YMCA of the North Blog

Although the natural landscape is full of beautiful lakes, enjoying the water isn’t without risk.

The state of an unhealthy America is causing rising rates of chronic disease and obesity.

There are many YGTC program offerings for older adults to live healthier

Forty-six percent of the homeless people in the state of Minnesota are age 21 and younger.

How can we go help the 46 percent of the homeless people in the state of Minnesota who are age 21 and younger?

15 simple ways to get off the couch during the big game

Learn the facts and get motivated with these ideas

Beat the winter chill without busting plans for healthy eating

Get answers to common questions about metabolism

Courtesy of Maren Longfellow, YMCA Customer Service

Honor Dr. King on January 19

Find fun and inspiration in top trends

Tips to prepare for surgery, and help aid recovery

Consider healthier alternatives to sugary sodas

Simplify holiday shopping with this list

Assess your child’s readiness for the overnight camp experience

6 ways to make gratitude part of your everyday life

Get informed about diabetes and how the Y can help you reduce your risks

Bust common misconceptions and see the benefits of exercise

Get the skinny on right-sizing your food choices

Body Mass Index: what you need to know

Celebrate the season at the Y or at home

YMCA Camp du Nord is for individuals, families and groups

Hudson Y Members triumphed at Minnesota senior games

Try your hand at a game that’s part tennis, part badminton

Harvest season produces plenty of possibilities

Autumn adventures all around the metro

Build small changes into your lifestyle

Largest-ever one-time grant kicks off an exciting IT improvement policy

Channel your inner photographer for a chance to win Y gear.

Try these tips and ideas for smarter food options.

How the Y helped this young adult regain physical, social and cognitive skills.

Ideas for getting more steps (or pedals) in during the week.

Visit the Y at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

You’ve seen Jillian Michaels on TV, now try her class at the Y

Have a reason to avoid exercising? Not anymore!

Nourishing noshes for National Picnic Month

Enjoy a vacation around home

When the mercury goes up, so should your water intake

Drop off school supplies at your local Y

Blind Shoreview member and trainer worked closely to cross the finish line with a smile

Make a splash adding aquatic exercises to your fitness routine

How a shopping trip to Ikea helped families in transition

Enjoy your summer travels minus the guilty pit stop

Savor the local flavors of the season

School’s out … now what?

Gear up to travel around on two wheels

Become a supermodel of health for your loved ones

Having trouble getting your kids to eat their vegetables? Try these fun, healthy, kid-friendly recipes compiled by the Y of the USA.

Gear up for time at the beach or the pool with safety tips.