Member Spotlight

Our Spotlight Member of the Month is Kim Figura!

What I LOVE about our YMCA:
I really appreciate the focus on community and family, the engaging youth sports programs, and the summer camp. I’m also grateful for the supportive staff. One more thing I truly notice is how dedicated our Y is to keeping the building and equipment in great shape—a HUGE shoutout to Teresa for doing a phenomenal job keeping our building clean!! I also appreciate how the Y adapted during COVID with video-led classes, and I’m thankful we still have that option today when an instructor isn’t available.

When I joined:
I first attended a step aerobics class about 25 years ago, and I became a member in 2013 when Les Mills Body Pump was introduced.

What I do:
Since 2013, I’ve been attending Body Pump three days a week. I love how the routines work all the major muscle groups. A few years later, I added Core two days a week after I started experiencing minor aches in my lower back muscles. At the time, I didn’t realize how much a strong core helps support your back—but it’s been amazing to feel the difference. Laying on your belly and doing routines like the “airplane” or swimmer kicks really help strengthen those back muscles. I’ve also had a couple of planned surgeries for my shoulder and knee over the past few years. One of my favorite parts is that I can still attend the classes and adjust the routines as needed—when my body tells me, “You can’t do this, but you can do that.” The instructors are fantastic about guiding you and offering alternative moves during each routine.

For cardio, I use the treadmills or elliptical because I feel I do better on the machine than outside.  Plus, my knee thanks me for not pounding the pavement.   Ultimately, I’m much better at sticking to a routine that gets me out of my house and helps me stay consistent with my workouts.  Big plus, I absolutely LOVE the interaction with the instructors and the people in the classes.

Thank you for everything you do!

Kim Figura