Project You: Winter 2020

Welcome to the Y’s Project You Program!

Project You is based on lifestyle modification components designed to help you achieve your wellness goals. Teams of up to 15 are led by a trainer and earn points via weekly challenges, food journaling, and group workouts. Throughout the program we’ll focus on 12 major components of well-being with a variety of results such strength gains, weight loss, increased energy and stamina, stress relief, community building, and overall lifestyle improvement. Program includes pre/ post InBody assessments (body composition tracking) and nutrition guidance based on individual needs.

Program Dates:

  • Date set by center: Kick-Off. This is required for all participants.
  • February 1-6th InBody Pre-Assessment Appointments
  • February 3rd First Official Team Class
  • February 3rd- April 18th Teams meet once per week for their group class
  • April 11-16th InBody Post-Assessment Appointments
  • Grand Finale with all Teams (details coming soon!)

Next Steps:

Schedule your initial InBody assessment by region/center. Appointments are available in 10-minute increments starting on the hour. In preparation for your appointment avoid eating 3 hours prior, exercising 6 hours prior, consuming alcohol or caffeine 24 hours prior, and using a shower/sauna or applying lotion/ointment on hands or feet immediately prior.  See sample results interpretation sheet for more information.

If you did not schedule an assessment at the time of registration, please call or email the Fitness Director to schedule a time. Locations and dates are listed below.

  • Y in Arnold Saturday, February 1st 8am-2pm & Wednesday, February 5th 5-8pm
  • Orokawa Y in Towson Sunday, February 2nd 8am-2pm
  • Y in Pasadena Sunday, February 2nd 8am-2pm
  • Hill Y in Westminster Monday, February 3rd 5-8pm
  • Y in Perry Hall Monday, February 3rd 5-8pm
  • Dancel Y in Ellicott City Tuesday, February 4th 4-8pm
  • Y in Parkville Tuesday, February 4th 5-8pm
  • Weinberg Y in Waverly Thursday, February 6th 4-8pm
  • Y in Catonsville Thursday, February 6th 4-8pm
  • Ward Y in Abingdon Thursday, February 6th 5-8pm

 

FAQs

 

  • Do we have to attend the Kick-Off Party?
    • Yes, all participants must attend the kick-off party.  All teams will be present to meet each other and your trainers. We will review all aspects of the program and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.  
  • Do I have to attend every week? If I cannot make my team’s class can I go to another team’s class?
    • You should make it a priority to attend your team workout class every week. If you need to miss due to illness or travel you should notify your trainer and are responsible to complete all other weekly program components. Your trainer is working specifically with you and your team.  Participants from one team cannot attend another team’s class as a make-up or under any other circumstance.
  • Will I be able to complete all of the exercises?
    • This is a beginner level program that is designed to get progressively more challenging as your strength and endurance increases. Trainers will provide modifications for all exercises.
  • If I cannot make the InBody assessment, may I still participate?
    • The InBody assessment is an essential component of this program given the benefit of learning your basal metabolic rate (calories burned at rest) and guidelines for daily caloric needs. You can still participate in the program but there are no refunds for missing the assessment appointment.
  • Is there an eating plan and/or diet associated with this program?
    • We will provide suggestions and basic nutrition content but will not supply specific meal plans to participants. You will be responsible to determine the best plan for you given the provided resources, guidance from your InBody assessment results, and nutrition review opportunities.
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