YMCAs are collectively the largest provider and promoter of health and wellness programs, active in more than 10,000 communities across the country. Locally, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads has been voted the leader in this field. This can be attributed to the YMCA's continued commitment to offering high quality, cutting-edge programs, instruction and equipment.

• FitQuest: This 12-week personalized fitness program, included in YMCA membership, is designed to meet your specific fitness needs. Our trained FitQuest Coaches will teach, guide, motivate and give you the personal attention you need to successfully reach your goals. Sign up for FitQuest at the Member Services desk.
• Y-Change: A new 6-week program designed to help you meet your personal fitness goals. We'll help you embrace a lifestyle of good habits, regular exercise and the joyfulness of fellowship offered by our programs.
• Personal Training: Personal Trainers can make the difference in your fitness program. They educate you about proper form and technique to make your workout safe and effective. Your trainer will design an individualized program to meet your specific needs and work with you during each workout. YMCA trainers are knowledgeable about exercise science and work with people of all ages and fitness levels to help them accomplish their short and long term fitness goals. Initial consultation provided at no charge. Sessions are 50-60 minutes in length and are scheduled at the convenience of the member and trainer.
• Group Exercise
• Advanced Fitness Programs
• Water Exercise
• Starter Classes: Whether you're just getting started or just trying to get back in shape again, our Starter Classes will help ease your transition into a healthy fitness routine! Research shows that people who go from a sedentary lifestyle to one which includes moderate amounts of physical activity receive the most health benefits from exercise. It's important to start out slowly if you've been inactive for a long period of time, and our new 20-, 30- and 45-minute starter clases provide you a great way to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
• Interactive Zone: The YMCA takes working out to the next level. Step into a virtual world of fitness in the Interactive Zone. Youth can play video games with friends while being engaged in physical activity on NEW Expresso bikes. Families can race one another, pedaling side by side, while following a visual of their course. Or, check out the NEW Xerdance, which provides the perfect platform for individuals or groups to perform dance steps in unison with the onscreen instruction. At the YMCA, getting fit has never been so fun!
• S.P.A.R.K.: Building strong bodies is part of the YMCA’s history. Strong bodies live longer! Strong bodies have organs that are healthy and work better! The YMCA offers S.P.A.R.K. (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids), a fun program addition dedicated to improving the quantity and quality of physical activity for children, to help counter our nation’s growing epidemic of childhood obesity.
• Group Cycling
• Pilates/Yoga
• Martial Arts Classes
• Health education seminars and classes
• Dance Classes
• Massage Therapy