YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH

Healthy Living: Improving the nation's health and well-being. Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It is about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where people can work toward that balance by challenging themselves to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through lifelong learning programs, or bringing loved ones closer together through many family-centered activities. At the Y, it is not about the activity people choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside. The Y demonstrates its commitment to healthy living through a variety of focus areas. Health and Wellbeing provides resources and guidance to maintain or improve physical activity, mental health and overall wellbeing. Family Time brings families together to have fun and grow together. Sports and Recreation provides healthy lifestyle activities that unite people with shared athletic and recreational interests. The Y also provides social networking opportunities and activities that connect people who share common passions and personal interests. Specific core programs that promote Healthy Living include group fitness classes, aquatics classes, youth fitness, family activities, personal and group training, open gym and swim times, and ForeverWell senior programs and activities. In 2024, more than 75,500 seniors joined and participated in ForeverWell senior programming. The Y is also engaged in preventative health measures including programs that address youth and adult obesity, diabetes, cancer survivorship and cardiac rehabilitation, as well as holistic wellbeing programs like meditation, acupuncture and other modalities that help the whole person thrive.