Activate America
By making small changes, you can reap big rewards. Incorporating more activity and healthy eating into your daily routine can lead to better health, more energy and a longer life. Join with your family, friends and neighbors to take steps towards a healthier you. You can be a part of this effort to get Americans moving.
America On the Move 2010
Open Free to All Who Participate Join us for America On the Move at the YMCA. Learn how to make small changes that impact your life in a big way. Sign-up to participate September 18 – 25 for America On the Move, and use the Y for free. Non-member participants can attend three classes during America On the Move and pay no joining fee on a new Wellness Membership.*
Locations
View each location to see what America On the Move activities are planned. You and your family are Y.
Activate America
YMCA Activate America is a long-term public health initiative of the YMCA movement that is focused on making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans. This initiative is the YMCA’s response to this crisis, creating a framework for change and a social movement to address the growing need. Small changes lead to big success.
The YMCA has the knowledge, expertise, network and reach to proactively address our nation’s health crisis as the nation’s oldest and largest community-based organization. With a mission dedicated to building a healthy spirit, mind and body, the YMCA has an opportunity to play an even more critical role in the community.
America is in a health crisis so severe that for the first time in memory, this generation of children could face a lower life expectancy than their parents. Childhood obesity poses immediate and long-term health risks, including increased likelihood of diabetes and obesity. Children who develop healthy exercise and eating habits are more likely to lead healthy lifestyles in adulthood.
Our society has the power to influence the most critical factors in this crisis – physical inactivity and unhealthy eating. Our nation is facing a dramatic lifestyle health crisis. Sixty million adults – about 30% of the U.S. adult population – and nine million children are obese or overweight. Small changes, such as moderate physical activity, can make a major impact. Contact your local YMCA Health and Wellness Center for more information. To view national coverage, choose America's Health Crisis.
Healthy Kids Day Every year during the month of April we celebrate Healthy Kids Day as part of our commitment to fighting obesity and other health related issues. You're invited to join us for a fun filled day of free activities for children and families. Healthy Kids Day.
* Guest policies apply. No joining fee good for non-members only. One per family unit. Local residents only. Photo ID required.
