TRAVERSE CITY, Jan. 20, 2010 – Starting Monday, early risers will be able to get their day off to a healthy start when the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA kicks off a twice-weekly ‘Rise & Shine’ aerobics class.
Beginning Jan. 25, the Y will offer a 45-minute cardio/strength training class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.
“This class will be great for people who have to be at work by 8,” said Barb Beckett, Y fitness director. “It’s also a good option for those trying to make exercise a priority in their daily routines.”
The Rise & Shine class joins the Y’s other group exercise offerings, which include Y Pilates, Hard Core, Boot Camp, Total Body Conditioning, Totally Tone, and C.S.I. (Cardio/Strength Intervals). As with all its fitness classes, the Y’s newest morning class is free to members of the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA. Non-members are welcome to join the class after paying the $10 day-pass rate.
“The addition of the Rise & Shine class couldn’t come at a better time,” said Mary Winowiecki, Y membership director. “From now through the end of February, we are waiving our $50 Joiner Fee for new members to help them reach their New Year’s resolutions. This early morning class is a perfect way for members to fit exercise into their busy schedules.”
For more information on the benefits of Y membership or to schedule a tour, contact Mary Winowiecki at 933-YMCA (9622).
