
SPECIALTY FITNESS
PROGRAMS
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is proud to offer a variety of specialty fitness programs committed to helping individuals maintain or work towards a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social ties. We encourage everyone to grow in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Our adult offerings are constantly being updated and added to this page. Check back frequently to see what new offerings are coming your way.
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15 Days to Sleigh Holiday Fitness Challenge
Eau Claire Downtown YMCA & Chippewa Falls YMCA
Join our 15 Days to Sleigh Challenge to have some fun while focusing on fitness before Christmas AND earn some cool prizes! The challenge is simple, earn points by working out. Everyone who registers will earn a YMCA ugly Christmas crew neck sweatshirt. The top three point earners will win extra prizes. Challengers points will be tracked in the Cardio Room! Check-in with the Wellness Desk to start tracking. Remember, honesty is a YMCA Core Value!
HOW TO EARN POINTS:
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30 minutes of Cardio - 1 point
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30 minutes of Weights - 1 point
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Attend YMCA Group Exercise Class - 2 points per class
WHEN: This challenge will begin on December 6 and run through December 20 - That’s 15 DAYS to SLEIGH!
COST: $25 - YMCA Members Only
All registrants will earn this awesome sweatshirt!
AGES: 12-112 years
10 challengers needed, registration is required. Registration deadline is December 6.
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Discover the Power of Red Light Therapy
Chippewa Falls YMCA
Join Carolyn Thomas in an enlightening discussion on the benefits and science behind Red Light Therapy. Learn how this technology can enhance your health & well being.
Date: January 18, 2024
Time: 11:00-11:45 AM
Location: Chippewa Falls YMCA yoga studio
No registration required
YMCA members only
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Idle Ironman
Eau Claire Downtown YMCA & Chippewa Falls YMCA
DATE: January 1-31, 2024
LOCATION: Virtual
COST: $20 Members | $25 Non-Members
AGE:12 years and older
RACES: 2.4 Mile Run, 112 Mile Bike, 26.2 Mile Swim
RACE SWAG: Shirt & $10 discount on YMCA PWD Races

MyZone - Chippewa Falls YMCA
It's time to SWITCH things up! The Chippewa Falls YMCA is excited to introduce you to Myzone Fitness!
WHAT IS MYZONE?
Myzone is a wearable fitness monitor and online social platform that shows and rewards EFFORT when you work out. It displays real time heart rate, calories and intensity with five color coded personalized zones and has a simple rewards-based metric called MEPs (Myzone Effort Points) that align with the WHO guidelines for physical activity.



YMCA360 (Virtual)
Bring the Y to you, wherever you are. Whether it's a current Y favorite or something new to you, Y360 matches your lifestyle with a growing library of online videos for you and your family. Livestreams and on-demand classes/content are available free for current YMCA Members.
Water Exercise
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley offers group exercise classes on land as well as in the water. Each week, several group exercise water classes are held at the Y's two membership locations. These water classes are included with your Y membership! Click below to learn more about what is offered at each branch.
Complimentary Wellness Consultation
Free to all YMCA members! Meet with a wellness professional to determine your fitness goals, receive SMART goal-based assessments, and then be provided individual recommendations on how to best use your YMCA membership to reach your goals. Body composition testing, heart rate, blood pressure, functional movement screening, flexibility, strength, endurance, and performance testing can all be measured followed by a complimentary personal training session customized to your best course of action. To schedule your consultation please click below.