Healthy Living

• Active Older Adults
• Adult Sports
• Adult Aquatics
• Beast Mode
  
• Bible Study
  
• Functional Training
  
• Get Connected
• Nutrition
• Personal Training
• Wellness Works

Adult Sports:

**All Adult Sports take place at our Adams Mill Road site.**

The GHS Family YMCA hosts an array of sports for adult participants over the age of 18. Softball includes Open A & B, Church, & Co-Ed divisions; Basketball hosts the Open/Industrial divisions; Volleyball hosts Open/Industrial and Church divisions; and Soccer hosts Open/Industrial & Co-Ed divisions.

Summer Softball

Rates: $475 per team (includes umpire fees)
Registration: April 1 - May 31
Season runs from June 10 – August 19
Divisions: Open/A, Church/B, Co-Ed

Fall Softball

Rates: $475 per team (includes umpire fees)
Registration: July 1 -August 31
Season runs from September 16 – November 25
Divisions: Open/A, Church/B, Co-Ed

6 vs. 6 Fall Co-ed Volleyball

Adult Aquatics

Splash Masters

Do you want a great workout?
Do you want to improve your swimming skills?
Are you training for a triathlon?
Come join us if you answered “yes”!

Greenville Splash Masters swimming is an exciting, fun,
dynamic workout for adult swimmers of all ability
levels. Our workouts are designed for lap swimmers,
fitness swimmers, triathletes and competitive
swimmers.

Enjoy the benefits of structured workouts and
professional coaching in a relaxed environment. Come
out and let our experienced coaches help to improve
your technique, efficiency, strength, and endurance.

M/Tu/Th 5:30am-6:30am
M 6:30pm-7:30pm
W 6:30pm-7:30pm *
Th 12:00pm-1:00pm

*First Splash - program for beginners.

Swim Lessons

We also offer Adult Swim Lessons at our Adams Mill Program Center. For information on these classes, click here. 

Get Connected

We have a variety of small group offerings that allow you to really get connected with others at our YMCA. If you want to get involved with a small group, or if you would like to start a new small group, please contact Carolyn Gardner, Y-Connector. 

Active Older Adults

This group is open to members and non-members. We offer regular outings, luncheons, and other activities.

Upcoming events for May:

* Birthday Lunch - May 3
* Trip to Victoria Valley Vineyards - May 17
* Wire Bird Feeder Craft - May 31  

For more information, please contact Member Services or Melody Pirkle, Small Groups Coordinator. 

Women's Bible Study

We currently finishing up the study, "Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize when God Speaks."

Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study from Priscilla is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God's voice from the voice of strangers.

Dates of Study: March 28-May 9 (No class April 4)
Time: Thursdays, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Where: Conference room B

Child care is provided.
Please sign up at the Front Desk to allow us to know how many women will be participating. 

Questions? Contact Carolyn Gardner, Y Connector.

Men's Fellowship

The men's fellowship wants to invite you to walk through the Bible with them on Tuesday mornings.  A group of men will gather in the upstairs conference room from 6:15 AM to 7:00 AM every Tuesday to read a portion of the scriptures and discuss its meaning.  
 
Physical health is important.  Spiritual health is vital.  You know you need it.  You know you have questions.  So come and start the journey with us.
 
For more information, please contact Ken Cagle or Joe Franks.
 

Early Morning Basketball

This group is open to YMCA members only.  The early morning basketball crew is very friendly and well organized.  Teams are chosen based on the number of players that attend. Although this crew has been around for a long time, they welcome newcomers, and really have a lot of fun.  Games run from 5:15 am until 7:00 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Running Groups

We have a variety of running groups leaving from our Y throughout the week. One group leaves from different locations in the Simpsonville area on Saturday mornings. If you are interested in getting connected to this group, contact Len Solesbee. The Walk to Run Group meets at the GHS Y on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am on the indoor track. For more information, please contact Lori Dredge or Carolyn Gardner at 963-3605.

Swimming

Enjoy the benefits of a structured workout and professional coaching in a relaxed environment. Come out and let our experienced coaches help to improve your technique, efficiency, strength, and endurance. Join our Greenville Splash - Masters Swimming today!

M/Tu/Th     5:30-6:30am
M                6:30-7:30pm
W*              6:30-7:30pm
Th               12:00-1:00pm
* First Splash - Program for beginners.

Volleyball

We also have pick-up volleyball open to all Y members.  This co-ed group meets on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM at the Adams Mill Rd facility. When the Adult Volleyball League is not in season, pick-up volleyball meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM..

Contact Information:

Is there a small group that you would like to see started at our YMCA? If so, please contact  Carolyn Gardner, Y-Connector, or (864) 963-3605. 

Nutrition Classes

Nutrition Solutions

Nutrition Solutions has partnered with the Y and is now running the GHS Y location cafe. We are thrilled to be working with this great organization. They will be offering prepared packaged meals, nutrition classes, etc. For more information, contact Nutrition Solutions at 864-757-8155 or their website.

Personal Training

Do you feel like you need a new challenge in your workouts? Try one of our certified personal trainers. Let them help you to get your fitness to a new level. 

The fee for personal training is $40 for a one-hour session or $25 for a 30-minute session. Multi-session packages are available at a reduced price. Please visit or call for more details.  

We offer one FREE trial 30-minute session to anyone who is interested in personal training. Check out our new private training studio featuring TRX and a Keiser Functional Trainer System. 

Please email Jeff Thompson, Wellness Director, for more information or to schedule your free trial session. 

Personal Training Studio / Free Session

We now have a PT Studio located in the back of our basketball gym that features some functional pieces such as TRX and a Keiser Functional Trainer.  Sign up today to experience a FREE trial 30- minute workout with one of our trainers.

Click here to meet our Personal Trainers 

Functional Training

BEAST Mode

BEAST Mode

Feel Strong — Be Strong

High intensity functional training utilizing Olympic lifting,endurance training, and gymnastic/body weight movements to provide a variety of challenging workouts to produce effective results. Free with a YMCA membership.

To obtain additional program information and schedule updates — please e-mail Jeff Thompson

Beast Mode May Schedule 

Wellness Works

Getting Started

Our Wellness Works Program provides the assistance you need to properly begin your healthy journey.  Wellness Works now offers three options to meet your personal needs and goals:

Wellness Appointments – A free program for all members that allow you to meet with a wellness coach to obtain some baseline measurements and provide some general exercise guidance.  Available every 6 weeks – send an e-mail to our Wellness Team to schedule an appointment.

Wellness Small Groups – Provides weight loss assistance and accountability along with developing a complete healthy lifestyle.  Leadership and accountability of a wellness coach, along with the support and accountability of other members.  Please e-mail Leslie if you have interest in this 12-week journey.  Fee: $65 for the entire 12 weeks.

Individual Appointments – A wellness coach will meet with you once a week for 8 weeks to provide support, encouragement, and assistance with your wellness program.  Fee: $60 – includes 8 sessions with the same coach.  E-mail Carole to register.   

Download health questionnaire here.

Download medical clearance form here.