Adult Fitness & Wellness

Fitness Orientations
The Bell Family YMCA offers adult fitness programs for people in Franklin, Elbert, Walton, and Hart counties. This is a free service offered to all members, your orientation will take you through the fitness center and introduce you to your YMCA. Appointments can be made at the YMCA Front Desk.  For ages 15 and up.

  • Learn how to properly use cardio and weight equipment
  • Meet the fitness staff and ask questions
  • Learn about classes and services offered to members

Fitness Evaluations
Include the testing of your cardiovascular and muscular endurance, body fat, flexibility, height, weight, resting blood pressure and heart rate.

  • Ages 15 and up
  • Free to members
  • Make appointment with Shiela in Wellness

Wellness Coaching
Exercise support process designed to teach new and returning exercisers how to start and stick to their exercise program. You will be paired with your own Coach to provide you with behavior modification strategies to keep you motivated. Ages 15 and up.  Appointments made at Welcome Center.

Group Exercise Classes
Group exercise classes range from Senior Exercise classes to yoga and step. Classes are available with all YMCA memberships at no additional cost. Schedules change monthly and can be obtained at the YMCA front desk or on the YMCA website.

Water Aerobics Classes 

  • Silver Splash - Geared for Active Older Adults ages 55+. Great for  arthritis and joint ailments. Work on strength, endurance and range of motion.
  • Aqua Aerobics - Generalized water aerobics class. Great for all ages and conditions. Cater the class to your needs. Use noodles for cardio and strength work.
  • Deep Water - Using the noodle to keep you afloat, work on your  cardiovascular endurance in the deep end of the pool

Personal Training
Personal attention and a personalized program
Motivation and support
Expert knowledge from a certified staff
Increased self-confidence
Get a trainer today to help you get the most out of your exercise.

Single AOA Couple
1 1-hr session $35 $30 $50
3 1-hr sessions $80 $72 $130
6 1-hr sessions $150 $140 $250
12 1-hr sessions $290 $278 $490

"12 weeks to a better you"
Great program for beginning exercisers or those starting back slowly after a long break. Your 12 week program includes:

  • 12 weeks of personal attention and motivation from a personal trainer
  • 4 1-hour sessions with a personal trainer
  • Gradual, baby steps into your fitness program
  • A better chance that exercise will become a habit

$100 fee - register at the front desk

TEEN FIT
A 3 hour course for teens ages 12-16. Groups of 6 meet once a month to learn about the history of the YMCA, muscle anatomy, proper equipment set up and fitness center etiquette. After passing a fitness test, participants may work out in the fitness center at anytime without supervision. (optional for ages 15-16).
$40 fee

FAMILY FITNESS
Children ages 10 to 14 can utilize the wellness center with their parent during set days and times. Parents must assume all responsibility for their children. The child can not be left alone at any time while in the wellness center and must remain beside the parent while using the cardio and weight machines.
Check the group exercise schedule for days and times.