Healthy Living

With a mission centered on balance, our Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Eating right, being physically active and forming strong social connections are keys to healthy living for people of all ages and abilities.

Are you eligible for Medicare? You may have SilverSneakers through your healthcare provider. Click here to see if you have SilverSneakers. If you're a SilverSneakers member, you can use the Y to work out, take a class or simply enjoy a cup of coffee. To get started as a SilverSneakers member at the Y, present your participating healthcare provider's ID card at the Welcome Center of the Y nearest you.

Try the Y

Download your Day Pass here to Try the Y for a day and check out any of our metro area locations.

Activate America

Activate America is the Y's response to our growing health crisis. Among our Activate America programs is LIVESTRONG at the YMCA.

VOLUNTEER TODAY

Click here to get involved as a volunteer at the Y today.

Class	Day	Time	Location
Women on Weights 85359	Th Dec 5	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 14 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85358	Th Nov 7	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 15 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85357	Th Oct 3	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 14 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85356	Th Sep 5	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 15 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85355	Th Aug 1	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 15 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85354	Th Jul 4	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 15 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Women on Weights 85353	Th Jun 6	5:30am - 6:15am	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Women on Weights Description: With an emphasis on correct form, benefits, basic anatomy and using the equipment properly, Women on Weights is designed to help women become more comfortable with strength training. Class sizes are limited, so you will receive more focused attention from a healthy living specialist. Benefits of strength training include developing strong bones, reducing the risk of injury, boosting stamina and controlling weight. Remaining Spots: 14 Age Range: Member Fee: 48.00 Non-Member Fee: 0.00 Register
Metabolic Assessment - Resting 85344	M Dec 2	8:00am - 8:00pm	Platte County Community Center North	More Info X Metabolic Assessment - Resting Description: With this personalized approach for successful weight management, you'll gain information that can help you train smarter. The results of this assessment show how your body burns calories while you are resting and can be used to determine the right exercise and nutrition plan for you to maintain or lose weight. Remaining Spots: 100 Age Range: Member Fee: 99.00 Non-Member Fee: 149.00 Register

Meet Your Goals Blog

Can your fitness level impact your risk of dying from cancer?

by Nick Bromberg

Being healthy and leading an active lifestyle could help reduce your chances of dying from cancer. Who knew? In a study to be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology in June, men who were the most fit in the 1970s at age 50 were the least likely to die of lung and colon cancer. From NBC News: Dr. Susan Lakoski studied data on more than 17,000 men who attended the Cooper Institute in Dallas. Dr. Kenneth Cooper, who coined the...

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