GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bergen County Adult Health & Fitness
Bergen County adult health & fitness can be improved in the YMCA's friendly and supportive environment! Bergen County adult health can be also be greatly improved by simply paricipating in one of our adult activities. Click here for an up-to-date listing of Adult Health & Fitness classes and programs. Bergen County health & fitness is promoted here at the YMCA through our Bolger Fitness Center.

Bergen County Youth Sports, Kids Sports, and Children's Sports
Bergen County children enjoy our facilities because they have been built and designed so that the children and youth of Bergen County can enjoy a wide variety of sports and activities. Kids Sports are a great way to stay healthy and fit. Take a look around to see all the great things that are offered. Click here for an up-to-date listing of our Youth classes and programs

Children Under the Age of 12
We require the following:
•Parent/guardian supervision at all times.
•parent/guardian to accompany children for check in at locker room and with instructor.
•parent/guardian to remain in the building during children’s participation in classes & programs that run for one hour or less.

Community Thrift Shop
We greatly appreciate donations to the YMCA-YWCA account #34 at the Red Cross Community Thrift Shop at the rear of the Midland Park Shopping Center, 85 Godwin Avenue. Thrift Shop receiving days are Mondays and the first and third Saturdays of the month.

Emergencies
All members and guests are required to evacuate the building in case of building emergency or drill.

Free Programs & Speakers
The YMCA would be pleased to provide a speaker for any club or civic group's meeting. Use this website or our catalog as a source for program topics. Staff Contact Kathi Meding, ext. 332

Gymnasium : Bergen County Gyms
Use of our Bergen County gyms requires that members present membership cards or passes and sign in with the locker control attendant.

Locker Rooms
Use requires that members present membership cards and sign in with the locker control attendant. Your padlock must be removed at the end of each day’s use.

Parking
Private parking is available only while using the Y’s facilities (State Statute 39:4-56.6).

Showering
Showering is required by state law before entering any Bergen County pools or whirlpools - including those at the Ridgewood YMCA. All Bergen County pools require that all persons shower with warm water and soap before entering a pool.

Strength Training Facility
Strength training is a vital component of everyone’s fitness and provides important health benefits for men, women, teens and seniors. Weight training increases strength and bone density, combats osteoporosis, protects joints, controls weight, increases HDL (good cholesterol), reduces body fat and builds confidence and self esteem. Strength Training Facility is not continuously supervised. Members exercise at their own risk. Ages 13yrs and up. Co-Ed.

The YMCA fully equipped, two-room, air-conditioned complex features:
• Life Cycles®. • Concept II Rowers®.
• Ab Rollers. • Cable Crossover.
• Chin Dip. • Seated Shoulder.
• Leg Press. • Seated Row.
• Rotator Cuff. • Seated Chest Press.
• Bicep & Tricep. • Seated Leg Curl.
• Lat Pull. • Multi Hip.
• Smith Machine. • Hip Abduction/Adduction.
• UBE Ergometer. • Seated Pec/Rear Deltoid.
• Circuit room w/ Cybex®, Pacific®, and Paramount® machines.
• Free weight room with everything from one-pound dumb bells, light barbells to plates for the power lifter. Strength training increases cardiovascular muscular endurance, strength, flexibility and range of motion.
 
Individual appointment with a certified trainer for set-up of your personal strength training program. Free for Triangle Members (except one month) For all other members a $45 fee is charged.

The YMCA Strength Training Facility is not continuously supervised. Members excercise at their own risk and should always exercise safely.

Swim Instruction
Swim instruction and coaching are not permitted during open swim periods.

Valuables
Valuables may be secured in the mini-check lockers on the second floor. The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Whirlpool
The whirlpool, in the Habernickel Pool area, is open during operating hours for use by members and guests age 18 or older. Note: Whirlpool water temperature may be cooler after the cleaning and refilling process. Adult. Co-Ed.