When properly integrated across multiple departments, exergaming can be a powerful catalyst for boosting membership. Here’s how the YMCA of Spears in the Greensboro, NC area is achieving this. Membership Director: By promoting exergaming as a unique, innovative offering that sets your organization apart from traditional gyms or childcare centers, the Membership Director can use it to attract new families,…
At the YMCA, community is at the heart of everything we do—and that means continuously finding new and engaging ways to support wellness across all age groups. One of the most exciting tools we’ve incorporated into our programs is exergaming, a blend of exercise and interactive gaming that gets people moving while having fun. From children in after-school programs to…
YMCA locations that incorporate exergaming—a blend of exercise and interactive gaming—tend to receive more positive feedback from parents because their children are not only staying active but also having fun while doing so. Here’s why exergaming at the YMCA enhances parental satisfaction: 1. Increased Physical Activity Many parents struggle to get their children to engage in regular exercise, especially with…
Summer camps and field trips at the YMCA offer kids an exciting way to stay active, make friends, and build lifelong healthy habits. However, scorching summer temperatures can sometimes limit outdoor activities, making it challenging to keep children engaged in physical exercise. That’s where exergaming—interactive video gaming that promotes movement—comes in as an innovative solution. Why Exergaming is Ideal for…
Exergaming—combining physical exercise with interactive video gaming—offers unique opportunities for YMCA programs focused on team building and fostering friendships among kids. Here’s how exergaming can benefit such initiatives: 1. Encourages Team Collaboration Exergaming often involves multiplayer or cooperative gameplay, where participants must work together to achieve goals. Games like virtual dance-offs, obstacle courses, or sports challenges promote communication, coordination, and…
Exergaming, a fusion of exercise and gaming, is an innovative way to engage children in physical activity while making fitness enjoyable and accessible. This approach resonates strongly with kids and parents, generating positive feedback by addressing key aspects of fitness and well-being in a fun, interactive environment. Here’s how exergaming fosters this positive response: 1. Combines Fun with Fitness Exergaming…
Exergaming can serve as an excellent entry point into fitness for kids at the YMCA because it combines fun, engaging video games with physical activity, making it accessible and appealing. Unlike traditional sports, which often require specific skills, techniques, or equipment, exergames are generally intuitive and easy to pick up. This simplicity lowers the barrier to entry and helps kids…
Exergaming can serve as a strategic tool to boost family memberships at the YMCA by creating an engaging, family-friendly environment that aligns with health and wellness goals for all age groups. Recently Exergame had the amazing opportunity to work with the YMCA Spears, of the YMCA Greensboro Association. This facility in particular wanted to find a way to use a…
The Humboldt Recreation Space is a 70,000 sq ft recreation facility that was funded and built by the Nielsen Family and Sande Construction in 2018 and was donated to the City of Humboldt to own and operate. Within this facility they offer a variety of options like multiple group fitness rooms (spin room, cardio studio, boxing room), 2 racquetball courts, batting…
Located on the northwest side of Greensboro, the Spears YMCA offers innovative classes and wellness programs, for all ages. This fully equipped branch offers an indoor pool, a basketball court, a cycling studio and so much more for their members. One of their long term goals over the last few years has been to increase physical fitness options for their…
Exergaming, or exercise gaming, combines physical activity with video games to create a fun and engaging way to stay active. It’s a great concept for multipurpose spaces because it offers several benefits and can be integrated into various settings. Recently at the YMCA Skagit we were able to talk with their Executive Director on how they have used this Exergame…
The YMCA is a committed place that is nurturing of every child and teen. From cradle to long term career, the Y helps young people to lead inspired, successful lives. At the YMCA of Skagit this is no different as they put a heavy focus on hitting all the mission goals. Recently with the inclusion of the Exergame room, they…
