The New Canaan YMCA proudly announced the launch of a brand-new EGYM Smart Strength Circuit within the facility earlier this month. The New Canaan YMCA is the first location in Connecticut to offer this cutting-edge equipment.
EGYM is a data-driven strength training resource that offers a customized, full-body strength-training workout for any fitness level in just 20 minutes. The 11-piece smart circuit features automatic equipment setup that adjusts to everyone—from first-time gymgoers to those who have been exercising in a gym setting for years—providing a goal-specific training plan that guides individuals through their workout and offers online results analysis through the Y’s mobile app.
As a community leader in healthy living and fitness, the Y’s vision for this smart circuit is to make strength training more accessible for all, promoting the importance of strength training at every age and fitness level. The smart equipment offers nine training plan options for individuals to choose their fitness goal: stay fit, build muscle, lose weight, longevity, get lean & strong, performance, rebuild, metabolic health, and boost immunity.
According to Mayo Clinic, strength training is a key part of overall health for everyone. Lean muscle mass tends to decline with age, and strength training can help individuals increase muscle mass and overall strength as they get older and protect against age-related loss of bone strength. Mayo Clinic recommends that strength training can help individuals of all ages develop strong bones, manage weight, enhance quality of life, manage chronic conditions, and sharpen brain health.
“Strength training continues to rank among the American College of Sports Medicine’s top worldwide fitness trends, yet fewer than 30% of U.S. adults meet the recommended 2-3 times/week strength-training guideline. We see that growing interest right here at the New Canaan Y, where Wellness Center usage has shifted in recent years from roughly 70% cardio users and 30% strength users, to nearly 50/50 today. We are excited to introduce EGYM as another strength option for our members, especially for those who would like to get stronger and see results but may not know where or how to start. EGYM remembers your settings, guides your workouts and progresses with you, taking the guesswork out of strength training and helping you confidently work toward your goals,” shared Bridget Philipp, VP of Healthy Living & Membership at the New Canaan YMCA.
Benefits of the EGYM Smart Strength Circuit
- Personalized Resistance: After an initial strength test, the equipment automatically adjusts optimal weight, range of motion, and pacing for an individual’s specific body and goals.
- Time Efficiency: A complete full-body routine takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes because the synchronized machines eliminate wait times and manual setup.
- Advanced Training Methods: The system automatically shifts training modes—such as eccentric (negative) training—to push muscles harder and stimulate better growth and calorie burn.
- No Guesswork or Decision Fatigue: A visual on-screen guide called the EGYM Curve directs your speed and form in real time, making it approachable for beginners and challenging for experts.
- Quantifiable Progress: Logging in via an RFID band tracks your metrics over time, helping lower biological age markers and safely increase overall strength.
The New Canaan YMCA’s EGYM Smart Strength Circuit is accessible for all fitness levels. A brief onboarding session is required before using the equipment and is available to New Canaan YMCA members ages 14 and older. Learn more about the Y’s EGYM Smart Strength equipment at www.newcanaanymca.org/egym.