At the Summit Area YMCA, we believe true well-being encompasses mind and body. Our comprehensive Health & Wellness programs are designed to empower individuals of all ages and fitness levels on their journey to a healthier lifestyle. From state-of-the-art fitness centers and diverse group exercise classes to personalized training and nutrition guidance, we provide the resources and support you need to achieve your personal best and foster a vibrant, balanced life.
1. Understand the purpose of dinking and speeding the ball up
2. Review court positioning, ready position, grip, contact point, paddle tracking, and swing
3. Proper dinking footwork, and partner movement
4. Dinking targets/location and strategy based on balls received
5. Leveraging the dink volley & benefits
6. Adding spin to your dinks
7. Understanding the right time to speed the ball up & where
8. Anticipating a "speed-up", signs & ways to disguise intent
9. Dinking/speed-up games/drill
SUNDAY 1/18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MEMBERS: $35/NON-MEMBERS: $45
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1. Understanding the need for a strong backhand drive
2. When to drive vs. drop the ball
3. Footwork for backhand drives
4. Proper technique and adding power to your backhand drive
5. Pros and cons of the two-handed ("twoey") backhand
6. Movement after the shot - based on shot placement
7. Backhand drive drills
SUNDAY 12/7
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MEMBERS: $35/NON-MEMBERS: $45
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SUNDAY 1/4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MEMBERS: $35/NON-MEMBERS: $45
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1. Understanding the importance of fast-hands and how to anticipate a battle
2. Stance and ready paddle positioning
3. Understanding the "triangle principle"
4. Letting out balls go
5. Fast hand drills
6. Group fast-hands competition
SUNDAY 1/11
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MEMBERS: $35/NON-MEMBERS: $45
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1. Understanding the importance of a strong serve in today's game
2. Understanding the pros & cons of the "drop serve" and the "volley serve"
3. Strategy and targeting your for serves
4. Options to drive more power/speed and less height on your serves
5. Ways to adjust depth on serves to improve consistency & reduce "out-balls"
6. Adding spin to your serve
7. Other ways to make your serve less predictable
8. Serve & return drills
SUNDAY 1/25
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
MEMBERS: $35/NON-MEMBERS: $45
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A science-based exercise program that caters to improving Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms and specific exercises that help restore lost function. Our exercise class incorporates the newest research principles of forced exercise, aerobic training and dissociated movements to retrain or optimize function for people with PD and other balance or movement disorders.
DAY: Friday
TIME: 1:15 – 2:15 PM
LOCATION: Gymnasium
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A free, research-based program for adult cancer survivors, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA helps rebuild strength, increase physical activity, and connect participants in a supportive community.
DATES: 1/27/2026 – 4/16/2026
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DATES: 2/23/2026 – 5/14/2026
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Enjoy a playful yoga session enhanced by the joy and relaxation of adorable puppies.
DATE: 12/7
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Reach your wellness goals faster with the help of a certified personal trainer. Because gains feel even better when they come with connection. Our trainers aren’t just here to help you build muscle; they’re here to build your confidence, too. From first-timers to powerlifters, everyone shares the weights and wisdom at the Y.
Inclusive yoga designed for individuals with special needs to build strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a supportive setting.
AGES: 13–21
THU: 4:30 – 5:15 PM
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Additionally we offer special programs for people with Parkinson’s Disease and/or arthritis.
