Programming

With the arrival of 2026 comes new fitness trends to keep a sharp eye on. That’s why for the 20th year, the American College of...

Every January, community rec centers step into the New Year with renewed dedication to health and well-being. For all fitness centers, it’s one of the...

While taking advantage of industry and consumer trends is imperative to the mission of rec centers, even more important is guessing what the next emerging...

The YMCA of Central Florida is breaking cycles of limited participation in the community through expanding swim lesson access by offering free lessons to youth...

Esports continues to be a trending programming avenue for recreation centers. This is partly because gaming breaks down barriers to participation for many participants in...

In recent years, recovery has quickly became one of the biggest trends in the fitness industry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more people are focused on...

Pickleball is helping community rec centers transform underused areas into vibrant spaces for movement, connection and growth. The sport of pickleball has exploded into a...

Enhancing the overall well-being of members is a core mission for community recreation centers. A rising trend within this undertaking has been an enhanced focus...

As community recreation evolves to meet the needs of today's communities, a new opportunity is quietly gaining momentum: padel. While many centers have already embraced...

Earlier this year the Newport County YMCA started YGolf to offer an exciting and inclusive program for all skill levels and ages. As part of...