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! 

Volunteering is rewarding and has numerous benefits you'll enjoy. Anyone with extra time on their hands should explore volunteering as an option, especially if they're interested in personal growth and community upliftment.

The holiday season is in full swing, but not everyone is feeling festive. Although it’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” the social, financial, and time pressures to make everything perfect can make it the most stressful time of the year.

Mental and behavioral health is health. When someone’s experiencing depression, anxiety, a substance use disorder, or other problems of this kind, it not only affects their quality of life but also impacts their overall health.

As I reflect on the past three years of my life, if I were to sum things up in one word, it would be: grateful. Incredibly grateful. My journey has been emotional, raw, powerful, scary. And, within all of that, there were some real moments of strength.

Kids are experts at distracting and derailing adults. How many excuses can a child come up with to avoid bedtime at all costs? All that childhood practice makes us experts at avoiding exercise as adults.

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.

As adults, there are lots of things that we can do to protect our health. Eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and having a support system can help us keep our bodies and minds healthy. But for infants to stay healthy, they must rely on adults to make the right choices.

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.