November 30, 2010

Y donate to our Toy Drive this month?

by Downtown Admin

During the holidays, everyone is prone to being swept away by the frantic and joyous act of buying for and receiving gifts from our loved ones. However, it is easy while in this daze to forget that there are so many people who cannot afford toys for their sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. This h ...more

November 23, 2010

What are tricks to a healthier holiday?

by Downtown Admin

Staying healthy in the holiday season is a struggle. Most people get time off of work and are surrounded by the foods that they wait for all year long. It is hard to maintain the will-power that you have during the rest of the year. Holiday weight gain is a curse that most of us have come to accept, but try a few of thes ...more

November 16, 2010

Are there teen fitness options at the Y?

by Downtown Admin

There has been a change in policy! The Downtown YMCA is opening their doors to teenagers 16 and up. While we are not requiring parent supervision, those interested in becoming a Y-teen must complete both a parent consent and health history form, as well as participating in an orientation of the facility with a staff membe ...more

November 10, 2010

Y is running a better cardio workout?

by Downtown Admin

Of course, like most exercise activities, the amount of calories and fat you burn is based primarily on the amount of effort exerted. When we exercise, the goal is to burn fat and lose weight, but is there one type of cardio that is better than the rest? Runners often look fit and thin, but do they hold the secret to w ...more

November 03, 2010

Y is Group Exercise Good for You?

by Downtown Admin

Most avid gym-goers will admit that they enjoy their workouts more when they have a friend at their side to entertain them. What many may not realize is that there are far greater benefits to having a gym buddy than just companionship. Here are the top five reasons that group workouts are better than solo exercise: 1. ...more