Healthy Living

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.

2012 Adult Sports Calendar

We are registering for our Summer Softball league. Registration will go through May 31. Check out the registration form below for more information.

Summer Softball Team Registration

Contact Greg Humphrey for more information.

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. 

Swimming

Members get together M-W-F around 8:00 AM for a very friendly swim practice.  They usually bring their workouts to share.  We generally have three swimmers per lane (using 3 lanes or 2 depending on the number of participants) but as long as you are open to their workouts, they are open to round swimming.  This would be best described as Masters Swimming without the team logo, but definitely with the push to keep you active in your swimming.
 
We also have coached practices that have been added to our programs.  These coached swims are at 5:30 AM and the workouts are provided.

Adult Dance Classes

NEW! Adult Latin Dance Classes

Our Adult Latin dance classes are back! We will be offering salsa and bachatta for our spring session. Classes are on Sundays. 

Bachata is a dance native to the Dominican Republic and has recently become very popular in the US within the last 20-30 years. Currently, there are no other classes being taught on Bachata in the upstate of SC but the dance scene is full of it's music and flavor!

**No partner needed
**Each series is 5 weeks. $50/series for members and $60/series for nonmembers.
**Individual classes are $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers  

Class information
Registration Form

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 Melody Pirkle, Small Groups Coordinator. 

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 - Friday, May 11
      * Trip to Grits and Groceries- Friday, May 18
      * Lunch and Games in the Cafe - Friday, June 1    

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

Women's Bible Study


Check back for information on our next Women's Bible Study.

Men's Bible Study 


Please check back for information on an upcoming study.

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 5:45 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 Melody Pirkle at 963-3605.

Swimming

Members get together M-W-F around 8:00 AM for a very friendly swim practice.  They usually bring their workouts to share.  We generally have three swimmers per lane (using 3 lanes or 2 depending on the number of participants) but as long as you are open to their workouts, they are open to round swimming.  This would be best described as Masters Swimming without the team logo, but definitely with the push to keep you active in your swimming.
 
We also have coached practices that have been added to our programs.  These coached swims are at 5:30 AM and the workouts are provided.

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 Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM..

Contact Information:

Is there a small group that you would like to see started at our YMCA? If so, please contact
Melody Pirkle, Small Groups Coordinator, or (864) 963-3605. 

Nutrition Classes

Weight Loss Accountability

Are you looking for some one-on-one attention to help you achieve your weight loss goals and to make sure that you are eating a well-balanced, healthy diet? We offer consultations with our Certified Nutritionist, Elaine Burdulis. For more information on the program, click below on the informational flyer. 

One-on-One Consultations

Senior Lunch and Learn

New days and topics! Have a healthy lunch while learning health tips and nutrition information. This program is specifically for those age 55 and over. For more information on class days and times, contact Lori Dredge.

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. Multi-session packages are available at a reduced price. Please visit or call for more details.  

Performance Training

Performance Boot Camp

Change your body into the reactive body of your dreams. Performance training is not just for athletes, it’s for everyone! We focus on dynamic flexibility, metabolic conditioning, high intensity cardio, reactive strength development, and functional power. This boot camp is for anyone who is looking for a new challenging workout and loves seeing RESULTS.

We are currently in the middle of our Spring session. Please check back for information on upcoming classes. 

Small Group Performance Training

Small group performance training is an affordable, effective way to maximize workout results by allowing participants to do customized functional workouts with a trained fitness professional in a small group setting. Small group performance training is structured with typically 4 to 5 participants with two classes a week. The sessions are tailored to skill level following an initial personal assessment. Take your fitness to the next level with these 4-week or 6-week sessions.
Member: $100/$150   Non-Member: $125/$175

Sports Performance Training

The program is designed to improve the talent level of the young aspiring athlete ages 10-18 in the specific areas of speed, strength, agility and skill-which are vital components of success. Increase first step explosion, maximize top end speed, Increase vertical/horizontal jumps, increase explosive power, increase multidirectional agility, develop coordination, improve muscular endurance, integrate stabilization with strength, maximize hip explosion.
Individual Training: $150/month Ongoing Classes are held M, W, and F at 4pm
Team Training: $110-$130/5 weeks/2x week

One on One Performance Training

Our Performance trainers utilize strength training, sport-specific exercises, plyometrics, core and flexibility training to help you improve your performance in any sport or event.
Member Cost: $50
Non-member Cost: $60

How to get started:

Contact Lori Dredge, Wellness Coordinator, or our Performance Office at 963-3605 ext.16.

Sports Performance Flyer

Wellness Workshops

Nutrition 101 Workshop

Do you need assistance with starting a healthy diet? Then join us for our FREE Nutrition 101 workshop. This workshop will give you the advice and information you need to start incorporating good nutrition into a healthy lifestyle. Our next class will be on Thursday, May 10 at 6:00pm.

Stretch Like a Pro Workshop

Come learn about a new stretching device that allows multiple capabilities to help you increase range of motion for the upper and lower body. This FREE workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 6:00pm. Registration is not required. 

For more information, email Jeff Thompson or call 963-3605.

 

Wellness Works

Wellness Works, a customized wellness program for ages 13and up, combines a holistic approach to healthy living with the precision of new state-of-the-art fitness software. The three main components to the Wellness Works program--the fitness analyst, nutrition counseling and continuing education--all work together to form one of the most comprehensive, balanced living plans available anywhere. And the best part is that it's free to all members..

YES, I want to schedule my free Wellness Works Appointment!

Download health questionnaire here.

Download medical clearance form here.