Healthy lifestyle is rapidly becoming a way of life for many people. Nowadays most of us try to find a way to eat healthier and exercise more often. It seems as if all kinds of gyms are popping up on every corner, but not all gyms are the same. While most gyms help their customers lose weight, the Two Rivers YMCA of Moline, Illinois is proving to be a lot more than just a gym where people go to shed a few pounds.
According to employees, the Two Rivers YMCA welcomes everyone and membership prices are actually affordable for people of any income. The YMCA offers Income Based Membership Pricing. This assistance program is based on income and household. Anyone looking to start a journey towards a healthier lifestyle can simply come to the front desk of YMCA with their 1040 Federal Form and photo ID and ask if they are eligible for a discount. For more information about membership discounts visit the front desk or YMCA websitewww.tworiversymca.org, where you also can find Income Based Rate Calculator.
What makes the Two Rivers YMCA different from other gyms in Quad Cities area is the variety of programs they offer to members and non members alike. There are programs for children of any age, programs for adults, programs for healthier living and there are personal trainers and wellness coaches. Among so many choices there are a few worth mentioning a little bit more in depth.
● Diabetes Prevention Program. The Two Rivers YMCA takes community wellness very seriously. This program is for people that have been identified as being pre-diabetic. The program runs for a year. For the first 16 weeks there will be weekly classes with a focus on healthy eating and increase in physical activity. After the 16 weeks of classes the participants will meet for monthly maintenance classes. In order to participate in this program you do not have to be a member of the YMCA. There is information available in Spanish about this program. Camilo Torres, who is a YMCA employee, is looking to start a bilingual class. The next Diabetes Prevention Program will start on May, 13 2014.
For more information about this particular program please, come to the Two Rivers YMCA and ask for Chelsey Bowermaster. She can also be reached at (309)797-3945 ext. 229. Those who do not speak English Camilo Torres can answer any questions about this program in Spanish. Call him at (309)797-3945 ext. 238.
● Livestrong Program. This program is for cancer survivors. This is a 12 weeks program. The next program will start on May 5. This program is unique because it combines exercise with pain medicine and recently many doctors have been prescribing this program to their patients. You do not need to be a member to participate in this program, but you will need to have a release from an oncologist to be able to participate in workouts. This is a free program. For more information about Livestrong please come to the Two Rivers YMCA and ask for Chelsey Bowermaster or call (309)797-3945 ext 229.
● YMCA Summer Camp. The registration for this camp is going on now and it ends on May 16. YMCA Summer camp provides a wide range of activities for kids. Besides fun exercise, children will also enjoy some academic components of the programs. There will be field trips and new friends. For more information and for registering your child for YMCA Summer Camp please visit the front desk.
These are just a few wonderful programs that the Two Rivers YMCA offers in the community. Besides these programs, here you can find personal trainers, wellness coaches, and a huge variety of different classes like swimming lessons for children and older adults, zumba classes and others and you can even rent YMCA facilities for your next party.
Healthy living is not just a fad diet of the year. Healthy living is a way to stay healthy and as a result live longer life. With a variety of different exercises and wellness programs available the Two Rivers YMCA is a great place for you to start your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
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