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Adult Health & Fitness
We offer a variety of health and fitness classes and sports programs to help motivate and inspire the Greenwich community. With a diverse range of adult fitness classes to accommodate all ages and fitness levels, our health and fitness program has something for everyone.
Whether you’re interested in group exercise or personal training sessions to help you achieve a fitness goal, or simply looking to unwind with a yoga class, our facility is sure to have a program to meet your needs.
Drop-in Fees:
Facility Day Pass (required to enjoy all YWCA activities):
- $20 Affiliate Members
- $40 Non-Members
- Full Members receive 3 complimentary passes per calendar year and may purchase an additional
3 passes for $15 each per calendar year.
Contact Member Services for details at 203-869-6501
Fitness Center
With a fully equipped Fitness Center, spinning studio, indoor pool, yoga studio, and gymnasium, our facility allows our guests to explore a variety of fitness classes in a warm, positive, and inclusive setting that allows you to relax and focus on your workout.
- Clean and modern locker rooms include showers and a sauna in the women's room
- Experienced personal trainers available
- A central Greenwich location with ample parking
- Open 15 hours a day to fit busy schedules
For additional program information and questions, contact Kyle Wirtz at 203-869-6501, ext. 131 or send him an email.
Group Exercise Classes
Working out with others is a great way to stay motivated and have fun while reaching your fitness goals! Whether you're looking to unwind, improve your balance, strength, or master a specific skill or sport, our group fitness classes are exactly what you have been looking for. Our certified fitness instructors help members with proper form to enhance their skills, while also motivating you to meet your personal goals.
Choose from a variety of classes, including:
- Adult Ballet– Open to Adults of all ages. Classes are taught using classical ballet technique and terminology. Focus on improvement of core strength, balance, alignment, coordination, flexibility, and movement quality. Classes are 90 minutes, divided into 15 min on the floor for core exercises, 45min at the barre, and 30 min of center work where participants can master dancing ballet combinations including jumps and turns. It is recommended that students have an understanding of basic ballet technique. Attire: leotard and tights or comfortable and easy to move in clothes. Ballet slippers are strongly recommended.
- Barre – A highly focused, low impact, total body workout that connects mind and body to create lean muscle.
- Barre and Core – A class that combines the strength and toning components of Barre along with extra focus on core work.
- Core Strength – Classes are designed to improve core control and strength.
- Fundamental Strength – A weights-based class that focuses on total body strength, as well as mobility.
- H.I.I.T – High Intensity Interval Training combines strength and aerobic elements in a circuit format using only body weight.
- Kettlebells– Utilize kettlebell weights in a multitude of strength movements. Kettlebells are designed to involve the core more than traditional dumbbells due to their weight distribution.
- Spin – Gain strength, build endurance, and tone your lower body by cycling through a series of non-impact movements driven by music. Performed on stationary bikes with adjustable resistance.
- Spin & Sculpt– A traditional spinning class followed by 15 minutes of weight training focused on upper body sculpting and toning using hand weights and resistance bands.
- Strength with Dumbbells– Challenge yourself with total body resistance based circuits to build strength and muscle.
- Stretch - Designed to use both static and dynamic movements to improve individual mobility.
- TABATA– A high-intensity interval training that consists of eight sets of fast-paced exercises each performed for 20 seconds interspersed with a brief rest of 10 seconds.
Classes Dedicated to Seniors
- Balance and Strength – Balance and strength go hand in hand. Learn why and how to improve both in this class dedicated to our seniors.
- Boutelle – Designed to improve posture, body alignment, flexibility, and muscle tone using strength movements set to live piano music..
- Stretch & Restore - Beginning Hatha yoga practice for seniors. Balances body & mind by combining breath, body alignment and awareness while focusing on strength, flexibility, and relaxation.
- Stretch & Strength – A class designed for seniors utilizing bands, weights, and body weight to improve strength and mobility.
- Weight & Core – Develop total body strength and core engagement in this resistance training class dedicated to our seniors.
Yoga
Several yoga classes to help you find your inner nirvana:
Yoga – Embrace your day with a yoga practice to gain flexibility, strength, balance, and sensitivity in mind, body, and spirit. Mixed level class that uses props to help correct alignment, adjust positioning, and support us in the different postures.
Yoga for Beginners – A foundational introduction to the practice of yoga, focusing on proper alignment, basic poses, and breathing techniques.
Financial Aid is available for qualifying applicants.
For additional program information and questions, contact Kyle Wirtz at 203-869-6501, ext. 131 or send him an email.
Personal Training
Achieve your personal best with YWCA trainers.
Meet Our Staff
Sue Cavataro
Sue joined the YWCA Greenwich staff in 2003. Since then, she has worked as a personal trainer, spin instructor and with the YWCA Dolphins’ swim team as a strength and conditioning coach. A twenty-five year fitness veteran, Sue earned her Masters in Exercise Physiology at Adelphi University. Sue completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY-Cortland, where she majored in Physical Education and competed on the school’s volleyball team. Outside of her work, Sue competes in half-marathons and triathlons.
Shree Mickelson
Shree specializes in personal training and group exercise at the YW. She trained at the American Council of Exercise, where she also earned her personal training certificate. Shree, a certified Hatha Yoga teacher, often incorporates Yoga methods into her client’s workouts. Understanding the link between physical activity, health and well-being, Shree is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles by providing safe exercise programs that meet her clients’ fitness goals. She is a certified EMT and volunteer with Greenwich Emergency Medical Services.
Leandra Morris
Leandra joined the YWCA fitness team in September of 2024. Leandra is a certified personal trainer through the World Instructor Training Schools as well as a certifies group exercise instructor through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Leandra has experience working with populations of all ages specializing in adult fitness. She is a certified TRX group instructor and holds her CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross. In addition to training members one on one, Leandra also instructs group exercise classes.
Saúl Olivares
Saúl has been part of the YWCA community since 2019, bringing both passion and professionalism to his role as a certified personal trainer. A Greenwich native, Saúl holds an associate degree in Exercise Science from Norwalk Community College and is certified through NASM. He takes an individualized, evidence-based approach to training, helping clients of all ages build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits. In addition to his work in the fitness center, Saúl is also a swim coach for the Greenwich Dolphins Swim Team, where he applies his coaching skills to help young athletes improve both in and out of the water.
Brendan Stote
Brendan joined the YWCA staff in 2009 after earning his personal training license through Expert Rating. Brendan got started in fitness at age eight as a student of the martial arts. Brendan implements a combination of weight training and aerobics to help his clients, ranging from NFL players to senior citizens, reach their highest potential. When he is not working with his clients, Brendan trains extensively for martial arts and power-lifting competitions. His honors include becoming the youngest inductee to the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2006. Brendan also holds state, national and multiple world records for power-lifting in the 308-lb division. His diverse fitness background has made Brendan passionate about helping clients of all sizes, ages and athletic abilities.
Kyle Wirtz
Director of Health and Fitness for YWCA Greenwich
Kyle has more than 15 years experience in the field of health and wellness and sports management. Kyle is CPR/AED certified through the American Heart Association and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition to providing personal training for clients, Kyle is responsible for all youth gymnastics, dance, golf, tennis programs and the new YWCA Greenwich baseball team. Kyle is also responsible for the fitness center and group exercise classes, and oversees the badminton club.
Full Members Only
- 1 session: $95
- 8 sessions: $745
- 12 sessions: $1105
- 24 sessions: $2150
Available for purchase at the member services desk.
The YWCA is now offering Stretching And Flexibility Therapy. It implements a combination of Static, Ballistic, Dynamic and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Stretching. A relaxing approached to reset the nervous system. This practice can include Heat and Red Light Therapy.
Red Light Therapy has been shown to reduce inflammation, stimulates mitochondria, and speeds up muscle recovery. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique utilized to improve muscle elasticity and has shown to have positive effects on active and passive range of motions. Static stretching has a relaxing elongation on muscles, which increases range of motion and decreases musculotendinous stiffness and also reduces the risk of acute muscle strain injuries. Dynamic stretching involves making active movements that stretch the movements to their full range of motion.
- One Hour $95
- 8 one hour sessions: $745
- 12 one hour sessions: $1,105
- 24 one hour sessions: $2,150
Financial Aid is available for qualifying applicants.
For additional program information and questions, contact Kyle Wirtz at 203-869-6501, ext. 131 or send him an email.
Pickleball
Be a part of the newest fitness craze: Pickleball. Pickleball is a fun sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Our indoor courts, newly constructed of a poured rubber surface, are perfect for pickleball and easy on knees and ankles! YWCA Greenwich offers open play for experienced players as well as supervised/instructional play with Pickleball Director Betsy Underhill.
For outdoor enthusiasts, YWCA Greenwich has four outdoor courts available with a reservation throughout the year.
To reserve a court, please contact Member Services at 203.869.6501 ext. 100.
Pickleball Clinics
YWCA Greenwich is offering pickleball clinics this June and July, ages 18 and up! These two 4-week sessions will be held on Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7 PM. The June session will be for beginners and the July session will be for intermediate players. For more information and to register, click here.
- Pickleball is included with Full Memberships.
- Affiliate members can purchase a single-day pass or a day pass package.
- For additional program information and questions, contact Kyle Wirtz at 203-869-6501, ext. 131 or, email to k.wirtz@ywcagreenwich.org.
Badminton
Play this timeless and exciting game that requires aerobic stamina, agility, explosive strength, speed, and precision.
Badminton runs all year. Included in Full Membership.
Please reference our Group Exercise Schedule for days and times.
For additional program information and questions, contact Kyle Wirtz via k.wirtz@ywcagreenwich.org
