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Jun 30

Splendora YMCA offers summer programs and classes – Chron.com

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Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28 at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA under the direction of Cindy Finken. The High Intensity Interval Training class (HIIT) is one of several classes available at this YMCA location. less Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28 at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA under the ... more Photo: Jacob McAdams Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28. The High Intensity Interval Training class (HIIT) is one of several classes available at this YMCA location. less Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28. The High Intensity Interval Training class (HIIT) is ... more Photo: Jacob McAdams Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28 at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA under the direction of Cindy Finken. The High Intensity Interval Training class (HIIT) is one of several classes available at this YMCA location. less Participants perform various exercises in the High Intensity Interval Training class such as squats, mountain climbers, burpees and jumping jacks on June 28 at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA under the ... more Photo: Jacob McAdams

The East Montgomery County Family YMCA has a room for cardio exercises ranging from treadmills to bikes.

The East Montgomery County Family YMCA has a room for cardio exercises ranging from treadmills to bikes.

The East Montgomery County Family YMCA has a room for cardio exercises ranging from treadmills to bikes.

The East Montgomery County Family YMCA has a room for cardio exercises ranging from treadmills to bikes.

Logan Lewis improves his upper body strength with the vertical rowing machine located at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA.

Logan Lewis improves his upper body strength with the vertical rowing machine located at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA.

Joseph Koska Jr. plays one-on-one basketball with his son, Joseph Koska III, at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA gymnasium.

Joseph Koska Jr. plays one-on-one basketball with his son, Joseph Koska III, at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA gymnasium.

Splendora YMCA offers summer programs and classes

The summer is a time for families to enjoy a number of activities and the East Montgomery County Family YMCA in Splendora has plenty to offer for both children and adults.

While the facility is small compared to other YMCA facilities, it offers much in the way of physical fitness for all age groups while children also have the benefit of taking part in a program shared with the Conroe Family YMCA group's Camp Owen.

"They're East Montgomery County kids but they're going to camp in Conroe because it's just way bigger," said Melissa Kelly of the East Montgomery County Family YMCA.

Known as the YMCA Summer Camp, children take a bus over to the Conroe location early in the morning. Once there they can enjoy a fun and safe outdoor atmosphere where they can discover what it is they're passionate about through various activities while forming healthy relationships and obtaining a sense of belonging.

"They do a lot of outside activities out there," said Kelly.

Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, archery, BB guns, working with catapults and slingshots, climbing rock walls, the alpine tower, engaging in the high ropes course, participating in team building activities, arts and crafts, bracelet making, fairy/troll house building, dance, theater, leather working and swimming.

The summer camp is for children ages 5 to 11. Registration is $35 per child. The cost for weekly sessions is $65 for facility members and $85 for program members. The sessions are Monday through Friday. Shuttles arrive at 6:30 a.m. and leave at 7:30 a.m. Pick-up from the Splendora location is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information on the Summer Camp, contact Cody Meredith at cody.meredith@ymcahouston.org or call 936-441-9622.

AEROBIC EXERCISES

The summer camp is only one of many opportunities at the East Montgomery County Family YMCA as the facility offers seven group exercise classes with each led by an instructor.

One such class is circuit training, which involves a variety workout with speed and agility drills, athletic step, running, power walking, jump rope, ab workouts and stretching. The class is held on Fridays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

The YMCA also offers cycling classes, which give participants an aerobic workout with exercise bikes that are easy on one's joints. Participants can simulate outdoor cycling with sprinting, hill climbing and other techniques or go to classes that work on the core. The workout is also adaptable.

Cycling classes are available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

PUMP UP THE FUN

Those wishing to engage in strength training can participate in Power Pump, which is a class that relies on barbells and dumbbells to help define and tone all muscle groups with low weight. Some of the classes may include cardio workouts.

"It is a weightlifting class so it's kind of what you feel comfortable doing," said Kelly. "It's just a good workout with weights."

Power Pump classes are scheduled for Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.

FEELING ZEN?

Yoga classes are also available, giving participants the ability to build a strong body, mind and spirit through various Yoga postures, breathing exercises and mind focusing techniques to increase one's balance, strength and flexibility.

Classes for Yoga are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

WORKOUTS FOR THE OLDER SET

Older participants can choose to join the Silver Sneakers class, which offers the opportunity to have fun with exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living.

"It's just an easier workout for an older crowd," said Kelly.

Participants use hand-held weights or resistance bands with a Silver Sneakers ball to provide resistance. Chairs are available if needed.

Silver Sneakers is scheduled from Monday to Friday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Younger participants are also welcome to join.

DANCE YOUR WAY TO FITNESS

Zumba dance is also available to cardio seekers, providing the fun of a cardio-Latin fusion class that gives an aerobic interval training workout in the form of dance. According to Kelly, participants will find it to be fun and engaging with easy to learn moves for a total body workout.

"They get very into it," she said.

Zumba classes are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Evening classes are held on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

GET RIPPED

The YMCA also features two special classes called Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet (RIPPED) and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).

RIPPED has its participants in workouts set to jamming music with easy-to-follow routines such as the mountain climber exercise, burpees and other routines. It is considered to be a time-efficient, one-stop body shock system that gives a total body workout.

HIIT also offers plyometric drills along with training to develop one's strength, power, abs and core.

"It's a lot of cardio and a lot of core workouts," said Kelly. "They're like drenched when they come out of there."

RIPPED classes are scheduled on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. HIIT classes are scheduled on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Both classes are considered to be for advanced members.

The gymnasium is always open when classes are not in session and provides basketball from 8 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and volleyball from 8 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For more information on the classes, membership or the facility's other offerings, call the East Montgomery County Family YMCA at 281-689-2655.

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