YMCA Day Campers Learn That Spreading Kindness Can Be Contagious
Our very own YMCA of Orange County Day Campers are in the midst of completing 100 Acts of Kindness this summer and their thoughtful acts recently caught the attention of local media. Click here to read this article in…
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...
Top 5 Reasons For Jumping In The Pool This Summer
Along with sunny skies and warm weather, summer has a way of inviting excitement into the air. With summer comes the possibility for new activities and adventures. The big question here, is which fun activities and adventures are worth filling…
Dietary Practices That Deserve a Closer Look
Dietary Practices That Deserve a Closer Look As a health and wellness trainer one of my top priorities is discovering what my clients eat. In my opinion a healthy lifestyle is maintained mostly through nutrition. Over the years I have...
Correcting Bad Posture
Correcting Bad Posture Even though we make it into the YMCA for exercise, living in the age of technology means we spend more time on our phones, tablets, and computers which not only causes a more sedentary lifestyle but also...
Find Your Fit
Find Your Fit At the Y, everyone fits! From ages 9 months to 99 years we have a program for you. This month, we encourage everyone to explore the many offerings that we have. From youth sports and fitness to senior...
Working Out When Sick
Should I Work Out When I’m Sick? With cold and flu season hitting hard, "should I work out when I'm sick?" is a common question that fitness professionals hear often and one that has a lot of myths around it....
Find Your Challenge
Find Your Challenge at the Y Ready to take on March's YGOAL? chal·lenge A task or situation that tests someone's abilities. Challenging yourself can help lead to a happier and more fulfilling life- attempting something you may think impossible, struggling,...
Staying On Track with Goals
Staying On Track with Goals It is that time of the year, everyone is motivated at the start of 2018 to transform their routines and bodies. At the YMCA we are excited to see our health and wellness centers full…