Fitness Center at Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA

About

The Fitness Center at the Y is fully equipped with the latest in Life Fitness equipment, Free Weights,  Circuit Training, and  Personal Training. Whether your desire is to lose weight, tone up, or simply look and feel better, we’re here to help get you started!  Whether you’re a first-time gym user or a fitness veteran, you’ll always feel welcome here with us, we are your #1 supporters!

Your membership at the Y includes a little help to get you started, you can take advantage of a full orientation in the Fitness Center with one of our trainers and then meet with that trainer for a full program designed especially for you. For more information about this program email –  [email protected]

Come along and meet our friendly, professional staff who are trained to help you along your fitness journey, no matter how much support you need.

Facility Hours: 

5am – 9pm   Monday – Friday

7am – 3pm Saturday

1pm – 5pm Sunday

Fitness Center Policies

The following policies regarding the use of the fitness center are geared towards keeping everyone safe and ensuring a clean, accessible, and healthy atmosphere for all members and guests.

Respect the rights of others by using courteous and appropriate behavior. Profanity is not allowed.  Please follow the Y values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility to govern behavior.  Consult our Code of Conduct for a more detailed description.

During busy times or when people are waiting, please limit use of the cardio equipment to 30 minutes. (Subject to change seasonally) 

As a courtesy, when using free weights (or other movable equipment) please return them to their proper place at the end of your workout, making sure to strip bars and return plates to storage racks.

Appropriate workout attire is required.  No swimsuits or clothing that may be inappropriate in a family environment allowed.  Shirts, that cover the entire chest and torso,  must be worn at all times.  Non-marking, closed toe athletic shoes must be worn in all fitness areas.  Please be courteous to others by observing proper regular hygiene and limiting use of perfumed sprays.

Members must wipe down equipment with paper towels when finished.  Cleaning spray and paper towels are provided in both the weight and cardio rooms.

Fitness center participants should report all equipment malfunctions, personal injuries and specific concerns immediately to YMCA staff.

If you intend to perform more than one set of repetitions on a machine, please allow others to work in between your sets.  Be mindful not to interfere with another’s workout by lingering too long on any one piece of equipment.

Members and guests age 16 and older are permitted full use of the Fitness Center.

10-12 years old: May use the cardio equipment and designated weight machines with the supervision of a parent, guardian or YMCA Staff member. An orientation with Wellness Staff is required.

13-14 years old: Individual does not have to be accompanied by a parent and may   use the weight machines excluding free weights. An orientation with Wellness Staff is required.

15+ years old: Individuals may use all areas in the wellness center provided they are adhering to safety protocols.

Closed water bottles are allowed.  No food or gum permitted in any fitness and/or group exercise area.

For your safety, store personal items including gym bags, purses, extra clothing, etc. in the locker rooms. Please use a day use locker and lock.

It is highly recommended that all members participate in an equipment orientation. This is a FREE benefit included in your membership.

The YMCA offers personal training services. View our options and fill out an inquiry form to find one that works for you and your wellness needs. 

Updated Hours Today

We hope you and your family stayed safe during the storm. We will resume normal operations at all three YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations at 11 a.m. today. 

  • Thursday, August 31: All three center locations will reopen at 11 a.m.
  • Friday, September 1: All three center locations will be open during normal hours.
 24-hour access will be unavailable to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA during the times the center is closed but will resume as normal tonight.