The Irving Park YMCA will install new cardio and strength training equipment this week as part of an investment by the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago in all its fitness centers across the Chicago area.

The Y of Metro Chicago carefully researched the equipment options, and chose machines and training circuits that will provide the broadest positive health benefit to the members who use it. Specifically, the Irving Park YMCA will receive Cybex strength training equipment that targets all the main muscles of the body — legs, hips, glutes, calves, arms, abdominal and back. Cybex is the leading manufacturer of premium fitness equipment. It is the preferred vendor of the National Hockey League, is used by the United States Marine Corp and has been featured on the reality television show “The Biggest Loser.”

Additionally, the Y of Metro Chicago will replace cardio equipment in each center across the network with Life Fitness and Precor equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines and spin bikes. Precor designs equipment that helps workouts feel smooth and natural. Life Fitness is one of the top-selling fitness equipment manufacturers in the world.

“The YMCA is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles,” said Jill Doerner, Executive Director, Irving Park YMCA. “This investment in updated, high-quality equipment will be a great benefit to current and potential members, allowing us to have a greater impact on the overall health of the communities we serve.”

For more information about how you can access the Y’s new fitness equipment, as well as its other programs over the holidays and throughout the year, contact Irving Park YMCA at 773-777-7500 or visit http://www.irvingparkymca.org.