EXTREME MAKEOVER - WEIGHT ROOM EDITION!

In keeping with our mission to provide a facility for developing a healthy spirit, mind and body, we have been given the unique opportunity to make exciting, positive improvements to our weight room by bringing you the latest in fitness equipment.

The existing Universal machines have effectively served our members’ strength and conditioning workouts for well over 15 years. Nationally, an upgrade of this type of stacked weight equipment is updated in gyms every 8-10 years, so we have exceeded the typical usage life. In addition, Universal is out of business, so repairs and replacement parts are no longer available.

In our commitment to address our growing needs and to move forward with the advancements in the fitness industry, we have made the proactive decision to update the weight room with the latest, state-of-the-art fitness equipment. This will also preempt the eventual breakdown of the existing equipment and the inability to put them back in service due to lack of replacement parts.

The KFYMCA Board of Directors allocated a special bequest to KFYMCA to fund this effort and also recommended the formation of an Equipment Purchasing Committee. The committee was headed by Matt Berg, Y Board Member and Cynthia McCullough, Fitness Director, with other members Rob Coulson, Maintenance Director, Janice Ventura, Health and Fitness Coordinator, and Larry Bell, YMCA member and long-time weight room patron.

Some of the key factors used in deciding what equipment would best meet the diverse needs of our members included:

  also important considerations for maintenance purposes were:

The evaluation team was given several recommended fitness manufacturers to research and test.  Through this process, the Cybex Corporation best met our criteria. Every Cybex design and manufacturing method is backed by exhaustive research in human biomechanics, sports medicine and fitness research & development.

The estimated delivery and installation of the new equipment is tentatively scheduled for the end of  May.  We will notify members as soon as the dates are confirmed. 

The YMCA will remain open for your use; programs and classes in other areas will continue as scheduled. We appreciate your patience during this exciting upgrade of your weight room. Pictures of the new equipment can be found here.