Category: Programming
Most yoga participants will bring their own mats to class, but what about additional props such as blocks, blankets, bolsters or straps? To enhance the experience of yoga classes, any facility should consider investing in ...
Relaxation programs are becoming more prevalent in community recreation as the industry shifts toward a greater understanding of recovery and its importance to overall wellness. In honor of National Relaxation Day, we examined a few ...
Long gone is the basic yoga class offering. Members who are interested in taking a yoga class want an experience catered to their needs, and those needs are liable to change. This is why the ...
Corporate wellness is a way community rec centers can serve the local workforce and benefit the whole community as a result. Through classes and services aimed at getting groups of employees active and healthy, such ...
During the summer, your facility will see an increase in usage as kids are out of school and families are taking advantage of aquatics amenities to stay cool. For everyone’s safety, it’s important to evaluate ...
Summer is the perfect season for families to spend time together participating in outdoor programs. With an array of options available, you want to make sure you offer unique and engaging experiences. The YMCA Trout ...
When Trish Harrison, the association health and wellness director of the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, found out about the discontinuing of her mother’s Parkinson’s class at a local gym, she decided to step in and ...
CrossFit is not a typical community recreation offering, considering most of these facilities usually emphasize activities and services for the whole family. However, CrossFit can be a great addition to your programming, in spite of ...
Offering stand-out personal training programs begins with the trainers in your facility. At the Deland Branch of the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA in Florida, all trainers are certified with at least a bachelor’s degree in ...
Fitness programming will be a major selling point for your facility — the more engaging and heart-pounding, the better. To keep fitness offerings fresh, it’s important to stay on top of trending fitness programs and ...