THE Y FOR

HEALTHY LIVING

We focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities.

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HEALTHY LIVING

Healthy Living


With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

"I have always been big. I had gastric bypass when I was 19 years-old. I lost weight of course, but I wasn't fit. I got married and had two babies and weighed 210 lbs.

Surgery wasn't a cure-all. So I joined the Y and I enrolled in a nutrition class because it wasn't just about me, it was about my whole family. With the knowledge I learned in my nutrition class and my commitment to come to the Y, I lost 45 pounds! I have never, EVER achieved this type of goal before.

I am no longer the girl in elastic pants in the back of the room, too horrified to look at myself. I am the girl in front, shaking her hips at Zumba, doing mountain climbers and bicep curls in TBW, doing core strengthening in Pilates or just breathing and stretching in yoga.

My two girls love going to Kid's Place when I work out, and they enjoy all of the staff. I love how the staff knows them by name and welcomes them every time we come in. The staff at the desk are so nice and beautiful (inside and out), and all the fitness trainers are amazing, because they are down to earth and friendly.

Going to the Y is a must for me now or I don't feel like my day has been completed. The YMCA is amazing. THANK YOU, you are my first Y and I will continue to be a member no matter where the military takes us!”

Patricia, Mission Valley YMCA

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