Fitness at the YMCA
One of the more popular programs at the West Suburban YMCA is the TRX Suspension Training Class that is offered is a great way for members to take advantage of their own fitness by participating in this resistance training. TRX Suspension equipment consists of bands that can be used for several different bodyweight workouts including Pushups, Pullups, Inverted Rows, and more. The workout is made based on the type of results that people would like to have whether it be to just lose weight or go through a rehabilitation process for an injury. There are many other programs that the YMCA offers as well to get people as active as possible such as swimming classes, group cardio, basketball leagues, and more. This YMCA does a very good job of inviting its members in all the activities available to them.
Basketball at the Ymca
This specific YMCA is involved in a lot of basketball. There are several basketball leagues that run during each season, and the members enjoy the friendly competition. After school hours and in the early evenings there are usually a ton of people at open gym at the Y. The people there range from kids in the afterschool program to adults lacing up for the competitive Men's league. Most people just enjoy the freedom of shooting around, and playing pickup games with all the players around.