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HEALTHY LIVING
IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STATE
The YMCA of Delaware is the largest nonprofit provider of healthy living programs in the state, supporting families and individuals of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities in their goals of living a healthy life. Our evidence-based programs, including Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Weight and Your Child, utilize best practices and work to prevent chronic diseases. Each branch of the YMCA serves a unique group of members from their respective communities and intentionally reduces barriers to access by providing financial assistance to those who qualify.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM - FIGHTING CHRONIC DISEASE
Our evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program continues to be recognized nationally as a leader in helping those at high risk adopt a healthy lifestyle while reducing their chances of developing type 2 diabetes. In 2016, our Diabetes Prevention coaches hosted 27 classes and supported 220 individuals on their journey to reduce body weight, increase physical activity and adopt healthier eating habits.
HEALTHY WEIGHT AND YOUR CHILD - PREVENTING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
The YMCA of Delaware continues to play a key role in the fight against childhood obesity. This epidemic puts youth at a greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem. Healthy Weight and Your Child is a 12-month evidence-based program that empowers 7 – 13 year olds, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight and live a healthier lifestyle. In 2016, 35 families successfully completed this program.
A HEALTHY HABIT
Over the course of the year, we continued to provide more exercise options, classes and trainings for members of all ages. Some of the new classes offered included: Aerial Yoga, Chair YOGA, Heated Yoga, Family Yoga, Kids Cardio Fitness, Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua “Back At It”, and POUND. We added new fitness equipment including spin bikes and we installed “The Queenax” multi-functional training equipment for small group classes.
We continued to expand The Y for All – Harnessing Inclusion Program by installing adaptive fitness equipment in another branch. In addition to the Bear-Glasgow Y, the suspension system is now installed over treadmills at the Dover Y as well as in the movement studio. We continue to focus on welcoming persons with disabilities into a community fitness setting, and through our partnerships with EPIC and the University of Delaware, we were able to serve more than 30 individuals who have disabilities.
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YMCA OF DELAWARE 2016 IMPACT REPORT • WWW.YMCADE.ORG