Nancy’s Story — How the YMCA Helped During Breast Cancer Healing
Nancy Valdez has been a member of the YMCA of Greater Houston for over 10 years. Nancy connected with the Y when her kids were in elementary school. Facing a layoff, Nancy needed a safe place she could trust for her children's programs. The Y was able to help. The Y provided financial assistance, making it possible for her to afford membership and program fees. The supportive staff even helped her create a resume during her job search. Nancy knew she had found something special at the Y. In 2020, Nancy received the difficult news that she had been [...]
Go For Your Gold at the YMCA
YMCA of Greater Houston Inspires Houstonians to Achieve Their Best with the “Go For Your Gold Pass” During the Summer Games Feel like a champion and break personal records with the Y from July 26 – September 30 HOUSTON (July 24, 2024)— As the world tunes into the summer games, the YMCA of Greater Houston is empowering the community to channel their inner champion and break personal records - no matter what they may be - with the help of the “Go For Your Gold Pass.” From July 26 to September 30, Houstonians of all ages and backgrounds can use [...]
YMCA Medicine Ball — Sip, Sweat and Savor
Fitness enthusiasts in Houston are always on the lookout for innovative ways to spice up their workout routines. Let’s stir up some excitement with a concoction of exercises featuring the star of the show – the ever-mysterious and oh-so-trendy "Medicine Ball." Just like the Starbucks' secret menu item, we're brewing up a fitness fiesta that's all about the sip, the sweat, and the savor of a workout that's anything but ordinary. So, buckle up those sneakers and get ready for “a latte exercise” at the YMCA of Greater Houston! The Medicine Ball Workout Extravaganza Warm-Up Sip: Before we start [...]
Five Tips for Getting Your Heart Healthy
Five Tips for Getting Your Heart Healthy During American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, and with recently published research indicating blood pressure control has worsened in both men and women since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to use this month to get a blood pressure screening and focus on becoming heart healthy. Below are tips for the whole family to become heart healthy this February. 1. Get Moving: Being physically active every day is not only fun, it can also improve the function of your heart. Plan and schedule opportunities for active play; for example, [...]
Out With the Old Habits, In With the New
Out With the Old (Habits) & In With the New (Habits) The start of the new year is a great time to take a look at all of your current habits. Are there any habits you currently have that can be tweaked, even just a little bit, in order to turn them into healthy habits? We’re happy to share at least four healthy habits you can begin today to make sure your 2023 is off to a great start! 1. Stop hitting snooze. Snooze, sleep, repeat. Studies have shown that the fight against getting out of bed as soon as your alarm [...]
Stretching and Exercise for Kids — What Works Best?
Brian Scully, a pediatric physical therapist, and Lauren Scott, a pediatric clinical dietitian, both with Texas Children’s Hospital, help answer some of the most common questions they've received about exercising. Is stretching really important? Yes! Stretching is a fantastic tool to help with the growth and development phase that all young people go through. When the growth plates are wide open the bones grow longer and at a faster pace than the corresponding muscles, therefore the muscles need the added stretching to help them keep up with the bone development. The growth of bones and muscles go hand-in-hand. If muscle [...]
5 Reasons to Get a Personal Trainer at the Y
Have you ever thought about hiring a personal trainer? Having the expertise of a personal trainer can be helpful for you, especially if you don’t know where to start, want to improve your technique or aren’t seeing results. At the Y, our personal trainers are ready to get you on track, ensure you see the results you’ve been dreaming of and help you achieve your goals. So, why should you invest in personal training at the Y? Get personalized workouts: Whether you want to lose body fat, train for a marathon or just incorporate other exercises into your routine, our personal [...]
