Health and Fitness

Warmer weather is right around the corner. So are plans for sun, swimming, and fun around the pool. Which makes this a great time to brush up on pool and water safety.

Take a look at our new and improved swim offerings! We can't wait to welcome our members back to the pool for our new and improved programs, instructors, and offerings! 

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.

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.

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.

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!