Have you heard about all the great things going on at Y Specialty Fitness?
In June of this year, the former FoxCare Fitness was going to close its doors. The members of the facility were rightfully upset by this decision and did not hide their dissatisfaction. That is when the Oneonta Family YMCA entered into a new collaboration with the Bassett Healthcare Network. On June 5, Y Specialty Fitness became a reality and we have been focused on building a strong and healthy community since.
Y Specialty Fitness is the area’s premier adult fitness facility and is at 1 Foxcare Drive in Oneonta. Here you will find a fun and welcoming exercise environment and community designed to help you gain personal strength, endurance and confidence. Our wellness vision is to encourage people of all activity levels to come workout and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
Once inside the facility, you will find a large and spacious open floor containing all your fitness equipment favorites such as cardio, weights, cross training, a fitness studio and two pools. Both the lap pool and popular therapy pool have recently undergone improvement projects provided by the Bassett Healthcare Network.
One of the many ways Y Specialty Fitness supports its members in achieving their health and wellness goals is through group exercise programs. When Y Specialty Fitness first opened, there were only nine fitness classes scheduled. We are proud to say that we now offer 22 group fitness options, something for everyone, with new programming coming soon. Our classes include strength and conditioning, cycling, high fitness, beat boxing, yoga, tai chi and much more.
In addition to our land-based wellness classes we have water aerobics, swim clinics and adult swim lessons. Both our land and aquatic classes are facilitated by our professional certified staff, leading class formats that deliver a fun and effective exercise experience in a supportive group setting that can be tailored to your specific needs. If you are looking for a more personalized program, we also have several personal trainers available for those of you who enjoy that one-on-one type of experience. All of our Y Wellness programs evolve with the latest trends in exercise to keep you motivated and moving.
In addition to our great fitness offerings, we collaborate with the local Veterans Affairs office (located in the Foxcare facility) to offer a discounted membership and with Bassett Healthcare Network to offer the “Power to Survive” cancer program. Both of these programs offer full facility usage.
The Oneonta Family YMCA has been serving Oneonta and the surrounding three-county area since 1883. We currently operate from six locations to offer something for everyone. This includes Preschool/UPK, senior focused programs, Toddler Time and family friendly programming for all ages. Our Ford Avenue facility offers youth activities such as swimming and gymnastics lessons. Both our swimming and gymnastics programs offer competitive team opportunities. Additionally, we offer Red Cross certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, AED and BLS.
Interested in learning more? Visit our website at www.oneontaymca.org
In the 24 years that I have been with the Oneonta Family YMCA, we have continued to evolve and collaborate with our community partners with a vision of creating a healthy and vibrant community. Our partnership with Bassett Healthcare Network is a great example of how working together can create positive impact.
The Y is here for you and together we will build strong kids, strong families and a strong community.