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Middlesex YMCA virtual Strong challenge free to community

October 12, 2020

The Northern Middlesex YMCA in Middletown has launched a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body.

The Northern Middlesex YMCA in Middletown has launched a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body.

Photo: Contributed Photo / Northern Middlesex YMCA

Photo: Contributed Photo / Northern Middlesex YMCA

The Northern Middlesex YMCA in Middletown has launched a free six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body.

Photo: Contributed Photo / Northern Middlesex YMCA

MIDDLETOWN — The Northern Middlesex YMCA invites all in the community to participate in a free six-week Strong challenge designed to help transform spirit, mind and body.

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati began this program earlier this

YMCA Of Austin Launches Virtual Fitness Programs

October 8, 2020

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AUSTIN, TX — Just because the coronavirus has halted some activities doesn’t mean you can’t stay fit. With that in mind, the YMCA of Austin is launching an online platform for members offering a fitness experience for them to remain active and healthy, officials said.

Launching this month, the Virtual Y includes access to more than 20 hours of YMCA Live exercise classes each week plus an on-demand library of hundreds of instructional fitness classes. Classes range from yoga, barre and tai chi to cardio fitness and HIIT (High-Impact Interval Training). Classes are suitable for people of all ages and abilities, including a full complement of senior programs such as balance exercises and low-impact workouts for people with reduced mobility.

“On-demand fitness platforms are everywhere these days, but what sets the Virtual Y apart is the local, personal connection we can provide with our instructors, other participants and the community

UF Health Jacksonville, YMCA join forces for rehabilitation, fitness facility in Nassau

October 2, 2020

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UF Health Jacksonville and the First Coast YMCA have opened a combination rehabilitation facility and fitness center at Wildlight in Nassau County, a new master-planned community near Yulee.

a man doing a trick on a skateboard: Leon L. Haley Jr., CEO of UF Health Jacksonville (right) and Eric Mann, president/CEO, First Coast YMCA, cut a ribbon to open their agencies' combination rehabilitation and fitness center in the Wildlight community near Yulee. Behind them is Jeanne Bradshaw, rehabilitative services, UF Health Jacksonville.

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Leon L. Haley Jr., CEO of UF Health Jacksonville (right) and Eric Mann, president/CEO, First Coast YMCA, cut a ribbon to open their agencies’ combination rehabilitation and fitness center in the Wildlight community near Yulee. Behind them is Jeanne Bradshaw, rehabilitative services, UF Health Jacksonville.

UF Health Rehabilitation-Wildlight has 36,000 square feet of space, including a 25,000-square-foot YMCA; physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology; and a healthy-living center. A 15,000 square-foot expansion is planned for specialty rehabilitation services.

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The center will “bring the latest innovations in healthy living to a rapidly growing part of Northeast Florida,” according to UF Health.

“This is a great day for Wildlight and Nassau County because the people

Gateway Family YMCA to join National Senior Health & Fitness Day celebration

October 2, 2020

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The Gateway Family YMCA and Shaping Eastern Union County will join an estimated 1,000 local groups nationwide to celebrate the 27th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The YMCA is offering free virtual programs with registration available at www.tgfymca.org/events.

According to Krystal R. Canady, CEO, The Gateway Family YMCA, “National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the perfect opportunity for seniors to make, renew, and revitalize their commitment to lead healthier lives through wellness, nutrition and programs designed specifically to meet their needs. This is even more important today while we are practicing social distancing and may not be as active as usual.”

During National Senior Health and Fitness Day, participants will join with an estimated 100,000 older adults across the country participating in local virtual activities to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical activity, good nutrition and preventative care.

Throughout the day,

YMCA welcomes members of fitness centers going out of business.

October 1, 2020

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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Membership Director Justin Cammarata and Executive Director Rob Lowell of the Torigian YMCA in Peabody welcome new members to the Y.

The YMCA of Metro North opened its gyms with a cautious and phased reopening plan this summer. It completed its plan in early September and is now fully open for its members.

“Anytime Fitness in Peabody and the BSC in Lynnfield just closed their doors and we want those members to know we are open and ready to welcome them,” says Kathleen Walsh, President and CEO of the YMCA of Metro North association. “We’re here for our community. The Y has been keeping people healthy for 160 years and we don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.”

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YMCA at Piscataway Community Center to open Thursday

September 29, 2020

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The new $32 million YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center (YPCC) will open on Thursday, Oct. 1.

The facility will feature three indoor pools, a full-size basketball court, large fitness center, indoor running track, two golf simulators, dance and art studios, cafe and an outdoor spray park.

“Our fantastic community center is a wonderful example of what good planning and prudent financing can bring,” Mayor Brian C. Wahler said. “The $32 million facility was funded from the revenue of new state-of-the-art logistics centers and other positive redevelopment in Piscataway but no residents’ tax monies.”

“With amenities for all generations and family friendly pricing, it is the jewel of Piscataway,” Wahler continued. “We look forward to many in central New Jersey improving their health and having fun in our Township.”

A Piscataway family of up to two adults and up to four children can join for $65 a month. For those

Boston Celtics and Sun Life go virtual to connect with YMCA youth on health and wellness

September 27, 2020

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BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —
BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — When the pandemic began, Sun Life and the Celtics had to quickly pivot their annual Fit to Win youth fitness program to a virtual format to accommodate the shutdown and subsequent safety measures. Fit to Win, a four-week program for YMCA youth in Greater Boston, Hartford, and Southern Maine, encourages kids to embrace health and fitness in everyday life. The kids track their fitness and wellness activities throughout the program and receive Celtics gear along the way. This year, the finale event, typically held at the Celtics’ practice facility, was offered virtually – complete with coached workouts, an interactive discussion with the kids on fitness and nutrition, and even a Lucky the Leprechaun at-home dunk show from

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