If you’re not one of those people who is naturally in love with exercise, working out can be a bit of a challenge. What’s the secret to making exercise part of your daily routine? Find a Plan That Works for You Working out is not a one-size-fits-all recipe. Your body may not be able to
Are you a Hannaford shopper? If so, you can help us raise money for the Capital District YMCA Black and Latino Achievers Program! We have recently signed up as a Hannaford Community Cash partner through CLYNK, the new drop and go bottle return system located inside Hannaford Supermarkets. Thanks to this new opportunity, we are
Choosing a gym can be overwhelming, but it all boils down to you. What exactly are you looking for? Flexible hours? Helpful staff? Weight training? An instructor who will guide you through a workout? The Capital District YMCA (CDYMCA) has it all. Here, at the CDYMCA, we offer ten convenient locations to meet your wellness
Breast cancer is an extremely malevolent disease that affects one in eight women nationwide. This is a large group of people whose entire lives have been affected by this disease. Thanks to global fundraising efforts, there are currently over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors alive in the United States today. Here’s how you can help:
Each year since 1928, under a joint Resolution of Congress, the President of the United States has proclaimed Child Health Day. This day was originally observed on each May 1 until 1960 when the date was changed to the first Monday in October of each calendar year. “On Child Health Day, we are reminded of
Veronica joined the YMCA over 15 years ago, just before she had her first child. As a mother, she originally used the Y’s services for her kids at the KidzLodge, camps, teen nights, swim lessons, picnics and other activities. Then, five years ago, Veronica was diagnosed with kidney cancer. “Being a mom, you neglect yourself,”
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you” -BB King You’re never too old to learning something new. To help those who want to keep growing and learning, we at the Y provide classes to everyone whether it’s to strengthen the body or the mind. We provide CPR/First
September 29th is a day where we honor the very thing we get out of bed for, what motivates us through our days, and what we can only have when it’s made a certain way. If you have a slight obsession with coffee, you may want to keep reading to learn some new recipes. Almond
National Women’s Health and Fitness Day is an annual campaign that was created by the Health Information Resource Center and it’s goal is to have women take control of their health. This is also part of National Women’s Health & Fitness Week. An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 women of all ages, from across the country, will
GET ACTIVE! September 24th is the 20th Annual Family Health and Fitness Day! We at the Y support healthy living for all members of our community! Family Health and Fitness Day always lands on the last Saturday of September. Today’s purpose is to promote family physical activity and togetherness. Not only is physical activity important, but so is