AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Body Composition is the body’s ratio of lean body mass (muscle, bones, connective tissue) compared to fat mass. Body composition measurements are a more accurate way to assess fitness and also healthy weight loss. To find this ratio we use two types of measurements.

Skin Fold:

Designed to assess the amount of adipose (fat) tissue that resides just below the skin to calculate body fat percentage. These measurements are taken from 7 points on the body. These points include: Chest, Triceps, Subscapular, Midaxillary, Suprailiac, Abdomen, and Thigh.

Girth Measurement:

Designed to assess the diameter of specific areas of the body as a way of calculating body fat percentages. Girth measurements are taken from 7 points on the body. These points include: Forearm, Biceps, Abdomen, Waist, Hip, Thigh, and Calf.

Inbody

What does your weight really represent? When you step on a scale, you can’t see how much muscle or fat you have—all you see is a number with no context. Go beyond the scale with the InBody Test, a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight in terms of muscle, fat, and water. Your comprehensive yet easy-to-understand measurements will display on an InBody Result Sheet in 15-120 seconds, depending on the model. Get results you can trust so you can reach your health and fitness goals with precision and actionable objectives.

In this Wellness Retreat on Friday, May 10 from 9am-3pm, you will receive the opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and soul with a community of others. Throughout the retreat, you will be guided by a variety of Y leaders with expertise in nutrition, fitness, mental health, gardening, art, etc. Their holistic and balanced approach will assist you with getting the most out of your retreat experience along with creative handouts to guide your wellness journey after the retreat. Coffee, snacks, and a light lunch will be served. For questions or more information, please contact the two facilitators who will assist you throughout the entire retreat:

Gretchen Newhouse, Ph.D., Dahl Y Wellness Director, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach

My approach to wellness encompasses a holistic perspective that ultimately empowers my clients to live life well autonomously and independently. Wellness has been a lifelong passion since childhood. I participated in collegiate athletics in both volleyball and basketball. After college, I pursued other wellness adventures like bicycling across the United States, running a marathon, various other running events, and outdoor adventure activities. Continuing the pursuit of learning everything wellness led me to successfully earn a Ph.D. and then teach at several universities, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for 16 years. My wellness journey has not come without challenges as a former yo-yo dieter and cardio addict, then diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s: hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid) after the birth of my third child. Daily, I seek knowledge on wellness and experiment with new workouts, nutrition, and recipes that will eventually help my clients in the future.

Laurie Nelson RN, Food Forest Coordinator

Laurie was hired as the Food Forest Coordinator, at the La Crosse YMCA, in June 2023. She has had her hands in a garden since she was a child. She grows her own vegetables, fruit, and flowers and has been focused on healthy eating and exercise for many years. She is a veteran nurse of 30 years working in critical access hospitals and running a cardiac rehab unit. She spent many years working with high-risk teens and families. Laurie is also an artist and has recently expanded into textiles and specifically dying natural textiles with leaves and flowers. She grew up on a farm and later ran her own cattle ranch and understands the closer your food source is to the dirt the better it is for you. She believes in grounding in nature to improve your mental health.

The information provided in these workshops is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

AGE: 10-14 YEARS OLD

In the Wellness Center we believe families should exercise together. Upon completion of this class, youth 10-11 can use the Wellness Center with their parent and those 12-13 can exercise without their parent.

This class will be offered on a one-on-one basis and is scheduled at your convenience.  Class includes a 1- hour session with a trainer.

No Personal Training consultation is needed for these sessions since this is similar to to program class in which we have the material that needs to be covered so youth are able to use the Wellness Center in a safe and effective way.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS WITH A TRAINER.

It will be more time-efficient if you are able to register and schedule yourself for training.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Take the first step in improving your health and reach your health and wellness goals with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer.

Meet with a Certified Personal Trainer at the Y to discuss if personal training is right for you.

A FREE consultation is required before starting personal training at the Y.

Consultation may be completed virtually using Google Meets, over the phone, or in-person if it fits in schedules.  Please confirm with your trainer how you are meeting.

After you sign up, you may schedule your own consultation by selecting the scheduling tab on your member profile and clicking + Add a new appointment

Before the first training session the Personal Training Agreement form needs to be completed, here is the link for that.

https://app.hellosign.com/s/3RmkS5nm

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Our knowledgeable personal trainers are here to make a positive impact on your health and fitness goals. Building an open and honest relationship with a trainer in a supportive environment can help you become a motivated, driven health seeker.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

You can train together with one of your friends or family members to make an impact on your health and fitness. Our personal trainers are eager to help both of you reach your wellness goals so that you can build a positive outlook on your health.  Sessions may occur in Fitness Studio B (Dahl) or Fitness Studio C (Houser).

Selling instructions: This is for Personal Training for 2 members together.  Each member in the team purchases 1- $25.00 session for the 1 hour of duo training.

Each member in the duo must have sessions.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

You can train together with three for more of your friends and family to make an impact on your health and fitness. Our personal trainers are eager to help you and your friends and family with your wellness goals so you can build a positive outlook on your health together.

Selling instructions: This is for Personal Training groups of 3 or more members.  Each member in the team purchases 1- $15.00 session for the 1 hour of team training.

Each member in the team must have sessions.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Our knowledgeable personal trainers are here to make a positive impact on your health and fitness goals.  Building an open and honest relationship with a trainer in a supportive environment can help you become a motivated, driven health seeker.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 12-14+ YEARS OLD

Development through positive coaching is how we coach youth to use the equipment in the Wellness Center.

When we encourage youth to exercise safely, we help build a healthier community. Completion of the class allows youth ages 12-13 to use the Wellness Center.

This class will be offered on a one-on-one basis and is scheduled at your convenience. The class includes a -1 hour session with a certified personal trainer.

No Personal Training consultation is needed for these sessions since this is similar to program class in which we have the material that needs to be covered so youth are able to use the Wellness Center in a safe and effective way.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Do you ever feel stuck in a rut because you don’t see any improvements in your health and fitness? One of our trainers will provide a measure of your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility to help keep you committed to your goals.

4 session package for new members only

This package can only be purchased once by each member.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.