Author: Miranda Kelley

I am excited to announce our first ever virtual walking club! Whether you’re looking for accountability to stay active during these colder months, looking to start your exercise journey, or just enjoy walking – then this club is for you!   The walking club is open for ALL employees to join, not just those who…

During the cooler months, get inspired by football games! We challenge you to do a quarter’s worth (15 minutes) of exercise every day for four weeks. During a football game, there’s usually 60 minutes of game play, divided up into four quarters of 15 minutes each. We challenge you to exercise for one “quarter” (15…

Summer is upon us! While we spend these next few months outdoors in the Summer heat, it’s important we remember now more than ever, to stay sufficiently hydrated! Looking for some extra accountability when it comes to your water intake? Join our Healthy Hydration Challenge! Track your water intake for 4 weeks and you will…

River Valley Regional YMCA WELLNESS INITIATIVE Have you put your health on the back burner this past year?  Are your physical workouts non-existent right now, and have you spent too much time on the couch or at your work desk?  The Y has a solution for YOU!  Meet with a Personal Trainer 2x/week for 30…

It is almost time for the annual collegiate basketball championship games! Have you ever thought about how much exercise a basketball player gets each game? The average basketball player gets about 5 miles of exercise each game! While you’re preparing to cheer on your favorite team and contemplating your bracket picks, we challenge you to…

February is recognized as National Heart Month. Why is heart health important? Many reasons. The most important reason being that our heart is what keeps us alive. Therefore, it is important we maintain our heart health and wellness by eating a well-balanced diet, sleeping well, and staying active. Wellness, however, goes beyond eating vegetables and…

The YMCA has created a FREE 6-week Reset Challenge for ALL individuals. You do NOT need to be a YMCA member to participate. Please see below for basic information regarding the challenge.   Below is the basic info about the challenge: Here are the basics of how the challenge will work: No cost to the…

Join us on Thursday, February 25th from 6-7pm for ‘Let’s Talk Basics with Jessica Callear’! Jessica, a certified health coach and exercise physiologist, will be joining us virtually to discuss all the basics of nutrition and exercise. This is a great opportunity to ask questions or join in on some great discussion. Registration for the…

Reminder – we will be offering payouts in December if you have completed the Gold Level (550+ points) by 12/1/20. Incentives are required to go through payroll, therefore, it will be included within a paycheck.   Please contact me if you have any questions regarding payouts. Thanks!   Courtney 4,598 Views

Guthrie’s 2020 Sayre Turkey Trot is now virtual!   For more information and to register, please visit the website below. Proceeds from the Sayre Turkey Trot benefit Guthrie’s Cancer Care Fund.   https://www.guthrie.org/sayreturkeytrot   Reminder: the completion of a registered race is worth 40 points towards your wellness program! 4,893 Views