July 28, 2011

Can I benefit from being outdoors?

by Downtown Admin

Stay Healthy, Get Outdoors Recent studies point to the mental and physical benefits of being active outdoors and having regular contact with nature. Researchers in Britain reported a positive effect on the mental health of people who spent at least five minutes a day in a park or woods walking, fishing, cycling, or r ...more

May 02, 2011

How Can I Promote Health at Work?

by Downtown Admin

Being a part of a fitness facility helps alleviate stress by elevating health and well-being! May 25, 2011 is recognized as National Employee and Senior Health & Fitness Day. Senior Fitness The Downtown YMCA offers “Fitness for Life” three times a week for older adults. Older adults, both male and female, ...more

April 28, 2011

When is Bike to Work Day?

by Downtown Admin

Bike to work day is May 20, 2011 and the Downtown Y is a Pit stop!Bike to workBy Suzi Ivie, CSCS Lose weight, flatten your wallet, protect those May flowers...bike to work! San Diego is renowned for having the world’s greatest weather. We can do any outdoor activity we want all year. Yet rainy Portland, Oregon is consid ...more

February 28, 2011

How do I train for mental discipline?

by Downtown Admin

It’s March and in the sports circle that only means one thing. Basketball. College basketball is on everyone’s mind, especially when our very own Aztecs are burning up the scoreboards. How does a team like SDSU excel? Mental discipline and toughness. To be a top performer in any sport athletes must not only be phys ...more

February 17, 2011

When is the next Career Luncheon?

by Downtown Admin

VOLUNTEER FOR A CAREER LUNCHEONHelp Youth Get a Head Start!NEXT LUNCHEON: March 9, 2011 at 12:15-1:30PMWHERE: Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars RoadTOPIC: Health & MedicineWe're looking for volunteers to participate at the next Career Luncheon!Come share the wisdom you wish you would have known before starting your ...more

February 15, 2011

How did the Cowles Mtn. Challenge go?

by Downtown Admin

CONGRATULATIONS Jil! In eight (8) hours, Jil climbed Cowles Mountain Six (6) Times! And she says she’s not even sore today! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Jil wants to express her thanks to everyone who came out to encourage her for this challenge and SHE WANTS TO ...more

January 31, 2011

How do I keep my heart healthy?

by Downtown Admin

February as we know it is the month of love. What represents love better than the heart? It is crucial to get to know your body and more importantly your heart. In the United States someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Statistics like that can be scary, but here are some heart-healthy tips to help you keep your ...more

January 28, 2011

Can I volunteer for upcoming events?

by Downtown Admin

Of course! We love volunteers!Help change lives!Participate in the Annual Support Campaign Telethon.Where: Bank of America Building 450 B Street, 18th Floor.When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Every Tuesday in February. Training will occur on location at 6:30pm.Sign Up: Contact (619) 232-7451 or visit the front desk. ...more

January 28, 2011

Who won Frequent Y'r of 2010?

by Downtown Admin

Member Loretta Jones is the winner for the 2010 Frequent Y’r challenge. Loretta submitted stamped Frequent Y’r cards and by sharing her Y story, she was entered into the end of the year drawing. Loretta was awarded a 6-month YMCA Membership paid for by all of us at the Downtown Y. Congratulations Loretta! You to ...more

January 20, 2011

How do I keep my New Years resolutions?

by Downtown Admin

The New Year is an exciting time when everything that passed in the previous year is past and the future looks brighter than ever. It’s tradition to make a resolution, to set a goal for yourself, but it is an unfortunate truth that the majority of our goals go unreached. Why is this? Are we simply undisciplined or is there so ...more