Virginia Y Needs $100,000 to Stay Open

Apr 28, 2008 2:42 PM

ROANOKE, VA -- The Smith Mountain Lake YMCA in Roanoke, VA, is scrambling to raise $100,000 to remain open. After learning months ago that the siding on its recently constructed facility violated the terms of a proffer tied to the mixed-use development, a Y official had asked Franklin County’s board of supervisors to amend the proffer. However, the board denied the request, forcing the Y to replace the siding, according to The Roanoke Times. ...

Public Health Watchdog Pressures Ys to Ban Junk Food

Apr 21, 2008 11:32 AM

NEW YORK -- The National Action Against Obesity (NAAO) launched a year-long campaign to expel junk food from all U.S. day care, child care and preschool centers, beginning with the nation’s largest provider of child care services, the YMCA of the USA. The group kicked off its campaign in mid-April to coincide with the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day and specifically targets the Y’s partnership with PepsiCo. ...

Greater Indianapolis Ys Offer National Guard Families Free Membership

Apr 8, 2008 4:11 PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Greater Indianapolis YMCA is offering family members of state National Guardsmen an affordable way to stay active and healthy while their loved ones are deployed. The organization has created Operation Indiana Partners, which allows the families of deployed Indiana National Guardsmen to enjoy free memberships. ...

YMCA of the USA Partners To Offset Drowning Epidemic

Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Jennipher Shaver

Colorado Springs, Co In response to the statistic that nine people drown each day in the United States, the YMCA of the USA and the USA Swimming Foundation...

Results May Vary

Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor

More than 11 million people tuned in to watch Marty Wolff and other contestants on season three of The Biggest Loser weigh in for the show's finale in...

Defy Stereotypes and Expectations

Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Jennipher Shaver

One last thought about defying stereotypes. When it comes to fitness facilities, stereotypes are everywhere. From the grunting supplement-popping guy...

Y’s Prepare for Healthy Kids Day, Healthy Family Home

Mar 25, 2008 4:39 PM

NATIONWIDE -- More than 1,700 YMCAs across the country are gearing up for Healthy Kids Day on April 12. The day celebrates making fitness fun, and through free programming for the day introduces kids to an array of Y programs and tools that teach healthy behaviors and healthy ways to play—an essential lesson in learning how to take care of themselves throughout their lifetimes, according to the YMCA of the USA....

Y Partners with the USA Swimming Foundation to Offset Drowning Epidemic

Mar 18, 2008 3:52 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO -- In response to the alarming statistic that nine people drown each day in the United States, the USA Swimming Foundation and the YMCA of the USA recently partnered to provide free/low-cost swim lessons for at-risk children who are enrolled in their school's free or reduced lunch program. The partnership is a local implementation of Make a Splash, the USA Swimming Foundation's national anti-drowning initiative. Communities involved in the collaborative education program include Raleigh-Durham, NC, San Jose, CA, Philadelphia, and most recently Omaha, NE....

YMCA Program Aims to Reduce Arthritis Pain for Older Adults

Mar 3, 2008 2:22 PM

CHICAGO -- Throughout March, participating YMCAs will help show adults how to reduce osteoarthritis (OA) pain through simple exercises, weight management and other lifestyle changes. Developed by the YMCA of the USA, Ys around the country will incorporate “Keep Moving” exercises and wellness tips into Ys’ existing activities for older adults. ...

Out of Reach

Mar 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor

Although the government isn't saying the word yet, many economists are predicting that the United States is close to entering a recession. Nonprofit fitness...