VALDOSTA — The Valdosta-Lowndes County Family YMCA is stepping out to offer its members more opportunities to get fit.
The YMCA is going 24/7, almost.
“We’re a Christian organization, so we will be closed from midnight Saturday to 1 p.m. on Sunday,” said Larry Tobey, president and chief executive officer.
The facility will start its new hours this week. Beginning Monday night, all those who have been avoiding exercise because they can’t fit it into their busy schedules will have a lot more hours they can spend getting fit.
“We will be staffed at all times,” Tobey said. “We want to assure our members that the facility will be safe and only Y members will be in our facility after 9 p.m. at night.”
Tobey said he and his staff have been working towards this goal for months and came up with the plan during the April floods that closed the facility down for several weeks and caused a tremendous amount of damage to the building and equipment.
According to Tobey, Y members will be able to access the building between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. by swiping their membership card at the door on the fitness side. The main entrance will be closed, as will the gym and the pools. The entire fitness area will be open, including the women’s center and all of the exercise areas.
“When our members swipe their cards, their photo registers on our staff’s computer so that we can track who is in our building at all times. Only adults, 18 and over, and only Y members can come at the extended times. Children and visitors are only allowed during normal business hours,” Tobey said.
“Another bonus for our members, especially the shift workers and people who can’t come during the day, is that they still can set up appointments for a trainer during those late hours. It will be the same fitness services we provide during the day.”
Tobey said adding the overnight hours is just another way to customize the facility to the changing needs of its membership. It’s also a way to thank the members who stayed with the Y while it was closed for repair following the flood.
The YMCA will now be the largest full-service, full-time fitness facility in the area.
Business
Related Photos
-
YMCA fitness trainer Kim Griner helps Dashia Cunningham do squats in the female only training room, one of the rooms that will be open all night long at the YMCA.
-
Marlin Beaufort pulls down on a weight machine while working out at the YMCA Friday. The YMCA is now open 24 hours a day except Sunday.
YMCA opening 24 hours
- Business
-
-
Business Wish List Results
The results are in from my very un-scientific poll on the businesses that people want to see come to Valdosta. After my comment last week that there seemed to be more requests for retail than restaurants, I was bombarded this week with restaurant suggestions, so I’m guessing even with an OG, readers aren’t quite satisfied yet.
-
The Brass Quill Gallery
VALDOSTA — The only way to describe The Brass Quill Gallery to someone who hasn’t witnessed the majesty of its interior is this: If Alice in Wonderland could be interpreted into a modern-day building decorated by the Mad Hatter — that’s The Brass Quill Gallery. It is arguably the most creative decorating scheme in Valdosta. It is because of the business’ unique style, that The Brass Quill Gallery is a metaphorical nest of creativity for those wanting to get inked. -
VIDEO: Social media command center helps Super Bowl visitors
Indianapolis is the first Super Bowl host city to utilize the power of Twitter and other social media to help football fans get the most out of football's biggest event.
-
BlackBerry’s Future?
BlackBerry used to be the “it” phone. Notice I said used to be. Just as video killed the radio star, iPhone killed the BlackBerry.
Blackberry has become the new “flip phone.” It’s ancient. It’s out of date and it can’t compete in the iPhone revolution of the smart(er) phone. -
Business This Week: Wishing and hoping for some new businesses
About another 50 or more readers emailed this week to lend some thoughts on the type of businesses they’d like to see come to Valdosta, and places where there are things to do for kids, especially teens, and adults are high on the list so far.
-
Don’t let your taxes outsmart you this year!
With tax season rearing its ugly head out of your already busy life, there’s no need for you to feel like you’re alone.
-
Business Wish List: the 2012 version
I received an interesting response last week to my query about what people want now that the OG is finally here.
-
Downtown Hahira
HAHIRA — The Voice from “Field of Dreams” once famously intoned, “If you build it, they will come.” Stacey Dershimer hasn’t been Hahira’s downtown developmental coordinator for long — one month — but she’s been here long enough to know, if you build upon what you have, more people and more businesses will come.
- What’s next for Valdosta?
-
5 tips to help you land a new job in 2012
Job-hunting websites expect hiring to improve in 2012. So whether you’ve been out of work for a while or are simply looking for a change, here are some tips to ensure a successful job search.
- More Business Headlines
-
Business Wish List Results
