Health and Fitness

Did you know visits to the Y can earn you rewards? Our "Frequent Yers" are members who come to the Rocky Run Y at least 8 times in a 30-day time period. Their visits can turn into prizes! 

The Y is committed to connecting you to a healthier life, and that includes ensuring you stay connected to your health insurance plan. This is why we’re sharing important information regarding Medicaid changes for Pennsylvanians.

You've probably passed by a group workout class before and heard the loud music and the encouraging and energetic instructor. You've likely seen class participants smiling, sweating and having a blast getting active.

Finding a gym or child care center that accommodates your entire family can be difficult. As a result, you may end up with various memberships at different establishments to meet everyone's needs.

When we were young, we may have looked forward to summer days full of swimming at the local pool, but swimming is a hobby most of us do less and less often as we get older. If you've never lost the love of swimming, that's amazing!

Despite its unique name, pickleball is becoming a popular sport, with 4.8 million players in the United States in 2021.

If you're setting out on a journey to become stronger and more fit, congratulations! You've already taken the first step toward reaching your personal health and wellness goals. Now, you just need to plan and execute the workouts.

No matter when you start, exercise can improve your health in just about every way. At the Greater Philadelphia YMCA, we have seen firsthand how exercise can change people's lives — here's a look at some of the benefits.