Health and Fitness

When you step into the world of weight training, it can be easy to want to shoot for the stars and push yourself to lift heavier than you should.

Introducing new fitness habits can be a challenge, but the New Year is the perfect time to set some fitness resolutions. After a relaxing holiday season, it can feel like a time for new beginnings.

Sometimes, the thought of hopping on a treadmill for 30 minutes feels about as exciting as watching paint dry. You know cardio benefits your heart, helps manage weight and boosts your mood.

Fitness has the power to transform lives.  It helps us build confidence, improve mental health, and see ourselves in a new light. It’s about more than physical strength; it’s about feeling stronger inside and out.

Our brand new offering will make reaching your fitness goals even easier!

We're welcoming Jefferson Health to host FREE health screenings at four of our YMCA locations. Screenings are free to Y members and registration is not required.

We're offering a Parkinson's focused program at the Y! This program includes educational fitness classes that focus on strength training, cardio, balance and improving activities of daily living with individuals with Parkinson's. Class exercises vary by week. All activity levels are welcome.

Y members, get ready! We're so excited to announce that Les Mills CEREMONY™ & CEREMONY STUDIO™ are coming soon! Get ready for circuit-style group ex classes that focus on building strength and cardio endurance.

If one of your fitness goals is to improve your muscle strength, endurance, overall health and well-being, then reading about resistance training is a step in the right direction.