Fitness is important for a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can burn calories and allow the body to stay active. Fitness/exercise can strengthen a person's immune system and prevent sickness. YMCA or 'The Y' as it is commonly known currently has a great recreational facility located in Downtown Brampton. The facility provides many ways to stay active and meet different people. The Brampton facility is a great location for sports, working-out and swimming.
The Y contains a gymnasium for different sports and activities. Equipment for different sports (hockey stick, soccer ball, goalie nets, etc.) is provided. Specific sport programs, run on time schedules weekly, are organized and set the gymnasium playing the scheduled sport. Open time slots are available for any sport or activity to be played. The programs have different age groups. Preschoolers are aged 0-5, Children are aged 6-12 and Youths are 13-18. The scheduled programs have a wide variety of sports to play. Other programs include martial arts (Aikido, Judo) and Yoga/Dance. Rock-climbing is available on specific time schedules. Outdoor tennis courts and soccer fields are available to use. Toddlers and children also have day care programs and offer summer camps. The gymnasium contains an indoor play center and games room for children and toddlers. Every program is an opportunity to interact with new people and stay healthy.
The exercise and weight room provides different work-out and exercise equipment. Each equipment is focused on a specific muscle or increasing cardiovascular. Also, a track circles the exercise room is available for a small warm-up or cardio/endurance training. Trainers are available to help teach or help with any exercise and to accomplish a goal.
The swimming pool is great after playing a sport or a workout. There are programs and lessons available to participate in. The swimming pool is large and is good to swim laps or play games. The changing rooms are average and the locker is small. The life-guards are friendly and the instructors are helpful.
The service at 'The Y' is friendly and responsive to your needs. However, the parking is disorganized and the location is easy to find.
The Y is a great recreational center to start exercising and meet new people. I recommend this to everyone venturing out for physical activity.