Wayne YMCA Hosts Open House to Encourage Fitness New Year's Resolutions Jan. 10

Press release:

Anyone who has ever made a New Year’s resolution to get fit but given up within weeks knows that a desire to succeed is not enough. The Wayne YMCA has joined a statewide Y effort to teach people strategies to stick to their health-improvement resolutions.

The Y will host the “Start Your Someday Today” Open House on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to inspire both members and nonmembers to get moving.

Festivities include a session to sample fitness classes, a chance to work out with trainers, a family dance class, a family swim, plus prizes and giveaways. Valley Bank will offer a seminar on smart finances and guests are invited to bring food to donate to Interfaith Food Pantry.

Guests can stroll down the Resolution Red Carpet to a Selfie Station to share their 2015 resolution on social media as well as on the Y’s Resolution Wall.

“Putting your resolution in writing and proclaiming it to others are two ways to increase the likelihood you’ll follow through on it,’’ said Wayne YMCA Executive Director Justin Ihne. “Scheduling time each day for physical activity and building a support system are also effective strategies,’’ Ihne said.

As a community center, the Y fosters healthy lifestyles by making exercising fun and offering guidance for eating nutritiously. “We’re a community that supports individuals and families in reaching their goals,’’ Ihne said. The Y believes everyone deserves access to resources that help them achieve wellness and provides financial assistance to those who qualify.

To find out more about the “Start Your Someday Today’’ open house or Y memberships, stop by the Wayne Y at 1 Pike Drive in Wayne, visit www.wayneymca.org or call (973) 595-0100

ABOUT THE Y

Established in 1885, the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is the largest association of YMCAs in New Jersey, serving more than 35,000 individuals and providing more than $1.2 million in financial assistance each year. Its six YMCAs, located in East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Hardyston, Stillwater and Wayne, are committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. They offer an array of programs that build spirit, mind and body for people of all ages and all circumstances.

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