Y’s Prepare for Healthy Kids Day, Healthy Family HomeNATIONWIDE -- 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 EpidemicCOLORADO 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 AdultsCHICAGO -- 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 ReachBy: 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... Ys Recognized for Building Healthy CommunitiesBy: Jennipher Shaver Chicago The YMCA of the USA recently recognized five Ys for their involvement in Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC), an initiative that helps communities... Circuit BreakersBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer Fitness Express Manhattan, a women-only circuit facility in New York City, has added functional training to its circuit these days. Members warm up on... Utility PlayersBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer Remodeling is usually a time when club owners think about spending money, but for some fitness facility operators, renovations are a time to consider... In BRIEFIn mid-February, a little more than a month after police had arrested two men who had broken into lockers and stolen credit cards and other belongings... Times Change, Members May NotBy: Jennipher Shaver One last thought about change. They say that the more things change, the more they stay the same. That doesn't always hold true for business, especially... Indiana Y Sued Over Sauna DeathLAFAYETTE, IN -- The wife of a man who died last year after being found unconscious in the men's sauna at the Lafayette Family YMCA in Lafayette, IN, is suing the organization, according to the Journal and Courier. ... Third Man Sought in Glens Falls Y TheftsGLENS FALLS, NY -- A little more than a month after police arrested two men who had broken into lockers and stolen credit cards and other belongings from members of the Glens Falls Area (NY) YMCA, Glen Falls police are searching for a third man. ... Man Convicted of Fondling Boy at Illinois YMCASPRINGFIELD, IL -- A 60-year-old Springfield, IL, man was recently convicted of fondling a 15-year-old boy in the hot tub at the Springfield (IL) YMCA last spring, the State Journal-Register reported. ... Cry FoulBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor A newspaper columnist in Vancouver, WA, once referred to that city's $25 million Firstenburg Community Center as a Taj-Ma-health club. It's no wonder.... North Carolina Y Begins Wellness Pilot ProgramBy: Jennipher Shaver Shelby, Nc The Cleveland County Family YMCA in North Carolina has started a wellness pilot program for designated North Carolina state employees, according... Lights OutBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor It sounded so simple. It made so much sense. Experienced, knowledgeable people banked on the marriage of a well-known sandwich chain and a fitness industry... Fitness Club Complaints To BBB on the Rise in 2007By: Stuart Goldman Arlington, Va The number of complaints received by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) about fitness clubs has increased more than 90 percent in the last... Most Club Chains Rank LowBy: Stuart Goldman Yonkers, Ny Readers of Consumer Reports gave higher marks to private studios, nonprofit organizations, local community centers and office fitness facilities... Family AffairBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer A growing number of children's fitness facilities have opened to address the childhood obesity issue. However, many owners of these facilities are learning... Y Introduces Strategic PlanBy: Jennipher Shaver Chicago Because of the current health challenges facing families and individuals, Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of the YMCA of the USA, issued a New... Brain BuildersBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor Fitness professionals have been telling clients to use it or lose it for years. Although that well-worn clich is usually in reference to muscle tone,... Florida First Coast Y Receives $16 MillionBy: Jennipher Shaver Jacksonville, Fl Starting Feb. 1, current Florida First Coast YMCA members in Jacksonville, FL, will have another Y where they can work out. In January,... Five Ys Recognized for Building Healthier CommunitiesCHICAGO -- The YMCA of the USA recently recognized five Ys for their involvement in Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC), an initiative that helps communities form a team of community leaders to implement solutions to improve eating habits and increase physical activity. ... Florida Y and Equipment Manufacturer Sued Over Exercise BallJACKSONVILLE, FL -- A Jacksonville, FL, man recently filed a lawsuit against the YMCA of Florida's First Coast and TKO Sports Group. The man claims that he was injured after an exercise ball that he was using exploded, breaking both of his wrists and his forearm, and injuring both shoulders, according to local Jacksonville media reports.... Suspected Locker Thieves Caught at YGLENS FALLS, NY -- Two men suspected of carrying out 16 robberies at the Family YMCA of the Glens Falls Area (NY) were recently arrested. Since April, thieves had stolen cash, car keys and credit cards from both locked and unlocked lockers, and had broken into cars parked outside the Y. ... Florida First Coast Y Receives $16 Million DonationJACKSONVILLE, FL -- Starting Feb. 1, current Florida First Coast YMCA members in Jacksonville, FL, will have another Y where they can work out. Earlier this month, Brooks Rehabilitation, a provider of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia, donated its 60,000-square-foot Brooks Health and Fitness Center to the Y. The donation is estimated to be worth more than $16 million and is the largest donation ever made to the First Coast Y. ... |
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