Health and Fitness

Whether you're hitting the weights or gearing up for cardio, what you eat before exercising can make or break your experience. But with so many options, it can be tough to know what the best pre-gym snacks are.

Many people work out because of the well-documented physical and mental health benefits. If you're one of them, or looking into fitness, you've likely heard the terms flexibility and mobility.

We love our Active Older Adult members! We're excited to offer a variety of clubs and events for our AOA members to enjoy.Movie ScreeningsMovie lovers, we have the event for you! Join us to watch new films each month!

We love our active older adult community so we're excited to share more ways for our AOA members to get involved at the Y!

Did you know we have family-friendly Group Exercise classes at the Y? Mark your calendar and join us for a great group exercise classes the whole family can enjoy together! Classes are free with membership and registration is not required.

We're launching a new wellness program to support our local veterans and their families. This program is geared toward veterans and spouses or partners of all ages and abilities who are looking to get back to a healthier lifestyle. 

The Greater Philadelphia Y is excited to launch a new member app called YMCA360! As part of this transition, virtual classes and on-demand content will move into the YMCA360 platform.

Gym anxiety is a common phenomenon, especially among first-time gymgoers. It refers to a feeling of fear, worry, stress and nervousness at the thought of going to the gym to work out in the presence of other people.