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Fox Valley YMCA Looking for Feedback on New Equipment

Some of the new gym equipment at the YMCA is integrated with technology to track and encourage workouts.

The following is from a press release issued by the Fox Valley Family YMCA:

 The Fox Valley Family YMCA is setting the pace for health and wellness technology in the Fox Valley area.

In a planned effort to offer the most cutting edge fitness concepts YMCA staff are looking into new lines of cardio and strength equipment. YMCA CEO, Andrew Bobbitt and Senior Operations Director, Stephanie Wayne recently traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to evaluate a full line of TechnoGym equipment.

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In addition, the Y currently has treadmills from Technogym, Cybex, and Lifefitness all with the latest technology for member use and feedback.  All these products offer highly integrated software that works with smart phones or email accounts to track and encourage workouts. 

The Y is looking for feedback on these products as they move to start a major expansion to the wellness center with new technology based cardio equipment and a new full line of strength equipment.  Incorporating user friendly equipment and keeping the member engaged through products that encourage health and wellbeing is important in today's busy lifestyle and the Y's plan for expansion will meet these goals. 

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These products offer members an exciting way to keep Kendall County the healthiest county in the state with equipment that is fun and engaging. 

In other exciting YMCA news, the Y is happy to announce that Jenny Miller will serve as the new Group Exercise Director for the Fox Valley Family YMCA.  Jenny has an extensive fitness background including certifications in TurboKick, Cycling, Personal Training and many other classes.  Jenny's knowledge and passion for wellness will aid in keeping the Y at the forefront of premier fitness centers in the area as well. 

To try out any of the new equipment or for more information, we invite you to call the Y at 630-552-4100 or 815-786-9998, stop by our Central Branch in Plano or our West Branch in Sandwich for a tour or visit us online atwww.foxvalleyymca.org

The Fox Valley Family YMCA is the proud to be Kendall County's largest public charity serving Illinois's healthiest county.


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