Susannah Gillespie, the wellness and group fitness manager at the York JCC, shares recovery techniques in momentum. After any challenging workout, a nice cool down period with some stretching is often just what your body ...
Community organizations share the programs they’re offering to raise awareness around National Water Safety Month in May. The department of Parks and Recreation at Prince George’s County celebrates May as National Water Safety Month. The ...
The City of Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department shares emerging fitness equipment trends in 2022. Fitness equipment has been a staple in community centers for years, but like most things, the popularity of specific equipment ...
How three organizations are working to lower the national drowning rate through safety around water education and programs. According to the CDC, more than 40 people die by drowning every hour of every day globally. ...
Research firm Mintel reports parents are leading the in-person fitness rebound. According to global market research firm Mintel, consumers are missing the personal connection a fitness center offers. In fact, just 15% of exercisers reported ...
Four ways you can leverage group exercise to drive philanthropy. With NAYDO 2022 in our rearview and an ocean of philanthropic opportunities ahead, it’s time to start strategizing grass roots tactics that will not only ...
WAVE Systems is on a mission to end drowning. A part of that is revolutionizing the job of lifeguards by giving them the tools to intervene long before an incident can turn deadly. Mark Caron, ...
Two facilities share their thoughts on the staying power of outdoor programming. While people have been exercising outside for ages, the pandemic has heightened the need for community recreation centers to have outdoor spaces. In ...
What trends to keep your eye on this year to improve your member experience. After two years of struggle and uncertainty, recreation centers are looking ahead on how to attract more members and give them ...
Janay Rickwalder, the vice president of communications at the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, shares five entrapment avoidance guidelines. What is entrapment? Entrapment occurs when someone becomes stuck to a drain or suction fitting in ...