How to Keep Up with Active Kids This Summer

Fitness & Wellness

How to Keep Up with Active Kids This Summer When kids are off school for the summer, their energy seems to go up overnight.  One minute you are getting out of the car at the playground. The next minute, they are already halfway to the swings, climbing wall, or splash...

WS25 Support Your Joints Replay

Health & Wellness

Move More Comfortably and Improve Range of Motion Learn how you can strengthen your joints with these helpful tips! Check out the replay of our 2025 YMCA Wellness Series class, “Support Your Joints,” led by Physical Therapists Andrew Sipowicz, PT DPT, and...

Trouble with Stairs? Try This Joint-Strengthening Exercise

Fitness & Wellness, Lower Body

Trouble with Stairs? Try This Joint-Strengthening Exercise Does it take you longer than it should to climb the stairs? If you find yourself struggling, your legs may lack the strength and mobility they need to move comfortably. Weakness in the legs and poor joint...

Morning Joint Stiffness? Try These Moves to Get Going

Fitness & Wellness

Morning Joint Stiffness? Try These Moves to Get Going Ever wake up in the morning with joint stiffness or feeling achy? If so, you’re certainly not alone! While you sleep, your body stays relatively still for hours, meaning your joints aren’t getting the movement they...

How to Have a Safer Winter Season

Fitness & Wellness

How to Have a Safer Winter Season Despite experiencing a milder start to winter this year, it’s still important to prioritize safety and wellness throughout the season. Winter comes with its own set of challenges, including navigating icy conditions, managing snow...