Special New Member Offer: Free Wellness Roadmap
A perk to becoming a YMCA of Central Ohio member: you can now enjoy a customized planning experience like no other - for $0!
With the Wellness Roadmap program, you’ll be guided by one of our Y experts to select your paths of interest and create your own personalized Wellness Roadmap. This customized guide will lead to a healthier, happier YOU while CRUSHING your goals!
Wellness Roadmaps will be developed in partnership with our team of Wellness Experts, who are happy to adapt your selected path to reflect an individual or a family focus.
When you complete a request, you can customize your Wellness Roadmap by choosing one of our six paths that best aligns with your goals and interests.
1. Wellness Coaching / Health Maintenance
This appointment focuses on holistic health strategies, helping you set and achieve personal wellness goals. Topics may include all dimensions of wellness — including but not limited to nutrition, stress management, sleep and overall lifestyle adjustments.
What to Expect
- Exploration & goal-setting.
- Discovery of new techniques to facilitate success.
- Learning how to leverage YMCA resources to support positive behavior change.
- Progress touch points.
Ideal For
Anyone looking to improve overall health & well-being and create sustainable lifestyle changes.
2. Weight Management/Strength Building
This pathway is tailored for individuals seeking to lose weight and build strength. Appointment includes up to a 12-week program design paired with general nutritional guidance.
What to Expect
- Education on program design principles and workout tracking (paper & digital).
- Nutrition tools and guidance, including caloric intake recommendations and logging.
- Build up to a 12-week program reflective of goals, preferences and abilities.
Ideal For
Individuals focused on weight management and increasing physical strength.
3. Y- Orientation
New to the YMCA? This orientation session will familiarize you with our facilities, equipment and available programs, ensuring you feel confident and comfortable during your visits.
What to Expect
- Personalized facility tour and equipment demonstrations.
- Overview of classes and programs.
- Introduction to YMCA staff and resources.
Ideal For
New members or those looking to re-engage with YMCA offerings.
4. Group Fitness 101
Dive into the world of group fitness! This session introduces various group classes at the YMCA, providing insights into our multiple formats and the benefits of each one.
What to Expect
- Personalized class recommendations & introductions to YMCA Instructors.
- How to reserve and manage schedules through YMCA360.
- Walk through of spaces and typical equipment used.
- Guidance on how to participate effectively.
- Tips for maximizing group fitness experiences (i.e. early arrival, practicing virtual at home).
- Form review for standard exercises.
Ideal For
Individuals who are interested in exploring group workouts and enhancing their fitness through social engagement.
5. Recovery, Re-entry and Mobility
Designed for those recovering from injury or looking to enhance mobility, this appointment focuses on safe practices to regain strength and flexibility based on your season of life and/or physical activity recommendations from your medical team.
What to Expect
- Deeper review of medical history, exercise experience, and goals.
- Mobility assessments and exercises.
- Strategies for safe re-entry into fitness routines.
Ideal For
Individuals recovering from injuries or those wanting to improve mobility and prevent future injuries through improved form/technique.
6. Personal Training Consultation
This path is specifically for those who want to work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer to conduct assessments and develop a more customized, longer-term plan tailored to their goals and/or performance outcomes.
What to Expect
- Overview of the YMCA’s Personal Training Program benefits and rates.
- A deeper review of medical history and waivers.
- Discussion of personal goals, desired timeline, prior successes and potential barriers.
- Conduct an initial fitness assessment.
- Recommend a timeline to achieve goals & frequency of trainer sessions.
Ideal For
Anyone seeking personalized guidance and a structured approach to their fitness journey, including ongoing accountability and direct instruction.
7. Social Well-Being Consultation
NEW! Available at our Reynoldsburg location only*
This path is designed for individuals seeking opportunities to strengthen their overall well-being through social connection, community engagement, and access to supportive services. These offerings fall under the YMCA’s Social Responsibility focus area and are available to both members and non-members of YMCA Community Centers.
What to Expect
- Overview of the YMCA’s Social Well-Being services, including available community resources and partner programs.
- Discussion of individual interests and needs (e.g., housing stability, employment support, mentoring, kindergarten readiness, volunteerism, community involvement).
- Individual outreach and introduction from a YMCA representative who will provide personalized follow-up and connection to appropriate programs or partners.
- If eligible, a direct connection (“warm handoff”) to program staff who will review next steps and enrollment details.
- Continued support to encourage engagement and connection to YMCA and community resources.
Ideal For
Anyone looking to build a stronger sense of belonging, connect with others, or access supportive services that promote overall stability and well-being, whether they are current YMCA members or new to our community centers.
Request Your Free Wellness Roadmap
Getting started is as simple as filling out the request form using the button below!