The benefits of membership abound!  We have a value-added membership that promises to get you healthy, keep you fit and help you achieve an overall healthy lifestyle.  The benefits included with membership are:

Health/Wellness Classes
Included in your membership is an array of fitness classes guaranteed to start slowly for beginners or challenge the fittest of the fit.  Our YMCAs offer traditional aerobics, step classes, relaxing yoga, and classes that encompass the newest trends in the fitness world. The Sterling YMCA and the Cape Ann YMCA are the places to be with challenging spinning classes that are also included with your membership. Whatever your level, our classes are designed to give you an intense workout in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.  Interested in an aerobics class at your YMCA? You can view our group exercise schedules online.

Wellness Centers
Our YMCAs have the latest in fitness and strength training equipment.  Our Wellness Centers include cardiovascular equipment of all types: stair climbers, recumbent bicycles, treadmills, cross trainers, rowing machines, and more.  A full circuit of Nautilus and a large array of free weights will satisfy your strength-training needs. Our Wellness Centers are staffed with certified professionals who provide many services including orientation appointments to help you get the most out of your workout.

Gymnasiums
Whether you're a serious player or just play for fun with your family, the YMCA makes time for you in our gymnasiums with open and recreational gym time for kids, adults, and families. We offer pick-up basketball, volleyball, family time and playtime. Our gyms are the centers for youth/adult basketball and floor hockey leagues.  Interested in open gym at your YMCA? You can view our gym schedules online.

Pools
Water provides a great vehicle for exercise and enjoyment.  Our pools are staffed by certified lifeguards and classes are taught by trained swim instructors.  We set aside member time for lap and recreation swims for youth and families, and we offer water aerobics for a low impact, high intensity workout.  Interested in lap swim or recreational swim at your YMCA? You can view our pool schedules online.

Specialty Programs
Exciting programs are in store for you at the YMCA.  No matter what your ability or interest, we have special programs for you and your family.  We teach people how to safely enjoy all of our aquatic environments.  Youth and teens expand their worlds through programs like creative writing, dance, community volunteer projects and rock climbing.  Our sports programs build winners on and off the court by encouraging positive values like teamwork and fair play.  And, adults can strengthen their spirit, mind and body with programs like yoga, strength training, kickboxing and community volunteer initiatives.  As an additional benefit, Y members receive priority registration and preferred rates on Y specialty programs.

Courts
Enjoy a friendly match on our sports courts.  You can choose from handball, racquetball or squash.  We'll even help set you up with a partner who plays at your level through our member ladders… and our courts are free with membership.  Check with your local YMCA for reservations.

Locker Rooms
It's a place to dress, shower, dry your hair!  Our clean and well-maintained locker rooms are equipped with changing areas, lockers, and vanities.  Members over the age of 18 are welcome to use our adult locker rooms that feature a sauna and/or steam room.  Our friendly youth and family locker rooms are designed for convenient use by children and families.

Babysitting
Finding time to get fit isn't always easy with hectic family schedules .  At our Ys we'll help you make the time by offering quality babysitting led by trained YMCA staff. Babysitting is included free with a family membership.  Check with your local YMCA for babysitting hours.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We, at the YMCA, want you to be a satisfied member.  The YMCA strives to provide the best quality membership services and programs that you and your family need.  Please see any of our YMCA staff if those services do not meet your expectations.  We want the opportunity to make you happy.  If for any reason you decide to leave the YMCA as a member, we will refund the remainder of your membership.  We want you to be a satisfied member and owner of the YMCA.

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