AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Body Composition is the body’s ratio of lean body mass (muscle, bones, connective tissue) compared to fat mass. Body composition measurements are a more accurate way to assess fitness and also healthy weight loss. To find this ratio we use two types of measurements.

Skin Fold:

Designed to assess the amount of adipose (fat) tissue that resides just below the skin to calculate body fat percentage. These measurements are taken from 7 points on the body. These points include: Chest, Triceps, Subscapular, Midaxillary, Suprailiac, Abdomen, and Thigh.

Girth Measurement:

Designed to assess the diameter of specific areas of the body as a way of calculating body fat percentages. Girth measurements are taken from 7 points on the body. These points include: Forearm, Biceps, Abdomen, Waist, Hip, Thigh, and Calf.

Inbody

What does your weight really represent? When you step on a scale, you can’t see how much muscle or fat you have—all you see is a number with no context. Go beyond the scale with the InBody Test, a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight in terms of muscle, fat, and water. Your comprehensive yet easy-to-understand measurements will display on an InBody Result Sheet in 15-120 seconds, depending on the model. Get results you can trust so you can reach your health and fitness goals with precision and actionable objectives.

Each month from September to April, two Workout Workshops on the same topic are offered each month at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Dahl Y in La Crosse in the Wellness Center. All are welcome regardless of where they are in their fitness journey! Although the workshop is FREE, registration is required. A more detailed description of each workshop will be published in the month of the workshop.

December: Dynamic Stretching & Activation

Are you constantly suffering from overuse injuries or interested in learning new techniques that could better your workouts? In this workshop, you will learn how to properly stretch before your workout. Additionally, you will learn how to activate large muscle groups and actually feel your muscles being contracted, especially when you add weight in the future to build strength. You will not only gather knowledge on the different types of stretching and activation with a handout and discussion, but also learn the benefits, understand how to implement, practice some, and, lastly, get a list of stretches that you can do on your own.

The information provided in these workshops is for educational purposes only, and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Along with Dahl Y Personal Trainers, the presenter for the Workout Workshops brings a wealth of experience as indicated in her bio below:

Presenter: Gretchen Newhouse, Ph.D., Dahl Y Wellness Director, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach

Gretchen’s approach to wellness encompasses a holistic perspective that ultimately empowers her clients to live life well autonomously and independently. Wellness has been a lifelong passion for her since childhood. She participated in collegiate athletics in both volleyball and basketball. After college, she pursued other wellness adventures like bicycling across the United States, running a marathon, various other running events, and outdoor adventure activities. Continuing the pursuit of learning everything wellness led her to successfully earn a Ph.D. and then teach at several universities, including the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for 16 years. Her wellness journey has not come without challenges as a former yo-yo dieter and cardio addict, then diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s: hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid) after the birth of her third child. Daily, she seeks knowledge on wellness and experiments with new workouts, nutrition, and recipes that will eventually help her clients in the future.

AGE: 10-14 YEARS OLD

In the Wellness Center we believe families should exercise together. Upon completion of this class, youth 10-11 can use the Wellness Center with their parent and those 12-13 can exercise without their parent.

This class will be offered on a one-on-one basis and is scheduled at your convenience.  Class includes a 1- hour session with a trainer.

No Personal Training consultation is needed for these sessions since this is similar to to program class in which we have the material that needs to be covered so youth are able to use the Wellness Center in a safe and effective way.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS WITH A TRAINER.

It will be more time-efficient if you are able to register and schedule yourself for training.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Take the first step in improving your health and reach your health and wellness goals with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer.

Meet with a Certified Personal Trainer at the Y to discuss if personal training is right for you.

A FREE consultation is required before starting personal training at the Y.

Consultation may be completed virtually using Google Meets, over the phone, or in-person if it fits in schedules.  Please confirm with your trainer how you are meeting.

After you sign up, you may schedule your own consultation by selecting the scheduling tab on your member profile and clicking + Add a new appointment

Before the first training session the Personal Training Agreement form needs to be completed, here is the link for that.

https://app.hellosign.com/s/3RmkS5nm

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Our knowledgeable personal trainers are here to make a positive impact on your health and fitness goals. Building an open and honest relationship with a trainer in a supportive environment can help you become a motivated, driven health seeker.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

You can train together with one of your friends or family members to make an impact on your health and fitness. Our personal trainers are eager to help both of you reach your wellness goals so that you can build a positive outlook on your health.  Sessions may occur in Fitness Studio B (Dahl) or Fitness Studio C (Houser).

Selling instructions: This is for Personal Training for 2 members together.  Each member in the team purchases 1- $25.00 session for the 1 hour of duo training.

Each member in the duo must have sessions.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

You can train together with three for more of your friends and family to make an impact on your health and fitness. Our personal trainers are eager to help you and your friends and family with your wellness goals so you can build a positive outlook on your health together.

Selling instructions: This is for Personal Training groups of 3 or more members.  Each member in the team purchases 1- $15.00 session for the 1 hour of team training.

Each member in the team must have sessions.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Our knowledgeable personal trainers are here to make a positive impact on your health and fitness goals.  Building an open and honest relationship with a trainer in a supportive environment can help you become a motivated, driven health seeker.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.

AGE: 12-14+ YEARS OLD

Development through positive coaching is how we coach youth to use the equipment in the Wellness Center.

When we encourage youth to exercise safely, we help build a healthier community. Completion of the class allows youth ages 12-13 to use the Wellness Center.

This class will be offered on a one-on-one basis and is scheduled at your convenience. The class includes a -1 hour session with a certified personal trainer.

No Personal Training consultation is needed for these sessions since this is similar to program class in which we have the material that needs to be covered so youth are able to use the Wellness Center in a safe and effective way.

AGE: 10 + YEARS OLD

Do you ever feel stuck in a rut because you don’t see any improvements in your health and fitness? One of our trainers will provide a measure of your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility to help keep you committed to your goals.

4 session package for new members only

This package can only be purchased once by each member.

Members who are purchasing Personal Training for the first time must complete a FREE Personal Training Consultation to meet with a potential trainer to discuss goals and make sure it’s a good fit for both parties.