Swim Team – an Individual and Team Sport
ymcawhittier2021-09-15T15:42:29+00:00
Getting your kids involved in sports has a lot of advantages.
- Playing a sport is a fun way […]
Building Healthy Lifestyle Habits through Fitness
ymcawhittier2021-09-02T17:17:07+00:00
By building a consistent fitness habit, you’ll start to notice positive improvements in areas […]
The Rewards of Volunteering
ymcawhittier2021-08-25T16:10:47+00:00
Volunteerism leads to a variety of benefits for your community. By showing up to […]
5 Benefits of Before or After School Programs
ymcawhittier2021-08-17T14:08:41+00:00According to the Afterschool Alliance (2020), “School-age children and youth spend 80 percent of their waking hours outside of school, while 1 in 5 young […]
The Y, Our Community, and Food Insecurity
ymcawhittier2021-08-06T15:28:12+00:00
On March 16, 2020, everything changed, including the need for our Y’s programs and services. Before the […]
5 Benefits of Joining a Strong Community
ymcawhittier2021-07-27T17:40:31+00:00
Being a part of a healthy, strong community comes with a lot of benefits. At a place […]
Improve Mental Health with Food
ymcawhittier2021-07-19T15:00:23+00:00
The foods we eat affect our health, but we tend to think of the effect on our physical […]
Giving is Good: 3 Health Benefits of Philanthropy
ymcawhittier2021-07-08T18:19:52+00:00
Our community is full of philanthropists – people who are willing to donate their time, money, skills, and […]
4 Ways to Practice Gratitude
ymcawhittier2021-06-21T14:13:34+00:00Remembering to be grateful helps us feel more optimistic and hopeful about our lives. Regularly practicing gratitude also can help you sleep better and improve […]
9 Ways Music Can Make a Good Workout Great
ymcawhittier2021-06-07T13:49:21+00:00
Have you ever left a class or workout session filled with tons of energy and a smile on […]