SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is proud to offer a variety of specialty programs committed to helping individuals maintain or work towards a healthy lifestyle and strengthen social ties. We encourage everyone to grow in the areas of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Our adult offerings are constantly being updated and added to this page. Check back frequently to see what new offerings are coming your way.
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IDLE IRONMAN CHALLENGE
YMCA OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY
The Idle Ironman Challenge covers the distance of an Ironman Triathlon over 31 days: 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a 26.2 mile run. This challenge is being offered at both Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire facilities.
Participants must report their weekly totals - details to follow upon registration. Any indoor/outdoor activities count toward your totals.
REMEMBER: Honesty is a YMCA core value!
DATE: January 1-31, 2025
COST: $25 Members | $30 Non-Members*
*Non-Members can use the YMCA with the purchase of a day pass.
AGE: 12 years and olds
Registration Required.
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Line Dance Class
Chippewa Falls YMCA
Dust off those cowboy boots and join us for a 6-week line dance class! Instructor, Larry Marik, will teach one new dance per week to all genres of music including country, pop, and rock music! This class is open to all skill levels! Sign up now, space is limited to 30 people!
WHEN: Wednesdays, January 15-February 19
TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA | Group Ex Studio
COST: Members: $50 | Non-Members: $70
INSTRUCTOR: Larry Marik
Whole Body Vibration Plate Instructional Class
Chippewa Falls YMCA
Join us for an insightful session with our Active & Ageless Coordinator, Carolyn Thomas, as she discusses the principles of Vibrational Therapy and provides a demonstration of how the Vibration Plate functions.
Vibration Therapy Benefits:
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Aids in injury prevention & recovery
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Promotes join mobility
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Activates up to 100% of muscle fibers
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Increase production of growth & repair hormones
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Improve balance & coordination
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Strengthen stabilizer & core muscles
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Instant energy boost
and so many more...
WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2025
TIME: 10:45-11:45 AM
WHERE: Chippewa Falls YMCA | Community Room
COST: Members Free | Non-Members $10
Presented by Carolyn M. Thomas
Registration required.
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March MyZone Challenge
Chippewa Falls YMCA
The Green Zone (70 - 79% of Max Heart Rate) is a great place to train and learn that everything you do does not need to be high intensity like in the Yellow and Red Zones. In the Green Zone, you feel like a 7 on a scale of 1 - 10.
When: March 1st - 31st, 2025
Who: Open to all Chippewa Falls YMCA MyZone members
Goal: Earn the highest amount of MEPs in the GREEN zone!
Win: A YMCA green t-shirt
Accept the invite on the MyZone app to join the challenge!
Contact Kara Goossens at kgoossens@ymca-cv.org for more information on how to get in on the fitness fun with MyZone!
YMCA Power Pedalers
The Power Pedalers will be back this Summer! This is a FREE outdoor cycling club open to EVERYONE, not just YMCA Members. The rides locations, dates, and times are below. Click the Ride Schedule button!
YMCA360 (Virtual)
Bring the Y to you, wherever you are. Whether it's a current Y favorite or something new to you, Y360 matches your lifestyle with a growing library of online videos for you and your family. Livestreams and on-demand classes/content are available free for current YMCA Members.
Water Exercise
The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley offers group exercise classes on land as well as in the water. Each week, several group exercise water classes are held at the Y's two membership locations. These water classes are included with your Y membership! Click below to learn more about what is offered at each branch.
Complimentary Wellness Consultation
The YMCA offers an exclusive, complimentary wellness consultation for all members, providing personalized guidance on achieving your fitness goals. During the session, you'll explore how the YMCA supports your health journey, with a focus on tailored advice. The wellness professional will showcase facilities, equipment, amenities, and free group exercise classes. The trainer will provide guidance into personalized training options and how to make the YMCA an integral part of your fitness routine. This one-on-one session empowers you with the knowledge to maximize your membership for health and fitness goals!
To schedule your consult at the Chippewa Falls YMCA or Eau Claire Downtown YMCA, click the schedule consultation button below.
To schedule a consult at Eau Claire South YMCA please visit or call the Member Service Desk, (715) 552-4570.