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MosesAge:
62YMCA Member Since:
2006It would have been easy for Moses to dial back his active lifestyle. A history of running marathons had taken its toll on his knees, and he was now facing a lengthy period of physical therapy. Instead, Moses turned to the Y, building back his strength with the help of our bikes, weight machines—and community. He was soon able to end his therapy, proving you can’t keep a good man (sitting) down.
Cardio / Weight Room
Build muscle. Build endurance. It all starts here.
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ErinAge:
31YMCA Member Since:
2004Too many people think of exercising as something you do solely for yourself. In truth, staying healthy also lets you do more for the people around you. Exhibit A: Erin. Her rigorous workout regimen (she’s competed in triathlons and marathons) gives her the energy to keep up with her three (very energetic) children. As she says, knowingly, “If mama isn’t happy, no one is happy.”
Group Exercise
Get in shape fast with one of the many fun-filled classes.
Child Watch
Get yourself some You Time.
Personal Training
Maximum attention. Maximum results.
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AndreAge:
18YMCA Member Since:
1996Sometime in the fourteen years that Andre (aka "Slim") has been a YMCA member, he realized his main passion in life was helping children. Today, he’s served as a YMCA camp counselor for seven years, works as a lifeguard, volunteers for the Y For All Annual Giving Campaign (to which he donates $26 from his weekly paycheck), and even helps plan birthday parties for the Y’s younger members.
Camp Counselor
The funnest job you’ll ever love.
Y For All Annual Giving Campaign
Help us break down barriers and build up a community.
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StephanieAge:
36YMCA Member Since:
2004When Stephanie was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia, an inherited disease that affects the muscles and heart, she could’ve easily let her condition keep her down. Instead, she’s fighting it head-on by staying active. Stephanie has found a welcoming, supportive community at the Y, and says she works out not only for herself—but also to inspire others. (Mission accomplished.)
Cardio / Weight Room
Build muscle. Build endurance. It all starts here.
Walk Campaign
Take steps for a good cause.
Marketing Board
Give back by helping us get the word out.
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TrendaAge:
26YMCA Member Since:
2007Losing weight requires more than just staying off the couch; you need a true support system. Trenda has certainly found that at the YMCA, making new friends and feeling like “a part of something bigger.” She’s also found a wide range of activities and classes that have helped her get healthier and gain confidence. And the weight loss part? An amazing 80 pounds (and counting).
Kickboxing:
It’s healthy aggression.
Zumba:
Feel the rhythm. Feel the burn.
Boot Camp:
Get into shape fast. This is not a drill.
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BradAge:
30YMCA Member Since:
2003How many lives do you touch every year? For Brad, the answer is at least 700; that’s how many kids he takes to Flat Rock River YMCA Camp for his annual Outdoor Education trip. There, his sixth-graders get the chance to learn about science in an immersive, hands-on way. And, because it’s with the Y, they also learn something valuable about themselves.
Flat Rock River YMCA Camp
Pack your bags for a lifetime of memories.
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TriciaAge:
39YMCA Member Since:
2008Completing a mini-marathon is a lofty goal for most people. For Tricia, it’s more of a halfway point. Since joining the Y, Tricia has lost six pant sizes in baby weight, raised $1000 for the Y For All Annual Giving Campaign, and, yes, completed two 26.2 marathons. There's no stopping her now.
Group Cycling
Put the pedal to the metal.
Spinning
The true cycling test.
Boot Camp
Get in shape fast. This is not a drill.
Name:
VernAge:
39YMCA Member Since:
1998Vern’s faith is an important part of his life, and it was the YMCA’s values that led him to become a member. Since joining, he has done everything from volunteering as a youth sports referee to summer camp counseling. Vern considers himself a civic-minded person, and the YMCA provides him the perfect place to give back to the community. (The community—and we—thank him.)
Sports Coach
Be a leader of (soon-to-be) men.
Cardio / Weight Room
Build muscle. Build endurance. It all starts here.
Volunteer
Give us an hour. Give us a day. We’re not picky.
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MalachaiAge:
10YMCA Member Since:
2004Malachai has been coming to the YMCA for literally half his life, so you could say he’s almost grown up here. That’s reflected in the way he now feels part of our family; everyone knows him by name. And whether he’s playing team sports (soccer is his current favorite) or just hitting one of the exercise machines, he’s learning a lifetime of healthy habits.
Teen Center
Cool down. Meet up. Hang out.
Basketball
One-on-one? Horse? Half-court or full?
Soccer
One word. GOOOAAALLL!
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SeritaAge:
52YMCA Member Since:
2007Serita, like millions of other adults who never learned how to swim, always wondered if she’d missed her chance. However, since joining the Y, she’s tackled everything from Hip-Hop Aerobics to Zumba, losing ten pounds in the process. And, just as importantly, she’s mustered up the courage to finally take swim lessons—showing it’s never too late to jump in.
Zumba
Feel the rhythm. Feel the burn.
Hip-Hop Aerobics
Sweat to the not-so-oldies.
Water Aerobics
In the water, no one can see you sweat.
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LoraAge:
100YMCA Member Since:
1974To those who think they’re too old to be active: Sorry to burst your bubble. Lora may be 100 years young, but she still does Yoga and spends the warmer months swimming at her local YMCA (8 laps, in case you were wondering). It’s this kind of activity that she and her doctors credit for her continued good health. Lora is proof positive that age really is just a number.
Swimming
Dive in for a total body workout.
Silver Sneakers Program
Stay young by staying active.
Yoga
Gain strength and flexibility. Inner peace optional.
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AmandaAge:
33YMCA Member Since:
2009After gradually becoming more and more sedentary (and looking the part), Amanda finally decided she’d had enough. She joined the YMCA because of its affordability, support system and family atmosphere (she’s a single mom). The results have been dramatic: she’s lost 80 pounds and become a fixture—and source of inspiration—at her local branch.
Pilates
Increase your core competency.
Zumba
Feel the rhythm. Feel the burn.
Personal Training
Maximum attention. Maximum results.
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