Why I Joined The Y
Anita Alvarez – Fullerton Family YMCA Member My daughter once asked me, “Mom, where is your happy place?” I closed my eyes and I saw myself in the pool of my YMCA. The YMCA has become such a meaningful place…
Why The Y?
Reggie Kater -YMCA Membership Coordinator, dad, husband and friend. “As a child, I was overweight with high cholesterol…Since starting at the YMCA in 2016, I have focused on ‘my why’ and lost a total of 80lbs. My inspiration comes from…
5 OF THE HEALTHIEST FOODS TO ENJOY DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Keep healthy this winter by including plenty of these 5 foods in your diet. Although there are fewer foods that are in season in winter than in summer, winter boasts some surprising health superstars. Here are 5 of the healthiest...
QUICK TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HALLOWEEN
Comfort food season is here, and pumpkin flavored everything is in full swing. When thinking about fall foods, it’s tempting to go right to the warm apple crisp and pumpkin bread. Although it’s OK to indulge occasionally, it’s better to...
DO SOMETHING NEW AND REIGNITE YOUR PROGRAM!
Have you taken the same group exercise class for months without any difference in your fitness level or appearance? Have you made little to no gains in your strength but you’ve been weight training for a while now? Do workouts...
Late Night Eating
Does eating late at night increase your potential for fat/weight gain? Weight gain is a result of eating more calories than you burn on a regular basis, not when you eat those calories. Due to their preference or schedule, there...
Wonderful Watermelon!
It’s that time of year again when we start picking out one of summer's favorite refreshing fruits, and I’ll bet you didn’t realize the many health benefits attached to watermelon. Watermelon is a natural hydrator because of its high water...
HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS? A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP!
There are so many connections between sleep and exercise. Whether you are getting enough, the position you choose, or even what you eat before you get your z’s can impact exercise results. As your fitness partner, exercise can help alleviate…