 for ‘10

1. Share your January Resolution on the board outside the Fitness Center.
   
   
2. Click here to take the Stanford Health and Lifestyle online assessment of your health & well being. Bring your results to us and get a free personalized consultation.
   
   
3. New to exercise? (or returning after a long break) Sign up for our First Steps program.
   
   
4.  Try a Group Active class – combines a cardio, strength and flexibility workout adaptable to your fitness level. All new class launching January 11!
   
   
5.  Interested in trying a triathlon? Come to Ray Kelly’s free Tri lectures on:  1/13, 1/20 & 1/27 from 7-8:30 pm
   
   
6. Ready for a commitment? Join our Healthy Lifestyles Program, a 10 month program to help you make life-long changes related to health, physical activity and nutrition. 
   
   
7. Try out different equipment and work out with the whole family (kids ages 8 and up)  in the Fitness Annex.
   
   
8. Get started in the water with private swim lessons or aqua exercise personal training.
   
   
9. Reduce your stress with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at the Wainwright, January 13, 7-9 pm.
   
   
10. Measure your progress with Fitlinxx! Sign up for a free orientation in the Fitness Center.
    

Rye Y Staff Workouts - Liz

Liz - Member Services

I recently started a work-out routine with two of my co-workers. Working out with friends is great because we really motivate each other. I’ve tried exercising on my own but could never sustain it. Having two workout buddies is ideal because even if one can't make it, there are still two of us.


We work out on the elliptical trainers and weight circuit in the Annex twice a week. On Monday evening we take the 7:15 pm Core Express with Diana and the 7:45 pm Mega Zumba with Marthe. The two classes combined are an incredible workout. I love the dancing in Zumba! and the addition of weights is even better. I definitely feel that class the next day! Already I’ve noticed a difference in my endurance - I live in a 3rd floor walk-up and  can now go up the stairs much faster.

Fitness Goals – I want to continue working on toning and flexibility. Exercising is the first step for me - eventually I’d like to change my eating habits.