At the YMCA of the Triangle, we know fitness involves more than working out. It's about making good choices to live well inside and out. You’re not only supported by our staff, but you’re also part of a community that helps you be your best self at every age.
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get stronger, eat healthier, fight disease, improve your energy, or lower stress, we have people and programs in place to help.
Avance Care Behavioral Health
All Y members and staff will have access to exclusive resources, including webinars and workshops, in an effort to educate, empower and transform lives by elevating the whole health of our community.
Blood Pressure Self Monitoring
Diabetes Prevention Program
In the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program, a trained Lifestyle Coach will introduce topics in a supportive, small group environment and encourage participants as they explore how healthy eating, physical activity and behavior changes can help reduce their risk for diabetes and benefit their overall health.
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a recognized program by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Healthy Weight and Your Child
Evidence demonstrates that child weight-management programs are more effective when the whole family is involved and committed to adopting healthier habits.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on the whole person, not the disease. YMCA instructors are trained in post-rehab exercise, nutrition and supportive cancer care.
Moving for Better Balance
Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based, falls-prevention program that uses the principles and movement of Tai Chi to help older adults improve balance and increase confidence for everyday activities.
The program is led by a trained instructor and focuses on improving functional ability to reduce fall-related risks and frequency for those with low to moderate risks of falls.
Nutrition Healthworks
The YMCA is working with Nutrition HealthWorks to offer in-person nutrition counseling for members at the A.E. Finley, Downtown Durham, Alexander, Kraft and Northwest Cary YMCAs. Virtual nutrition counseling is available as well.
Nutrition Seminars
Our Y Health Membership team hosts monthly virtual online nutrition seminars, led by our Heart Healthy Ambassadors. These seminars are part of the Blood Pressure Self Monitoring program, but all Y members and other interested individuals are welcome to take part.
