Research has linked sitting for long periods with several health concerns. They include obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and unhealthy cholesterol levels — that comprise the metabolic syndrome. Research indicates that less sitting and moving contribute to better health.   

Jeannie Chaney has been involved with the Y since she was young, when she used to ride the city bus to the YMCA in Warren, OH, for swimming lessons. She was grateful for the opportunity to learn water safety, gain independence, meet new friends, and cool off during her summer vacation.

The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is an association of the YMCA dedicated explicitly to serving junior-enlisted military service members and their families, representing the six branches of the armed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.