MATTOON — The YMCA announces the return of their Group Fitness Sampler on Jan. 9.
The Group Fitness Sampler is a free event that allows members and non-members to experience group fitness classes at the YMCA through short 20-minute sessions.
“We know that attending a 60-minute group fitness class can be intimidating regardless of your fitness level,” Alex Swango, YMCA group fitness coordinator said. “The Group Fitness Sampler allows people to experience new formats and environments that could be the key to helping them reach their fitness goals without committing to a longer class.”
Nearly two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and only 23 percent of Americans get enough exercise. According to YMCA Wellness Director Emily Hayden, it’s important to build the frequency of exercise before you build the intensity of your workout.
“People are much more likely to stick with an exercise program if they enjoy their workouts,” Hayden said. “With the variety of group fitness classes at the Y, we think everyone can find something they like.”
Studies show that feeling like you’re part of a team can actually increase your motivation and push you to work harder. Attending a class, especially with friends, can add a level of accountability that will keep you motivated even during the colder months when you are tempted to stay curled up in bed.
Group Fitness Samplers will be held from 1-3, p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9, at both the Mattoon and Toledo YMCA locations. Class offerings will include cycling, full body circuit, BODYPUMP, Zumba Gold Country, Yoga, TRX, Drum Fitness, and more.
Full schedules and more information is available at www.mattoonymca.org or in the Mattoon Area Family YMCA app.
PHOTOS: A look back at Mattoon businesses through the years
Mattoon Area Educational Extension Center
1965: The school is housed in the former Humble Oil Co. building on Route 45 on the south side of Mattoon.
General Electric Co.
1950: Proof that flash photography has become a national hobby is the Mattoon plant of the General Electric Co. which manufactures flash bulbs almost exclusively. A few incandescent or regular light bulbs in larger wattages are made here also.
Ellen Kay’s
1989: Pat and Rodney Williamson are ready to dine. Owner Leonard Losch looks on at Ellen Kay’s.
East Rudy Place
1992: A bicyclist pedals along East Rudy Street where a row of new duplexes were built, next to a subsidized housing project.
E. Rudy Place
1992: A group of children wait in line to challenge the winner to a game of tether ball at the E. Rudy Street housing project.
Downtown Aerial
1985: aerial view of downtown Mattoon.
Douglas Nursing Center
1977: Acquisition of the Douglas Nursing Center will complete another phase in Wesley Tower’s total care package.
Consolidated Telemarketing Association (CTA)
1991: The CTA office is carpeted, air conditioned, well-lit and features work stations designed around employee needs. Telemarketers generated $435 billion in sales last year. For each customer who says yes, 99 say no.
Central Illinois Public Service (CIPS)
1959: The Eastern Division of the CIPS is completing a move into the new building in Mattoon. The structure has 36 offices and 23,000 square feet of office space.
Burtschi
1988: Burtschi is the first store in Illinois south of Springfield to offer Hummel figurines.
Blaw-Knox
1963: A new line of paving equipment is exhibited by the Mattoon Blaw Knox plant at the Construction Equipment Exposition and Road Show, Chicago.
Anaconda
1959: In an effort to better serve the growing needs of the Midwest, Southwest and Far West market for flexible metal hose and tubing the American Brass Co. built its American Metal Hose Division plant in Mattoon.
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