If you're having challenges starting and sticking to an activity plan, enroll in

FREE TO OUR MEMBERS
 
   

Welcome to THE COACH APPROACH™, an exercise support process designed to teach new and returning exercisers how to start and stick with their exercise programs. At no additional charge, you will be paired with a YMCA Wellness Coach who will help you work through your exercise-related challenges.
       
   

Getting Started:

Level I Program (12 weeks)

 
   

 

  Schedule you initial apppointment by calling or stopping by the Member Service Desk at either the Friars Road or Hazard Centers locations or call:

(619) 298-3576

 

  Initial Appointment

  • Health History Enrollment Forms
    Medical clearance may be necessary
    prior to getting started
  • Exercise inventory questionnaire
    Assess your feelings about exercise
  • Set long term goals and evaluate your
    progress
  • Learn about fitness activities available
    to you at your YMCA

  Follow-up Appointments

  • Meet with a Wellness Coach once a
    month (Schedule follow-up appointments at the
    Member Service Desk in lobby)
  • Establish short-term goals for each of
    your long-term goals
  • Develop an exercise plan
  • Sign a commitment to staying active
  • Complete questionnaires during each
    appointment to see your energy progress


At the end of Level 1,

reward yourself for maintaining

an active lifestyle!


Now that you’re consistently active, enroll in Level II

(see info at right)


       
 
 

The Coach Approach

Offered at Friars Road and Hazard Center

 

With the help of your Wellness Coach, you
will learn how to:

  • Kick the inactivity habit
  • Build your success as an exerciser
  • See the connection between exercise and feeling better
  • Shape your workouts around activities you enjoy
  • Stay on track even when your
    schedule throws you a curve ball

Schedule your appointment today:


Friars Road or Hazard Center:

(619) 298-3576

or stop by the
Customer Service Desk.

  
     
 

Sticking to it:

Level II Program

 

At this level, THE COACH APROACH®
evaluates how being active makes you come alive, from enhancing your energy level, reducing stress and enjoying a positive outlook.

  Follow-up Appointments

  • Every other month, meet one-on-one
    with a Wellness Coach
  • Evaluate goals
  • Revise your exercise plan as needed
  • Stay on track


YOU DID IT!

Congratulations on becoming a lifetime exerciser!


Become a mentor to someone like yourself who finds it challenging to make the time to be active!

 

This program works!

“...when a hectic work schedule threatened

my new exercise priority, my coach was

there to encourage, support, and re-focus my efforts . . ."  — Mary Kruer