As the largest municipal recreation facility in the country, the Village of Pleasant Prairie RecPlex offers a variety of opportunities for all ages, abilities and demographics. Located on the shores of Lake Andrea in Pleasant ...
In the 2021 November/December issue, we spoke with Sarah Johnson, the former association director of group exercise for the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, and current partner development manager at GlobalFit, about post-COVID-19 fitness trends. From ...
How the YMCA of Greater Nashua is helping youth live healthier lives through its Prescribe the Y program. For 13 years, the YMCA of Greater Nashua, with multiple locations in New Hampshire, has been paving ...
How to turn seasonal swimmers into winter swimmers at your community recreation center. Swimming is a popular recreational sport in the U.S. As such, it’s no surprise when temperatures rise, so do the number of ...
Learn more about the recovery offerings available to community recreation centers your members will be looking for in 2022. According to ACE, a nonprofit exercise professional and health coach certification organization, recovery is the most important ...
Why cardio equipment is essential to your members and how to select the best pieces. Cardio equipment has been an essential part of the fitness and recreation industry for years. According to Global Market Insights, ...
Leadership members of the Martin Pear JCC share their best practices for member retention as 2022 approaches. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, community recreation centers were already viewed as a hub to connect safely with other ...
How to develop a compelling case and attract new types of funding support. This past year has taught us that being creative and nimble are key to securing funding. In today’s environment, how do you ...
How a new energy efficiency model may change the game for recreation centers. Across the country, nonprofit recreation centers are continually being asked to do more for the members and communities they serve, even as ...
Dean Sbragia, the CEO of Medical Fitness Solutions, shares about the comorbidities of aging and tips for mitigating without drugs. The sequelae of aging can be cruel, with neurological, musculoskeletal and hormonal changes creating health ...