Wellness for the Whole Family!
The PeaceHealth Wellness Center will have something for everyone: fitness enthusiasts, those recovering from injury or preventing disease, and people starting their health and fitness journeys.
Please note: Members and guests ages 10-12 can use the wellness center with close adult supervision. Members and guests ages 12 to 15 can access various equipment after completing Teen Training or our Teen Strength Program. Members and guests 16 and older can use all equipment in the Wellness Center.
Teen Strength Program
Elevate your strength and confidence! These empowering small-group training programs are designed exclusively for teens and their fitness journeys. Led by certified trainers, these programs offer workouts that blend strength training, character development and functional exercises. Through these programs, teens cultivate strength, build friendships, and learn life skills like respect, honesty, and responsibility.
General Details:
- Who: Y members ages 12 - 15
- Where: Eugene Family YMCA's Don Stathos Campus - 600 E. 24th Ave
- Cost: Free
- Capactiy: Space is limited. Youth must register in advance. Drop-in sessions are not available. Youth can only take this program twice!
If youth attend at least 8 of the sessions (for at least 1 hour per session), and pass the form checks at the end of the program, they will be able to use the Wellness Center on their own!
Summer and School Year Details
Get started with teen strength any time of the year! The Y offers a 4-week program during the school year, and a condensed 2-week program during the summer.
| School Year | Summer | |
|---|---|---|
| What: | 4-week program | 2-week program |
| Days: | Monday-Friday | Monday-Friday |
| Time: | 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Wednesday 3 to 4:45 p.m.) | Times vary by instructor |
| Dates: | Sessions begin on the 1st of every month (unless it falls on a weekend) | Sessions run through the summer (start dates every 2 weeks) |
| Registration | Opens at 6 a.m. on the 15th of the previous month | Opens at 6 a.m. on May 15th |
School Year Program
Weekly Lift Focus:
- Week 1 & 2: Bench & Squat
- Week 3 & 4: Deadlift & Back
Daily Lift Focus:
- Monday & Wednesday: Upper body
- Tuesday & Thursday: Lower body
- Friday: Fun day!
Weekly Discussions:
- Safety & Rules: Learn proper techniques and lifting safety.
- Etiquette & Awareness: Develop spatial awareness and gym etiquette.
- Nutrition Essentials: Get the basics of nutrition and hydration.
- Caring & Honesty: Prioritize self-care, honesty, and integrity.
- Respect & Responsibility: Respect space, staff, and equipment while taking responsibility for actions.
- Well-being Focus: Embrace holistic health for stress relief, injury prevention, and connections.
- Goal Check-ins: Track progress and set new targets.
- Program Review: Explore future steps and core values.
Teen Strength Refreshers
Our Teen Strength Refreshers are for teens 14-15 years old who have previously gone through one our Teen Training programs or who have free-weight lifting experience at school, at home, or with a sports team. This program teaches them Wellness Center etiquette rules and expectations along with showing the ins and outs of the equipment they may not have used before. Teens will need to test on form and safety around the Bench Press, Deadlift and Squats.
This is not an introduction or orientation. For those looking for an introduction to strength training, look in our program section for our Teen Strength Program.
Teen Strength Refreshers happen every Friday at 3:30 p.m. You can register through the app or our website the same way you register for Group Fitness Classes.
We believe in the importance of a positive experience when it comes to movement and exercise. Our Teen Orientation has been designed to help youth ages 12-16 get started on their exercise journey in a supportive and safe environment. Teen Orientation is required for any youth 12-16 to use the Wellness Center' cardio and circuit strength machines without a supervising adult. They are not required for those who are 16 and older, but they are highly recommended. 