Stonestown Family YMCA

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The fight to end racism, bigotry and violence is one that includes us all. To our Asian Pacific Islander identified staff, members, colleagues, family and friends within the Bay Area and around the globe- we stand with you, always.

Gung Hey Fat Choy!

In 2020, Embarcadero YMCA Member, Droth Thompson, joined the Chinatown New Year Run after rediscovering her passion for running through the support of Embarcadero's personal trainer Ernie Batongmalaque. I joined the Embarcadero YMCA for shoulder rehab 8 years ago, and eventually met personal trainer, Ernie, who turned me into a senior athlete. Ernie was able to help me fully recover from my injury and re-introduce to the joy of running. At age 58, Ernie and I and began running on along the Embarcadero waterfront using training techniques to strengthen my balance and agility to avoid further injuries. https://www.ymcasf.org/ab/blog/finding-support-every-stride

Our Eat Well, Live Well wellness experience will help you unlock the secret to better nutrition with a trained Wellness Coach. Learn more at our free virtual informational session. Register today! https://www.ymcasf.org/wellness-experience#EatWell

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The burpee is a total body exercise that strengthens the muscles of the core which include abdominals, glutes, back, quads, hamstrings. They also strengthen the upper body of the chest, triceps, shoulders and biceps. Burpees improve cardiovascular fitness.

We are grateful to have you all here alongside us this year. Take a look at what we've accomplished, endured, and celebrated in programs across our neighborhoods together. May we continue into the New Year united and inspired to build a future of equity, access, and pride for our people, for all of us- together #HereForGood #ymcasf

It's an important time to remember the heart! Take care of your heart and encourage healthy hearts of those around you.

Year in Review is here, and what a year we'e had! Here are a few highlights we wanted to share with you before we head into 2021. Happy New Year!!!

Here are highlights from our #ysfchallenge this month. We had staff and kids showing off their dance moves from our #ClassroomsForAll program. Thanks to all the participants and stay tuned for more challenges from our youth and wellness programs!

We have a great video on lunges. Let us know how you do lunges, and what other exercises you would like to learn about in the comments below.