Health, Well-Being & Fitness

YMCA's are the largest provider and promoter of health and fitness programs and activities in more than 10,000 communities across the country. Let the La Jolla Y help you get started today.

Health, Well-Being & Fitness

Group Fitness

• Cardio/Strength
• Cycling
• Dance
• Mind/Body
• Adult Swim

Personal Fitness

• Personal Training
• Adult Swim

Healthy Lifestyles

• Certifications
• Staying Healthy
• Nutrition/Weight Management

Fitness Questions

Bree White Fitness Director
Contact at (858) 453-3483 or by email at bwhite@ymca.org

Swim Questions

Nicole Bogdanoff Aquatics Director
Contact at (858) 453-3483 or by email at nbogdanoff@ymca.org

Introduction to Fitness

Personal Wellness Center

Our PWC is a separate room designed for the new and returning exerciser. It features a full circuit of state of the art Technogym strength equipment, treadmills, recline bikes and an Upper Body Ergometer, in a separate workout area which provides a comfortable, non-intimidating environment. Wellness coaches are available at all times to provide assistance and perform appointments.

Free Weight Center

The FWC is stocked with all the free weights you need to get a full workout in. A combination of Hammerstrength Plate-Loaded machines, Cybex machines, a variety of benches, Smith Machine, Power Rack, Olympic benches, Cable Cross and dumbbells ranging from 5-100lbs.

FWC Orientations

Members who use the Free Weight Center are encouraged to take advantage of a FREE private meeting with one of our qualified instructors. Our staff will help you get familiar with the equipment and movements, as well as help design a program that will get you through your first workout. Schedule an appointment with the gym desk or speak with any of the Fitness staff.

Schedule an appointment with the gym desk or speak with any of the Fitness staff.

Cross Trainer Center

The cardio training center now has Precor AMT's, Ellipticals, Upright Bikes, Recline Bikes and Treadmills and all have personalized viewing screens which are equipped with Time Warner Cable. We have also upgraded our Technogym Equipment with new Treadmills, Upright and Recline bikes, Upper Body Ergometer, Wave Machines and Ellipticals. All Technogym gym pieces are equipped with Time Warner Cable as well as access to the internet.

CTC Orientations

Members are encouraged to take advantage of a FREE private meeting with our staff to get familiarized with our cardio equipment, strength equipment and functional fitness tools to feel comfortable working out in the CTC. The staff will show you how to use the machines correctly, utilize proper posture and lifting techniques and help you design a program that works for you.

Schedule an appointment with the gym desk or speak with any of the Fitness staff.

Fitness Consultations

During your personal fitness consultation a fitness instructor will help you identify the fitness program that best meets your needs. A health status questionnaire will be filled out to ensure the safety of all members. Your instructor will also answer your fitness questions, review your exercise options, and get you going on your fitness routine. Consultations last 15 to 30 minutes and are recommended for all new members.

This is a FREE program. Schedule an appointment at the Front Desk or speak with any of the Fitness Staff.

Fitness Orientations

Orientations to the Fitness Center are encouraged for members. An orientation is a private meeting with one of our qualified instructors who will help you get familiar with the equipment and movements, as well as help design a program that will get you through your first few workouts. Orientations are 60 minutes.

This is a FREE program. Schedule an appointment at the Front Desk or speak with any of the Fitness Staff.