How Often Should I Work Out?
Am I working out too much? Too little? What should I being doing more/less of to get the results I want?…
The YMCA aims to improve our nation's health by providing programs and activities that promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health. And when people feel their best and have fulfilling lifestyles, their communities become stronger, too.
5 Tips for Beginning an Exercise Routine
You went through all the reasons you need to exercise (more energy, lose a few pounds, keep up with the kids, etc…
Taking Care of the Caregiver
Taking Care of the Caregiver
More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and…
Being Safe in the Sun
Summer is right around the corner, and you may be eager to get out and soak up the sun after a long winter. The warm…
Health Disparities: What can the Community do to help?
“Health disparities” refers to unequal health outcomes that exist between people of different class and racial…
8 Ways to Prevent Colon Cancer
Though we often don’t hear much about it, colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. This is…
Busting through Fitness Plateaus
At some point in your fitness journey, you are going to hit a wall of plateau. Sometimes there are 5-10 pounds we just…
A Beginner's Guide to Cycling
You may have heard of all the hype around indoor cycling... and it's all true! It's fun and a calorie blaster. But to a…
Children as Caregivers During Parental or Guardian Illness
The serious illness of a parent or guardian causes many disruptions in families with young children. When parents…