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Review: E. Stanley Robbins Branch YMCA -- Florence, Alabama

Posted on Mar 1st 2010 2:15PM by Johnny Stringer
Name of Gym: E. Stanley Robbins Branch YMCA

Address: 2121 Helton Drive, Florence, Ala., 35630

Phone Number: (256) 246-9622

Web site: http://www.ymca.net/maps/profile.aspx?assn=0053&address=35630

Amenities:

Showers
Locker room
Two pools
Hot tub
Steam room
Cardio equipment
Track
Yoga studio
Kids' zone
Personal training
Group exercise classes
Basketball court
Child care (Additional charge)

Monthly Fees/Contract Information:
Membership and joining fees depend on membership. Families with two adults pay $56 per month. Single-parent families pay $47 per month. Adults pay $38 per month. Seniors pay $30. Young adults pay $22. Youth memberships are $12 per month.

Review:
The E. Stanley Robbins Branch of the YMCA in Florence, Ala., offers access to a spacious, well-equipped facility, along with an array of programs and classes designed for the personal development and well-being of all members.

This impressive facility provides equipment for cardio workouts and weight training. Each treadmill and elliptical machine is equipped with a television, and new equipment is purchased every two to three years.

One will find a walking track, basketball court, yoga room and two swimming pools. One pool is a small "leisure pool." There is also a large "recreational pool." There is also a special workout area for children called the "Kid's Zone," which enables children ages 6-12 to have fun exercising.

Personal trainers are available. About 15 fitness coaches are on staff, each of whom either has a degree or is working toward a degree in a kinesiology-related field.

This branch offers a variety of group exercise classes for all ages. There are classes for both children and adults, divided according to age and skill level, in gymnastics and karate. Additional group exercise classes include weight training courses, step classes, yoga, Pilates, spinning, Zumba and abs classes. Aquatic center classes include arthritis classes, aerobics classes and swimming lessons for ages three and up.

Youth members enjoy the opportunity to participate in soccer (both indoor and outdoor), basketball and T-Ball.

This branch also offers safe, supervised after-school care until 6 p.m. Their buses will bring the children to the facility and provide activities, snacks and tutoring. The weekly cost is $38.50 for YMCA members and $46.50 for nonmembers.

These services, and others, make the E. Stanley Robbins Branch of the YMCA a genuine asset to the community.

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