Health and Wellness
We have the latest fitness classes, health and wellness seminars, personalized training programs, and sports leagues for all ages and abilities.
Healthy Living Initiatives
In communities across the nation, the Y is the leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.
Partner in Healthy Living - It’s a proven fact that a healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. The YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo in partnership with The University of Toledo invites you to embrace the Partner in Healthy Living (PHL) program, through improved work site wellness program. Employees will be connected with the resources necessary to create a healthy and balanced lifestyle for themselves and their families. Ultimately, the employer will benefit from a healthier workforce, while at the same time experiencing less absenteeism and lower health care costs.As a Partner in Healthy Living, employers will have access to on-site healthy living classes, discounted max membership rates for employees, trial max memberships, access to all 10 YMCA/JCC locations, reduced program fees, and much more.For more information, contact Wilma DiManna wdimanna@ymcatoledo.org.
Worksite Wellness –On-site Health screenings, Executive Evaluations, Lunch n Learn
Partners In Healthy Living – Employer Benefits
- Worksite Wellness initiatives
- On-site health screenings
- Executive Evaluations at the University of Toledo Medical Center
- Healthy Living Classes
- Fitness facility management; manage your on-site fitness facility; provide group exercise classes, fitness orientations, personal training, facility design and supervision
- On-site health education seminars and wellness coaching
- Team building workshops and wellness retreats
- On-site safety trainings
Healthy Living for Life
The Y/J, Healthy Living for Life program is designed with the goal of reducing risk factors for disease and to focus on healthy living through proper nutrition education, motivation and healthy activity.The entire program will be led by a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and Exercise Specialist.For more information, contact Sarah Bucher, Director of Healthy Living, sbucher@ymcatoledo.org.
Diabetes Program
The Y offers a free, 8-week program designed to provide diabetes education for individuals previously diagnosed or at high risk for developing the disease. Through local collaborations in the community, the Y/J offers weekly classes led by health professionals including a Certified Diabetes Educator, Licensed Dietitian and a YMCA Wellness Center Manager. Along with classes, each participant is eligible for a free 12-week individual max membership.Contact Susan Ruff, Wellness Center Manager, sruff@ymcatoledo.org for more details.
Kids in Motion
Description of the Program:
To combat childhood obesity, The Y/J is working with local community partners to teach nutrition and physical activity in Y/J facilities through a program called Kids in Motion. Through community partners and experts in the health field, curriculum has been developed to lead and engage children in physical activity and nutrition programs. Kids in Motion participants learn that fitness, nutrition and health are fun! Children exercise their muscles, play fun games, and meet new friends all while learning about healthy living and developing lifelong healthy habits. Contact Susan Ruff at sruff@ymcatoledo.org for more information.
The LEAP Clinic – South Y at the Morse Center
Description of the Program:
The University of Toledo Department of Pediatrics and Lifestyle, Eating, Activities and Attitudes Program (LEAP) is dedicated to helping children, adolescents and young adults achieve and maintain an optimal weight through lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, physical activity and counseling. The following services are offered through LEAP: Initial exam, lab screenings, nutrition counseling, individualized exercise routine, and assessments of emotional issues that affect eating habits and self image. Any child under the age of 21 is eligible to participate. Entrance into the program requires a referral from UT Department of Pediatrics. For more information call 419-383-3771.
Nutrition Counseling – All YMCA/JCC locations
Description of the Program:
The Y/J wants to ensure our members are to be able to make healthy decisions in the way they eat.A Registered, Licensed Dietitian will teach you simple ways to make healthy choices, help in tackling specific issues and help design a specific program to meet your needs.For more information, contact Heather Harris at 419-251-9622.
Community Initiatives
Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities Initiative – Live Well Greater Toledo
Description of the Program:
Toledo was chosen to be part one of sixteen YMCA’s from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the YMCA of the USA’s Statewide Pioneering Healthier Communities initiative to reduce childhood obesity. Early in 2011, leaders from the YMCA/JCC, ProMedica, Mercy Children’s Hospital, Lucas County Commissioners, United Way of Greater Toledo, Toledo Community Foundation, Toledo Public Schools, University of Toledo and Toledo Lucas County Health Department, along with the Mayor of the City of Toledo and three youth advocates, attended a conference in Washington D.C. to help greater Toledo create solutions to improve nutrition and physical activity. The group is currently established a community action plan which will focus on 4 key areas including improving access to fruits and vegetables and healthier food as well as improving areas for physical activity such as walking and biking. To learn more about how to be a part of this opportunity, log on to the website at www.livewelltoledo.org or contact Live Well at livewell@ymcatoledo.org.
Walking Bus Toolkit
Walking Buses are being implemented in the Greater Toledo area where volunteers are trained on how to conduct a Walking Bus program to assist in walking children to and from the school as well as to and from YMCA programs. If you are interested in conducting a Walking Bus in your area, contact Live Well at livewelltoledo@ymcatoledo.org.
Family Programs
Learn, laugh, and spend time together during fun activities that promote health and well-being for everyone.
- Parent and Child Programs - Play time and interaction with parents is critical to the development of our youth. Parent and child programs involve families and their preschool age children. These programs include family camps, parent/child swim lessons, and parent/child movement classes. We even offer some special classes specifically for new parents and their infants.
- Special Family Events - Y family events are wonderful opportunities to spend time with your family. Events include Family Fun Nights, Holiday Celebrations, Health Fairs and our annual Healthy Kids Day event.
Fitness
Maintain or improve your health through cardio, strength and flexibility programs with guidance from Y staff. The YMCA supports healthy lifestyles by reaching out to and engaging all those who seek well-being of spirit, mind and body. Fitness requires a well rounded approach; including cardio, strength and flexibility. YMCA staff can help you select the right fitness workouts, classes and training that is right for you and your family.
- Fitness Classes - Participate in a wide variety of cardio, strength and flexibility classes at the Y. Find a class.
- Active Older Adults - The Y has fitness classes specifically designed for older adults. They give participants an opportunity to stay physically active or in some cases, to overcome their fear of exercise and begin being physically active.
Y Active Older Adult Fitness programs accommodate a wide variety of interests and functional abilities of older adults. Active Older Adults classes include Senior Aerobic classes, Strength and Conditioning, Yoga, Swimming, Aqua Aerobics and Silver Sneakers.
- Personal Training - Personal training involves one or more regular training sessions designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. Your certified personal trainer will work with you and your schedule to develop a personalized fitness program. Personal training is offered in one-on-one, partner, or small group training sessions. Please contact your local Y for details.
Sports
Selecting a sport program to participate in can be as simple as selecting one you have enjoyed as a fan. However, sometimes it makes sense to think through about your fitness goals and what you enjoy doing. Sports offer the opportunity to participate individually or as a team. Each sport challenges the participant in different ways through endurance, speed, mental toughness, teamwork, strength, coordination and countless other ways.
- Sports Classes - In the YMCA sports classes, we focus on skill development and strengthening those skills throughout the duration of the sports program.
- Team Sports and Leagues - YMCA leagues are not just another sports program. We have a mission, and that mission is that safety is our number one concern. Through our leagues, our athletes play equal time, while playing fair with positive competition, family involvement and participating in fun sports for all.
- Sports Clinics and Camps - YMCA sports clinics are geared to help athletes develop specific skills in particular sports. When participating in clinics at the YMCA participants are sure to improve on skills, make friends and have fun. Clinics at the YMCA are great lead up for participating in a class or league setting at the YMCA. Everyone plays, learns and wins in sports clinics at the YMCA.
YMCA sports camps offer an extended opportunity similar to a clinic. Sports camps are a fantastic chance to focus on skill improvement in a short concentrated burst. A sport camp can help you quickly enhance your understanding and endurance. It is also a great way to try out a sport without committing to a whole season.
Swimming
Through various aquatic programs, the Y not only helps develop swimming and water safety skills, but also focuses on members' needs, as well as those of the community. From preschoolers to adults, overcoming fear of the water and developing water and swimming skills are rewarding. And, it promotes better health as a physical activity that can be performed throughout life.
- Water Fitness - Water fitness classes are for individuals of every age, held in both shallow and deep water. All classes are led by our YMCA-certified water fitness instructors.
- Swim Lessons - The YMCA Swim Lessons Program has two main components: Parent/Child and Preschool Aquatic Program and Youth and Adult Aquatic Program. The first is for children under the age of five and their parents; the second is for children ages 6 and up, as well as adults and people with disabilities.
- Pool Rental - Everybody in the pool! If you are looking for a splash-tastic time, the pool is available during open swim time as well as after hours. Lifeguards and a building supervisor will be provided. Several facilities also have inflatables available. Please contact your local Y for details.
- Recreational Swimming - We offer a wide variety of recreational programs for all ages and abilities. All of our programs are built on both solid research in the field of aquatics, as well as our four core values — caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
- Swim Teams - YMCA swim team is for swimmers ages 5-21. The team offers developmental instruction, age-group training, advanced conditioning, and in-depth technique and skill analysis. The YMCA participates in the Great Lakes YMCA Zone Conference, which includes YMCA teams and USA teams in the Northwest Ohio area.
- Water Sports & Specialty Programs - This includes programs such as competitive swimming, triathlon training, snorkeling, scuba, and kayaking. Teaching for these sports is done based on the skill ability of students.
Program Dates
SPRING REGISTRATIONApril 15 - Max Session: April 29 - June 22 |
YMCA AND JCC OF GREATER TOLEDO