What equipment are we getting? Treadmills, Elliptical Crosstrainers, Recumbent Bikes and Upright Bikes. Our vendors are Matrix, Cybex, Lifefitness, and Precor. Treadmills will have embedded screens and the rest of the equipment will have Cardio Theater.

What are embedded screens and what is Cardio Theater?   Embedded screens are TV's that are right in the equipment.  Cardio Theater has a box on the equipment that you can plug your headphones into that can tune into the overhead TV's in the LSC. 

How did you decide what equipment to buy? By listening to our member feedback followed by equipment demos.

Why are we getting new equipment? The YMCA will continue to offer the latest cardiovascular equipment to keep our members active and healthy. The safety of our members and guests is of utmost importance so over and above proper maintenance every 3 years we will be rotating our cardio equipment with new state of the art equipment.

What is the timeline for removal of the old equipment and installation of the new equipment?  See our website at ymcadanecounty.org or talk to any Y member service or health and wellbeing staff for each specific branch dates (Week of November 26th).

How can I get my workout in without equipment during the transition? We are staggering the transition dates of each branch so you can visit an open Lifestyle Center at another branch or try something new by taking a free group fitness class.  See our website at ymcadanecounty.org or talk to any Y member service or health and wellbeing staff for each specific branch dates (Week of November 26th).

Will all 3 branches get the same equipment? Yes, we will have similar equipment from all 4 vendors at our 3 locations.

What happens to my favorite piece of equipment, will it be replaced?  All pieces of cardio equipment will be replaced with a new state of the art piece.  You will find these new pieces to be much improved with better performance.

How will I learn to use the new equipment? Any Lifestyle Center coach can assist you. 

Why are my membership rates going up? Rate increases are reviewed each year, due to increased expenses such as occupancy costs, medical and health benefits for our employees, etc. it is necessary to make a modest rate increase to offset these increased business expenses. Our staff are here to listen to your goals and strive to serve your varying needs every day. We trust that all of the upgrades which include more than replacing the cardio equipment will enhance your experience at the Y and increase the value of your membership. We have upgraded the HVAC in the pool area, maintained and upgraded equipment in the pools, locker rooms and parking lot.  We are offering FREE Wi-Fi in our branches, new and expanded programming including LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, BODYPUMP, PRESS PLAY, WATERinMOTION, FREE basic Yoga classes, and group cycling at all branches.

In 2013 we will be using new customer experience software; it is important to stay connected so please make sure we have all of your current contact information. This will help insure that you receive any relevant communications from the Y as we strive to go green and reduce the amount of paper we use.