Performance Enhancement And Coaching
Announcing the next session of coached workouts for triathletes beginning July 1
Drop in anytime for a free trial session; Workouts for triathletes, runners, cyclists, swimmers - 8 week sessions
Options: Participation levels (for 8-week session)
Register online here. Sign in as member. For branch, enter Andover. For session- enter Current. For Department, enter Group Exercise. Enter Search to find workout number 6021B/Level 1, 6022B/Level 2, 6023B/Level 3
Or, register at the Andover/North Andover YMCA front desk. Use the registration numbers listed above.
Level 1 - One Workout Per Week - $75 for 8 weeks (YMCA Members); $125 (non-members)
Level 2 - Two Workouts Per Week - $125 for 8 weeks (YMCA Members); $175 (non-members)
Level 3 - Unlimited Workouts Per Week - $165 for 8 weeks (YMCA Members); $220 (non-members)
Note: Levels 1 and 2 participants can attend different workouts each week (For example you can go to a swim workout the first week, then attend the strength training workout the next.)
Weekly Workout Schedule
Mondays 7:00- 8:40pm / Fridays 6:00 to 7:00am. Strength Training for Triathletes Andover/North Andover YMCA. This workout is designed to enhance functional strength for all 3 triathlon disciplines and core strength beneficial to all athletes. Workouts include plyometrics, "bricks", balance, agility, and core strength training to increase speed and power as well as prevent sport injuries.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00am. Coached Swim Workouts Lawrence YMCA. Coached workouts including both technique and fitness work. Swimmers will periodically get videotaped for stroke analysis and feedback.
Thursdays 6:15-8:00pm. Outdoor Cycling Workouts Andover YMCA. Technique, skill, and fitness work. Workouts include hill repast, intervals, sprint intervals, and time trials. Periodically workouts finish with indoor cycling specific strength work. Workouts are at individual pace, all levels are welcome.
Weekly workouts will provide balanced work in all disciplines
Provides a motivating, fun, supportive group workout environment
Enables athletes of all levels to improve performance and achieve athletic goals with technique, strength and endurance work
Helps reduce the changes of injury and training "mistakes"
Determine areas of imbalance,strength, weakness for overall fitness and well-being
Provides athletes of all levels with the necessary tools to utilize their full potential and maximize their performance
Contact: Sharon at 978-685-3541 x 157, cell 603-489-3978 or email sjohnson@mvymca.org .
To register online http://memberlink.mvymca.org:80/RegOnline/RegSearchList.jsp
Branch is: Andover
Program Session is: All
Department is: Group Exercise
Scroll down for code search (6021B, 6022B, 6023B)
MULTISPORT TRAINING PLANS/ONLINE COACHING
Multi Sport Training and Running Plans Customized programs with weekly contact with personal coach - designed for athletes looking for customized plans to meet their specific fitness and/or racing goals.
Basic Plan: (4 week period): $135 YMCA Members /Trifury Members; $150 for Nonmembers
Gold Plan: (4 Week period): $185 YMCA Member/Trifury Members; $220 for Nonmembers
RUNNING PLANS ONLY
$65 member/MV $85 Nonmembers
For more information or updates on current program offerings, contact Sharon Johnson, YMCA Performance Training Program Director, at 978-685-3541 x 157 or sjohnson@mvymca.org
PRIVATE AND SMALL GROUP COACHING
Strength and Personal Training
Open Water Swimming
Swim Technique
Functional Strength Training for Athletes
Pilates and Core Strengthening
Heart Rate Training
Running/Cycling Technique
Hourly Rates:
Private
1 Session $60
3 Session $160
5 Session $260
Small Group Rates (2-3 people)
1 Session $100
3 Session $200
5 Session $300
For more information or updates on current program offerings, contact Sharon Johnson, YMCA Performance Training Program Director,
at 978-685-3541 x 157 or sjohnson@mvymca.org
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The Merrimack Valley YMCA's Performance Training Program is led by Sharon Johnson, Performance Training Program Director at the Merrimack Valley YMCA.
About Sharon Johnson
Sharon Johnson is the Coaching Coordinator of TriFury triathlon team and founder of New England Triathlon Training.
Sharon is one of Tri Fury's most accomplished athletes. She is a former member of Team USA, and has competed at the world championship level. She has repeatedly qualified for National and World long and short course championships. Sharon is a top ranked New England Amateur Triathlete and consistently USAT All American. She represented New Hampshire in 2006 at the "Best of the US" national championship race in Minnesota. She is a certified Pilates instructor, Spinning instructor, fitness instructor, certified in sports nutrition for health and performance, RRCA Certified Running Coach, and a USA Triathlon Certified Coach. She coaches and instructs athletes of all ages from beginner to elite level in a multitude of sports.
