Fitness Centre
Ages 13+
All YMCA of Three Rivers' memberships for ages 13+ include access to our six fitness centres (A.R. Kaufman (Kitchener), Chaplin (Cambridge), Guelph, St. Marys, Stork (Waterloo), and Stratford-Perth). Centres include a variety of exercise equipment, weight machines, and free weights, allowing you to achieve your personal health, fitness, and wellness goals.
Our team of staff and volunteers are committed to fostering a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for members of all ages and stages of their personal health journeys.
Prior to using our fitness centre, all members have access to a complementary orientation, which includes a fitness plan appointment.
Youth ages 13 to 15 must complete the individual conditioning course before accessing the fitness centre. This course allows access to cardio and weight-training machines. Free-weight areas are open to ages 15+ only. Register for this course through your member portal or at any of our membership desks.
The A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA is a 70,000 square foot recreational centre that has been part of the Kitchener community since 1983. Major renovations in 1998, 2005, 2011, and 2012 have kept this facility a vibrant location for families, adults, and youth to become healthy and active in spirit, mind, and body.
Fitness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A large, bright, full-service fitness centre with a variety of cardio and weight training equipment complimented by a free weight and small stretching area. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the Fitness Centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your member portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Functional Training Room (Ages 15+)
Keep up on the current training trends by using our Functional Training Room. Utilize TRX, battle ropes, heavy bag, kettle bells, and medicine balls, complimented by 2 squat racks and a new turf area including a tire flip and torque sled.
Recovery Zone (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A dedicated space designed to support rest, mobility, and mindful movement. The Recovery Zone is ideal for stretching, floor exercises, meditation, and rehabilitation routines. Equipped with a mat platform, balance/stretch bar, and TRX.
Group Cycling Studio (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A bright cycle studio located adjacent to the Fitness Centre. Members ages 13 and 14 may access the Cycle Studio upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your member portal or at the membership desk.
Studio (Ages 13+)
A large, bright studio with one wall of mirrors.
Track (Ages 10+, under 10 years allowed with parental supervision)
Walk, jog or run our indoor track. 15 laps equal 1 mile or 1.6km. Dry, clean strollers are welcome on the track.
Wellness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A comfortable, quiet, full-service fitness centre located on the second floor with a variety of cardio and weight training equipment. Special features include a large training floor and wheelchair accessible cardio and strength training equipment. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the Wellness Centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your member portal or at the membership desk.
Please note the Wellness Centre is reserved for Health Management programs during the following times:
Mondays: 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m., 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 1:00 – 3:15 p.m., 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 1:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Stork (Waterloo)
500 Fischer-Hallman Rd. N., Waterloo, ON N2L 0B1
The Stork Family YMCA opened in September 2011 as a place for families, adults and youth to be active in spirit, mind, and body. The building is an open concept facility filled by natural light, and shares communal spaces with the John M. Harper Library.
Fitness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with the Individual Conditioning course)
A large, bright, full-service conditioning centre that includes a variety of cardio equipment (that have individual TVs) and weight training equipment, complimented by a free weight and large stretching area. Members age 13 to 14 may access the Fitness Centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your member portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Rubberized Free Weight Area (Ages 15+)
A separate area for those wishing to train with heavier weights, features dumbbells up to 100 lbs, Olympic Bench Press stations, and all plate loaded equipment. The free weight area is available only to those ages 15+.
Track (Ages 10+, under 10 years allowed with parental supervision)
Walk, jog or run our indoor track. Twelve laps equal 1km. Dry, clean strollers are welcome on the track.
Martin Levene Room (Ages 13+)
A large studio, with hardwood, sprung flooring.
Studio (Ages 13+)
A small bright studio, with double sprung hard wood flooring.
Chaplin (Cambridge)
250 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge ON N1R 3H3
The Chaplin Family YMCA is an 80,000 square foot recreational centre that has been part of the Cambridge community since 1996. This building provides a place for families, adults and youth to be active in spirit, mind, and body.
Fitness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A large, full service multi-level conditioning centre with a variety of cardio and weight training equipment complemented by a large weights and plates and stretching area. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the fitness centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Studio (Ages 13+)
A large, bright, mirrored studio, with double sprung hard wood flooring
Track (Ages 10+, under 10 years allowed with parental supervision)
Walk, jog or run our indoor, three lane, 70 metre track. Dry, clean strollers are welcome on the track.
Wellness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with the Individual Conditioning course)
Comfortable, quiet, conditioning centre on the main floor with a variety of cardio equipment. Special features include TRX system, stability bars for balance training and wheelchair accessible equipment. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the Wellness Centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
** Wellness Centre — Staff are available during Wellness Centre Support hours to provide support to people attending our Health Management programs. Click here to view the scheduled Wellness Centre Support Hours.
Guelph
130 Woodland Glen Dr., Guelph, ON N1G 4M3
The Guelph Y is a comprehensive recreational centre that has been part of the Guelph community since 1912. Major renovations in 1996, 2000, and 2018 have kept this facility a vibrant location for families, adults, and youth to become healthy and active in spirit, mind, and body.
Fitness Center (Ages 15+, or 13+ with the Individual Conditioning course)
A large, bright, full service three-level fitness centre that includes a variety of cardio and strength equipment, and weight training equipment complimented by free weight area and Olympic lifting racks. The highlight of Guelph fitness centre is the functional training turf area. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the fitness centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Functional Training Turf Area (Ages 15+, or 13+ with the Individual Conditioning course)
Keep up on the current training trends by using our new turf area. Utilize: rings, battle ropes, kettle bells, wall and slam balls, as well as sled, tire, monkey bars, and climbing wall with peg board. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the functional training turf area upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
Studio (Ages 13+)
A large, bright studio with double sprung hardwood flooring.
Y Thrive
Y Thrive is an exercising coaching program where members receive a new exercise routine every 90 days to support their fitness experience. Join one of five dynamic workout streams based on their fitness level, age and goals. Begin, Balance, Boost, Flex and Grow are just an appointment away. Ask about Y Thrive at our Guelph membership desk today.
St. Marys
268 Maiden Ln. St. Marys, ON N4X 1B7
The St. Marys YMCA was opened in 2002. This 8,000 square foot facility has been dedicated to teen and adults services.
Fitness Centre (Ages 15+, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A bright, full-service conditioning centre with a variety of cardio and weight training equipment complimented by a free weight and stretching area. Members ages 13 to 15 may access the fitness centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Multi-Purpose Room (Ages 13+)
A large, bright multi-purpose room used for a variety of programs and services.
Stratford-Perth
204 Downie St., Stratford, ON N5A 1X4
The Stratford YMCA was built in 1968 and is the third YMCA to be built in the spot it stands. The gymnasium, track, and courts were added in 197, with another addition in 2000. This 42,000 square foot facility is a vibrant location for families, adults, and youth to become healthy and active in spirit, mind, and body.
Fitness Centre (Ages 15 +, or 13+ with Individual Conditioning course)
A large, bright, full-service conditioning centre with a variety of cardio and weight training equipment complimented by a free weight and large stretching area. Members ages 13 to 14 may access the fitness centre upon completion of the Individual Conditioning course. Register through your Member Portal or at the membership desk.
During Fitness Centre Support hours, a certified Personal Trainer will be readily available to provide answers to your questions and demonstrate the safe and effective use of equipment. Click here to view the Fitness Centre Support schedule.
Multi-Purpose Room (Ages 13+)
A large, bright multi-purpose room used mainly for group fitness.
Track (Ages 10+, under 10 years allowed with parental supervision)
Walk, jog or run our indoor track. 20 laps equal 1 mile or 1.6km. Dry, clean strollers are welcome on the track.