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Try walking these routes in your community to gear up for the Y Run. 

If you’re training for the upcoming Y Run, these easy no-bake snacks are the perfect fuel to help you get through your workouts. Packed with healthy fats, slow carbs and protein, these will provide you with sustained energy to keep you focused so you can finish strong.

This recipe is versatile—the carrots can be grilled, broiled or roasted and you can serve them either hot or at room temperature. This dish is as nutritious as it is tasty, since the beta-carotene in carrots (a form of vitamin A) is a potent antioxidant for your eyes.

Tip: Combat digital eyestrain and preserve your vision for the future with foods that feed your eyes and promote eye health. 

Tip: Optimize your training for the Y Run by fueling up with foods that sustain your energy, promote muscle building and repair, and keep you feeling your best all the way to the finish line. 

Find out what to prepare for and expect in specialty fitness classes like Boot Camp and Kettlebells.

Make the most of break without having to factor in all the travel time—stay local and have a great time.

Think you’re just not cut out for mindfulness? Try on these transcendental tips for size.

When it comes to getting healthy and fit, most people have to work hard at it. With chronic illness stacked against her, YMCA Personal Trainer Regan Birr has had to work extra hard. She hasn't let that stop her from getting in the best shape of her life.

YMCA life coaches partner with state and counties to help them thrive