Improving the nation’s health and well-being Being Healthy means more than being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs,or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities.At the Y, it’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.
Family Time Serving families has always been at the heart of the Y. We are a place where you can find respite from social, economic and educational challenges, and learn how to overcome them. We have a fundamental desire to provide opportunities for every family to build stronger bonds, achieve greater work/life balance, and become more engaged with your community.
Health, Well-being and Fitness Because we know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit, well-being and fitness at the Y includes more than just working out. In addition to our physical fitness classes and facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.
Sports and Recreation We believe sports, fun and exploring new interests aren’t just for the young. Along with improving health, whenever teamwork is involved, there’s the added benefit of being connected to others. That’s why you’ll find a range of recreational activities at the Y. With something to offer everyone, there’s no such thing as being too old to get in the game.
Group Interests Whether you’re new to the community or simply want to pursue a new hobby, the Y brings together people who love to learn. Whether you want to join a fitness group, cook new dishes, create artwork or perform in theater or dance—you’ll learn right alongside others from your community who share your interests.
Adult Lap Swim is defined with 3 lap lanes. Those at least 14 years of age but preferably 18 who are interested in lap swimming are welcome at this time. No toys or jumping in will be allowed. If there are more than 4 people swimming we ask that you please offer to share your lane. If there are more than 8 people we ask that lanes move to circle swimming. Circle swimming consists of 3 or more swimmers in a lane who are all swimming on the right side of the pool, no matter which end of the pool they are traveling towards, thus swimming in a circle pattern. We would like to ask that swimmers be aware of the speeds of each lane. On the wall above the shallow end of the pool there are placards marking Fast, Medium, Slow and Recreational speeds above each lane. Please use these to help you choose the appropriate lane.
This popular class will improve your energy and fitness level with no impact on your joints. This is a fun environment where no swimming skills are required.
This class contains a series of gentle exercises in warm water. Participants gain increased motion in stiff, sore joints while finding relief from pain. This class is held in the shallow end of the pool.
This class brings you a little bit of everything! Enjoy a great workout filled with stretching, step-aerobics, muscular strength and conditioning exercises along with an abundance of abdominal exercises. The class uses a variety of resistance exercises that challenge the muscle groups through hand-held weights, Dyna-bands, Body Bars, stability balls or your own body weight.
Join this energetic class for spurts of cardio and toning exercises! The class includes cardio training, muscular strength, agility, balance and core strength.
Kick your butt in gear with this energetic cardio kickboxing experience. This class is designed to burn calories through basic kickboxing moves, punches and kicks.
Bump! Set! Spike! The state’s premier co-ed volleyball league. All team members must be 18 years of age or older and current New Britain YMCA full members.
Youths learn climbing safety, skills, and confidence. Climbers will gain strength and endurance while sharpening their techniques in this climbing class. New climbers will be introduced to basic concepts while experienced climbers will work on new challenges and take on leadership roles in the class.
Watch your movies then come down to the New Britain-Berlin YMCA. Bring your lounging floats and your inner tubes. Only family friendly movies will be offered. We will advertise our Dive-In Movie of the month the 1st of each month and we will shut the pool down on the last Friday of each month from 7:15 - 9:15 pm for your viewing pleasure.
Family Swim Is defined with NO lap lanes, anyone is welcome to swim. We ask that parents be IN the water with children that are not able to swim on their own. Even if the child is using a ‘bubble’ to help them stay afloat the parent must be within an arm’s reach of their child.
The tradition of high quality men’s basketball at the Y lives on. Get together a roster of players and join the competition. All team members must be 18 years of age or older and current New BritainYMCA full members. The YMCA will provide team shirts. Rosters and registration must be completed by September 30th.
Visit our Indoor Cycling Programs page for more details.
Visit our Indoor Cycling Programs page for more details.
Visit our Indoor Cycling Programs page for more details.
Visit our Indoor Cycling Programspage for more details.
Visit our Indoor Cycling Programspage for more details.
This class is a great cardio workout that incorporates boxing techniques. It is an intense, total bodyworkout which can improve strength, fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance.
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This 30 minute lower body workout will help to get your legs and glutes into shape for our indoor cycling class. All fitness levels welcome.
This time slot is designed for those who want to have the freedom to spend quality time with their children in the water. It is a quiet fun time for mothers and their children to cool off in the middle of the day or to tire the little ones out before nap time.
Free climb time for any adult, youth over 14 yrs old or families with children over 6 yrs of age may participate in climbing activities with a trained staff belayer at no additional fees.
Defined as any adult, youth over 14 yrs old or families with younger children who wish to participate in gymnasium activities. Whether it is playing basketball or kicking a soccer ball around members are allowed free time in our NBA size gymnasium
Open Swim Is defined with 2 lap lanes. 2 lanes of lap swimming available as well as 2 open lanes of leisure swimming.
A total body conditioning class that trains both the body and mind with a series of exercises that focus on increasing strength, balance and flexibility.
Our best class for strengthening your heart and burning calories. Heart rates and blood pressure are monitored as participants work out on bikes, treadmills and ellipticals.
At certain times of the year we will offer Specialty Aquatic Programs. These will be distributed from the front desk at the New Britain location or you may inquire with the Aquatics Director.
This 30 minutes class is designed to help loosen muscular tension, help improve posture, gain fluidity in movement through muscle control and increase flexibility. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Start your day with a class that will wake you up! Wake-Up Abs will provide a mix of crunches andcore exercises. All fitness levels are welcome.
This shallow-end class emphasizes the combination of stretching, toning and cardio to improve coordination and energy level. Come to this fun filled class to get a great workout.
This exercise program is gentle on your joints while helping you get in shape. Water walking works your entire body and is a great alternative to the treadmill for your weekly cardio. Floatation belts are provided and no swimming skills are needed.
This program is great for strength, flexibility, stress reduction and balancing the spirit, mind and body.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music/dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting andeffective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.
