Programming

According to the Sport and Fitness Industry Association’s most recent report, the sport of pickleball has experienced a 311% increase in participation over the last...

In the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 20th annual Worldwide Fitness Trends forecast, strength training ranked as one of the top trends for 2026....

Below, Danny O’Connor, the VP of healthy living at YMCA of South Hampton Roads, details the biggest fitness trends impacting the community rec industry. He...

To better combat drowning and a lack of swim instruction, Summerville Family YMCA developed Splash Into Safety — a program meant to reach children in...

One of the hallmarks of any impactful community rec center is successful youth programming. While this large area of focus includes physical activity, childcare and...

While many outdoor aquatics offerings at community rec centers shutdown once winter and colder weather hits, Bender JCC of Greater Washington has found success by...

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...