Category: Programming
Small group training (SGT) allows members to get the benefits and motivation of a one-on-one trainer, and the sense of community and competition of a Group X class. The YMCA of Bucks County offers SGT ...
It’s no secret that great Group X instructors lead to great Group X classes. But what does it take to get those great instructors working at your community rec center? For the Ward Downtown YMCA, ...
Functional fitness workouts train muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements users might do at home, at work or in sports. Because these movements can be beneficial for ...
The temperature is dropping all over the country, but that doesn’t mean your member participation numbers have to drop as well. Instead of shutting the windows and starting a fire, the Snow Mountain Ranch, a ...
Stepping on a treadmill isn’t the only way to be healthier, and the industry is constantly gaining more knowledge and adjusting to this fact. Non-fitness programs, such as art classes, film festivals and educational services, ...
Afterschool means something cool at the Weinstein JCC, in Richmond, Virginia. The Weinstein J’s afterschool program, Kids’ Place, encourages kids to let loose and have fun. “Kids’ Place is like a second home for our ...
Two strong motivations for joining a community rec center are to get in better shape and find a sense of belonging. Nutrition and weight loss challenges are the perfect offering to check both boxes, and ...
From the moment a member steps into your facility, they are assessing if they want to be there. Like a machine – from staff, classes, and cleanliness to communication — each moving part of your ...
Children of all ages come into your facility each day, whether it be for child-care services, swim lessons or sports. But how can you ensure you are doing your part to instill long-lasting, healthy values ...
This month, we spoke with Daniel O’Connor, the association director of health and wellness programs at the YMCA of South Hampton Roads about implementing programs. The YMCA of South Hampton Roads in Chesapeake, Virginia, partnered ...